Michael Hogan
Design Manager
Louisville,KY
Summary
Design Manager skilled in building relationships and communicating complex concepts. Leads design team strategy to develop and accomplish team goals. Drives initiative and demonstrates excellent organization and communication in fast-paced dynamic environment and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders for greatest potential impact. Design Manager with 5 years of experience in design management. Applies strategic management skills to plan and organize workflow and direct, coach and discipline design team. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, Lode Data, MicroStation, Spatial, and Magellan.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design Manager
Charter Communications Inc
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw quality control measures for all deliverables, ensuring consistent output aligned with client expectations.
- Establish clear channels of communication to ensure effective collaboration between your in-house team and the offshore contractors. Use video conferencing, email, instant messaging, and project management tools to facilitate communication and keep everyone informed about project progress and requirements.
- Provide comprehensive project requirements and specifications to the offshore contractors to ensure a clear understanding of project goals, scope, and deliverables. Document requirements in detail and encourage feedback and clarification to minimize misunderstandings and errors.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments among in house and sub-contractor teams to drive operational excellence.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Provide training and support to offshore contractors to familiarize them with your organization's processes, tools, and standards. Facilitate knowledge transfer and encourage knowledge sharing to enhance their understanding of project requirements and objectives.
Design Manager
Rainbow Design Services Inc.
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Oversaw quality control measures for all deliverables, ensuring consistent output aligned with client expectations.
- Establish clear channels of communication to ensure effective collaboration between your in-house team and the offshore contractors. Use video conferencing, email, instant messaging, and project management tools to facilitate communication and keep everyone informed about project progress and requirements.
- Provide comprehensive project requirements and specifications to the offshore contractors to ensure a clear understanding of project goals, scope, and deliverables. Document requirements in detail and encourage feedback and clarification to minimize misunderstandings and errors.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments among in house and sub-contractor teams to drive operational excellence.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Provide training and support to offshore contractors to familiarize them with your organization's processes, tools, and standards. Facilitate knowledge transfer and encourage knowledge sharing to enhance their understanding of project requirements and objectives.
Coaxial & Fiber Design Supervisor
Rainbow Design Services Inc.
06.2013 - 08.2019
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring that all projects were completed within financial/spec constraints.
- Streamlined project timelines through effective delegation and resource management.
- Consistently met or exceeded project goals, resulting in increased trust from clients and stakeholders.
- Fostered a creative environment by encouraging open communication and idea sharing among team members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with in house and sub-contractor team members to ensure spec changes and timelines were met with current workload.
- Provided clear guidance and mentorship to junior designers, improving their skill sets and productivity.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Coaxial & Fiber Drafting/Design Technician
Rainbow Design Services Inc.
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Continuously expanded design expertise by staying updated on industry trends and attending professional workshops and training session.
- Generated accurate technical drawings using various software programs, ensuring precise execution during construction phases.
- Prepared technical drawings using AutoCAD, Lode Data, Spatial, MicroStation(Bentley Comms), and Magellan.
- Knowledge of design principles and area specs.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Education
No Degree - Business
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY 05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Thinking
Certification
SCRUM Training - July 2022-July 2024
Timeline
Design Manager
Charter Communications Inc
04.2023 - Current
Design Manager
Rainbow Design Services Inc.
08.2019 - 04.2023
Coaxial & Fiber Design Supervisor
Rainbow Design Services Inc.
06.2013 - 08.2019
Coaxial & Fiber Drafting/Design Technician
Rainbow Design Services Inc.
08.2011 - 06.2013
No Degree - Business
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
05.2001 -