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Matthew Kiker

Line Lexington

Summary

Successful Operations Director successful at creating and updating policies, developing strategic plans and leading daily business activities. Proven skills in business development, resource utilization and project management. Ready to bring excellent communication, leadership, and planning abilities developed over many years of experience to a challenging new role.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Director/Business/Special Projects

The MNM Group Inc.
Willow Grove
09.2011 - Current
  • In this role, I have done everything from start to finish. From initial sales meetings, bidding/estimating, account management, project coordination, budgeting, and invoicing.
  • I specialize in multiple areas of telecom construction and mission critical projects.
  • Tower Construction – Raw Land, Modifications, and L&A
  • DAS Installation – privately owned neutral host systems and systems for all major carriers.
  • Completed various projects and high-level roll outs for fortune companies, and large telecom providers.
  • Manage staff, customers, and contractors daily.
  • Entered this company into the EV charging station construction space in 2016. Manage all parts of construction from customer agreements to field personnel. Manage the entire EV Division. Both self-perform and contractor management start to finish.
  • Strong knowledge in the EV sector and vendor base nationally.
  • I started here as a Project Manager and my role has developed into my current role which is a very entrepreneurial roll. From creating business relations with customers to managing all aspects of construction.

United States Marine Corps
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Section chief – determine the needs for field training and provide instruction to the section on how to attain the goals at hand. Facilitate conferences subsequent to the exercises to decide what went well and what went wrong and determine how to improve for the next exercise.
  • Completed MCCES (Marine Corps Communications and Electronics School) and MCT (Marine Combat Training).
  • Completed concentrated training in multi-channel equipment operations and microwave/radio transmission.
  • Installed satellite and parabolic dish equipment.
  • Current member of Marine Corps Reserves.
  • Awards/Recognition:
  • Outstanding Performance in Marksmanship Training
  • Self-Motivation for Physical Fitness Award

Service Technician/Fiber Splicer/Foreman

Verizon Telecom
Hatboro
10.2006 - 04.2011
  • Install and maintain existing voice, data, and video systems on fiber optic and copper networks.
  • Complete and close out work order tickets and maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment.
  • Work directly with business and residential customers and ensure there complete satisfaction.
  • Technical Training – Fiber Optics, Installation and Maintenance, Outside Plant Structure, Video and Data, Working Aloft, Basic Computing Skills, DSL, and Pole Climbing.

Lineman/Groundman

NetLink Communications
Allentown
07.2004 - 12.2005
  • Installed underground and aerial coaxial cable by operating bucket trucks and climbing poles.
  • Executed vendor needs based on the physical layout of the customer's build.
  • Experienced in using all tools and equipment needed to install aerial coaxial cable.

Insulator

Thomas Lavelle Insulating Services
Richboro
06.2004 - 12.2005
  • Insulated HVAC and plumbing in commercial buildings.
  • Fabricated sheet metal for exterior insulation.

Education

Diploma -

Council Rock High School
Newtown, PA
01.2004

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budgeting
  • Contract negotiation
  • Risk assessment
  • Telecom construction
  • EV charging construction
  • Staff management
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • Workforce planning
  • Operations oversight

Additional Training

  • Middle Bucks Institute of Technology Jamison, PA
  • 2 years of Architecture courses

Timeline

Operations Director/Business/Special Projects

The MNM Group Inc.
09.2011 - Current

Service Technician/Fiber Splicer/Foreman

Verizon Telecom
10.2006 - 04.2011

United States Marine Corps
01.2006 - 01.2012

Lineman/Groundman

NetLink Communications
07.2004 - 12.2005

Insulator

Thomas Lavelle Insulating Services
06.2004 - 12.2005

Diploma -

Council Rock High School