James Mahan Email & Phone Number

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling project status. I coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure project milestones were met and implemented effective launch strategies for new projects. I am required to have a level of strength and independence in taking assigned projects, post award, and developing/implementing effective launch strategies.Maintain autonomous workflow using our scheduling and project management software, Jira, to ensure project goals and timelines for new and existing contracts are well-defined and aligned with contract objectives. I identify tasks required to meet those goals, procure and manage required resources from shared services teams; and ensure information quality and workmanship integrity are applied at all stages of the project. In addition to managing my own projects, I am responsible for maintaining and coordinating the schedule of our network and core engineering groups, our field service crews, and third-party vendors involved in projects across the project management team.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Founded freelance content creation agency to highlight local businesses. Self-taught everything relating to photography and videography. Conduct ongoing networking efforts to establish and increase client base. Manage billing and strategic planning to meet and exceed client expectations. Perform regular check-in meetings with existing clients to asses needs and explore new opportunities. Scaled community engagement from low local viewership to interviewing the CEO of a fortune 500 company. Developed a keen awareness of surroundings and people. Traveled the world, developed relationships, and filmed in many different cultures. Locations of work include: California, New Orleans, Argentina, Italy, Croatia, Spain, and the Regional Midwest.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Managed and monitored all communication and documentation for remodel construction projects. Conducted frequent site visits to oversee and track progress to ensure compliance with brief, design, and local construction codes. Tracked expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities and review/update schedules to ensure project completion in a timely and on budget fashion. Coordinated with homeowners and subcontractors to ensure a smooth process. Successfully relocated structural load bearing components to change the floor plan for a client’s kitchen renovation. Used problem solving skills to address issues as the arose in real-time.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

November 2020 - August 2022I served as the internal project lead and main point of contact for vendors and clients. I regularly traveled for field engineering site walks to assess and plan for future upgrades, managed financials for national level projects, and reviewed architectural drawings to ensure quality control. My contributions led to the successful implementation of new network systems at renowned venues like Lucas Oil Stadium, The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hungry Horse Dam, as well as the deployment of wireless networks in major cities including Boston, Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Implemented the use of QR codes to better communicate site locations with various stakeholders and subcontractors. Developed the drone program to ensure safety, accuracy, quality, and speed when performing tower site analysis. Implemented the use of 360-camera technologies in site walks to create digital twin models of sites for clearer communication between all parties involved in site analysis.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Coordinated work on-site for contractors and utility companies. Gathered field data to create detailed sets of construction and site drawings. I took the lead on developing new methods and efficiencies for gathering field data via the use of drone technologies.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Served as a photographer and videographer, directing, shooting, and editing photos/videos for clients across various industries. I managed meetings for the entire photo/video team, developed marketing strategies, and successfully pitched and landed national brands like Coppola Winery.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Served as head of website development and non-profit development for government consulting firm. Worked with employees on military bases to create “team building” media in order to boost morale. Gained access to required security clearances for military base access. Launched non-profit wing of business by networking with local farmers, government agencies, investors, and restauranteurs. Routinely participated in strategic committee meetings for the local Fort Wayne Farmer’s Market.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Spearheaded initiatives to forge partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, resulting in a significant growth of our volunteer base. By coordinating and managing Team NeighborLink events such as Night Moves, I was able to cultivate a sense of community while attracting more volunteers to support our cause.

Bachelor'S Degree, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician