Scott Crowder
Royse City,TX
Summary
Retired United States Air Force Staff Sergeant. Military experience in electronic repair/maintenance of complex electronic & electrical systems, and International Communication networks. Developed skills in supervision and personnel management, communications security, and inventory control. Held a Top-Secret Security Clearance. Implementation Engineering experience, writing detailed application packages for various telecommunication and data platforms, project material ordering, and provided field installation support. Successfully performed in positions of Operations Support, Project Coordination, Project Management, Purchasing, Facilities Assistant, and Outside Plant Engineering.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Ledcor Technical Services (LTS)
02.2021 - 11.2024
- Promoted by overall Turf Manager to Project Manager of Turf’s12 &14
- Oversaw installation and implementation of Verizon’s 4G & 5G network for the states of Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with customer goals
- Maintained open communication by providing updates on weekly status calls with customer Center Engineers, Field Engineers, and Upper Management
- Point of Contact for project dissemination, to Turf Project Managers, out of customers VendorLink Management System
- Verified bids, quotes, change orders, project status reports, Quality Audit Report Dissemination
- Provided detailed project information during bi-monthly internal financial review calls
- Performed and completed biannual reviews of Install Technicians
- Communicated daily with the Turf 12 & 14 Field Supervisor on project status
- Held weekly calls with Turf 12 & 14 Installation team
- Completed monthly customer invoicing
Project Controller
CoServe Contractor to Ledcor Technical Services (LTS)
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Project Controller for Verizon Turf Markets 7, 12, 14, & 17
- Responsible for, through VendorLink, acceptance and dissemination of installation and engineering requests from the customer to the proper project management team
- Responsible for uploading of invoices, quotes, project documents and all other associated paperwork into internal SharePoint, VendorLink, VENuE, and related customer portals
- Assisted Project Managers across several disciplines and customer markets to include but not limited to: Verizon, Facebook, META, GOOGLE & Kentucky Wireline with monthly invoicing
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Distributed and emailed documents to project managers
- Completed monthly customer invoicing
Outside Plant Design Engineer
GenerationNext Telecommunications (GXT)
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Gathered field information regarding aerial, or underground Outside Plant (OSP) 4G and 5G Fiber Optic cables for facilitating designs to place new network Fiber Optic cables, utility poles, hand holes, and to modify existing network
- Collected detailed, measurements, notes, and photos of proposed Fiber Optic network cable routes
- Measurements/notes/photos taken used to engineer planned fiber layouts to serve customer needs
- Researched and evaluated various route options associated with project design
- Research included aerial, underground, and existing customer and third-party conduit
- Researched and developed base mapping, and incorporated permitting requirements from jurisdictional authorities (i.e., state, county, city, railroads, and others) into OSP design
- Located and placed stakes for Customer Pole placement for new Aerial Fiber Optic cable routing
- Communicated with management and provided daily work status updates
- Worked on pole installation and conduit application processes
- Created redlines, and developed field maps for services
- Tasked as OSP Trainer for new engineers
Outside Plant Design Engineer
Adecco Staffing (Contractor to GXT)
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Gathered field information regarding aerial, or underground Outside Plant (OSP) 4G and 5G Fiber Optic cables for the purpose of facilitating designs to place new network Fiber Optic cables, utility poles, hand holes, and to modify the existing network
- Collected detailed, measurements, notes, and photos of proposed Fiber Optic network cable routes
- Measurements/notes/photos taken used to engineer the planned fiber layouts to serve customer needs
- Researched and evaluated various route options associated with project design
- Research included aerial, underground, and existing customer and third-party conduit
- Researched and developed base mapping, and incorporated permitting requirements from jurisdictional authorities (i.e., state, county, city, railroads, and others) into the OSP design
- Located and placed stakes for Customer Pole placement for new Aerial Fiber Optic cable routing
- Communicated with management and provided daily work status updates
- Worked on pole installation and conduit application processes
- Created redlines, and developed field maps for services
Facilities Assistant
Goodman Networks, Inc
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Created company ID badges and programmed facility electronic door access cards for over 5000 employees
- Organized general administrative and security services for company's headquarters office
- Conducted regular facility checks for security, safety and compliance
- On call for all security and facility related issues
- Relieved reception areas, handled switchboard duties and sorted, logged and distributed all incoming mail and package deliveries
- Improved employee satisfaction with workplace conditions through proactive communication and prompt issue resolution
- Coordinated event setup and teardown processes, resulting in seamless transitions between activities onsite
- Ensured tidiness and proper set up of conference rooms before and after meetings
- Managed contractors ensuring work was completed to the highest standards
- Supported Facilities Manager in day-to-day operation activities
- Completed projects and additional responsibilities as assigned
- Allocated and managed space within the facility
Purchasing Specialist
Goodman Networks, Inc
07.2009 - 03.2012
- Worked with warehouse managers to receive material line items, move locations and effectively resolve inventory or order discrepancies
- Collaborated with Accounts Payable on Match/Hold report, validating material receipt and billing matches
- Complete and updated, within Oracle, miscellaneous material transactions and part conversions
- Verified shipment of vendor materials per tracking documentation to obtain Proof of Delivery
- Coordinated Material deliveries to Receiving Managers ensuring accurate physical inventory
