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Overview
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Ski patroller and instructor at Kissing Bridge
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Tom Winiasz

Hamburg,NY

Summary

With 37 years in the Telecom, industry, I've managed and been involved in all aspects of it. Construction of aerial and underground, management of teams and direct liaison to construction contractors and municipalities at all levels.

All of this leading to the ultimate goal of turning up plant in a timely manner with high integrity.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

OSP Field Manager

Gonetspeed
06.2022 - Current
  • OSP Field Manager over all NYS fiber builds
  • Monitored and facilitated MR of power, Telco. and third party attaches.
  • Liaison to local and state municipalities with regards to permitting and ROW work.
  • Integral in yearly budgeting.
  • Performed quality control inspections on all phases of field operations.
  • Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
  • Monitored personnel performance to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to productivity issues.
  • Developed and implemented processes and strategies to achieve operational goals.

Buffalo/ Syracuse/ Binghamton Market Operations Manager

Crown Castle Fiber
03.2007 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for 100% of all construction, budgeting, maintenance and related issues in these markets
  • Worked closely with sales to create all sales quotes for small and large CAPEX projects
  • Managed large multi-site new builds from start to finish
  • Coordinating with contractors and customers
  • Close working relationship with all utilities
  • Multitask on a daily basis with multiple projects in all markets
  • I work closely with the permitting department on a daily basis
  • I have direct contact with customers on a new build standpoint as well as after install concerns
  • As a Lit Technician I was responsible for all new installs as well as repairs of existing customers
  • Coordinated and built many locations throughout the market as a hybrid project manager-Lit technician.
  • Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.

Lead Technician

Comtec Communications
08.2003 - 03.2007
  • Responsible for all fiber optic splicing, coax splicing as well as technical on major projects
  • Involved in aerial and underground construction
  • Eventually moved into a supervisor position over construction and splicing.

Technical Operations Manager

Adelphia Communications
03.2002 - 05.2003
  • Was responsible for managing a staff of 9 that included installers, technician and lead technicians
  • Was responsible for head end as well as all outside plant maintenance and restoration
  • Was responsible for any new build plant
  • All yearly budgeting was done in coordination with engineering and senior management.

Engineering Supervisor

Adelphia Communications
06.1999 - 03.2002
  • Was responsible for and managed the daily routine of 18 lead technicians, engineers and head end engineers
  • Was responsible for budgeting on a yearly basis for the department as well as creation of capital authorization forms and material requisitions.

Lead Technician

Adelphia Communications
02.1995 - 06.1999
  • Was responsible for forward, reverse design as well as balancing
  • Was responsible for head end maintenance, deployment and design
  • One of the Lead fiber optic splicers for new build areas.

Installer, Service Technician, Maintenance Technician

Adelphia Communications
05.1987 - 02.1995
  • hets responsible for installation and maintenance of all CATV plant/ customers within my system.

Skills

  • Managing all aspects of construction and maintenance covering NYS markets
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Department Oversight
  • Price negotiations with various OSP/ ISP contractors
  • In-depth knowledge of OSP construction
  • Fiber splicing
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Crew Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Field Operations
  • Organizational Skills
  • Vendor Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Budget Management
  • Employee Development
  • Cost Control
  • Decision-Making

Ski patroller and instructor at Kissing Bridge

As a ski patroller I am responsible for the emergency care of patrons of Kissing Bridge Ski area. I am also an OEC (outdoor emergency care) instructor at Kissing Bridge which involves training and certifying potential new ski patrol candidates. .

Timeline

OSP Field Manager

Gonetspeed
06.2022 - Current

Buffalo/ Syracuse/ Binghamton Market Operations Manager

Crown Castle Fiber
03.2007 - 06.2022

Lead Technician

Comtec Communications
08.2003 - 03.2007

Technical Operations Manager

Adelphia Communications
03.2002 - 05.2003

Engineering Supervisor

Adelphia Communications
06.1999 - 03.2002

Lead Technician

Adelphia Communications
02.1995 - 06.1999

Installer, Service Technician, Maintenance Technician

Adelphia Communications
05.1987 - 02.1995
Tom Winiasz