CHARLES N. HARDING, Jr.

**** *** ******

Slidell, LA. 70460

985-***-****

abmovv@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in which extensive related

experience and skills will be of

value in an organization offering

opportunities for future career growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Over twelve years experience in progressively responsible management

positions in operations, inspection, construction, and maintenance

services. Proven ability to lead personnel. Experienced in supervising up

to 60 employees in multiple locations. Successful in training personnel

to work in a safe and productive manner.

. Highly proffecient in setting up and operating computer networks in which

training of individuals effectively increased profits and efficencies.

. Extensive knowledge of telecommunications construction industry.

Experienced in all aspects of underground construction including boring,

rodding, chipping, and splicing. Skilled in troubleshooting and

preventing potentially costly errors.

. Highly effective business administration and organizational skills.

Experienced in turning around poorly performing operations; highly

successful in identifying root causes and formulating solutions to

enhance efficiency and increase revenue.

. Well developed written and oral communication skills. Skilled in acting

as liaison between customers, contractors, employers, and governmental

entities. Experienced writing policies, procedures, business letters, and

work and change orders.

. Solid decision-making abilities; particularly effective making quick and

accurate decisions in high-pressure environments.

REPRESENTATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. As manager/supervisor for telecommunications construction company,

streamlined billing/ invoicing systems and procedures increasing revenue

from $1.5 million to over $30 million during the last year. Strengthened

business relationship with major client, BellSouth, by improving accuracy

of billing process.

. As installation coordinator, designed systems and computer programs which

doubled sales to over $4 million per year. Increased crew size profitably

through implementing more efficient and effective scheduling.

. As construction manager/field engineer, collaborated with other carriers

and successfully negotiated with city officials of Phoenix, Arizona to

allow five companies to engage in joint trench construction as a way to

allow construction projects to continue despite a citywide ban on

excessive telecom construction.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

. LW 2248-FT 2000-OC48 Lightwave Drop Rings

. TR 9203-Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)

. ND 2200 Fiber Optic Installation, Splicing, and Testing

. Highly Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite.

. Windows Server 2003 & 2008

. Windows XP, Vista, 7, Blackberry Enterprise Server Administrator

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Sergeant (E-5) (April 1988 to April 1996) Honorably

discharged.

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans, Louisiana

Sociology Program, 1994 to 1995

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Sociology prerequisite course work completed, 1986 to 1991

Activities: LSU Football, 1986 and 1987

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June 2008 to Gilsbar, INC. Covington, Louisiana

November 2009 Facility Manager / IT Specialist

Initially hired on a contract basis with Gilsbar for general

maintenance. Promoted to Facility Manager. Helped organize

and implement disaster recovery program. Coordinated the

daily operations of the Corporate Service Center (mail room).

Negotiated and managed contracts with FedEx, UPS, DMS, Pitney

Bowes, Office Depot. By re-negotiating these contracts I was

able to achieve an overall savings of 30% per year for

Gilsbar. Promoted to IT Specialist. Operated, maintained,

monitored, and analyzing networks; analyzing and resolving

first and/or second level problems for all network

components; implementing, maintaining, and administering LAN

systems. Responsible for the daily activities associated with

the management and administration of all network servers,

operating systems, PC applications, and desktop maintenance.

Including rolling out new equipment, as well as performing

corrective and preventive measures on existing equipment over

five location in Covington, Phoenix, San Antonio, Baton Rouge

and Atlanta.

October 2005 DIRECTIONAL ROAD BORING, INC., Metairie, Louisiana

to June 2008 Manager/Supervisor (October 2005 to June 2008)

June 1996 to Supervised up to 40 employees in all aspects of

underground

March 1997 construction for BellSouth Hurricane Restoration

projects. Coordinated

construction crews to maximize production

and meet deadlines.

Prepared daily reports. Worked closely with

BellSouth supervisors.

Served as New Business Development

Manager. Established and

maintained relationships with

contractors; called contacts; secured new

business.

As Payment Administrator/Manager, designed

billing programs to increase

supervisor efficiency. Prepared and tracked

invoices. Developed policies and

procedures to maximize profitability. Set up

and managed office LAN.

Facilitated computer training.

Supervisor (June 1996 to March 1997)

Managed, supervised, and scheduled

construction crew of 20-plus employees.

June 2003 WOOD FLOOR FINISHERS, INC., Mandeville, Louisiana

to October 2005 Installation Coordinator

Hired and managed eight commercial/residential wood floor

installation crews in a four-state market. Coordinated

schedules with contractors and subcontractors. Prepared

training documents. Redesigned and negotiated contracts and

change orders. Created company liability letter. Handled

billing, invoicing, and collections. Assisted in designing

efficient computer and operating systems. Taught staff

computer skills. Served as Local Safety Coordinator.

February 2001 LOOKING GLASS NETWORKS, Houston, Texas/Los Angeles,

California

to June 2003 Construction Manager

Managed over six contracting companies for construction

division. Oversaw design, engineering, and construction of

backbone builds and building entrances in two locations.

Directly supervised up to 60 employees. Interacted with

customers. Wrote bid documents, work orders, change orders,

scopes of work. Reviewed billing packages and as-built

documentation. Negotiated pricing with contractors. Ordered

job materials.

June 2000 PF.NET, Houston, Texas to Jacksonville, Florida

to February 2001 Operations Manager

Hired and managed technicians in major cities on 870-mile

fiber optic network route. Set up training classes. Developed

and implemented training policies/procedures for Genset

generators and security systems for Optical Amplifier Huts.

Customized technical policies/procedures. Oversaw route

operations, One Call locates, and emergency restoration. Set

up One Call procedures. Responsible for designing,

engineering, and constructing customer laterals off of

backbone route.

December 1999 METROMEDIA FIBER NETWORK, Phoenix, Arizona

to June 2000 Construction Manager/Field Engineer

Recruited by company based on success in previous position

with AT&T. Successfully negotiated construction ban with city

officials to allow telecom projects to continue. Responsible

for design, engineering, and construction of backbone builds

and building entrances, permitting and ROW placement. Served

as Local Safety Coordinator.

February 1998 to AT&T (Formerly TCG), Phoenix Arizona

December 1999 OSP Engineer/Construction Manager

Assisted in managing daily operations of 423-mile fiber optic

network. Managed five-plus contracting companies. Oversaw

design, engineering, and construction of backbone builds and

building entrances. Served as Emergency Restoration Manager,

on call 24/7.

March 1997 to BROOKS FIBER COMMUNICATIONS, Stamford, Connecticut/

February 1998 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Construction Supervisor (Contracted through GLA

International)

As member of new city development team, supervised conduit

and aerial installations.

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