Michael B. Stacey
Lexington,South Carolina
Summary
Results-driven Director of OSP with expertise in project support and team collaboration. Delivered successful project outcomes through effective task coordination, schedule management, and stakeholder communication. Adapted to changing needs while maintaining reliability and a focus on detail.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager/BAU Designer
RTS Associates, LLC
Columbia, SC
2016 - Current
- Assisted with workload management to ensure timely project delivery and adherence to quality standards
- Sat in on weekly workload calls ensuring jobs are being completed in a timely and quality manner
- Carefully quality checked projects when workload was heavy to provide AT&T with a Compliant BAU design
- Co-led new projects including FL work, GPON, and Lightgig, developing guidelines to align with customer demands
- Filled in for Project Manager whenever was needed
- Provided assistance with workload management
- Met with Contactors/Electric Co-ops, in the field in regards to joint trench projects, ensuring most efficient routes for design
- Worked with fellow employee’s, getting them up to speed with expected requirements
- Assumed Project Manager duties during absences to maintain workflow
Independent Contractor
MBS Associates, LLC
Columbia, SC
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Engineered and provided support for the buried portion of MCEC’s new fiber network
- Engineered support for buried portion of MCEC’s new fiber network, ensuring reliability and performance
- Collaborated with Fiber Superintendent to create innovative PON system, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Quality checked other employees designs to insure the client’s needs
- Audited Aerial fiber design for Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op
- Field rode FSA’s (Fiber Serving Area’s) after storms to assess damage and provided feedback/solutions for repair
- Assisted in fiber splicing during network upgrades and construction when called upon
- Quality checked designs from team members to ensure alignment with client requirements
OSP Engineering Manager
AFL
Columbia, SC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed engineering work flow to ensure a quality product was provided to the clientin a timely manner
- Oversee budget for the Engineering department and provide financial performance and forecast to Director on a monthly basis to assure we are maintaining our goals
- Provide guidance, expertise and motivation to engineering team to assure our team stays up to date with the ever occurring changes brought on by unforeseen obstacles
- Collaborated with clients daily to address ongoing demands and implement new requirements
- Guided engineering team to adapt to changes and overcome unforeseen obstacles
- Assisted the Director of Engineering with new product line solutions and securing new business
OSP Senior Engineer
AFL
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led design of new fiber optic network, ensuring alignment with project requirements
- Worked with construction and splicing teams to ensure projects were built correctly with the clients’ needs in mind
- Assisted in day to day functions to ensure all projects were completed on time
- As the manager, delegated to a team of 7 engineers their daily responsibilities such as: jobs to be QC’d, jobs that needed revisions, jobs that needed field rides and any other duty that might arise on any given day
- Assisted in day to day functions to assure all projects were completed on time
- Delegated daily responsibilities to a team of 7 engineers, including quality control tasks, revisions, and field rides.
- Facilitated coordination of AFL project activities
BAU Designer
Telecommunication & Industrial Consulting Services, Corp.
Columbia, SC
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Provided detailed design for distribution facilities (feeder and distribution) to meet service demands
- Collaborated with planners (LCM’s) to design efficient routes for project implementation
- Coordinated with contractors and Plant Supervisors to resolve issues and complete EWO’s
- Trained TELICS employees on AT&T compliance requirements to ensure team adherence
- Managed right-of-way functions by investigating and acquiring easement interests in real property.
- Collaborated with GEO managers to ensure timely design approvals on a daily basis to insure timeliness for design
- Work with the head of Quality to stay up to date on Compliance
- Learned the necessary programs needed for a complete design of an EWO
PLS Quality Inspector
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Carefully checked PLS jobs, from other Collaborated with TELICS team on quality initiatives employees, to provide AT&T with a compliant F2 design
- Developed quality guidelines to align with TELICS standards
- Led TELICS employees in adopting quality measures and practices
- TELICS
PLS Designer
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Delivered comprehensive PLS F2 design for AT&T Uverse service, enhancing service deployment effectiveness
- Developed expertise in BSTCAD for design tasks
- Developed visual concepts and design assets aligned with brand guidelines.
- Created wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for digital and print projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine designs and requirements.
Caterer (Internship)
Aberdine Catering
Camden, SC
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Designed and developed social events throughout the Southeast.
- Coordinated local, regional, and national company events, managing pre-event, event, and post-event logistics
- Coordinated sit-down dinner for 800 local and regional business employees, ensuring smooth execution and guest satisfaction
Land Surveyor (Instrument Operator)
BP Barber and Assoc.
Columbia, SC
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Operated survey instruments for land survey crew, ensuring precise data collection and project accuracy
- Collaborated with engineering team on statewide DOT projects, including Hwy 9 widening, redesigning Interstate 385 on/off ramps, and planning subdivision designs across greater Columbia area
- Conducted boundary, topographic, and construction surveys using total stations, GPS, and data collectors.
- Interpreted plats, deeds, and engineering plans to verify property lines and project control points.
- Calculated field measurements and prepared accurate survey notes for map and deliverable development.
CAD Drafter/Land Surveyor (Internship)
Fisher-Sherer Inc.
Rock Hill, SC
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Designed subdivisions and single lot plats from survey notes during school hours, enhancing practical application of classroom knowledge.
- Coordinated multiple projects from inception to completion, conducting field surveys, transforming notes into accurate drawings, and preparing blueprints for developer approval.
- Conducted field land surveying exclusively during summer months and winter break, gaining hands-on experience in surveying techniques.
- Provided support to team members by completing assigned tasks and maintaining workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia, SC12-2012
Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Efficient in ArcGIS
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Project monitoring
- Quality control
- Budget management
- Client communication
- Client relations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Self-motivation
- Multitasking
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Certification
Certificate in Auto Cad from Midlands Tech (completed 2007)
Timeline
Independent Contractor
MBS Associates, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2024
OSP Engineering Manager
AFL
01.2018 - 01.2019
OSP Senior Engineer
AFL
01.2017 - 01.2018
BAU Designer
Telecommunication & Industrial Consulting Services, Corp.
01.2011 - 01.2016
PLS Quality Inspector
01.2009 - 01.2011
PLS Designer
01.2008 - 01.2009
Caterer (Internship)
Aberdine Catering
01.2004 - 01.2007
Land Surveyor (Instrument Operator)
BP Barber and Assoc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
CAD Drafter/Land Surveyor (Internship)
Fisher-Sherer Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
Assistant Project Manager/BAU Designer
RTS Associates, LLC
2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA