Larry M. Sutherland
***** ******* **** *****, **. Worth, Texas 76177
*****.***********@*****.***
Objective
Senior Leadership area of a fast paced, team oriented organization, working with Clients and Community, with the opportunity to help develop and train other individuals.
Professional Experience & Areas of Impact
Over 23 years of Technical and Senior Operations Managerial experience.
U.S. Military Expeditionary Medaled Veteran Preference
Experienced in Operations functions such as P&L, SG&A, CRM, Sales, Business Development, Budgeting, and Profit Planning
Training of employees at various levels.
Experienced working within the scope of ISO, TL, & Sarbanes Oxley standards
Recognized by superiors as Knowledgeable, Professional and Diversified
Work History
Oct 2014 to Present
GrayWolves Telecom
Operating Unit of Teltech Communications
VP of Operations
Executive P&L responsibilities for Wireless Telecom Construction Services Operations
Executive oversight and responsibilities of Project Controls to include Safety & Quality
Maintain daily communications with Field Operations for support and forecasting relating to Tower and DAS Services
Daily review of Production reports for Cost vs Revenue recognition
Hands On Management of Training curriculum
Oversight in Development of Project Management Tool for tracking projects
Hands on in all Recruiting activities for Organization
Nov 2013 to Oct 2014
GlenMartin, LLC
National Director of Business Development & Field Operations
Developed and Directed National Wireless Telecommunications Programs for various levels of Wireless Telecommunications Carriers, Engineering Groups, & Service Providers
Responsible for hiring and inspiring new Business Development team to achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goals.
Established a P&L review system for financial “weekly snapshot” of current projects
Recruiting and trained veteran and “new blood” resources
Increased customer base through numerous kneecap to kneecap visits
Developed New Generation Cell Site (The Freedom Tower) concept
Helped to establish new Corporate Headquarters in Addison, Texas
Feb 2006 to Nov 2013
Spectrum Wireless Solutions, formerly Quanta Wireless Solutions
Vice President for EF&I and West Divisions
Managed “Turn Key” telecommunication projects with averaged annual revenues of $50+ Million, for multiple major Wireless Carriers and OEM’s, with P&L responsibilities for multiple markets simultaneously.
Reviewed weekly costs, and submitted reports to substantiate change order costs, to the customer, for increased revenue to the bottom line
Reviewed resumes of technicians and administrators to determine technical skills and overall ability to be productive member of integration team
Responsible for 300+ contract and permanent staff personnel in Site Survey, Site Acquisition, Civil Construction, Antenna & Lines Installations, and BTS Installations, in multiple office locations
Directed 2 Regional Directors, 3 Program Managers, 6 Sr Projected Managers and 20+ Senior Supervisors in multi markets
Dec 2004 to Feb 2006
CommsResources
Manager of Business Development / US Operations Manager
Generated $400,000+ in averaged monthly revenue
Directed operations associated with developing and servicing National and International accounts within ISO 9000 procedures
Developed outstanding Account Managers to maintain daily client relations with National and International clients to continue growth of US Operations
Lead operations to become a “Tier 1 Vendor” with largest client.
Directed and supervised 50+ contract and permanent staff personnel
May 1995 to June 2004
Sutherland & Associates
Sierra Vista, AZ / Cleveland, OH / Addison, TX
Personal Financial Planner
Generated $100,000+ in averaged monthly revenue (to include personal production)
Provided financial planning through an educational process, primarily for “Middle Income” families by cross selling various opportunities
Personally Trained 20+ financial planners and office administrators while opening 3 different offices within different regions of the US
Maintained 100% compliance offices under regulations of Various State Insurance License Boards, Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), & National Assoc of Securities Dealers (NASD).
December 1999 to June 2001
Yoh Telecom, A H.L. You Company, Subsidiary of Day & Zimmer
Senior National Accounts Manager
Generated $450,000+ in averaged monthly revenue and maintained P&L responsibilities.
Generated 7 new company clients and over 200 contract openings
Responsible for all branch sales and account management
Trained recruiting and support staff on telecommunications industry and client objectives
March 1998 to December 1999
Butler Telecom, Inc., Irving, TX
Branch / Senior National Account Manger
Generated $911,000+ in averaged monthly revenue
Exceeded annual sales objectives in excess of $5,000,000
Exceeded annual profit plan in excess of $1,100,000
Full P&L and budget responsibilities.
Reviewed and recommended appropriate compensation for 10 staff and 130 field employees in accordance with corporate policies and procedures
September 1990 to May 1997
U. S. Army,
Fort Huachuca, AZ.
Company Training Officer
Responsible for scheduling operational training for the company and maintaining accurate records for over 100 personnel, while supervising staff of 10.
Mogadishu, Somalia
Systems Control and Engineering Supervisor
Received commendations from United Nations logistics staff for leadership, engineering expertise, and fastidious troubleshooting skills
Bahrain (Saudi Arabia) / Tongduchong (Korea)
Communications Systems/Circuit Controller
Noted by supervisors as working above level of peers by managing new technology for both U. S. and Coalition forces during Operation Southern Watch
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
*North Central Texas College, Associate of Applied Science, Corinth, Texas
Non Degreed
*December 2010
Certificate, QS / PMI, Target Growth for Non-Financial Managers
*June 2002
Certificate, State of Texas, Senior Leadership, Austin, TX
*August 1995
Certificate, U. S. Army, Primary Leadership Development Course, Ft. Bliss, TX.
*November 1991
Certificate U.S. Army, Team Management Course, Cheju-Do, Korea
* Previous Professional License’s Held;
Series 6 & 63 Securities
Life, Accident, & Health – Various States
Property & Casualty – Various States
Texas State Mortgage Broker
Variable Annuity – Various States
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Numerous Management and Personal Development Training programs attended at own decree.