ANTHONY C. PHILLIPS

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North Providence, RI 02911

Mobile: 401-***-****

ac7jmj@r.postjobfree.com

Zeva Technology Project Delivery Manager – Nokia

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PLANO, TX

Continuous Project Management Planning and implementation of the Project Management Plan

- Contributes to the customization of global e2e operational processes to project requirements (e.g. network operations processes, supply chain process, logistics processes, acceptance process etc.) and ensures it is aligned with Nokia

- Contributes proactively to Project Management and Delivery Processes Planning to reflect the changing environment

- Responsible for communication of Project Management Plan and related processes to the relevant stakeholders

- Contributing to achieving the project targets set in the PTA to for the applicable part(s) for Verizon Airscale BBU upgrade project.

Scheduling, forecasting and progress tracking

- Ensures that services delivery management relies on fact based and verified schedules and forecasts (or the applicable part of the project scope), including e.g.

Collects actual services delivery performance information and compares actual performance with baseline(s)

Determines the causes to any perceived deviation

Collects information to provide latest estimates to completion

Implements proactive re-planning to keep the services delivery on the course

Ensures that schedules and forecasts are kept up to date and communicated to relevant stakeholders

Ensures that constraints and risks are managed successfully

Controlling and optimizing services delivery performance (operational KPIs i.e. SLA, time, scope, quality)

Controlling, reporting and optimizing services delivery in alignment with relevant Project Management processes e.g. time management, cost management, scope management, quality etc. Is responsible of e.g.

Providing sufficient operational visibility to relevant stakeholders (e.g. PBM, PMO, Customer) through specific tools

Monitors and controls services delivery with operational KPIs

Participation to periodic reviews e.g. Review Meetings

Coordinates services delivery related operational tasks, e.g.

Managing issues

Tracking the status

Co-ordinating the people involved in services delivery

Coordinating relevant stakeholders, e.g.

external partners (e.g. subcontractors, contractors, 3rd party)

customer

project teams

Setting up and maintaining clear and effective internal and external communication within the relevant project stakeholders (e.g. customer and project teams

Smartlink LLC Construction Specialist

4/17 to 10/17

North Billerica, MA

Assist in the identification and qualification of the various sub-contractors required for the project including all site and building trades for all Site Acquisition for NSBs, DAS, LTE Carrier Adds and FirstNet projects.

Provide coordination and input as needed with utility companies providing services and infrastructure for the project including schedule and cost management.

Develop initial project specific cost estimates and take lead responsibility with the budgetary management of the various cost components of the project.

Monitor and ensure schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.

Work closely with the contractor, architect, civil engineer and associated consultants in developing site specific value engineering options for the work.

Review change proposals, proposal requests, requests for information, supplemental instructions and other contract documentation as required on behalf of the carrier’s interests.

Attend local meetings, approval meetings, conferences on behalf of carrier. Document and take action on items in carrier’s interests.

Coordinate with tenant’s design and construction personnel to ensure accuracy in the owner’s development of tenant’s construction documents.

Serve as an information resource by coordinating tenant’s work, participating in construction meetings, resolving disputes, providing ongoing feedback, and coordinating project punch list and close-out packages.

GioMare Group National Network Planning Project/Program Manager

7/14 to 3/17

Scituate, MA

Creating a high-level project plan with focus on deliverables and realistic schedule on National level for DAS, NSB, Transport and O2O sites.

Assigning tasks to resources.

Understanding of the Scope Management and ability to monitor and communicate scope changes effectively to the customer.

Updating National Project Tracker/Report and database on a National level.

Coordinate SOW (Scope of Work), site visits and Room Readys on a National level.

Reviewing and manage Close Out Package (COPs).

Vendor management, including selection and conflict resolution.

Conduct project status meetings, reporting and be responsible for project tracking and analysis.

Collaborate across multiple functions to ensure adherences to quality standards, internal and external processes and review of project deliverables.

Empire Telecomm ETTCS Project Manager NE Market

12/13 to 7/14 Billerica, MA

Creating a high-level project plan with focus on deliverables and realistic schedule for DAS, NSB, Transport, carrier adds and O2O sites.

Assigning tasks to resources.

Understanding of the Scope Management and ability to monitor and communicate scope changes effectively to the customer.

