Russell Ireland
Palos Verdes Estates,CA
Summary
Organizational leader that is highly experienced in not only directing a team but, also being a collaborative part of a team. Experienced in developing strategies, training programs and organizational goals. Background in engineering and business. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Outgoing with a big picture focus and vision to succeed.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Nokia
Los Angeles, CA
04.2011 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with senior management and peers on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental objectives with overall company vision.
- Aligned team goals and objectives with organizational strategy, aiding business growth.
- Established a culture of accountability within the team, resulting in higher levels of individual responsibility towards achieving organizational goals.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees.
- Active as a Nokia Certified Mentor
- Oversaw the deployment of 4G and 5G high quality radio systems that met and exceeded customer expectations.
- Drove performance of staff by creating incentives and positive work atmosphere and administering recognition and rewards programs.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, coaching and development of training plans in order to facilitate continuous improvement among employees.
- Coordinated team collaboration through Knowledge Sharing sessions. THis allowed the team to share ideas and build best practices across the organization.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their roles by delegating tasks appropriately, resulting in heightened job satisfaction.
- Developed along with a small team,leadership training programs (LEAP, HELP and BEST) to maximise team member development and potential.
- Administered monthly and annual reviews to direct reports and set clear and measurable goals, action plans, and follow-up procedures.
- Trained on and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Area Operations Manager
Motorola
Los Angeles, CA
06.1996 - 04.2011
- Responsible for the West Region ( SoCal, Norcal, Las Vegas, Seattle and Denver) for the Iden Network (Nextel).
- Responsible for the West Region P&L. These were all multi-million dollar markets.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency by evaluating existing processes and introducing innovative solutions.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships at all levels using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Negotiated price and services with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new products and services in order to meet customer demands while driving revenue growth.
- Attended and drove meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.
- Implemented business strategies at the strategic, operational and tactical level.
- Oversaw the recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through leading and working in a team environment.
Telecomm Engineer
Motorola
Los Angeles, CA
01.1993 - 06.1996
- Monitored and analyzed system performance, such as network traffic, security and capacity.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement in existing networks through detailed audits and assessments.
- Tested equipment and circuits using network diagnostic tools.
- Coordinated installation of new switching equipment and relocations of existing switching equipment.
- Worked with the customer and other internal teams to diagnose and resolve network issues.
- Implemented established technical or procedural solutions.
- Developed and implemented procedures for preventive maintenance, backup, and data recovery.
- Reviewed and tested installations for compliance with quality control standards.
- Maintained a high level of industry knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and training sessions relevant to telecom engineering trends.
- Streamlined internal processes by creating and updating standard operating procedures for the engineering team.
- Maintained documentation for telecommunication systems, equipment inventory and floor plans.
- Updated sub-system software and firmware with the latest versions and patches.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive project solutions in order to meet client requirements and deadlines.
- Installed, maintained and supported voice/data applications.
- Interpreted electrical schematics and design documents for system installation and build-out.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed cutover procedures and fallback procedures for integrating new equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Cleveland Institute of Technology
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Team Leadership
- Strategy Development
- Program Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Collaboration - Working in a Team Environment
- Process Improvement
- Interpersonal Communication
- Content Development
Hobbies
I enjoy traveling the world, playing various venues in a couple of local bands and enjoy the occasional round of golf
Timeline
Team Leader
Nokia
04.2011 - 02.2024
Area Operations Manager
Motorola
06.1996 - 04.2011
Telecomm Engineer
Motorola
01.1993 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Cleveland Institute of Technology