Chris Sloce

*** *. **** ** ***. *** Winston Salem, NC 27101 423-***-****

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Program Manager

Experienced Program Manager with 20 years’ experience in Design Build projects across a broad range of construction disciplines from cradle to grave, including all design, budgeting, and construction activities. Excel in managing projects and programs which require building and balancing strong relationships between stakeholders.

Skill & Experience Highlights

•Leadership

•Relationship/Account Management

•Budgetary Accountability

•Communication

• Fiber Inside & Outside Plant

•DAS/Small Cell

•PON/GPON/SDN

•Wi-Fi

Selected Achievements

3.5 GHz & Virtual Reality Beta test utilizing Youtube 360 (2017) 3.5 GHz Wi-Fi network and live VR demo using a race car on NASCAR track

Selected node locations for 3.5 GHz Access Points

Devised plan to connect nodes to existing infrastructure using fiber

Developed Contractor Scope and BOM

Managed approval with Venue Holders Risk, Legal, IT and Marketing Departments

One Daytona IAAS and Wi-Fi (2017) Infrastructure as a Service and Outdoor Wi-Fi

Convinced Leadership to revise Wi-Fi offering to include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) to our real estate partner

Coordinated with Innovation team to prepare pitch

Developed Contractor Scope and BOM

Managed Communications to all key Stakeholders

Tesla Gigafactory (2017) Digital Electricity

Managed and processed PO received by CTS

Coordinated with Corning Credit

Processed and Managed Voltserver BOM

Coordinate shipping and receipt of all materials

Managed Communications to all key Stakeholders

Spectrum Center DAS (AT&T) (2017) Corning ONE DAS and Digital Electricity

Managed and processed PO received by Mobilitie

Processed and Managed Corning ONE Bill of Materials (BOM)

Processed and Managed Voltserver BOM

Processed and Managed UPS BOM from Schneider Electric

Coordinate shipping and receipt of all materials to Epitome Networks

Managed Communications to all key Stakeholders

Corning ONE Hospitality Program (2016-March 2017) Design/Build GPON/SDN for small hotel ONE Convergence Initiative. Program includes use of Digital Electricity supplied by Volt Server.

•Primary Project manager over the design and build of Fiber to the Room utilizing ONT’s at the last mile connection.

•Key member of founding team establishing processes and swim lanes. Includes interfacing with Corning Wireless and establishing artifacts, metrics and standards for the program.

•Worked with PLM to solve product supply issues.

•Worked with outside vendors on OEM programs

•Consulted on redesign of third party products to better meet our needs

•Established a $400k stocking program

•Liaison between Wireless Sales and Corning Credit

One Daytona GPON Fiber Plant (2015) Design/Build GPON for ONE DAYTONA i a premier mixed-use retail, dining and entertainment destination

Managed the fiber plant design from conception including meeting with multiple stakeholders coordinating high level design discussions with active component supplier.

Designed first ever multiple use type FTTX fiber plant for Corning Project Services.

Overcame material supply problems

Managed the relationship for Corning with ATC, International Speedway and Red Legacy

Auto club Speedway DAS and track network (2015) Design/Build for the fiber for the DAS and fiber the broadcast and timing and scoring

Managed environmental concerns due the facility residing on an EPA Superfund Site

Overcame tight schedule due to delays by others and met the “on air” milestone

Exceeded planned profit margin by 10%

Managed the relationship for Corning with ATC, International Speedway and NASCAR Productions

Phoenix International Raceway DAS and track network (2014) Design/Build for the fiber for the DAS and fiber the broadcast and timing and scoring

Devised a phased plan to construction to meet the broadcast needs for the November 2013 event which was threatened due to the relocation of the TV Compound and the late commitment from the Carrier to fund the total project. Presented the approach to NASCAR Productions and received their “buy-in” and support which allowed the phased to plan to be adopted.

