Paul Stefanko
Chardon
Summary
Dynamic Telecommunications Director with a proven track record at Lake County Commissioners, excelling in strategic planning and budget control. Spearheaded innovative solutions that enhanced productivity and earned industry recognition. Adept at relationship building and implementing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in wireless technologies and unified communications.
Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecommunications Direstor
Lake County Commissioners
07.1985 - Current
- Oversaw budget development and resource allocation for county projects and programs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to implement policies promoting public welfare and safety.
- Developed performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline processes and enhance collaboration.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Pioneered adoption of sustainable practices, leading to industry recognition and awards.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
Cleveland, OHAssociate of Arts - 0351 Infantry
United States Marine Corps
Parris Island SC04-1981
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Wireless technologies
- Unified communications
- Disaster recovery
- Network architecture
- Telecom regulations
- VoIP solutions
- Broadband services
- Mobile networks
- Internet protocols
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Project leadership
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Goal setting
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Budget control
- Performance metrics
- Technical support
Accomplishments
Telephone: 2400 VOIP phones for 50 departments and 5 communities
Radio: Zone 2 on the Ohio MARCS system, serving all public safety radios in Lake County
Jail: All electronic device repair, maintenance and replacement in the Lake County Jail and Juvenile detention facilities.
Sirens: Responsible for 51 Alert Sirens in Lake County
Cameras: responsible for acquisition, maintenance and repair of 950 IP cameras and 14 network servers.
Card access: Responsible for 450+ doors and 1800 users
Generators: Responsible for the acquisition and maintenance for 22 back up generators.
911: Responsible for 911 system maintenance for Lake County central dispatch 911 and Mentor 911 dispatch systems.
Technicians: Responsible for 11 Technicians.
Bid spec. drafting, submitting, review and recommendation for dozens of Telecom. systems.
Timeline
Telecommunications Direstor
Lake County Commissioners
07.1985 - Current
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
Associate of Arts - 0351 Infantry
United States Marine Corps