Experience
Mobile Communications America - Project Manager
As a project manager for MCA I facilitated the installation of multi-million dollar communications infrastructure projects. Clients ranged from energy companies to state and local governments. Our team provides management, administration, and logistics planning to our project teams to achieve a high quality finished product within budget and on schedule. I created risk estimation calculators, project plans in Microsoft Project, and standardized our department’s documentation.
Shelby County Emergency Communications District (9-1-1) - Communications System Administrator
In this role I maintained a communications infrastructure of 6 tower sites and two dispatch centers in Shelby County, AL. I planned and implemented upgrades that included automation of system alarms, and dashboards showing system status. I worked with maintenance crews to keep all supporting infrastructure at optimal performance. I prepared monthly reports for board members and elected officials to make decisions to fund upgrades and repairs. I created and maintained a database of nearly 2000 radio subscribers for accurate tracking and security of the network.
Allcomm Wireless - Service Manager
Quickly promoted from a technician to the service manager for a crew of 10 technicians, organized operations to increase productivity and efficiency. I wrote employee reviews, and provided team leadership through example and motivation. I worked with project managers to schedule work on multi-million dollar projects for state and local governments.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency - Logistics Officer
Work as an officer under the direction of the EMA Director to manage equipment, technology, and other assets in preparation for disasters. Worked with local volunteer groups to provide training on emergency response procedures. I wrote federal grant applications for equipment and supplies for disaster use. Worked as a logistics specialist in two presidentially declared disasters in 2010 and the major 2011 tornado outbreak in Alabama.
