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

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