Review and approving scope of work (SOW) and Building of Materials (BOMs).

Updating project tracker and/or database.

Coordinate SOW and site visits.

Collect, update, follow up and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and sign off on approvals

Reviewing Close Out Package (COPs).

Supervising and manage subordinates and/or General Contractors (GCs).

Vendor management, including selection and conflict resolution.

Conduct project status meetings, reporting and be responsible for project tracking and analysis.

Collaborate across multiple functions to ensure adherences to quality standards, internal and external processes and review of project deliverables.

Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and executing large projects valued at greater than $1million.

Pinnacle Wireless ETTCS Project Manager NE Market

11/12 to 12/13 Windsor, CT

Creating a high-level project plan with focus on deliverables and realistic schedule DAS, NSB, Transport, carrier adds and O2O sites.

Assigning tasks to resources.

Understanding of the Scope Management and ability to monitor and communicate scope changes effectively to the customer.

Review and approving scope of work (SOW) and Building of Materials (BOMs).

Updating project tracker and/or database.

Coordinate SOW and site visits.

Collect, update, follow up and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and sign off on approvals

Reviewing Close Out Package (COPs).

Supervising and manage subordinates and/or General Contractors (GCs).

Vendor management, including selection and conflict resolution.

Conduct project status meetings, reporting and be responsible for project tracking and analysis.

Collaborate across multiple functions to ensure adherences to quality standards, internal and external processes and review of project deliverables.

Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and executing large projects valued at greater than $1million.

LTE Construction Manager

Serve as job site representative for the carrier.

Assist in the identification and qualification of the various sub-contractor required for the project including all site and building trades.

Provide coordination and input as needed with utility companies providing services and infrastructure for the project including schedule and cost management.

Develop initial project specific cost estimates and take lead responsibility with the budgetary management of the various cost components of the project.

Monitor and ensure schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.

Work closely with the contractor, architect, civil engineer and associated consultants in developing site specific value engineering options for the work.

Review change proposals, proposal requests, requests for information, supplemental instructions and other contract documentation as required on behalf of the carrier’s interests.

Review and approve contractor payment requests.

Attend local meetings, approval meetings, conferences on behalf of carrier. Document and take action on items in carrier’s interests.

Maintain relationships and act as carrier’s liaison in matters associated with Federal, State and Municipal matters including the City’s permitting and construction inspection requirements to ensure expeditions and successful delivery of project goals and objectives.

Review tenant leases and requirements as it pertains to carrier’s construction obligations ensuring carrier meets requirements while controlling project cost.

Coordinate with tenant’s design and construction personnel to ensure accuracy in the owner’s development of tenant’s construction documents.

Serve as an information resource by coordinating tenant’s work, participating in construction meetings, resolving disputes, providing ongoing feedback, and coordinating project punch list and close-out.

Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and executing large projects valued at greater than $1million.

AT&T Mobility Equipment Project Manager

11/10 to 4/2/12 Providence, RI

Design, catalog and order wireless base station equipment for sites including DC Power design, floor plans, grounding and BTS equipment for GSM, UMTS, and LTE for DAS, NSB, Transport, carrier adds.

• Ensure proper equipment is identified, ordered, delivered and any issues are addressed in a timely manner to reduce delays impacting project timelines.

Review Site scoping information to develop a BOM to load in EPL ordering tool through Oracle. Review Site IRDs for BOM to be ordered in EPL Review DC power requirements and design New, upgrade or change out, solution.

• Manage EPL orders for call out and date changes as needed and manage Cross Dock inventory to keep inventory under 14 days. Review Asset aging reports for scanning after integrated at site. Forecasting 6 to 12 months equipment needs to supply chain manager. Work with CSSL to make sure Operations has spares identified to stock. Work with SCM on equipment and spares shortages also work with them to expedite any orders that have been pushed head from planned date.

Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and executing large projects valued at greater than $1million.

• Manage budget, scheduling, deployment and reporting of project status.

• Accountable for the completion of project goals, including the timely issuance of client deliverables and meeting the agreed upon time and budget constraints of projects and contracts.

Hyline Construction LLC Operations Manager

10/08 – 2/10

North Attleboro, MA

• Execute all field work for over 1400 GSM/UMTS sites. In charge of running several project trackers (EIT, AAV/Purcell, Battery Upgrade, Battery Replacements for 2G & 3G and 3106 Prep with Cat 5, etc.) to keep customer management informed of project progress on a daily basis.

