Rodney Larson
Grand Junction
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at the City of Grand Junction, adept at project planning and team collaboration. Successfully delivered high-quality results on time by developing comprehensive project plans and fostering strong client relations. Skilled in project tracking and resource management, ensuring optimal performance and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
City Of Grand Junction
06.2010 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Infrastructure Analyst
City Of Grand Junction
06.2001 - Current
- Assisted in the evaluation and selection of new technologies to meet evolving business requirements.
- Implemented network monitoring tools for proactive identification of potential bottlenecks or outages.
- Participated in business continuity planning efforts, ensuring seamless failover capabilities during unplanned events.
- Enhanced system performance by implementing infrastructure upgrades and optimizations.
- Provided technical support to end-users, addressing complex issues and ensuring timely resolution.
- Reduced downtime by proactively monitoring and troubleshooting network issues.
- Trained junior team members on best practices in infrastructure management, boosting their knowledge base while increasing overall team productivity.
- Conducted capacity planning exercises to anticipate future growth and maintain optimal system performance levels.
- Collaborated with vendors to troubleshoot hardware failures, resulting in minimal impact on operations.
- Maintained high availability of critical systems through regular maintenance and disaster recovery planning.
- Contributed to the development of IT policies and procedures that promoted standardization across the organization''s infrastructure landscape.
- Collaborated with IT department to develop infrastructure build-out strategy and outline project scope.
- Pulled wire through EMT and PVC conduits to complete [Type] installations.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
- Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
- Re-engineered existing computer systems to promote ease-of-use and improve system security.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
Mesa College
Grand Junction, Colorado06-1991
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Client relations
- Customer relations
- Staff management
- Work flow planning
- Project scope
Timeline
Project Manager
City Of Grand Junction
06.2010 - Current
Infrastructure Analyst
City Of Grand Junction
06.2001 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
Mesa College
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