Michael Abernathy
Wilsonville,United States
Summary
Results-driven Supervisor with experience steering and directing all aspects of operations. Practiced in orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements, safety initiatives and quality control. Recognized and commended for collaborating with upper management to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Central Office Supervisor Regional Operations
Lumen Technologies
Portland, OR
02.2023 - Current
- Directed and supervised team of 26 employees in daily operations.
- Overseen the Operation and responsible for 28 Central Offices locations in Oregon and SW Washington, ensuring transport communication gear, switches and alarming equipment is flawlessly running.
- Streamlined and executed maintenance program for all Central Office/CEV/RT -48V DC power generation equipment (rectifiers, batteries, fuel tanks), successfully collaborating with vendors to maintain a reliable operation of diesel/gasoline/propane-powered generators.
- Established vendor relationships to ensure the best pricing on office supplies.
- Monitored budgeting activities related to office expenses such as rent and utilities.
- Worked with management team to improve workflows and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
- Implemented new processes that improved efficiency across multiple departments.
Operations/Maintenance/Engineering Supervisor
Comcast Cable
Salem, OR
01.2009 - 02.2023
- Directed and supervised team of 20 employees, in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Directly responsible for Fiber Node, cable line gear to include 1500 miles of cable and fiber plant, and maintenance and repair.
- Executed and maintained a budget of over 10 million dollars for plant and infrastructure rehabilitation.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
Private Military Contracting
Xi/Academi
Moyock, NC
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Executed Department of the State request in CONUS or abroad.
- Trained and qualified tactical teams to perform urban warfare and psyops missions.
USN Chief Petty Officer (Master at Arms)
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
10.1995 - 09.2007
- Managed budgeting activities associated with departmental operations.
- Organized crew assignments based on qualifications and experience levels.
- Directed emergency response teams during times of crisis or natural disasters.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies to higher authorities as required.
Education
Completion - General Military Training
US Navy Recruit Training
Great Lakes, IL12-1995
High School Diploma -
East Lincoln High School
Denver, NC06-1994
Some College (No Degree) -
Gaston College
Dallas, NCSkills
- Process Improvement
- Staff Management
- Schedule development
- Data Analytics
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Contract Management
- Goal-Oriented
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Project Management
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Processes and procedures
Certification
- Prosci Change Management Expert Certification
Accomplishments
- 2 time Comcast Circle of Success Award recipient for Leadership and Business Development.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Central Office Supervisor Regional Operations
Lumen Technologies
02.2023 - Current
Operations/Maintenance/Engineering Supervisor
Comcast Cable
01.2009 - 02.2023
Private Military Contracting
Xi/Academi
09.2007 - 12.2008
USN Chief Petty Officer (Master at Arms)
US Navy
10.1995 - 09.2007
Completion - General Military Training
US Navy Recruit Training
High School Diploma -
East Lincoln High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Gaston College