Lawrence Carter
Vice President
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing 30 years of experience as accomplished President, CEO, VP, and owner. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in telecommunications.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Lightspeed Utility LLC.
07.2022 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Supported and supervised team of 250 1099's and 60 W2 professionals.
- Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
- Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
- Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
- Fostered new business through participation in trade shows and initiating communications with prospective clients via phone and email .
- Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations across projects.
- Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of company.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce work site complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents to improve overall OSHA scores and expand bid opportunities.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
Owner
Blue Ridge Telecom Construction
03.1994 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness.
Vice President
UniTek Global Services
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
- Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
- Created and made appropriate documentation for annual budgets and senior leadership goals.
- Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
- Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
- Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to exceed goals.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing budget and payroll operations.
- Drove short-term and advanced promotional planning processes.
- Managed company budget by designing complex financial model to track and validate expenses.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce work site complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents to improve overall OSHA scores and expand bid opportunities.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated 1900 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
- Spearheaded change management and strategic turnaround for company during significant restructuring and downsizing.
- Facilitated over $100M+ in annual business for 5+ years.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Drove performance initiatives, facilitating 40% revenue increase.
Regional Director
Infinite Communications
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Visited sites periodically to view service levels and adherence to global service standards.
- Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
- Promoted company by giving exciting and dynamic presentations to customers.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance planning and execution.
- Represented company at various national and global events.
- Participated in promotional opportunities and onboarding of new accounts.
- Achieved financial targets with over $52M in revenue reported on P&L statement by leading regional business staff.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Delegated [Type] daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Skills
- Program Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Account Management
- Contract Administration
- Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder Relations
- Industry Partnership Development
- Budget Management
- Financial Management
- Business Administration
- Contract Negotiation
- Financial Planning
- Business Development
Timeline
President
Lightspeed Utility LLC.
07.2022 - Current
Vice President
UniTek Global Services
05.2018 - 07.2023
Regional Director
Infinite Communications
10.2015 - 05.2018
Owner
Blue Ridge Telecom Construction
03.1994 - Current
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