Tony Franks

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Director GIS @ Lumos Fiber
Madison, AL, US
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Madison, Alabama, United States, United States
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• Negotiation of site lease/site license amendments with property owners and/or tower owners or their legal representatives.• Work closely with client’s legal and business departments to acquire proper signatures and approvals on lease amendments and other agreements as required.• Project tracking and reporting.• Negotiate power and utility easement amendments • Prepare zoning abstracts pertaining to land use conditions.• Review and evaluate zoning and construction drawings for submission to local jurisdictions and various boards.• Attend all necessary zoning/planning department, zoning/planning board.• Prepare and deliver presentation to jurisdictional boards, city council or neighbor associations as required. • Prepare and file building permit applications/packages, follow-up on submittals and collect the approval of those submissions. • Assist with ordering and recording of bonding requirements when necessary.OSP EngineerWorking at at&t’s North Alabama Wire Centers as OSPE and EF&I Engineer:Plan and prepare CAD drawings for construction of new, and removal or rearrangement of existing, overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities. Analyze traffic loads, available and existing lines, and estimate or forecast of projected traffic to determine new Desinged/Engineered Outside Plant and equipment required for work projects with FITL, Metro E, ASE, T1, DSL, VRAD, FTTX, FTTCS, DSO, DS1, PFP, and POTS utilizing copper and fiber optic cable and energize necessary equipment. Prepare detailed construction and installation drawings, estimate equipment, labor, and material costs. Initiate work authorization request and submits request with substantiating drawings and documents to management for approval and permits.Order material and equipment required and direct work activities to ensure conformance with engineering specifications and work authorization Working knowl

