Engineering/Construction Manager

LISA GARCIA BRASSELL

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Engineering/Construction Manager

PROFILE

** ***** ** ********** ** managing engineering, construction and operation s of Technical Facilities. Success in

managing large organizations and process to optimal performance. Expertise lies in managing projects and

resources, multi-team communication, coordination and exceeding customer expectations. Business Development

experience in the Telecom industry.

EDUCATION / LICENSING

Master’s Degree – Business Administration - Keller Graduate School of Management - Oak Lawn, IL

Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical Engineering Technology - New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM

NM GB98 - General Contractors License – Qualifying Party

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Crestino Telecom

Solutions. Albuquerque, NM 2011 - 2013

Engineering Manager, Business Development Manager

Engineering team management to ensure successful project completion and client satisfaction. Projects included:

o Planning, design and implementation of a statewide digital network upgrade: Feasibility studies, RF engineering, path

loss analysis, mapping, tower inventory and analysis, geotechnical and environmental assessments, site leasing

coordination.

o A complete Fiber-to-the-Home plan and design – business planning, network design – NOC, POP, core fiber, lateral

fiber, DSF, drop closure, CPE, cost estimating, construction methods, permitting – federal, state, county, private

property owners.

o An extensive fiber optic route analysis, mapping and CAI connectivity for a state economic development initiative –

underground and aerial construction documentation and BOM.

Project Management of the State of NM Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Upgrade. Project deliverabl es included; site

surveys/feasibility studies, RF engineering and system implementation of 14 site upgrades from analog to digital radio. This

project involved interface, coordination and collaboration with all project participants including; customer, ven dors, engineering

personnel, contractors and land owners. Development and reporting of implementation strategy and schedule of project work

flow and milestone achievement. Parts and equipment inventory logistics. Management and tracking of project costs. P roject

risk management and logistic issue resolution. The site upgrades ranged in scope from equipment and antenna

installation/alignment to full site build-out with 180 ft. towers, shelters and mountain top access coordination.

Marketing and Sales for new business development. Opportunity research and efforts building professional relationships with

CAI’s, government entities and NM communities. Identifying client needs and solutions, managing the project execution and

completion to success.

Temporary Employment

Opportunities Albuquerque, NM 2008 - 2011

Heads Up Landscape Contractors - Landscape Project Management

Spins Burger and Beer - Restaurant/Bar Management

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Johnson Controls, Inc. Rio Rancho, NM 2006 - 2008

Operations Manager – Contract with Intel Corp - Rio Rancho, NM - 5 million sqft technical facility

Organizational development and management of technical staff for the implementation of facility

management, maintenance and project activities. Management of labor / work load ratio optimization

and work execution.

Site Safety Compliance with continual safety culture development and implementation through

complete management commitment and follow through.

Establishment of excellent customer relationships through solid and consistent communication, work

performance and follow through of all contract requirements. Met and exceeded customer

expectations.

Provided effective management and leadership of a large technical service team, providing

collaboration with internal customer teams for the successful completion of critical projects.

Management and coordination of facility system upgrades and recommissioning.

Johnson Controls, Inc. Albuquerque, NM 2004 - 2006

Customer Business Manager

Account Management of key business accounts for the execution and maintenance of new and

existing HVAC systems. Communication with executive level management of large commercial

organizations, creating and maintaining professional relationships with a high l evel of customer

satisfaction. Customers included Qwest Telecom and JC Penney.

Provided reporting, scope definition, contract negotiations. Facilitated customer relationship building

and process improvement.

Ensured maximized service execution, effective process development and customer satisfaction.

Negotiated contract labor rates.

MCI

Richardson, TX 1996 - 2003

Worldcom, Inc.

Regional Engineering Manager

Managed a team of project engineers and field engineers for scope development, budget management,

engineering and construction of critical telecom facility projects throughout an eleven state area.

Developed and maintained internal customer service relationships, developed process, recruited,

trained and mentored a 50 member team of technica l professionals.

Communicated requirements, provided status of projects, reviewed process, developed and

maintained customer

relationships, provided reporting, submitted budgets, conducte d employee reviews/mentoring.

Facilitated the development of a project database system for the accurate and timely reporting of all

project related information. This system was implemented throughout the department for use by all

project managers throughout the nation.

MCI

Telecommunications, Downers Grove, IL 1992 -1996

Inc.

Project Engineer/Manager

Managed Data Center and Switch Facility upgrades involving the installation or upgrade of chilled

water systems, commercial power service, dc power plant capacity, UPS system capacity, building

structural system components and technical space. Projects completed in large metropolitan areas and

remote rural communities.

Field Supervision of technical facility construction projects – new facilities, building expansions, dc

power plant installations and upgrades, build ing system upgrades (power, hvac, fire suppression, BAS,

structural).

Coordination and communication with internal teams and outside consultants for site planning, work

scope creation, engineering, review and execution of work scope.

Development and review of capital budgets, project schedules, projec t scope. Problem resolution and

communication with all parties to ensure follow through for vendor deliveries and payment.

MCI

Telecommunications, Richardson, TX 1990 - 1992

Inc.

DC Power Engineer

Planning and analysis of system requirements and specifications. Power design including; equipment

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specifications, layout, cable routing and installation criteria. Supervision of power system installation.

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