Network Manager - Operations
Greensboro, Nc
Managed Alltel Switch and Field Operations during the Verizon purchase of Alltel. Helped guide the team through the transition and implementation of Verizon Standard Operating Procedures.- Managed the Verizon Operations facility and team of (9) Field, (4) MSC / Data Center Technicians to ensure maximum network operability and efficiency.- Managed Verizon and Alltel Integration Planning and Carrier Expansion projects.- Worked with Switch and Field teams to ensure familiarization of both Networks during Integration.- Managed large scale projects; Ericsson Packet Switch Installation, LTE 4G Base Station Installations, Ethernet Backhaul Conversions of existing Ds-1 served cell sites.- Managed the Alltel Operations facility and team of (6) Field, (3) MSC Technicians to ensure maximum network operability and efficiency.- Performed Management and Administrative duties i.e. Performance Reviews, Interviewing, Hiring, Counseling, Team Building, P&L, Capital and Expense Budget Planning, Forecasting Coordinating Departmental Training.- Managed Projects, Installations, Upgrades, Capacity Additions, Site Re-parenting and Decommissions.- Managed Greensboro’s MSC Building Expansion’s; weekly meetings with Architects, Construction Teams and County Inspectors to ensure the new construction met company standards as well as County and State regulatory requirements.- Worked with corporate regulatory teams to renew fuel spill prevention containment for stationary, portable standby generator equipment.- Managed Vendor Contracts; Switch Center Hardware-Software Support, Switch / Cell - HVAC Maintenance, Generator Maintenance - Fueling, Compound Maintenance, Tower Maintenance - Lighting Systems, Structure Compliance.