James Ray
Rocky Point,North Carolina
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record, excelling in project planning and development. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and meeting critical deadlines, ensuring projects align with organizational goals. Demonstrates strong project management and effective communication abilities, contributing significantly to business growth without compromising quality or safety.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Downeast Underground, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Construction Coordinator
PRG
04.2016 - 12.2023
- Coordinated Goole pole make ready project in Raleigh / Durham, NC.
- Worked in Charles City County, VA on fiber build.
- Coordinator for Spectrum construction projects in Wilmington, NC.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
Project Manager
Downeast Underground, Inc.
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
Government Relations Manager
Charter Communications, Spectrum
10.1992 - 12.2008
- Played an instrumental role in shaping legislative language favorable to the organization''s interests.
- Strengthened government relationships by developing and implementing strategic communication plans.
- Coordinated successful events that showcased the organization''s work to influential political figures and stakeholders.
- Effectively communicated complex regulatory matters to diverse audiences, helping them understand their implications.
- Represented the organization at conferences, panel discussions, and other public forums where key policy issues were being discussed.
Education
Associate Degree - Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Indianapolis, IN06.1982
Skills
Project Management
Project Planning
Project planning and development
Project Scheduling
Certification
- NC General Contracting License - Public Utilities Communications - May 2015
Timeline
Project Manager
Downeast Underground, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Construction Coordinator
PRG
04.2016 - 12.2023
Project Manager
Downeast Underground, Inc.
01.2009 - 12.2015
Government Relations Manager
Charter Communications, Spectrum
10.1992 - 12.2008
Associate Degree - Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
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