Results-driven professional with expertise in operations, project management, team leadership, and problem-solving. Maximizes resources to meet challenging demands. Analytical leader with excellent multitasking abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
InterBel Telephone Cooperative
03.2022 - Current
Provides leadership and direction for the outside plant operations
Create budgets and strategic planning for expansion
Collaborate with contractors and vendors to find cost effective solutions to problems
Review current processes and eliminate waste
Promote a culture of positivity and willingness to changes.
Local Area Manager
Project Telephone Company dba Nemont Telephone Cooperative
02.2019 - 03.2022
Kept departments on target to meet sales and profit objectives by organizing processes to minimize waste and pursue revenue generating opportunities
Coordinated maintenance for buildings and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs, updates, or replacement
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs and promote the team culture
Recruited, hired, and trained new employees; monitored and reviewed individual performances
Coordinated with staff to clarify information and enforce procedures resulting in effective problem solving and smoother operations
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Supervisor Region Operations
CenturyLink/Lumen
04.2012 - 02.2019
Trained, managed, and motivated employees to promote professional skill development
Recruited and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to our team
Represented integrity and professionalism in business, serving as mentor and role model to staff
Provided leadership to 25 employees through coaching, feedback and performance management
Identified clients’ business and operational needs and introduced services to provide solutions
Conducted staff evaluations, determined promotions as well as realignments or reductions in workforce
Assessed each employee’s individual strengths and delivered mentoring to improve skill levels
Assessed team proficiencies, Identified, and targeted areas for improvement
Negotiated contracts with leading clientele, encompassing industry-leading organizations and a multitude of projects.
Sales & Service Technician
Frontier Communications
12.2010 - 04.2012
Maintained clean, organized, and professional service vehicles
Obtained consistent word-of-mouth referrals by fully satisfying customers with expert service
Closed new service contracts by demonstrating benefits to customers
Answered customers' questions and addressed concerns in person and via phone
Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty
Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities
Cultivated professional client relationships by asking appropriate questions, identifying needs, and providing insightful information regarding products
Resolved customers’ issues and offered continual support throughout sales, delivery, installation processes
Networked to build a client base and promote products to new and existing clients.
Sr. Technician, Project Manager, Field Operations Supervisor
Integrated Systems Inc.
04.2002 - 12.2010
Collaborated with managers to assess needs and develop program plans
Evaluated installation projects and developed improvement plans
Conducted inspections and evaluations
Proposed, developed, and managed employee recognition programs
Streamlined strategy integrations between sales, project, supply and installation divisions which reduced duplicate efforts
Trained, managed, and motivated employees to promote professional skill development
Trained over 25 employees on business practices, best practices, protocol, system installation and usage
Represented integrity and professionalism in business, serving as mentor and role model to staff.