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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Jason Samford

Porter,TX

Summary

I am a solution focused individual with a broad base of experience and a proven ability to successfully analyze an organization’s critical business need with an extensive background managing departmental projects, customer service, and technical support. As well as having a proven ability to be a strong and effective communicator when interacting with customers (both internal and external), management, executives, and other departments. I am well organized and efficient; with the ability to prioritize, delegate, multitask, and complete assignments in a timely manner. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 24 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Operations Manager/Safety Manager

Precision Communications LLC
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Support and Develop Field Leadership/Precision Foreman
  • Support and Develop Tower Technicians
  • Recruit and Build Pipeline of New Field Team Members
  • Subcontractor Management (secure/develop/manage)
  • Asset Management
  • Project Management
  • Safety Management
  • Reviewed and rewrote Precision Safety Handbook and Policies
  • Coordinated and lead annual safety training week
  • Conducted safety audits
  • Created annual safety content calendar
  • Weekly/monthly toolbox topics
  • Conduct monthly field leadership calls with foremen and key office personnel
  • Hiring and onboarding new team members
  • Manage future field operations team members
  • Job Planning
  • Warehouse Operations Management
  • Personnel/Equipment
  • Developed Inventory and Maintenance Schedules Logs/Tracking
  • Resolved Field issues (Logistics, material, engineering, vendor coordination)
  • QA/QC
  • Rigging Plan Development
  • Provide Executive support to key customers
  • Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.
  • Implemented and maintained high standards of quality in all areas.
  • Monitored team performance to assess training requirements and areas in need of improvement.
  • Oversaw work of 20 personnel, with one direct reports.
  • Performed daily inspections, charted readings, documented equipment downtime and oversaw maintenance for equipment.

Special Project Manager

Precision Communications, LLC
  • On site for critical lifts
  • Organized and prioritized workload to delegate responsibilities among colleagues and team members.
  • Implemented various business practices to include complex principles and economic development practices.
  • Addressed complaints and inquiries from community members .
  • Organized and prioritized workload to delegate responsibilities among colleagues.

Program Manager Project Manager, Director

Enertech Resources
08.2019 - 03.2022
  • Qualified Rigger
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Enertech Tall Tower Division
  • Safety Committee 2021
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Project Coordinating
  • Construction Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Including Government Contracts
  • Vendor Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Procurement
  • Project Management
  • Crew and Equipment Logistics
  • Profit Management
  • Consistently Maintained 40-45% GPM
  • Grew Customer Base
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.

Operations Manager

Enertech Resources
08.2019 - 03.2022
  • Project Management
  • Project Coordinating
  • Construction Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Safety
  • Invoicing
  • Sales
  • Vendor Management
  • Procurement
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Estimation

Chairman of Safety Committe

Enertech Resources
01.2021 - 03.2022


  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.

Director of Tower Operations

H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2019

Project Management

· Operations Manager

Project Coordinating

Construction Management

Customer Relations

Safety

Invoicing

Sales

Vendor Management

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Estimation

Surveyor (Non-Certified)

Marketing Manager and Coordinator

Manage All Trade Shows

Marketing Manager and Coordinator

H. C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
01.2008 - 08.2019

In charge of trade shows

  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
  • Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.

Estimator

H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
03.2007 - 01.2019
  • Sales
  • Managed Multiple Crews and Sub-contractors
  • Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
  • Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.

Tower Foreman

H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Responsible for the Safety of Personnel
  • Ensue that operatives carry out work in accordance with company and legal standards
  • In charge of overseeing the completion of the projects with keen awareness of materials expenses
  • Burnout Specialist
  • Ensure that all Industry Standards and regulations are met
  • Assisted workers with installation of RF components, which included antennas and diplexers.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.

Burnout Specialist

H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
01.1999 - 08.2019
  • I am also a Heavy Equipment Operator
  • I am a Certified Hoist Operator, with a Gin Pole Certification, Competent Rigger, and Qualified Person.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.

Tower Technician

H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
01.1999 - 01.2005
  • Build and maintain Broadcast Towers
  • Install and change out antennas
  • FM and TV
  • Troubleshoot deicers, lighting systems, etc.
  • Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
  • Performed tower construction at heights of 2000 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
  • Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
  • Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
  • Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
  • Leveraged sweep testing tools and software to test operation of tower transmission components.
  • Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies.
  • Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily
  • Examined malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires or burned-out components.
  • Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures and installing approved system modifications.

Education

A.A.S. Degree - Telecommunications Technology

Texas State Technical College
Marshall, TX

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License Flash Technology Trained and Certified (High Intensity Lighting) FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit Rigging Certification Advanced rigging Gin pole and Hoist Operator Certified Personal Survival (Includes Helicopter Egression) Complies with API certification TPCP 0013 - undefined

Skills

  • Risk Assessment
  • Field Auditing
  • Business Operations
  • Professional Relationships
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Field Surveys
  • Status Updates
  • Project Monitoring
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Project Drawings
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Service Quality
  • Interdepartmental Communication
  • Client Correspondence
  • Special Requirements
  • Customer Experience
  • Technical Specifications
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Special Project Coordination
  • Equipment Efficiency
  • Quality Control
  • Training Initiatives
  • Logistics Support Services
  • Activities Management
  • Kickoff Meetings
  • Project Specifications
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Resource Allocation
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Preventing Incidents
  • Onsite Visits
  • Maintenance Requirements

Accomplishments

Graduated Board of Regents Honor Student: GPA 4.0

Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society


Affiliations

Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Certification

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

Flash Technology Trained and Certified (High Intensity Lighting)

FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit

Rigging Certification

Advanced rigging

Gin pole and Hoist Operator Certified

Personal Survival (Includes Helicopter Egression)

Complies with API certification TPCP 0013

Timeline

Field Operations Manager/Safety Manager

Precision Communications LLC
05.2022 - 05.2023

Chairman of Safety Committe

Enertech Resources
01.2021 - 03.2022

Program Manager Project Manager, Director

Enertech Resources
08.2019 - 03.2022

Operations Manager

Enertech Resources
08.2019 - 03.2022

Marketing Manager and Coordinator

H. C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
01.2008 - 08.2019

Estimator

H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
03.2007 - 01.2019

Director of Tower Operations

H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2019

Tower Foreman

H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2007

Burnout Specialist

H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
01.1999 - 08.2019

Tower Technician

H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc
01.1999 - 01.2005

Special Project Manager

Precision Communications, LLC

A.A.S. Degree - Telecommunications Technology

Texas State Technical College

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License Flash Technology Trained and Certified (High Intensity Lighting) FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit Rigging Certification Advanced rigging Gin pole and Hoist Operator Certified Personal Survival (Includes Helicopter Egression) Complies with API certification TPCP 0013 - undefined

Jason Samford