Project Manager
Resume:
Richard Tobier, RCDD/NTS/ESS
Weston, Florida 33326-1486 *******.******@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Information Systems professional proficient in design, analysis, project management, installation and support of voice, data, security, surveillance, control systems and audio/video IP networks. An accomplished leader who works well with cross-discipline teams in a broad range of industries.
SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE
More than 20 years experience in telecommunications, information technology and data networking
Leader in Concept to Solution Conversion
Subject Matter Expert in standards applicable to Telecom,
IT, Security, Control Systems and A/V fields
IT and Electrical Instructor
Honorably discharged US Air Force Veteran Proficient in LAN/WAN Design & Support, Fiber Optic Technologies and Data Networking
Strong skills in the areas of people management, systems design, technical sales, customer satisfaction and infrastructure
International Project Manager
Creative problem-solving and diagnostic skill
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
• State of Florida - Limited Energy Systems Contractors License (ES-0000131)
• Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) – Registered Communications
Distributions Designer/Networks Transport Systems/Electronic Safety & Security Specialist (RCDD/NTS/ESS)
• Florida Electrical Licensing Board – Exam Reviewer
• Broward County School Board – Educator Certificate
• FCC Amateur Radio General Class License
AWARDS/PUBLICATIONS:
• National Academy Foundation - National Advisory Board Champion
• Broward (Schools) Academy - Advisory Committee Chair
• Rotary Club of Plantation Florida - Past President/Paul Harris Fellow
• Team Martial Arts - Shaolin Kung Fu Academy - 2nd Degree Black Belt
• Community Emergency Response Team (Weston) – Team Leader
• Entrepreneur Magazine - Subject matter contributor
• BICSI Residential Network Cabling Textbook - Subject matter contributor
SECURITY CLEARANCES:
• Secret - US Air Force Granted 1978
• National Agency Check - Department of Homeland Security Granted 2009
• For Official Use Only/ Sensitive But Unclassified - FBI - Granted 2009
Richard Tobier, RCDD/NTS/ESS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CBN Solutions Inc., Sunrise, Florida 2009 - 2010
Field Project Manager (Electrical) on concurrent International and United States projects
Prepared and reviewed engineering drawings and associated construction documents for cable projects for data/network and command/control centers.
Oversaw and coordinated communications cabling installations, testing, analysis and verification of installation performance.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge for national and local standards codes.
Lead customer kick-off meetings, executive status meetings, construction meetings, technology meeting, major milestone reviews, and program close out meetings according to scope of the project.
Managed change control and change review processes.
Managed client expectation throughout the project re: scope, budget, billing, schedules and timeframes.
Projects included:
• SOCCENT HQ - MacDill AFB, Tampa - secure and unsecure communications infrastructure.
• Four Seasons Hotel -Nevis, BWI - hurricane restoration of communications infrastructure.
• Cooper City, Florida - Addition - Cooper City High School – fire alarm.
• New Unnamed Hotel – Brickel Avenue, Miami, Florida - communications infrastructure and fire
alarm
ADT Security Services, West Palm Beach, Florida 2009
Security Sales Representative focused on a specialized customer group
Custom Home design, sales and upgrades.
Defined customers needs and delivered effective solutions.
Acted as a primary interface and coordinate project communication for the customer, installers and all Align resources associated with the project.
Provided specifications and detailed schematics for security architecture.
Maximized customer satisfaction while improving retention.
Hotwire Communications, Hollywood, Florida 2008 - 2009
Business Solutions Engineer who managed a new business-solutions group providing security, surveillance, and large scale telephony integration
Specialized in multi-family and commercial projects.
Achieved a return on investment of 35% within two weeks.
Provided infrastructure design for external cable plant, premise cabling, and campus
applications.
Supervised structured cabling installation, maintenance, documentation and completion of projects.
Managed multiple projects in multiple locations simultaneously.
Richard Tobier, RCDD/NTS/ESS
Hotwire Communications, Hollywood, Florida 2008 - 2009
Business Solutions Engineer (Continued)
Performed site surveys, priced new projects, attended meetings, and proposed solutions to installation issues.
Managed and coordinated vendors, subcontractors, and workers at client sites to ensure installation completion.
Built and Maintained customer relationships.
Proactive Solutions, Plantation, Florida 1989-2008
COO/Managing Partner who leadership provided telecommunications installations and service support
Designed and implemented converged IT/Telecom solutions for voice, data, security and automation systems.
Implementation of techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
Designed and implementation of telecommunication pathways, spaces and cable plant projects for high profile residential, commercial and institutional customers.
Grew corporate revenues to $1,200,000 per annum by providing the highest quality installation
with minimal downtime.
Contributed to business development through growth of customer base to over 450 clients
Developed and implemented operational goals, project objectives, corporate policies and procedures.
Designed and developed detailed project plans and managed workers and vendors towards those project goals.
Managed budgets for both labor and material and provide an estimate to completion of each project on a regular basis.
Identified opportunities with sales teams.
Analysis of existing infrastructure and specifications.
Contract Management.
Ensured timely procurement and delivery of materials to jobsite by working with purchasing department and vendors.
Regular interaction with vendors and sub contractors.
EDUCATION:
• University of Miami - Telecommunications Management
• Community College of the Air Force - Technical Training
• Numerous industry certifications for voice, data, security and automation equipment
• Annual continuing education coursework
Richard Tobier, RCDD/NTS/ESS
CERTIFICATIONS
DESIGN VOICE SYSTEMS
BICSI PANASONIC
Intelligent Building Design Digital Business Systems (DBS)
Residential Cabling Design Digital Business Systems (DBS) 576
Telecommunications Distribution Systems KX-T Systems
Local Area Networks Design KX-TD Systems
Local Area Networks and Internetworking KX-TD 500 Systems
Wireless Design KX-TDA IP Systems
KX-TDE IP Systems
HUBBELL
Certified Installer NORTEL
SL-1
AMP BCM 50
Certified Installer
AVAYA
SPRINT WIRING PRODUCTS Partner
Certified Installer
MITEL
LEVITON SX-10/20
Certified Installer SX-200
3100 ICP
NETWORKING EQUIPMENT SX-200 ICP
CISCO 3 COM
Sales Expert NBX 25
SMB Solutions NBX 100
Switching Solutions
CCNA Fundamentals
CCDA Fundamentals AUTOMATION
CCVP Fundamentals
CRESTRON
3 Com Essentials of Programming
Wireless LAN Solutions
Super Stack II RAS Solutions NETSTREAMS
Digilinx
IBM
Token Ring Design LUTRON
BURST (Radio RA)
SECURITY
SOUND
ELK VALCOM
HONEYWELL Paging System Design
Florida Burglar and Fire Alarm Agent
BOGEN School of Sound
A/C & REFRIGERATION
ELECTRICAL
Service and Installation Specialist Electrical Apprentice program
Electronic Controls Systems
SALES & MARKETING
Custom Home Sales Boot Camp
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