James M. Mixon
Leesville,SC
Summary
Hardworking and motivated Network Planner with 24 years of experience and record of success in the telecommunications industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets, business objectives, and individual excellence. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Outside Plant Engineering & Design
AT&T
Columbia, SC
01.2013 - Current
- Network Planner (2020–present) - Planning for fiber networks in assigned turfs to include: Fiber services, dark fiber, leased fiber, and maintenance & expansion of BAU fiber Networks. Integration of best practices to further knowledge base for new and evolving systems and technologies. Trained and continuing mentoring of team members in professional development and growth. Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness for multiple new hires.
- BAU territory Geo-Manager for assigned territories (2015-2020) - Engaged with other groups to develop action plans to reduce operating expense through facility replacement, modernization, bulk recovery, and records correction. -Provided detailed design for distribution facilities to meet service demands and conduct job costing activities. -Loop Electronics Engineering/ coordination and Transmission Equipment Engineering.
- Project manager and team lead for the Project Lightspeed (Uverse) (2013-2015) - Coordinated external vendors and contractors to design, order, and place facilities on time and within budget. (Columbia, Greenville, Aiken, and Orangeburg areas). Identified opportunities for cost reduction and savings initiatives by optimizing placement and negotiating with suppliers for material costing. Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Design Engineer
TELICS
Columbia, SC
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Research & Design of jobs to enhance/maintain existing and new telecommunications systems (Gigabit Passive Optical Network, Fiber To The Cell, Fiber To The Node, Fiber To The Premise, etc.) -Team leader for technical projects related to both circuit design and AT&T UVerse television design and implementation. -Communications with technicians/installers to troubleshoot and remedy all aspects of systems install, maintenance, and facility placement. -Procurement of permits from various local, state, and federal agencies.
Engineering Assistant
McCall-Thomas Engineering
Orangeburg, SC
06.2001 - 01.2006
- Staking, and design drawings for cable placement for Telephone Co-Ops -Construction installation inspection -Electric Co-Op facility systems mapping creation and maintenance
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Management -
Clemson University
ESM Qualified – AT&T Engineering Equivalent Aptitude Testing -
Six-Sigma Orange Belt – AT&T Six-Sigma Quality and Process Improvement -
Skills
- Performance Management
- Strategic Planning
- Expense Tracking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cross-functional team management
- Project Management
- Staff Training and Development
Accomplishments
- AT&T Connection Award - October 2023 - Doing the right thing for each other and for our greater good — pursuing success together rather than as individuals or businesses alone - In addition to representing AT&T Network at county development meetings, Mark was also instrumental in securing a major Community Crossroads contract for a large, high-end developer in the upstate area of SC. He worked closely with the sales team to insure they had the correct pricing information that was attractive to the customer yet bringing revenue to AT&T.
- AT&T Connection Award - August 2023 - Building Reputation / perception of AT&T in Western SC - Since taking on much of the Western SC turf, Mark has had numerous opportunities to work with External Affairs to strengthen AT&T's relationship with local businesses and governments. EA has recognized the positive impact his involvement has had on opening the door for more opportunities in this area.
Timeline
Manager Outside Plant Engineering & Design
AT&T
01.2013 - Current
Design Engineer
TELICS
01.2006 - 01.2013
Engineering Assistant
McCall-Thomas Engineering
06.2001 - 01.2006
Bachelor’s of Science in Management -
Clemson University