Completed Phase 1 milestone early on accelerated build plan

completed Phase 2 one month ahead of the deadline

Dover Downs Casino DAS and Dover International Speedway track network (2014) Design/Build project for the fiber for the IDAS for the casino and fiber for the broadcast and timing and scoring for the track

Managed the relationship for Corning with ATC, Dover Downs and NASCAR Productions.

Exceeded planned profit margin by 25%

Kansas Motor Speedway DAS and track network (2013) Design/Build project for fiber for the DAS and the broadcast and timing and scoring for NASCAR.

Redesigned the infield conduit to minimize the cost of directional boring in rock conditions

Completed the entire project in 120 days despite delays caused by rock

Leveraged the strength of the ongoing relationship between American Tower and Corning to recover $318k in losses from the lack of a rock clause in the Corning/ATC proposal.

Daytona International Speedway DAS and track network (2012) D Design/Build project for fiber for the DAS and the broadcast and timing and scoring for NASCAR.

Integral part of the team which completed the first Neutral Host DAS project at a motorsports venue.

Managed the relationship between Corning and Daytona International Speedway to continue work through a busy track schedule

Developed and operated a 24 hour per day work plan to overcome scheduling issues caused by blocked work areas due to “Hot Track” events.

DAS was completed in less than 75 days

Professional Experience

SMARTLINK ON ASSIGNMENT AT AMERICAN TOWER, Cary, NC

DAS Deployment Manger (2017-Current) Responsible for managing DAS and ICN Projects

Manage neutral host DAS and Small Cell (ICN) projects from Application to Integration

Project Management for ODAS projects at NASCAR Venues

Provided Project Management to the Innovation team which focused on emerging wireless technologies and revenue sources such as 3.5 GHz and Infrastructure as a Service.

PRO UNLIMITED ON ASSIGNMENT AT CORNING, Hickory, NC

Project Manager, Designer and Business Development Analyst, Enterprise (2015-2017) Responsible for managing the Motorsports Program

Functioned as the Program Manager for the Motorsports Program

Manage the design, budgeting and execution of OSP fiber projects

Manage the relationship for Corning with ATC, ISC and NASCAR Productions

Led to being trusted partner for all fiber projects for the DAS Motorsports Team

Consistent performance led to recommendation from NASCAR Productions to Speedway Motorsports Inc. to retain Corning to build fiber networks for broadcast and timing and scoring

Original Team member of Corning ONE convergence for small hotels-led to being recognized by Director of the Vertical for contributions and performance

PRO UNLIMITED ON ASSIGNMENT AT CORNING, Hickory, NC

Project Manager, Enterprise (2013-2015)

Primarily responsible for managing Design/Build outside plant projects for DAS and fiber networks for Motorsports venues.

Led to being trusted partner for all fiber projects for the DAS Motorsports Team

Restored relationship and trust with American Tower

PRO UNLIMITED ON ASSIGNMENT AT CORNING, Hickory, NC

Construction Manager (Trailblazer, Construction Inspector), Enterprise (2012-2013)

Primarily responsible for managing outside plant construction onsite. Manage subcontractors as well as internal resources. Daily reporting, attend conference calls with client, safety compliance.

Self, Bristol TN

Commercial and Residential Contractor (2003-2012)

All functions of Design Build work for commercial and residential clients.

Constructed 20 homes with an average cost of $425k

Aggregate finished square footage of 100,000 sq. ft.

Purchased a home improvement company and increased revenue from $35K per month to $100 per month in the first year

BSI, Wise, VA (50 Employees with average annual revenue of $3M

Vice President & General Manager (1997-2003)

Managed the growth of the company from 10 employees at $1.6M per year to 50 employees at $3M per year in revenue

Water and Wastewater Plant Construction

Process control panel design and construction

Pump repair and sales

Education

Bachelor of Science Information Technology, King University (Summer 2017)

Corning LAN 500, optical fiber installation, testing and troubleshooting

EXFO, iOLM optical fiber testing and troubleshooting

OSHA, 30 Hour Safety Training

PMP (pending Summer 2017)

Technical Skills

Microsoft Project, SharePoint, SQL Server, MS Access, AutoCAD, Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, C++, Java and html programming language

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