Paul Folsom
Evergreen, Colorado 80439
United States Citizen
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Information Technology Expert with over 20 years’ experience and education in project management, two years’ circuit management, and capacity management. Relevant accomplishments include: recognized for the successful completion of 111 8th New York City site exit, saved the company $300,000 per month, and successful relocation of fiber circuits domestic and globally.
EDUCATION
Colorado Technical University – Colorado Springs, CO 12/2022
Doctor of Management, concentration in Project Management
Colorado Technical University – Colorado Springs, CO 12/2016
Master of Science in Information Technology, concentration in Program Management
Westwood College Denver South – Denver, CO 8/2013
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, concentration in Systems Security
Inducted Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society
SKILLS
Internet Security Microsoft Server Securing Business Application
Enterprise Systems Architecture Contracting and Procurement Forensics Analysis
Computer Systems Security Foundations IT Governance & Risk Management PM Processes in Organizations
Linux Operating Systems Microsoft Project Management Wireless Technologies
Linux Systems Administration LAN Security Business Intelligence Systems
Enterprise Data Management Network Security Schedule & Cost Control
Cisco Networking Academy Adv System Admin w/Active Dir Project Planning & Execution
EXPERIENCE
Shekainah International LLC Evergreen, CO. 4/2021 – Present
Chief Executive Officer/Project Manager
Estimate project costs/Put together a project budget/Create a schedule
Set up parameters for how the project is executed
Communicate and collaborate with project stakeholders
Educate workers and teams about the contract details
Supervise all work specialists dealing with construction and regulation adherence and Perform risk management
7-Eleven Corporate- Aurora, CO. 9/2020 – 4/2021
Corporate Store Manager
●Resolves all customer concerns, complaints or requests in a timely manner and provides ongoing customer service training of store personnel
●Surveys the market for competitive fuel pricing and product selection
●Ensures all Operational processes and procedures are completed to ensure Stores are clean, well-stocked and provide a friendly, inviting atmosphere
●Interview and hire store employees maintaining strict adherence of all state and federal laws
●Protect the Company’s assets, inventory and cash from loss due to theft
Stinker Stores CO - Conifer, CO 11/2018-3/2020
Store Manager
●Resolves all customer concerns, complaints or requests in a timely manner and provides ongoing customer service training of store personnel
●Surveys the market for competitive fuel pricing and product selection
●Ensures all Operational processes and procedures are completed to ensure Stores are clean, well-stocked and provide a friendly, inviting atmosphere
●Interview and hire store employees maintaining strict adherence of all state and federal laws
●Protect the Company’s assets, inventory and cash from loss due to theft
Stinker Stores CO - Evergreen, CO 6/2018-11/2018
Assistant Store Manager
●Resolved all customer concerns, complaints or requests in a timely manner
●Took control of vendors, warehouse orders and gas deliveries to ensure proper stock levels and accuracy of deliveries
●Ensured assigned tasks were completed to provide a clean, well-stocked store in a friendly, inviting atmosphere
oTrained new employees according to the guidelines set forth by the Company
oEnforced compliance of Company policy and procedure
oDeveloped employee growth by providing leadership and guidance at all times
Level 3 Communications – Broomfield, CO 10/2013-06/2015
Senior Operations Technician Associate
●New York City 111 8th Street Site Exit Project Network Planner saving Level 3 $300,000 monthly
oRelocated circuits from site exits clearing circuits from the location allowing for site closure
oWorked with Vendors on circuit relocation to ensure Vendor satisfaction
oDeveloped network configuration and technology to ensure capacity of designs domestically and globally
Self Employed – Evergreen, CO 1/2010-10/2013
Computer Technician
●Repaired and maintained over 100 computers and routers including building or configuring new hardware
oInstalled and updated software packages
oCreated and maintained computer networks
Home Pro Construction Evergreen, CO 1/2011-10/2012
Assistant Design Engineer
●Participates in the construction of Home Design allowing for project completion
●Participates in redesign and remodeling allowing for project completion
●Worked on removal old home design allowing for project completion
Home Depot Evergreen, CO 1/2009-12/2011
Pro Loader
●Provided customers with best practice solutions to their home improvement needs
●Provided customers with loading of construction merchandise
●Ensured customers of Home Depot their experience was satisfactory
Washington County and Clackamas County, Oregon Surveyors Office 5/2007-12/2009
Engineering Technician
●Survey crew leader of crew of four performing construction, boundary or cadastral surveying
●Performed mathematical calculations, provide information and assistance the public while applying analytical skills
●Managed over three projects per week from identification to completion
●Assigned tasks to subordinate technicians, provided training and assistance
Chase Jones and Associates Portland, OR 8/2004-4/2007
Field Crew Operations Manager/ Party Chief
●Supervised the operations of the field crews
●Provided Customers with requirements for project completion
●Managed the completion of construction, boundary or cadastral projects
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force Omaha, NE 9/1983-6/1995
Division and Branch Information Manager/Equipment Manager
●Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Information Management for Division Command
●Project Manager for STRATCOM Command Center administrative software installation
●Project Manager for STRATCOM Message Handling System
●Maintained and accounted for Division Equipment Inventory Account
●Monitored and managed information system security programs