Keith Howard
US Marine Corps Reserve
Hoschton,GA
43
years of professional experience
Driven professional with strong skills in project planning, coordination, stakeholder management, hub/data center building, management and design. Experienced in managing complex telecommunications construction projects and ensuring timely completion within budget. Seeking to leverage these skills and contribute as a Telecommunications Project Manager by applying knowledge in resource allocation, budget tracking, and effective communication.
Experienced with coordinating multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring seamless workflow and adherence to schedules. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of construction processes to optimize resource allocation and manage project timelines. Track record of effectively communicating with stakeholders to achieve project objectives and maintain high safety standards.
Work History
Construction Coordinator
2 Years- Collaborated with team members to create project plans and schedules
- Managed telecom construction contractors on several large coax and fiber optic MDU/SDU projects implementing HFC, FTTH, FTTP, and eHFC topology.
- Monitored project progress and reported on key milestones
- Managed communication among team members and stakeholders
- Coordinated construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring all tasks were completed on time and within budget
- Collaborated with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure materials and resources were delivered as needed for project milestones
- Implemented and maintained accurate project schedules and timelines, regularly updating all stakeholders on progress and any potential delays
- Prepared weekly status reports highlighting key milestones achieved by crews working on various jobsites.
- Organized on-site meetings between contractors, suppliers and clients to discuss project goals and objectives.
- Maintained records of all construction activities including material inventories, labor costs, equipment rental fees.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites according to established schedules.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all phases of the construction process.
- Implemented procedures aimed at improving communication between team members involved in a given project.
- Tracked changes made during the course of a project and updated related documentation accordingly.
- Worked with city and county municipalities to ensure permitting for underground coax and fiber installation for large scale projects and also ensure power supply installation by working with power companies.
- Facilitated communication between contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocations to optimize construction schedules.
Headend Technician 2
22 Years 8 Months- Installed, configured, and tested headend equipment such as amplifiers, splitters, and modulators to ensure optimal signal quality for cable TV and internet services.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on headend equipment to minimize downtime and ensure reliable operation.
- Troubleshot and resolved signal quality issues, intermodulation distortion, and other technical problems within the headend system
- Collaborated with engineers and other technicians to design and implement upgrades and expansions to the headend infrastructure
- Provided training and guidance to less experienced technicians on best practices for headend equipment installation and maintenance
- Troubleshot complex technical problems and identified solutions to restore operations.
- Responsible for maintaining hub to hub connectivity by monitoring and controlling optical receivers, transmitters, switches, and OTDR.
- Rack and stack equipment to IEEE standard.
- Responsible for following OSHA standards.
- Responsible for labeling all coax and fiber cables to IEEE standards.
- Experience with using multimode, singlemode, APC, UPC fiber.
- Responsible for managing HVAC and AC/DC plant, generator, and ups systems.
- Provided break/fix solutions in on-call situations.
Installer, Service Technician, Line Technician
11 Years 2 Months- Installed and configured various telecommunications equipment and systems for residential and commercial clients, ensuring proper functioning and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Managed service calls and responded to emergency maintenance requests promptly to minimize downtime and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Performed line inspections and repairs to maintain the integrity and safety of power lines and electrical infrastructure in compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members and supervisors to coordinate project schedules, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely completion of installations and service requests.
Mobile Air Conditioner Mechanic
42 Years 6 Months- Conducted regular maintenance and repairs on a variety of mobile air conditioning units for fleet vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
- Proficient in troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems, using diagnostic tools and equipment to identify and resolve problems efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Project Planning and Scheduling
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Budget Tracking and Resource Allocation
Manage partners to ensure project completion.
Network troubleshooting of fiber and copper networks.
Managed HVAC
AC/DC
UPS
and diesel generators.
Hub/Data Center wiring
design
and troubleshooting.
Oversaw hub upgrade/rebuild projects by managing contractors from beginning to completion.
Troubleshooting skills
Maintenance and repairs
Troubleshooting
Construction scheduling
Labor management
Documentation control
Project management
Permitting coordination
Subcontractor monitoring
Works Well Under Pressure
Work Planning and Prioritization
Accomplishments
- Successfully delivered a complex project ahead of schedule, resulting in increased client satisfaction
- Led a cross-functional team to implement process improvements, resulting in a 20% reduction in project costs
Timeline
Construction Coordinator
Comcast
2022.11 - 2024.11Read More
Headend Technician 2
Comcast
2000.03 - 2022.11Read More
Installer, Service Technician, Line Technician
Comcast
1989.01 - 2000.03Read More
Mobile Air Conditioner Mechanic
US Marine Corps Reserve
1984.01 - CurrentRead More
Proviso East High School
High School Diploma
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