Experienced Construction Project Manager with a demonstrated history of

working in the telecommunications industry. Skilled in Cabling, Technical Operations, Fiber Optics, Cell Back-Haul, DOCSIS, Active Directory, Microsoft Office Suite and Contact Centers. Strong program and project management professional.

Daniel Sparks

Project Manager

9439 Pasture Dr, United States,

Tennessee, USA, 37363

520-***-****

ad3jei@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dan

iel-sparks-4669a082

Professional Experience

Dynamic Telecom November 2023 - Present

Aerial & Underground Construction Manager

Oversee Crews in Multiple Locations

Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions

Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute Construction Projects, including BOM's and As- Builts.

Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget. Brown Bros. Construction December 2022 - October

2023

Teamwork

Microsoft

Office Suite

Project Work

Project Manager

Oversee Crews in Multiple Locations

Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions

Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute Construction Projects, including BOM's and As- Builts.

Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget. CO-AX

Cable

Fiber Optics

Cell Back-

KGPCo, Lenoir City, Tennessee, United

States

Supervisor OSP Construction

Oversee Crews in Multiple Locations

Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions

June 2022 - April 2023

Haul

Cell Point-

to-point

DOCSIS

Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute Construction Projects, including BOM's and As- Builts.

Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget. Telephony

Technical

Operations

Computer

Networking

Southeast Utilities of Georgia LLC,

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Project Coordinator

Oversee Crews in Multiple Locations

Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions

January 2021 - May 2022

Wireless

Networking

Cable

Broadband

Troubleshoo

ting

Cisco

Technologies

TCP/IP

Telecommun

ications

VoIP

Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute Construction Projects, including BOM's and As- Builts.

Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget. Comcast Cable, Tucson, Arizona Area September 2014 - January 2021

Construction Specialist

Oversee Crews in Multiple Locations

Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions

Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute Construction Projects, including BOM's and As- Builts.

Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget. Skills

As of October 1st, 2020, Responsible for Metro-E, MTG Cell Point-to-Point and Backhaul Job Types. I was instrumental in getting Metro-E planned and approved for the Comcast Tucson Market, after approx. two years of Engineering. Comcast Cable July 2010 - September 2014

Comm Tech

Performs reconnects, requested and non-pay disconnects, and changes of service, while adhering to: Comcast procedures and safe work practices, NEC and NESC requirements, and local ordinances to provide (or remove) services to the customer. Pre-wires single dwelling units and multiple dwelling units (MDUs) to provide ready hook-up capabilities at the time of moving in.

Completes associated paperwork with each work order in a timely manner to ensure all details of the work are recorded for entry in the customer’s account once the work is checked in.

Performs service calls. Reviews all requested services with the customer to ensure understanding and agreement. Troubleshoots the drop from the tap to the customer’s equipment. Installs and removes converters to provide customers with upgrades or downgrades in service and determines acceptability of service by reviewing picture quality following connection of cable service to provide the best possible service for the customer.

Applies knowledge and skills of training on the job to prepare for transition to the next level and performs other duties as requested by Supervisor to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC,) the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC,) the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), various state and local codes including G.O. 95 and G.O. 128, (when applicable,) and the policies and procedures for CATV installation activities.

Communicates with customers in a clear and straightforward manner. Proven ability to work independently and to prioritize and organize effectively. Able to apply common sense, theory, and experience to decision-making; able to recognize similarities between past and present situation; able to identify key issues or use inductive reasoning in complex situations and to communicate courteously and proactively; able to learn customers’ short term and long-term needs; see issues from customer's’ position and recommend products or service; able to promote customer focus in employees and develop partnerships with customers. Able to persist and finish projects despite obstacles or redirect when necessary; able to follow instructions or act and address opportunities with little supervision; able to take extra steps to prevent mistakes or create opportunities. Comcast Cable June 2009 - July 2010

Business Services Coordinator

Oversee contract between MSO and client companies, via three sales reps. Created accounts and scheduled installations for client companies. Supported technicians during installations if any alterations or upgrades were required on billing.

Supported technicians during installations if any troubleshooting on equipment if any issues arise.

Comcast Cable June 2008 - June 2009

Sales Account Executive

Sold services to the public on the residential aspect. Set location at kiosk in local mall.

Accomplishments

X-Award September 2019

Comcast

Received for completing first Cell Back-Haul contract (Verizon) in Tucson Market for Comcast.

Approval of Metro-E November 2020

Comcast

Worked with Corporate Engineering, Marketing and Sales teams to produce cost effective plan for the addition of Metro-E services in Tucson Market (previously unavailable).

This was instrumental in keeping Comcast competitive in the market with other MSO's offering this service.

Also expanded the footprint into competitor's areas.

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