Tony Franks's Current Company Details
Lumos Fiber

Lumos Fiber

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Director GIS
Madison, AL, US
Website:
lumosfiber.com
Employees:
1684
Tony Franks Work Experience Details
  • Lumos Fiber
    Director Gis
    Lumos Fiber
    Madison, Al, Us
  • Bonfire Infrastructure Group
    Engineering Manager & Gis Manager
    Bonfire Infrastructure Group Apr 2023 - Present
    Denver, Colorado, Us
  • 3-Gis
    Osp Engineering Manager
    3-Gis Nov 2019 - Apr 2023
    Decatur, Alabama, Us
    Manage a team of engineers, designers, and techniciansPM for various jobs in markets across the US for Tier 1 carries and other ISP providers that include greenfield and brownfield location, 5G, point to point, FTTH/x, active/passive architects, and turnkey Includes managing the design, scope, and financialsHire, coach, support, and train other designers, engineers, and techniciansPermit and Easement acquisitions SME for Product developmentWrite and execute statement of workPermit and Easement acquisitions
  • 3-Gis
    Principal Engineer
    3-Gis Jun 2016 - Nov 2019
    Decatur, Alabama, Us
  • Byers Engineering Company
    Project Manager North Alabama
    Byers Engineering Company May 2015 - Jun 2016
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    • Manage and coordinate a team of designers• Provide detailed design for distribution facilities (feeder and distribution)• Job costing activities for special program work• Act as single point of contact for project delivery• Full understanding for outside plant installation and maintenance technician activities• Loop Electronics Engineering/Coordination and Transmission Equipment Engineering• Coach, support, and train other designers• Monitor billing to ensure invoiced costs are within authorized levels• Responsible for right-of-way investigating, acquiring easements, and site acquisitions • Participate with other groups to develop action plans to reduce operating expense • Working knowledge of BSTCAD, OPEDS/JMS, OSPCM, LFACS, AOTX, AOTS, NPPDW• Experienced with FFTH, FTTX, PONs, BICS, DOT/Municipal Permitting, NESC• OSPE Inspector on AT&T NexGen/Core Fiber Optic Telecommunications Project
  • Byers Engineering Company
    Ospe
    Byers Engineering Company May 2014 - May 2015
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    BAU
  • Alabama Mortgage Brokers Asscoiation
    Techonology - Chair
    Alabama Mortgage Brokers Asscoiation Jan 2007 - Dec 2014
    Develop, deploy, and maintain the domains and website for the organization Manage the data base for members within the website and email advertisement/notification programSet-up and administer the Merchant AccountResponsible for all, add, moves, and changes for the financial forms and security certificate
  • Smw Engineering Group, Inc.
    Osp Eng
    Smw Engineering Group, Inc. Jun 2013 - May 2014
    Us
    OSP Engineer for AT&T PLS/VRAD projects in North AlabamaTurnkey vendor and engineer for AT&T IPDSLAM/VARD deployment Solely responsible for engineering, easement acquisition, power coordination, & permitting
  • Liberty Escrow And Title Services, Llc.
    Managing Partner
    Liberty Escrow And Title Services, Llc. May 2013 - Oct 2013
    Athens, Al, Us
    Managing Partner, Commercial and Residential title services. - SOLD my business Interest 9/30/2013
  • Kgp Logistics
    Osp Engineer
    Kgp Logistics Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
    Faribault, Mn, Us
    Design and implementation of C.O., OSP and CPE facilities including field and GPS surveys, as well as, field survey staking, POTS, special circuits, FTTC, FTTx, subscriber and digital loop carrier service design. Design of FTTH, FITC, DLC, link loss budgets, for PON, Ethernet, DSL, and video applications. Develop, implement, and maintain all Engineering, Drafting and Facilities records, through work order preparation and processing, including design and closeout of facilities assignments. Responsible for the operation of all applicable current computerized operations and CAD systems. Responsible for preparation, acquisitions, processing and maintenance of all private and public, state and federal Rights-Of-Way and easement permit. Responsible for development of Aid-to-Construction and cost estimates primarily for the outside plant including the upgrade of field electronics facilities, including DLC’s, DSL’s, and digital carrier applications. Develop, process and maintain environmental reports, records and applications.
  • First Community Mortgage, Inc.
    Account Executive
    First Community Mortgage, Inc. Jan 2012 - Sep 2012
  • Truevanc Management, Inc.
    Outside Plant Engineer (Bau)
    Truevanc Management, Inc. Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
    Us
    Plan and prepare drawings for construction of new, and removal or rearrangement of existing, overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities: Analyzes traffic loads, available and existing lines, and estimates or forecasts of projected traffic to determine new construction or rearrangements and removals required. Select routing of lines and equipment required for work projects. Prepares detailed construction and installation drawings, estimates equipment, labor, and material costs. Initiates work authorization request and submits request with substantiating drawings and documents to management for approval. Orders materials and equipment required and directs work activities to ensure conformance with engineering specifications and work authorization
  • Unison Site Management
    Site Development Officer
    Unison Site Management May 2008 - Oct 2010
    Unison Site Management is a Real Estate Investment company specializing in the wireless industry. Unison transforms unsecured wireless rental income for Site Owners into real capital today with major tax advantages. Unison also adds value by marketing additional wireless tenants to the site and shares in that revenue stream with Site Owners.
  • Citi
    Account Executive
    Citi Dec 2006 - Aug 2008
    New York, New York, Us
    *Took CitiMortgage from 3 accounts in North Alabama to 39 active accounts with over 100 registrations per month and funding in excess of $5 million per month.*Consistently close a minimum of $2 million per month in Sub-Prime and Alt-A Loans, while averaging $10 million per month in new submissions with a pull through of 55+%; 15 plus uploads daily into our AUS.*One of the top 3 producers in my region and top 10 company-wide.*Active data base of more than 500 broker’s state wide containing key contacts, numbers, individual loan officers and email addresses. *Conduct training sessions for small groups in the office setting and large groups at regional Alabama Mortgage Brokers Association meetings.
  • Sebring Capital
    Ae - Wholesale
    Sebring Capital Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
    Us
    Develope/originate/train mortgage brokers and bankers on sub-prime and alt-a mortgage lending.
  • Ameritrust
    Ae - Wholesale
    Ameritrust Jul 2004 - Jan 2005
    Wilmington, North Carolina, Us
    Introduced Ameritrust to North Alabama. Developed new realtionships with mortgage brokers and bankers. Trained the clients on sub-prime lending and products.
  • Bechtel
    Facilities Manager
    Bechtel May 2002 - Feb 2003
    Reston, Virginia, Us
    *Trained and supervised an international workforce in daily operations and maintenance as Facilities Manager on $433 million project.*Coordinated and administered the commissioning, training, maintenance, and demobilization of equipment and parts totaling over $50 million dollars.*Served as Procurement Manager and Facilities Coordinator for six employee residential camps, with each having a capacity of 1500 men. Created and maintained a data base of all equipment, housing, parts, and personnel records/performance for camps operations.*Completed manpower requisitions to fill professional and trade positions and conducted interviews *Handled time schedules of employees, leave cycles, disciplinary actions, and reduction of workforce.* Reviewed bids, assisted with sub-contract formations, and awarded $150,000.00 fiber optic testing/splicing subcontract for 530 km plant.*Supervised staff of up to 100
  • Cleveland Integrity Services, Inc.
    Osp Inspector (At&T Nextgen Project)
    Cleveland Integrity Services, Inc. Apr 1999 - Jan 2002
    Cleveland, Ok, Us
    Verified/certified that work is completed on time, according to work prints/specifications, meets quality standards, and is accurately billed and material usage is accurately accounted for.Inspected the installation of aerial, buried and underground plant to include, copper and fiber cables, pair gain equipment, pole lines, etc. per practices and procedures.Worked closely with Engineering and Construction to completion of the assignment. Ability to read and interpret engineering work orders and redline drawings, profile drawings on tie-ins, bores, and trenching.Worked with BLM, archaeologist, and envormental compnay and agencies to ensure project complinace. Working knowledge of pair gain systems and how they function, pad design and bonding and grounding methods.Proficient in the design of cable routes required in order to support customer growth. Understanding of Joint Pole Agreements (JPA) and Right-Of-Way procedures.Rreading and interpreting engineering drawings, legal descriptions, and have a thorough understanding of telephone industry standards, plant symbols, and terminology.Knowledge of important telecommunications measurements, clearances, safety guidelines, and structure requirements both aerial and subsurface.Fully knowledgeable of requirements set forth in the companies practices for outside plant copper/fiber design and construction.Must upon completion of each work order inspected, provide to the appropriate departments, all associated supporting documentation findings.

Tony Franks Skills

Telecommunications Management Wireless Sales Team Building Project Management Negotiation Sales Management Training New Business Development Contract Negotiation Crm Vendor Management Forecasting Software Documentation Analysis Account Management Strategic Planning Sales Operations Team Leadership Budgets Dsl Optical Fiber Product Quality Human Resources Competitive Analysis Performance Management Time Management Social Influence Operations Management Business Development

Tony Franks Education Details

  • University Of North Alabama
    University Of North Alabama
    Geographic Information Systems
  • Itawamba Community College
    Itawamba Community College
    Management Information Systems

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Tony Franks works for Lumos Fiber

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Tony Franks's current role is Director GIS.

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Tony Franks attended University Of North Alabama, Itawamba Community College.

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