David D. Derrick
http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidderrick
Galveston, TX 77554 . 214-***-**** . **************@*****.***
IT Manager
Telecommunications. Systems Installation . Expense Control Implementation
Customer Service . PBX Project Management . Research . Start-Up Operations
. Systems Analyst and IT Manager with in-depth experience in planning,
coordinating and executing onsite telecommunications field engineering
projects.
. Proven ability to enhance systems performance, monitor and
troubleshoot network systems.
. Skilled in customer relations and expense control.
. Demonstrated proficiency with voicemail systems, T1 circuits, fiber
and help desk implementation.
. Managed corporate Avaya PBX, Octel voicemail, cell phones, pagers and
Blackberries.
Technical and Software Skills
Networking: CallManager (UCCM), CCNA Networking, UCP, Unity, Cisco
switches & routers, racking, cabling
Platforms: Blackberry Enterprise Server
Language: Basic UNIX
Systems: Octel 250/350 voicemail, ACD, Vectoring, VDNs, IVR, Definity G3
v9.0 Administrator, InteCom S/80 & E, Audix voicemail, OCS (Lync as a
user), TMIC
Software: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, SAP, Tango
ComCare, AT&T Business Direct, eFaxing, Microcall
Training: Definity Basic Administrator Course
Professional Experience
UTMB (University of Texas Medical Branch)
September 2014 - Present
Galveston, TX
Contract Project Coordinator
. Provides project management oversight for all phases of projects
. Coordinating team members
. Coordinating the technical development and design
. Developing and implementing new strategies
. Collaborating with partners ensuring work is progressing according to the
project schedule/budget
. Prepare status reports
. Maintain document control, database management via SharePoint
. Coordinate the ordering of Telco services for clients' customers
. Assist in maintaining billing accuracy in the Telecom billing system
. Track and maintain inventory data base
. Prepare dust containment and ceiling permits for projects
. Prepare quotes for projects
Tyron Clear View Group, Hutto, TX March
2014 - September 2014
Contract Telecom Auditor
. Audit telecom invoices for companies to find billing errors and suggest
changes for savings.
. Assist companies in negotiating reduced prices and refunds for
overcharges.
Hewlett Packard, Austin, TX Jan. 2010 -
March 2013
Telecom Expense Management III (Telecom Invoice Auditor)
. Received and audited telecom invoices from companies throughout the U.S.
and abroad.
. When no errors were found, validated and approved invoices for payment.
. Disputed with vendor invoices that had overcharges and errors.
. Resolved customer issues with billing errors and helped restore service.
Achievement
> Found $1.5 million in incorrect billing of telecom invoices.
Winn Dixie Stores, Inc., Jacksonville, FL March
2006 - Dec. 2009
Telecommunications Supervisor
. Supervised five employees and oversaw Avaya PBX, IVR, cell phones,
Blackberries and pagers for 526 stores, four distribution centers and
headquarters office.
. Oversaw invoicing for all cell phones, wireless cards, pagers, telecom
invoices and vendor work.
. Used project manager skills to oversee upgrading stores'
telecommunications systems. Coordinated projects with third-party vendors
that installed new equipment and managed a $2 million budget for 526
stories.
. Assisted with contract renegotiations for third-party vendors, PBX
maintenance, cell phones and pagers.
. Oversaw removing telecom equipment when 10 low-performing stores were
closed.
. Identified and implemented cost-cutting measures at each location without
decreasing productivity.
. Taught two employees how to maintain the Avaya PBX at the four
distribution centers.
. Assisted management with reviewing, meeting with and selecting the best
VoIP vendor.
. Standardized stores' voice solutions, which included the number of lines
and Lucent KSU.
. Changed billing system by charging each department for IT services, which
helped departments track spending and adhere to budgets.
Achievements
> Assisted the IT Manager in setting up the first telecommunications
department and created a centralized system for all stores, distribution
centers and headquarters office. Developed a help desk to address all IT
issues and voice services.
> Saved Winn Dixie more than $675,000 annually by skillfully negotiating
contracts and maximizing resources.
Contract Technician 2002 -
2006
SBC at Dow Chemical, Freeport, TX 2005 - 2006
. Provided troubleshooting for voice problems on PBX at Dow Chemical.
. Assisted with moves, service additions and service changes.
Certified Communications, Richardson, TX 2002 - 2005
. While working onsite at various companies, installed, terminated, tested
and troubleshot voice and data cable, cat 5e and 6e. Ran and terminated
25 to 250 pair cable and fiber.
. Terminated patch panels, RJ45 connectors and jacks.
. Installed and labeled cable using a blueprint of the building.
EZ2Get.com, Dallas, TX 2000 -
2002
Telecommunications Manager
. Managed Avaya Definity PBX located at headquarters, along with ordering
and disconnecting POTs lines at 30 office locations in the U.S.
. Set up and maintained ACD (Vectors & VDNs).
. Audited and verified cell phone and all telecom invoices.
. Maintained corporate Octel voicemail system and provided backup for VOIP
troubleshooting.
. Served as a system administrator for Cisco CallManager.
Accomplishment
> Hired for the position after proving skill in installing an unfamiliar
Definity phone system. Exceeded expectations by completing the project in
12 hours, which was 36 hours earlier than the deadline.
InteCom, Inc., Dallas, TX
Field Engineer
. Installed and maintained PBX and voicemail systems onsite for Microsoft,
Northrup Grumman and Southern Methodist University.
Education
Temple Jr. College, Temple, TX
Networking +, CCNA, Project Management 2013
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Richland College, Richardson, TX