John Rickman
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Talented OSP telecommunications construction professional considered a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 24 years of valuable management and technician expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager- GA Maintenance Operations
Ansco and Associates
10.2021 - Current
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Project Manager
Dynetek Solutions Inc
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Construction Manager
Lamberts Cable Splicing
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Ran multiple in house crews and up to 12 supervisors and multiple contractors
- Over saw the underground and aerial construction of a large OSP project covering Metro Atlanta
- Responsible for billing, projections, removing roadblocks, quality, speaking with municipalities and negotiating pricing with contractors on special projects.
OSP Inspector
Sourceone Corporation
07.2017 - 09.2018
- As a Plant Contract Inspector I report directly to a AT&T Plant Contract Supervisor
- I performed quality inspections of telecommunications OSP placement both in progress and completed.
- Improved network performance by conducting thorough inspections of OSP infrastructure and identifying areas for optimization.
Manager Construction and Engineering
AT&T - McDonough, GA
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Planning and executing workload to meet ECD's for 6 wire-centers/two counties in Georgia
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Managing cable inventory for two locations
- Responsible for training and safety of lineman and fiber splicers
- Passed ESM test for engineering at AT&T
- Coordinating with engineering to solve problems.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Outside Plant Technician
AT&T - Fayetteville, GA
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Cable repairman.
Outside Plant Technician
AT&T - McDonough, GA
03.2000 - 02.2012
- Placing of new aerial and underground telecommunications cable
- Transferring of existing plant and splicing of copper in both new and existing conditions
- Read and understand prints both simple and complex and execute in a lead role.
Education
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA06.1997
High School Diploma -
Fayette County High School
Fayetteville, GA05.1995
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Scheduling
- Work flow planning
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Inventory Control
- Construction management
- Copper Splicing
- Copper Telecommunications Repair
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Project Manager- GA Maintenance Operations
Ansco and Associates
10.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Dynetek Solutions Inc
10.2020 - 10.2021
Construction Manager
Lamberts Cable Splicing
09.2018 - 10.2020
OSP Inspector
Sourceone Corporation
07.2017 - 09.2018
Manager Construction and Engineering
AT&T - McDonough, GA
08.2015 - 06.2017
Outside Plant Technician
AT&T - Fayetteville, GA
03.2012 - 08.2015
Outside Plant Technician
AT&T - McDonough, GA
03.2000 - 02.2012
Clayton State University
High School Diploma -
Fayette County High School
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