Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
2021 5 Star Award Winner
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Michael B. Powell

Olive Branch,Mississippi

Summary

Experienced team leader with a proven track record in project management, training, and effective communication. Recognized for ability to establish and maintain productive work environments and relationships. As the IT infrastructure lead at FedEx, successfully oversaw implementation of internal and external wiring, including fiber copper and broadband services. Passionate about mentoring junior employees and providing valuable career advice and development suggestions. Additionally, successfully created and managed Scope of Work (SOW) and external vendor relationships for installation, upgrade, and repair of wiring. Proficient in managing billing processes and submitting invoices for all relevant work conducted by vendors, led team of professionals in nationwide infrastructure upgrade initiative.

Work History

Project Management Principal

FedEx
- Current
  • Under limited supervision, responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of complex networking projects including, hub, campus and cross-functional project-oriented work efforts
  • Develop and coordinate the scope, timelines, design, finance, and implementation for complex IT projects
  • Frequently leads large project efforts, including taking responsibility for issue resolution across all phases of the networking lifecycle
  • Works independently for the collective advantage of all FedEx OPCOs
  • Provides leadership and offers advice on best practices
  • Assists in the development of business cases, financial analysis and all aspects of costing and managing project financials
  • Drafts and reviews documentation in compliance with the FedEx global development process and ensures all project deliverables are in compliance with FedEx global development process
  • Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the department/organization
  • Provides mentoring for the development of those in less senior positions
  • Strong knowledge of the cross-OPCO operational needs as it relates to the networking infrastructure projects & lifecycle
  • Leverages advanced technologies to streamlines data collection, data reporting, and data analysis
  • Continually seeking to improve in personal skills and abilities
  • Seeks to accomplish all tasks to conclusion and push them toward maintenance mode
  • Anticipates probable information requirements prior to the implementation/launch of IT projects and structures project management and Smartsheet accordingly
  • Ability to adapt to scope changes and works to limit scope creep for all projects
  • Provide stewardship of a20 million dollar budget from the creation of purchase orders to disbursement
  • Provide technical support and documentation for network devices for external vendors
  • Created a partnership with multiple internal and external organizations to determine project objectives, milestones, network design, finance, implementation, and the definition of required roles and procedures
  • Utilize strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills that I use to develop and execute complex project plans for field implementation services
  • Consulted, planned, coordinated, and implemented new facilities, relocating facilities, devices, and their associated network for FXF, FXG, FXO, FTN, FXE, FXS, and TNT
  • I have proven ability to collaborate with multiple internal organizations, external vendors, and clients
  • Project/Process Advisor2014 to2020
  • Senior Project/Process Analyst2006 to2014
  • Project Management Advisor2000 to2006
  • Service Technical Specialist1998 to2000
  • Associate Technical Specialist1995 to1998
  • Heavyweight Handler1987 to1995

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Bethel University
01.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Microcomputer Management Technology

State Technical Institute of Memphis
01.1994

Skills

  • Team Leader
  • Easily grasps complex technical concepts
  • Problem Solving
  • Strong Project Management Skills
  • Communication
  • Understanding of the Cross Opco Financial Systems
  • Adaptable to new technologies, strategies, & risk mgmt
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Community engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic leadership
  • Curriculum development
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Instructional leadership
  • Organizational leadership
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Organizational management
  • Program implementation
  • Schedule oversight
  • Public speaking
  • Goal planning
  • Financial leadership
  • Opportunities identification
  • Process improvements
  • Interpersonal strengths
  • Proficient in MS Office, MS Visio, Smartsheet, FedEx Systems
  • Operational planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Team bonding
  • Documentation
  • Program management
  • Prioritization
  • Group facilitation and presentations
  • Budget administration
  • Expense control
  • Operations oversight
  • Multitasking
  • Team building
  • Performance standards and analysis
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments


  • Awarded "5 Star Award" in 2021.
  • Multiple Bravo Zulu Awards.
  • Created processes and program development for the installation of Infrastructure throughout the United States for FedEx Stations, Ramps, and Offices while managing an 18 million dollar budget.

2021 5 Star Award Winner

I received the 5 Star award in 2021 for the successful development and program management of the Leasehold Improvement process for Information Technology.

Timeline

Project Management Principal

FedEx
- Current

Associate of Applied Science - Microcomputer Management Technology

State Technical Institute of Memphis

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Bethel University
Michael B. Powell