Matthew Stephens
PROJECT MANAGER
Decatur,Al
Summary
Project Manager/low voltage technician with over 9 years’ experience and strong work ethic. Dedicated employee skilled in reviewing specifications for proper low voltage installations. I'm professional, knowledgeable,and a leader and dedicated problem solver.I bring 9 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, and improvements. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Determined project manager adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Professional Project Management with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/Low Voltage Cable Technician
SUNRISE NETWORK SOLUTIONS
Hartselle, AL
05.2015 - 05.2024
- I was responsible for day-to-day operations: scheduling work, walkthrough, bids, quotes, kick off meetings, hiring of employees, making as-built, ordering of all parts for projects, approving time off and vacation time.
- I pulled permits for jobs and set up inspections
- Field duties: read blueprints, running of copper and fiber rather it be inside/outside or underground one time pulled, build out closets, terminate patch panels, ground the closets, put in switches, firewalls, ups and nicely dress cabling, install and sight cameras, also line of sights
- Terminate on all jacks, terminate fiber SM and MM, familiar with ST LC and SC connectors, run conduit, j hooks, test all terminations with the DSX certifier, and troubleshoot any problems, punch down 110 and 66 blocks.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- 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.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Located and repaired line faults to maintain existing network without causing signal failure interruptions.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Identified and reported equipment malfunctions, defective parts and materials to appropriate supervisor.
- Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
- Identified problematic components and wiring issues and applied troubleshooting techniques.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications ahead of time to fully understand all key details of job.
- Worked according to applicable fire and electrical codes for customer safety.
- Trained newly hired technicians on proper installation of low voltage wiring systems.
- Completed and submitted job tracking to supervisors to cover expenses and labor hours.
- Successfully managed multiple projects and several work teams on consistent basis.
- Mounted panels for motion detectors, keypads and controls.
- Reduced downtime for businesses by efficiently diagnosing and resolving network issues.
- Ensured smooth project completion with proper cable management and organization techniques.
- Improved system performance by installing and maintaining low voltage cable systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in various types of low voltage cabling, including CAT5e, CAT6, fiber optic, and coaxial cables.
- Proactively identified potential issues in existing cabling infrastructure to prevent future problems or disruptions.
- Streamlined the installation process using specialized tools designed for low voltage cabling tasks.
- Increased safety measures by adhering to industry standards and regulations during all installation procedures.
- Continuously improved professional skills and knowledge by attending industry events, workshops, and trainings related to low voltage cabling.
- Kept up-to-date with advances in technology related to low voltage cabling systems and equipment improvements.
- Maintained a clean work environment during installations, minimizing disruption to client operations.
- Maximized cable efficiency by following best practices for cable routing, spacing, and termination techniques.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail in cable installation, testing, and termination processes.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication skills both verbally and written when collaborating on projects.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Finisher
Hernandez concrete
Decatur , AL
01.2012 - 12.2015
- I poured and finished concrete on a commercial and residential scale, I built pools and did all the plumbing and grounding.
Education
Putnam County success school
01.2003
Skills
- Managing jobs deadlines and budget
- Thinking on my feet
- Dependable
- Professional attitude
- Hard working
- Work well with others
- Project Scheduling
- Project planning and development
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relations
- Work flow planning
- Advanced problem solving
- Risk Management
- Scope Management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Project scope
- Budget Control
Personal Information
MATTHEW STEPHENS
Timeline
Project Manager/Low Voltage Cable Technician
SUNRISE NETWORK SOLUTIONS
05.2015 - 05.2024
Finisher
Hernandez concrete
01.2012 - 12.2015
Putnam County success school
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