Manage all site walks and bids for UMTS build out, site changes, or mods.

• Schedule, dispatch and track field crews to perform work and maintenance on the 2G & 3G network per T-Mobile and Huawei management, RF or field tech also approved all time sheets, field work and site bids.

• Organize, plan, supervise, instruct and coordinate activities of assigned crews for the entire 2G & 3G network also dispatching personnel and equipment in emergencies using established protocols.

Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and executing large projects valued at greater than $1million.

• Manage budget, scheduling, deployment and reporting of project status.

• Accountable for the completion of project goals, including the timely issuance of client deliverables and meeting the agreed upon time and budget constraints of projects and contracts.

T-Mobile USA UMTS Optimization Project Manager Norton, MA 07/08-10/08

• Worked in the war room to plan and execute the field work for the optimization of over 700 UMTS sites. In charge of running several project trackers to keep management informed of project progress on a daily basis.

• Schedule, dispatch and track 12+ Tower Crews and 40+ Field Techs to perform EDT’s and Azimuth changes on UMTS network while drive testing and RF optimization takes place.

T-Mobile USA Field Technician Norton, MA 04/08-07/08

Merrifield, VA 02/01-11/02

Daily activities included troubleshooting and maintaining Ericsson RBS 2101, 2102, 2202, 2106 and 2206 cabinets. Worked with drop inserts, expansions on 2102 and 2202, bringing up new sites and microwave shots

Swept sites when VSWR, RX diversity or TMA/LNA alarms occur.

Accepted T-1s for 3G sites and also testing T-1s with T-berd 2207 with switch or N.O.C. when problems occurred with sites.

Collaborative Technologies Project Specialist II/Project Manager

12/07-02/08

Columbia, MD

Acted as co-manager with each individual Project Manager responsible for WIMAX 4G & 900

Responsible for working with Microsoft Visio Program and placement of 4G; provided oversight on and recommendations for equipment necessary to complete project successfully. Managed equipment ordering process, from order placement to installation (BOMS)

• Manage all operational aspects, oversight and planning of wireless site development for the deployment of federal wireless networks nationwide and abroad.

• Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and executing large projects valued at greater than $1million.

• Manage budget, scheduling, deployment and reporting of project status.

• Accountable for the completion of project goals, including the timely issuance of client deliverables and meeting the agreed upon time and budget constraints of projects and contracts.

• Conduct feasibility visits to assess prospective telecommunications sites.

• Oversee construction activities of contract personnel performing pre-construction and construction work.

• Responsible for writing RFPs and SOWs, evaluating quotes, negotiating terms, and managing customer and vendor terms and conditions.

• Develop customer and vendor relationships to facilitate future work

• Responsible for maintaining and enforcing contractual obligations to clients and vendors, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

Andrew Corporation E911 Testing & Commissioning Engineer II/Project Manager Ashburn, VA

11/02-10/07 E911 Field Survey/Installation Technician

Implemented information from the surveyor and put it into a template form; then run a script program from UNIX to apply delay data information to the WLS for accuracy.

Performed all testing and commissioning also manager all activities to initial markets, data preparation for CDMA, TDMA, and GSM through testing of individual installations, troubleshoot problems and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Working with a variety of software tools including cell site, mapping tools, Excel and other Microsoft applications, databases, and UNIX-based tools.

Oversaw planning, deployment, testing, commissioning, and delivery of wireless location systems for mobile telecommunication service providers. Directed 2 or more markets, with teams of 3+ field personnel.

Directed exhaustive in-field testing of systems, training engineers to accurately test and report each market.

Met or exceeded FCC mandate for E911 deadlines through strict management and resolution of logistical and scheduling issues.

Communicated with engineering departments to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with equipment and/or network performance.

Determined source of problems and assigned ownership and trouble tickets.

• Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and executing large projects valued at greater than $1million.

• Manage budget, scheduling, deployment and reporting of project status.

• Accountable for the completion of project goals, including the timely issuance of client deliverables and meeting the agreed upon time and budget constraints of projects and contracts.

• Conduct feasibility visits to assess prospective telecommunications sites.

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