Shelly Samuel
Project Manager
East Providence,RI
Summary
Experienced Telecom Project Manager with 17 years in wireless network deployments and modernization for national mobile carriers. Demonstrates ownership and initiative in overseeing business operations, financial oversight, and resource management. Proficient in procurement, monitoring projects for schedule and budget adherence, and providing targeted solutions. Skilled in Wired, Wireless, AMI/Smart Grids, with strong communication skills and work ethic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Project Manager
Tilson Technology Management Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Understand Utility Project Management policies and procedures, have advanced knowledge of principles, practices, laws and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities as they related to Utilities.
- Manages projects with annual revenue of $4-5 million/year
- Understanding engineering design, construction, production and operations as the project processes through each phase.
- Develop and lead a team of 8 technicians and support staff to deliver major capital projects (OSG AMI) for the CMP, NYSEG and RG&E companies.
- Directs construction managers to ensure that project milestones are met safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Leads a team of professionals who provide technical expertise and project support through design, construction, commissioning and operations.
- Lead integration of best practices across the companies in accordance with Avangrid's standard practices.
- Provides weekly updates to company senior management group on project activities, progress and issues.
- Develop a safety awareness culture, emphasized at the personal workplace, within project designs and throughout construction and operation.
- Responsible for effective forecasting of Company's capital budget spending on assigned projects.
Project Manager -Small Cell (cRAN) AT&T
Nexius
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed fast track, large-scale multifaceted Small Cell (cRAN) telecommunications projects with emphasis on civil, electrical, antenna and line construction.
- Responsible for the projects' revenues, margins, manpower and all required resources.
- Coordinated daily/weekly up to date reporting of project status, scheduling, and planning to client, including risk assessments and mitigation plans.
- Managed daily calls and deliverables from multiple vendors to review projected forecasts for the day/week for construction starts, completions and rejections.
- Provided Closeout Packages/Handoff documentation required for Integration’s & On Air’s.
- Collaborated with Scope Management team to identify goals, tasks, deliverables, deadlines, and budgets.
Project Manager - Fiber/Small Cell (cRAN) TMO
Centerline Communications
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Responsible for creating schedules, tracking, and managing milestones across all projects (CBH, FTTH, WiFi, and Small Cell/cRAN).
- Managed communication between project stakeholders.
- Created and tracked PO’s and Change orders to ensure they are processed and completed in a timely manner.
- Managed client specific reporting / maintained both internal and external databases.
- Assisted with closeout paperwork preparation and submission to client.
Project Manager – Structured Cabling & Wireless
Nationwide SCS
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Estimated and project managed implementations of cabling infrastructure, wireless, and data networks.
- Conducted project kick off calls to review scopes, manage scheduling, address and minimize risks.
- Effectively communicated project scope, schedule, updates, and budget with both customers and contractors.
- Implemented and enforced integrated change order control management.
- Ensured customer deadlines and SLA’s were clearly established, managed, and adhered to.
- Prepared and completed customer close out packages.
Local Manager - Installation & Maintenance (FiOS)
Verizon
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Responsible for supervision, coaching, and mentoring 20-25 Union FiOS & Core technicians
- Conducted daily quality and safety inspections to ensure work meets company standards
- Oversaw coordination w/different internal departments to meet service requirements
- Planned and managed daily work operations to ensure productivity and business objectives are achieved
- Monitored expenses to ensure operations are maintained to meet objectives and budget goals
- Responsible for evaluating performance and providing training development
Education
PMP - Project Management
PMI
02-2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management (minor in Accounting)
Fisher College
Boston, MA05-2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite 2004-current
- Multiple platform based informational systems (Smartsheet, Power BI, Salesforce)
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Professional Communication Verbal/Written
- Scoping/Project Planning
- Quality& Compliance Management
- Resource/Vendor Management
- New Site Construction/Modifications
- Budget/Cost Control Management
- Stakeholder/Communication Management
- Carrier Knowledge (TMO/AT&T, VZ, Sprint, Comcast)
- Utility Knowledge(AMI, Smart Grids, IRU)
References
REFERENCES : Available upon request
Timeline
Utility Project Manager
Tilson Technology Management Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Project Manager -Small Cell (cRAN) AT&T
Nexius
09.2019 - 10.2022
Project Manager - Fiber/Small Cell (cRAN) TMO
Centerline Communications
06.2017 - 09.2019
Project Manager – Structured Cabling & Wireless
Nationwide SCS
09.2015 - 06.2017
Local Manager - Installation & Maintenance (FiOS)
Verizon
03.2014 - 09.2015
PMP - Project Management
PMI
Bachelor of Science - Business Management (minor in Accounting)
Fisher College
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