Project Management Abilities and Examples
- Plan and implement major modifications to network and telephony infrastructure, including adding and removing facilities
- Direct multiple vendors to coordinate project step completion
- Direct junior network technicians when necessary
- Review status reports of project participants to eliminate bottlenecks and roadblocks
- Build and maintain vendor relationships
- Manage purchase of hardware and contracts for service, including price negotiation and competitive bids
- Site surveys, capacity planning
- Hands-on implementation
Project Examples With Some of the Tasks Required For Their Completion:
Patrick Industries Network Restructuring, Firewall and Proxy Server 2010-2011
- Managed the installation and configuration of a Cisco ASA 5520 firewall and an IronPort S160 Proxy server
- Worked closely with the vendor to ensure they understood how CenturyLink iQ Networking Enhanced Ports are configured
- Assisted vendor with network design stages to gradually reach the desired configuration, limiting downtime
- Worked with the vendor and team members to configure the settings to interface with Active Directory
- Administered changes to firewall and proxy settings to add functionality and balance Internet site availability and security
Adorn Door Network Wiring Improvements and Wireless Installation 2010
- Managed installing network wiring terminations to replace existing terminations
- Organizing the network cabinets made it possible to troubleshoot network problems and improve network performance
- Managed installation of patch panels to improve wiring connections
- Managed installation of new overhead wiring to provide wireless service
- Performed site survey to determine Access Point locations to provide overlapping coverage
- Purchased and configured wireless access points for the facility and coordinated their installation
Patrick Migration from CenturyLink PRN to Centurylink iQ Networking 2010
- This project saved thousands of dollars a month in service fees when it was completed, retroactive to when the contract was originally signed
- Managed project to move 16 CenturyLink WAN node facilities from one service to the other, making router changes as required
- Worked with the CenturyLink Sales, Order and Provisioning teams to ensure they are communicating effectively and placing orders properly
- Reviewed customer order specifications for errors and request corrections
Patrick Metals Network Conversion 2010
- Managed migrating Patrick Metals Internet access from the Patrick Qwest WAN to a One Communications 3Mb bonded T1
- Coordinated with One Communications to determine how the circuit would be configured and delivered
- Configured the router and SonicWall Firewall to route traffic correctly while the Patrick WAN was still needed
- Reconfigured the router and SonicWall Firewall once the Patrick WAN was scheduled for disconnection
Custom Vinyls Tennessee Network Wiring Improvements 2009
- Managed installing network wiring terminations and a new network cabinet to replace the existing terminations
- Purchased and installed a new network cabinet
- Installed patch panel to improve wiring connections
- Installed new wiring in the office and plant
Patrick/Adorn Consolidation 2007-2009
- Managed the merging of two company's networks, consolidating facilities and establishing new network connections
- Managed procurement and installation of point-to-point T1 circuits to connect Patrick Corporate to Adorn plants in Elkhart
- Determined private IP address overlap and resolved it by changing subnetting, DHCP ranges, NAT and static routing
- Configured routers in both networks to provided access to services of both companies
- Assisted with relocation of servers, assigned new IP addresses and provided network connections
- Administered forwarding, then porting Adorn phone and fax numbers to Patrick PRIs
- Configured phone system to provide extensions for Adorn staff as they moved to Patrick Corporate
- Managed wireless project to move the main wireless tower and radios from the Adorn office to the CR 20 location
- Coordinated installation of Qwest WAN circuits in remote Adorn branches
- Reconfigured routers in remote Adorn branches to use the new WAN circuits and did the cutover on-site
- Managed project to add wireless connections between phone systems to provide 4-digit dialing and transfer
Patrick Industries Barcode Project 2007-2009
- Managed the installation, script development and deployment of DSI dcLINK barcode software and all supporting hardware
- The barcode system improved accuracy and timely reporting, ensuring better inventory control and improving customer service
- Managed the selection, installation and configuration of the dcLINK software
- Worked with other team members to tailor, test and troubleshoot script interfaces with J.D. Edwards ERP software on iSeries
- Attended training classes on how to administer the software and write scripts for the user interfaces
- Performed site surveys to determine Access Point locations to provide overlapping coverage
- Managed installation of new overhead wiring to for Access Points
- Purchased, configured and installed wireless access points for each facility
- Purchased, configured, documented and trained staff in the use of the handheld barcode
- Followed up with managers and resolved issues
Phone System Upgrades in Adorn Plants 2008
- Managed upgrading phone systems in three plants to provide modern features, remote administration and DID capability
- Managed procurement and installation of PRI Circuits and DID number rangesManaged procurement, installation and configuration of new phone systems
- Configured phone systems to associate voicemail to extensions and provide unified messaging for fax and voicemail
- Assisted with training staff in the use of the new system
Gravure Ink Network Wiring Improvements 2007
Managed installing network and phone wiring terminations and a new network cabinet to replace the existing terminations
Purchased and managed installation of new network cabinet
Assisted with installation of patch panels and 66-block to improve wiring connections
Assisted with installation of new wiring in the office and plant as needed
Purchased and managed installation of new network cabinet
Assisted with installation of patch panels and 66-block to improve wiring connections
Assisted with installation of new wiring in the office and plant as needed
Patrick Industries Corporate Office 2004-2005
- Managed the modernization of a 3-floor office building, moving the central network node, and coordinating all phone and network activities Performed site survey and capacity planning; designed and managed network and phone system wiring and rack installation
- Selected all MDF and IDF network hardware, negotiated pricing, purchased, configured and installed
- Managed SONET project to provide DS3 network connections and customer provided access for T1 and PRI circuits
- Managed move of central WAN network node from old address to new building without user downtime
- Administered phone and voicemail system design, purchase, configuration and installation
- Administered DID number procurement and assignment to extensions, analog devices and voicemail boxes
- Configured door phone and latch release for applicable doors, in parallel with Keyscan access control system
- Configured ADTRAN ATLAS 550 to share a single PRI for analog lines
- Purchased, configured and installed Samsung video surveillance system
Custom Vinyls Campus 2004
- Managed the modernization of a three building manufacturing facility with a 2-story office, coordinating all phone and network activities
- Performed site survey and capacity planning; designed and managed network and phone system wiring and rack installation
- Managed circuit procurement and price negotiation for voice PRI and point-to-point T1 data Selected all MDF and IDF network hardware, negotiated pricing, purchased, configured and installed
- Directed trenching project to provide underground conduit to connect the buildings, eliminating overhead wiring and reducing lightning risks
- Administered phone and voicemail system design, purchase, configuration and installation
- Administered DID number procurement and assigned to extensions, analog devices and voicemail boxes
- Configured door phone and latch releases for applicable doors and gates, in parallel with Keyscan access control system