- Worked with buyers to create purchase orders for overflow during high volume
Project Coordinator
Goodman Networks, Inc
05.2006 - 07.2009
- Project Coordination for Wireless Site Acquisition & Construction projects
- Timely status and project management reports were required and met
- Interface with other departments including Purchasing/Logistics Sales, Quote Shop, AR, AP, and to solve issues and achieve goals
- Utilize company database and computer software applications necessary to properly report and record project information
- Create required Invoices, Purchase Orders, schedules, project reports and other documents as needed
- Management of work orders, project data, from open to close of project
- Perform milestone billing/invoicing on work orders
Project Manager
Goodman Networks, Inc
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Report and distribute project status and financial information at scheduled intervals with management, ensuring projects stayed on track and within budget parameters
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion
- Monitored Customer Service Requests to stay within time limits and escalated when necessary
- Interfaced with field engineers/testers daily, regarding all aspects of installation and any issues
- Confirmed equipment deliveries, service costs and project activities
- Ensured all project goals/objectives commitments were met
Operations Support
Goodman Networks, Inc
11.2003 - 01.2006
- Drafted, and maintained a record of invoicing to client, and sub-contractor Purchase Orders; Invoiced in2004: over $1.2 million, and invoiced in2005: over $7.5 million
- Performed cable circuit T1 connectivity and verification between cell tower sites and Central Office telephone switches
- Established and maintained hard copy and electronic files for permanent Company use, and as client deliverables
- Controlled, updated and managed internal Virtual Project Manager & Universal Accounting tools
- Managed, updated, and reviewed the National weekly report used by client
Implementation Engineer II
MCI/WorldCom
07.1999 - 12.2002
- Developed and engineered equipment layouts, transmission and equipment power cable routing, cable trays, power mapping, HVAC needs, floor loading, and raised floor configurations
- Engineered detailed specifications, and deployment of diverse network elements to support growth of customer and MCI/WorldCom’s various voice and data platforms
- Conducted On-Site Surveys; documented existing and planned network expansion, verified equipment placement, and A-Z cable routing
- Analyzed service requirements of projects and engineering solutions, and produced installation documents for each specific site
- Coordinated with technical staff on system audit to execute implementations on time and within functional parameters
- Engineered and supported specific equipment configuration and power source mapping
Construction Worker
Bortex - Directional Boring
04.1999 - 07.1999
- Responsible for the test and verification of the sonar electronics in the drill head, used for boring operations
- Assisted in preparation and alignment of the drilling rig, used in daily boring operations
- Prepared and assembled 20' x 4" sections of PVC pipe, pulled through drilled holes, used to house Coax, Fiber Optic, and Telephone cabling
- Directed traffic flow in congested and rural construction zones, ensuring safety of work crew
- Loaded/unloaded 10' drill rods during boring operations
Computer and Switching Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force (Retired)
09.1984 - 01.1999
- Supervised teams in installing, operating, and maintaining automated digital and analog telephone switch systems; provided critical communications links for military executives
- Processed and secured classified COMSEC key tapes, inventory, and hand receipts, used by Pilot's in their aircraft for "Identification Friend or Foe" (IFF) radar systems
- Established and maintained vital military communications links in countries including Egypt, England, Germany, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain
- Operated manual and semiautomatic switchboard communication equipment in both emergency and non-emergency situations
- Maintained and repaired computer and switching systems to ensure optimal performance and minimizing downtime
- Managed combat communications, maintaining uninterrupted and secure communication channels.
General Purpose Vehicle Mechanic
United States Air Force
01.1979 - 09.1984
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and repaired vehicle malfunctions to component level
- Performed quality assurance checks for vehicle maintenance activities
- Scheduled services and maintained variety of maintenance records
- Interpreted complex schematic diagrams and used technical manuals
- Prepared vehicles for operation in extreme weather conditions
Education
Diploma -
Skyline High School
Dallas, TX05.1978
No Degree - Communication Law
Grambling State University
Grambling, LANo Degree - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The US Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Project management
- Project scheduling
- Meeting facilitation
- Safety protocol
- Attention to detail
- Data Entry
- Problem Solver/Multi-Tasker
- Excellent verbal communicator
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Quickly learns new technologies
- VZN platform credentialed (VENuE, VendorLink)
- Tyco and Schneider Electric - Security Door & Access Card Software
Timeline
Project Manager
Ledcor Technical Services (LTS)
02.2021 - 11.2024
Project Controller
CoServe Contractor to Ledcor Technical Services (LTS)
08.2019 - 02.2021
Outside Plant Design Engineer
GenerationNext Telecommunications (GXT)
10.2017 - 08.2019
Outside Plant Design Engineer
Adecco Staffing (Contractor to GXT)
08.2015 - 10.2017
Facilities Assistant
Goodman Networks, Inc
03.2012 - 04.2015
Purchasing Specialist
Goodman Networks, Inc
07.2009 - 03.2012
Project Coordinator
Goodman Networks, Inc
05.2006 - 07.2009
Project Manager
Goodman Networks, Inc
01.2006 - 05.2006
Operations Support
Goodman Networks, Inc
11.2003 - 01.2006
Implementation Engineer II
MCI/WorldCom
07.1999 - 12.2002
Construction Worker
Bortex - Directional Boring
04.1999 - 07.1999
Computer and Switching Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force (Retired)
09.1984 - 01.1999
General Purpose Vehicle Mechanic
United States Air Force
01.1979 - 09.1984
Diploma -
Skyline High School
No Degree - Communication Law
Grambling State University
No Degree - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The US Air Force
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