Highly experienced project manager with 25 years of experience in planning and implementing high-level projects. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects from conception to completion, with high-quality results. Highly motivated, with exceptional customer relations and decision-making skills. Strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and great initiative.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager – Major Accounts
Windstream /NuVox Communications
Greenville, South Carolina
10.2009 - 05.2025
Project manages complex phone and data service installations for customers who generate a minimum of $10,000 monthly recurring revenue. (Software Defined Wide Area Network; Secure Access Service Edge; Ethernet; Voice over Internet Protocol)
Plan, track, and manage the life of the customer’s project from point of sale to completion
Accompany sales representatives on appointments to explain back-office processes
Facilitate weekly conference calls with customers, internal departments, and vendors
Manage escalated orders to ensure proper and timely installation for the customer
Team Lead for 2 Project Coordination teams (assist with escalations and daily reporting to management; serve as alternate point of contact when direct manager is unavailable)
Validate accuracy of all incoming sales by way of verification call with the customer; as well as verify accurate completion of order entry for subsequent departments
Project Coordination Manager
Windstream /NuVox Communications
, South Carolina
12.2005 - 10.2009
Managed project coordination team (10 members) for new installations of customer phone and data services
Served as the first point of escalation for customer issues during the installation process
Created daily reports for installation status to Senior and Executive Level Management
Supervised day-to-day activities of project coordination team
Evaluated employee’s performance for merit increases, bonuses, and awards
Trained and coached employees for new product rollouts and refresher of existing products and procedures
Interviewed and hired new employees
Sales Admin/Support/Project Coordinator
Windstream /NuVox Communications
, South Carolina
11.1999 - 12.2003
Assisted account executives in preparing proposals, contracts, and accompaniment on sales appointments
Assisted local sales manager with all daily reporting and daily activities
Responsible for planning and scheduling each customer through provisioning process
Commercial Loan Processor
Rock Hill Bank & Trust
Rock Hill, SC
09.1998 - 10.1999
Assisted Senior Loan Officer in daily banking activities
Worked one on one with customers to calculate all possible payment options
Prepared bank files for yearly audits
Coordinated and conducted loan closings for customers
Entered customer loan payments into system
Concessions Manager for Cherry Park Complex
City of Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC
01.1996 - 01.1998
Supervised and trained concession stand staff
Inventory Management and Financial Management
Ensured adherence to all rules and regulations including health codes, labor laws and company policies
Responded and assisted in resolving customer concerns and complaints
Evaluated employee performance
Planned and scheduled staff for events and shifts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Winthrop University
05.1998
Skills
Microsoft Office
Written communication
Oral Communication
Organizational skills
Detail-oriented
Multi-tasking
Problem solving
Team building
Self-motivated
Volunteer Experience
GirlUp Greenville
Buncombe Street Methodist Church: In-House Youth Leader, Sprout Leader, Nominations Committee, Missions and Outreach Committee, Sunday School Teacher
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