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Link Haws Spann Jr

Link Haws Spann Jr

Summerville,SC

Summary

Inspirational Project Leader with talents in planning and implementing all stages of projects and selecting the most effective approaches and processes for timely project completion. Outstanding personal organization and risk management abilities. Big picture thinker with expertise in IT, Security, and Server Management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Leader

M.C. Dean
Hanahan, SC
04.2017 - Current
  • Oversees network design and implementation of 23 multimillion-dollar government and commercial IT and security system installations over nine years.
  • Drive project vision and design discussions to meet stakeholder needs.
  • Manage technical designs with day-to-day oversight.
  • Conduct analysis of workforce requirements for current and future projects.
  • Create detailed resource-loaded schedules.
  • Influence project stakeholders to create desirable outcomes.
  • Use data analytics to create reports and feedback for technology used in technical designs.
  • Manage and lead teams that utilize ACAS to ensure that systems meet DISA STIG Compliance Requirements.
  • Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation
  • Inspired and coached team members
  • Aligned with staff members to develop, identify and achieve assigned goals and initiatives
  • Observed progress of each project, examined risks and coordinated contingency plans

Project Manager

M.C. Dean
Pyeongtaek, Camp Humphreys
08.2015 - 04.2017
  • Managed $3.15 million project
  • Oversaw installation of 966 active network devices in 77 different locations
  • Managed local installation subcontractors and six employees
  • Installed satellite television distribution network and radio station booths
  • Verified installation and document shortcomings
  • Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities

PROJECT ENGINEER II, USAFRICOM SITE SECURITY MANAGER

M.C. Dean
Stuttgart
02.2013 - 07.2015
  • Managed two security projects under Department of Defense contracts with a combined budget of $3.2 million
  • Developed and implemented a Construction Security Plan (CSP) for multiple sites that follow SSO office requirements
  • Researched Government policies, regulations, and best practices for appropriate standard operating procedures (SOP) and reporting requirements
  • Conducted risk analysis and security inspections to validate compliance with regulations and program requirements
  • Evaluated installation for compliance with security

Research Analyst

Altegrity, USIS
Falls, VA
01.2012 - 02.2013
  • Researched, analyzed, and interpreted files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to identify pertinent information requested by specific customers, governments, and intelligence agencies

III DEPUTY LEAD

CONSTRUCTION SURVEILLANCE TECHNICAL, CST
Falls, VA
09.2010 - 01.2012
  • Provided daily utilization reports for assessment of manpower requirements against forecasted construction activities and generating cost analyses reports
  • Processed and verified payroll for 180 employees and reconcile timesheets to invoices for billing

SITE SUPERINTENDENT & ESTIMATOR

Green Edge Construction
Falls, VA
07.2010 - 09.2010
  • Managed and supervised prompt completion of two $100,000 construction renovation projects while ensuring safety and quality control

PROJECT MANAGER

NCF Floors
Alexandria, VA
08.2007 - 07.2010
  • Managed various construction projects simultaneously valued up to $2.1M for commercial, federal, and state government clients

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGER

Gilbert Tile Company
Fairfax, VA
07.2004 - 08.2007
  • Responsible for company's $700,000 operations; established planned outputs, stricter policies, controlled budget spending, improved labor efficiency, and material usage

Education

Master of Science - Project Management, Leadership, Agile Methodology

The Citadel Graduate College
Charleston, SC
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
05.2003

Associate of Science - Electromechanical Systems

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
05.2000

Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Operational Management
  • Automation
  • Data Reporting
  • Peer Review
  • Writing
  • Leading Projects
  • Project Leadership
  • Security Compliance
  • Technical Expertise

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional
  • Army Corps of Engineers, Chief of Engineers for Excellence, awarded by Lieutenant General Thomas P. Bostick, November 2014.
  • Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 Physical Security Course
  • Department of State - Diplomatic Security Service – SE501 CST Fundamentals
  • OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Certified
  • CompTIA Security+ Certificate

Timeline

Project Leader

M.C. Dean
04.2017 - Current

Project Manager

M.C. Dean
08.2015 - 04.2017

PROJECT ENGINEER II, USAFRICOM SITE SECURITY MANAGER

M.C. Dean
02.2013 - 07.2015

Research Analyst

Altegrity, USIS
01.2012 - 02.2013

III DEPUTY LEAD

CONSTRUCTION SURVEILLANCE TECHNICAL, CST
09.2010 - 01.2012

SITE SUPERINTENDENT & ESTIMATOR

Green Edge Construction
07.2010 - 09.2010

PROJECT MANAGER

NCF Floors
08.2007 - 07.2010

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGER

Gilbert Tile Company
07.2004 - 08.2007

Master of Science - Project Management, Leadership, Agile Methodology

The Citadel Graduate College

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Associate of Science - Electromechanical Systems

Wentworth Institute of Technology
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