Michael Sanders

• Lead construction and engineering activities supporting telecommunications infrastructure projects
• Coordinate field operations and technical teams responsible for network installation and maintenance
• Ensure construction activities meet engineering standards, safety regulations, and project requirements
• Support infrastructure expansion initiatives and oversee project execution in the field
• Collaborate with engineering teams, technicians, and operations leadership to ensure successful deployment of telecom systems

• Led engineering teams in developing innovative telecommunications solutions.
• Managed project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and reliability, driving successful project outcomes.

• Communicated learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management to ensure alignment.
• Evaluated training program success and recommended enhancements to upper management for increased effectiveness.
• Implemented tailored learning strategies based on employees' skill levels to optimize training outcomes.
• Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
• Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
• Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
• Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
• Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
• Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.

• Executed construction operations and installed telecommunications towers, supporting infrastructure development for multiple telecom companies.
• Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
• Installed and configured devices and system components to enhance network functionality.
• Diagnosed and resolved complex customer issues for implementation and maintenance of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications, ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Handled service requests during business hours and after hours.
• Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.

• Coordinated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions, ensuring timely and safe operations.
• Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
• Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
• Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
• Negotiated rail car movements, prioritizing safety and operational efficiency.
• Compiled daily forms, reports, switch lists, and train orders to support smooth train operations.