Project Manager Engineer

WAYNE C. THOMPSON *************@*****.***

770-***-**** 4596 Brandon Dr. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047

Electrical Engineer / Lean Six Sigma / Project Manager

In the quest for business excellence, customer focus and quality assurance, my objective is to be a leader in continuous improvement programs, by successfully utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and process skills. Proven abilities include team leadership, training and coaching, effective communication, presentation, documentation and analytical problem solving. Diverse work experience in the telecommunications, broadcasting, audio-video and utilities industries, encompassed engineering, management, coordination, planning, negotiation and client service skills.

Core Competencies

• Project Management

• Lean Six Sigma Methodologies and Processes

• Budget Management & Product Realization

• Contract and Vendor Management

• Conflict and Risk Management

• RFP and SOW Development

• Multitask ability with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

• Fast Learner with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

• Computer proficiency including Microsoft office tools, SigmaXL, Visio, BSTCAD & Micro Station

Professional Experience

Contract Engineer – Lambic Telecom, Palm Harbor, FL, 8/2011 – 11/2011

• Surveyed and designed Windstream fiber routes to Cell Towers, utilizing Micro Station CAD software, specifying construction requirements and right of way designations.

Design Engineer - Ansco & Associates, Atlanta, GA, 1/2010 – 1/2011

• Designed AT&T’s Project Lightspeed U-verse facilities, utilizing BSTCAD, MET2 and DCP software.

Team Lead Design Engineer - Byers Engineering, Atlanta, GA, 5/2007 – 1/2010

Designed Project Light Speed (PLS) distribution areas and assisted in the development of the job quality process, outlining design standards and quality checks.

• Saved AT&T more than $24 million by providing valuable feedback to the PLS MET2 software developer, resulting in major software improvements which saved thousands of engineering man hours.

• Managed the distribution and tracking of projects and provided project status reports to supervisor.

• Trained and developed staff members in the execution of MET2 software and requisite drawings.

• Quality checked completed MET2 designs and associated drawings.

Assistant Engineer - CBS Radio, Atlanta, GA, 10/2004 – 4/2007

Performed operational maintenance of the stations state of the art broadcast, production and remote site equipment. Performed staff support for IT and telecommunications network upgrades and maintenance.

• Assisted in the construction build and tests of FM and AM broadcast studios and production rooms.

• Resolved urgent on air problems including equipment failures and performing equipment repairs.

• Trained DJ’s and producers on the features and the integration of the radio console, the audio server, and the professional audio equipment in the on air studios and production rooms.

• On site set up of remote pre-game broadcast for Falcon football (92.9 Dave FM).

• Set-up and monitor syndicated AutoScoop broadcast (1380 WAOK, V-103 WVEE, 92.9 Dave FM).

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OSP Engineer / Project Manager - Con Edison Communications, LIC, NY, 1/2001 – 1/2004

Engineered and managed fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure construction projects for clients such as Morgan Stanley, Bloomberg, SIAC, Goldman Sachs and Brooklyn Atlantic Telecom Center.

• Developed and planned network facilities with the engineering & construction teams.

• Surveyed and engineered designs which saved in excess of $500,000 in outsourcing costs.

• Wrote and drafted engineering scope of work utilizing VIZIO and GE’s GIS software, detailing OSP/ISP (Outside Plant/ Inside Plant) route design, fiber splicing and OTDR test parameters.

• Wrote and executed bid request to contractors which saved in excess of $300,000 in project costs.

• Negotiated and coordinated construction process with client and contracted construction company.

• Resolved customer concerns and contractor’s problems with implementing engineered scopes.

• Managed construction of engineered scopes project time line, quality, accuracy and completion.

OSP Engineer / Project Manager - Verizon Communications, Brooklyn, NY, 6/1995 – 1/2001

Engineered and managed outside plant facilities for a district area of 80,000 service lines with an average annual budget of $5,000,000 for maintenance, expansion and improvements.

• Engineered and managed service improvements which exceeded corporate quality targets, by achieving a 15% reduction in service complaints and saved thousands in Public Service Commission (PSC) penalties.

• Wrote and received approval on more than 30 funding requests (average $400,000), substantiating project need and benefits.

• Surveyed, planned and engineered construction projects for 35% of the service territory.

• Utilized broad skill set in resolving engineering and construction design and implementation issues in cooperation with construction managers.

• Negotiated right of way to avoid project delays, with average savings of $2,500 in project cost per right of way.

• Trained two co-workers in the job functions of Outside Plant Engineering.

Energy Management Coordinator / Specialty Services Representative - New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), Brewster, NY, 8/1991 – 4/1994

Researched and developed cost saving models through surveys and assessment of areas, in which energy saving technologies could be implemented in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Corporate representative and consultant to town mayors, supervisors and planning boards on issues related to municipal billing, street lighting and energy management.

• Implemented corporate energy rebate program, approved more than $300,000 in energy rebates and exceeded the company’s target of 5,000 megawatthour savings per year.

• Documented, prepared and presented energy saving reports to senior management.

• Prepared responses to the Public Service Commission regarding customer grievances.

• Corporate representative to customers regarding service quality and energy usage.

• Made presentations on energy saving technologies to businesses, professional contractors and the public.

• Trained Energy Management Coordinator assistant to implement the inspection and approval process.

Education / Certification / Awards

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NY

Project Management Certification - American Management Association (AMA)

Lean Six Sigma - Chattahoochee Technical College

Bell Atlantic (Verizon) Recognition Award for contributions to 4000 Collocation completions

NYSEG Outstanding Contribution Goal Achievement Award

NYSEG Speakers Club Edison Electric Institute Dillon Award

NYSEG Industrial and Commercial Power Distribution Certification

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