Project Manager Management

DALE RAUSCHMEIER, PMP, MS

**** ***** ****** **. ******, OH. 43017

Primary Phone: 614-***-**** *******@*****.***

Technical Project Manager

Highly accomplished professional with exceptional technical acumen, a strong customer focus, and extensive experience in the telecommunications and M&A sector. Proven ability to mentor and motivate high-performance teams; lead complex, million-dollar projects; and implement programs and processes that improve productivity and performance. Innovative leader who excels in managing stakeholder expectations.

SharePoint MS Project MS Excel Client & Vendor Relations Process Improvement SDLC Strategic Planning People & Project Management Budgeting Reporting Presentations Training & Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AEP OHIO, Columbus, OH. Oct 2016 to Jan 2017

Senior Project Manager

Responsible for the coordination and completion of multiple medium to large size projects

Work collaboratively across both application and infrastructure areas

Worked with numerus application owners and programs across multiply groups as part of Oracle upgrade

Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor, and summarize progress of the projects in MS Project

Build and maintain working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in the projects including several banks and AEP treasury

Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of the projects;

Responsible for all aspects of cost management, including estimating, funding, budgeting, forecasting, controlling and reporting

Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH. Mar 2015 to Aug 2016

Project Manager I

Manages small to medium size project with low to medium complexity

Completed ERP tech refresh, O365 and WebMethods along with infrastructure upgrades and data center builds.

Works with product/project owner to ensure scope is explicitly defined and documented and maintains integrity

Responsible for all aspects of cost management, including estimating, funding, budgeting, forecasting, controlling and reporting

Installing Cisco VoIP

Demonstrated success in team leadership, stakeholder management, process adherence, ownership/ commitment, learning agility and risk management capabilities

Proactively improves the project timeline through schedule management and progress tracking of schedule and budget

Maintain current project management resources such as plans, critical path, issues, risks, and status reporting.

DALE RAUSCHMEIER, PMP, MS PAGE TWO

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ITT Technical Institutes, Baton Rouge, LA, Jun 2009 to Feb 2015

Private college system focused on technology-oriented programs of study with 130+ sites in 38 states

Chair, the School Electronics and Business

Teach up to 25 students per class in courses of study related to Project Management; Topics include an overview of its evolution, its various processes and principles, tools and techniques and project life cycle. Students will also be introduced to project management software.

Introduction to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and Project

Management Institute (PMI) standards

Project management life cycle

Project management knowledge areas

Current trends in project management

Project management in a global and digital environment

Introduction to Microsoft Project 2010

Instruction in Ethernet/IP/MPLS-networking protocols and standards

Exel, Columbus, OH, Aug 2012 to Nov 2012

Supple chain logistics and solutions

Infrastructure Project Manager

Manage IT infrastructure projects with budgets ranging from $25k to $5m. As the PM I developed and maintain detailed project plans (SOW), WBS, schedules, and detailed budget worksheets and drove projects to successful completion

Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodology (PMBOK)

Managed large projects and teams, and coordinates with fellow project management team members

Hire vendors and ensured their successful completion of assigned work

AT&T, Southfield, MI & Columbus, OH, Jun 1998 to July 2012

Largest communications holding company in the world, operating globally under the AT&T brand

Project Manager, July 2009 to July 2012

As a contractor for AT&T, lead multiple IP based DSL network-related initiatives; develop and administer individual project budgets of up to $200,000. Monitor complex systems, databases, processes, and dependencies to ensure deliverables and stakeholder expectations are met; identify and resolve problems to optimize operations and maximize efficiency. Issue departmental work orders; provide weekly management reports.

Upgrade to Cisco VoIP

Repeatedly took proactive steps to facilitate work orders and prevent customer downtime.

Lead teams of 3 – 25 including vendors.

Implemented IP core network.

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Implementation Project Manager, Jun 2006 to Jun 2009

Managed networks, vendors, equipment, and logistics for a $3.8 million business. Partnered with customers to identify requirements, design networks, select equipment, and coordinate shipments and installations. Created and maintained detailed project plans; met all budget and schedule expectations. Obtained quotes; evaluated and hired third-party suppliers; directed the full project lifecycle, from needs assessment to post-implementation support. Served as liaison for AT&T, customers, and vendors.

Lead more than 200 projects, delivering revenues of $2 million in 2008 alone.

Strong understanding of Media Resource Function and 3GPP

Recognized with the Above and Beyond Award for extraordinary customer service.

Responsible for off shore software personnel in India.

Used Least Cost Routing to lower customer communication costs.

Participated in many RFP for customer video and data needs

Interoffice Project Manager, Jun 1998 to Jun 2006

Maintained and upgraded interoffice equipment, facilities, and fiber networks; reviewed usage reports for interoffice SONET rings, cross connect machines, multiplexers, and fiber cables provide proper capacity. Led major projects – with budgets of up to $1 million – involving 911 calls, traffic rehome, and tandem upgrades and additions. Collaborated with senior management and other stakeholders to mitigate project risks; provided engineering expertise to support customer contracts. Translated business needs into detailed technical requirements, writing more than 500 orders to replace old and outdated equipment.

Personally resolved a potentially damaging Public Utilities Commission complaint filed by an independent telephone company.

Eliminated fix/redo expenses ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 (not counting untold lost revenues) by identifying planning errors.

Expanded the network using Cisco and Juniper router to maximize fiber usage.

Improved the reliability of the SS7 network.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Project Excel SharePoint TIRKS CAM (NNS) CO TDM VISIO SS7 SONET Rings Cross Connect Machines Multiplexers Fiber Cable BOB, G6 & OLT Networks DS3/T3 (45mb) DS1/T1 (1.5mb) Fractional & ISDN Systems OSPE FTTP IPDSLAM

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MS in Project Management, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO

BS in Electronic Engineering Technology, DeVry University, Columbus, OH

Project Management Professional (PMP)

MILITARY

Honorable Discharge as Staff Sergeant /Telephone Office Supervisor, U.S. Army, Germany

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