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Portland, Maine

Managed end-end design, development, and implementation of network cost models. Appointed to newly created position as a result of the sale of Verizon properties in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire (Northern New England--NNE) to FairPoint Communications.. Liaised with specialized vendors, negotiating the development of network cost models from initial design thru implementation.. Developed all regulatory cost studies used to support the company's pricing proposals for special customer… Show more Managed end-end design, development, and implementation of network cost models. Appointed to newly created position as a result of the sale of Verizon properties in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire (Northern New England--NNE) to FairPoint Communications.. Liaised with specialized vendors, negotiating the development of network cost models from initial design thru implementation.. Developed all regulatory cost studies used to support the company's pricing proposals for special customer contracts, promotions and telecommunication services bundles.. Collaborated with Finance and Marketing Departments to ensure prices and terms for company regulated products and services were consistent with company objectives and state or federal regulatory requirements.. Prepared and analyzed data used to support filings before the Federal Communications Commission and state Public Utility Commissions.. Supported company regulatory and marketing initiatives in the states outside the NNE region that are part of FairPoint's national footprint. Show less

Honolulu, Hawaii

Coordinated entire project lifecycle for network cost models. Directed the development of all quarterly/annual reports required to be filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). . Negotiated with vendors specializing in the development of network cost models.. Successfully managed all aspects of design, development and implementation of a suite of network cost models from start to completion.. Implemented creative methods to reduce overall cycle time for cost studies and… Show more Coordinated entire project lifecycle for network cost models. Directed the development of all quarterly/annual reports required to be filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). . Negotiated with vendors specializing in the development of network cost models.. Successfully managed all aspects of design, development and implementation of a suite of network cost models from start to completion.. Implemented creative methods to reduce overall cycle time for cost studies and state/federal regulatory reports, maintaining accuracy by syncing input requirements with databases and other internal systems.. Directed company efforts to develop first annual FCC Price Cap filing, requiring coordination with outside consultants as well as multiple company departments over a several month period.. Audited all reports in advance of filing with the FCC to ensure accuracy and timely submission as evidenced by no questions from FCC on content, format or filing date. Show less

Detroit

Oversaw cost of service study development, analysis, and support for entire SBC thirteen state region as part of a four-director team.. Developed and delivered testimony before the Federal Communications Commission, to obtain approval for SBC to offer regional long distance services.. Analyzed and selected best-of breed cost models to deploy across SBC region.. Groomed expert witnessing skills for key team members to enable them to independently develop and deliver testimonies… Show more Oversaw cost of service study development, analysis, and support for entire SBC thirteen state region as part of a four-director team.. Developed and delivered testimony before the Federal Communications Commission, to obtain approval for SBC to offer regional long distance services.. Analyzed and selected best-of breed cost models to deploy across SBC region.. Groomed expert witnessing skills for key team members to enable them to independently develop and deliver testimonies before state regulatory bodies.. Supervised team members dispersed across multiple states. Show less

Detroit

Managed cost of service development for entire Ameritech five state region. Supervised geographically dispersed team until SBC acquired company in 1999. . Managed development and utilization of all cost of service models used in Ameritech region.. Analyzed 1996 Federal Telecommunications Act (TA96) costing/pricing requirements for new wholesale interconnection services.. Directed development of all cost of service studies for new wholesale interconnection services, ensuring… Show more Managed cost of service development for entire Ameritech five state region. Supervised geographically dispersed team until SBC acquired company in 1999. . Managed development and utilization of all cost of service models used in Ameritech region.. Analyzed 1996 Federal Telecommunications Act (TA96) costing/pricing requirements for new wholesale interconnection services.. Directed development of all cost of service studies for new wholesale interconnection services, ensuring compliance with TA96.. Developed and delivered expert testimonies before Public Utility Commissions in multiple states. Show less

Detroit

Appointed to newly created position to serve as direct liaison between Ameritech Michigan and state regulatory bodies on critical economic and technical issues directly impacting company operations such as service costs, pricing, and product specific network requirements.

Detroit

Directed team responsible for all cost of service matters in Ameritech Michigan previously managed by three Directors. Developed integrated program cost studies, sensitivity analyses and profitability analyses for new & existing products and services.. Designed and implemented cost models and matrices that reduced cost study cycle time by more than 50% for competitive bids.. Developed and delivered testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission in a comprehensive re-pricing… Show more Directed team responsible for all cost of service matters in Ameritech Michigan previously managed by three Directors. Developed integrated program cost studies, sensitivity analyses and profitability analyses for new & existing products and services.. Designed and implemented cost models and matrices that reduced cost study cycle time by more than 50% for competitive bids.. Developed and delivered testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission in a comprehensive re-pricing initiative, which was instrumental in facilitating legislation which allowed for deregulation of most services and significant pricing flexibility. Show less

Detroit

Directed a team responsible for developing costs used for pricing and profitability analysis of switched services offered by Ameritech Michigan. Developed and delivered testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission in several different rate case proceedings.

Greater Detroit Area

Held various Manager & Engineer positions in the Regulatory and Engineering Departments.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Master'S Degree, Finance

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering