Project Manager Quality Assurance

Gary Pollard Jr.

*** ****** ***** *****, *********, MD 21041

**************@*****.***

*** -***-****(c) 410-***-****(h)

Summary

Enthusiastic professional with 14 years of experience in the design and construction of telecommunication systems for business and residential voice and data networks. Expertise in managing large scale projects with a high level of success. Superior communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills coupled with an exceptional record of providing excellent client service with positive results. Key strengths in management, scheduling, training, and problem resolution; strong background in quality assurance.

Professional Experience

Custom Integrated Solutions, Washington,DC 7/2011 - Present

Project Manager/Sr. Telecommunications Engineer (Contractor)

Designs and builds structured cabling systems for voice, data and video networks; Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV systems for various contractual government agencies. Effectively managed the redesign and build of two state-of-the-art District of Columbia Public Libraries: William Lockridge/Bellevue and Francis Gregory Library. Supervises contractors in the placement of structured cabling (copper, fiber and coaxial); ensures telecommunications industry codes, regulations and standards, and industry best are practices are being utilized and adhered to.

Reston Consulting Group (RCG)

Herndon, VA

8/2010 – 8/2012

Infrastructure Engineer

Performed Local Area Network (LAN) assessments of the United States Federal Courts Information Technology (IT) cable infrastructure for more than twenty (20) federal courts within the U.S, including Alaska and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Confirmed that telecommunication industry codes, regulations and standards are in compliance and adherence to the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts LAN guidelines. Assessments included an analysis of the type of cable in current network (CAT5/5e/6 or fiber); proper cable dressing and management; proper bonding and grounding techniques; and HVAC systems and Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS). Completed assessments and issued an official written evaluation report of the courts current IT cable infrastructure, issues of non-compliance and recommendations for improvement to the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts for distribution to assessed court units.

Verizon Communications, Washington,DC 9/1999 – 10/2009

Project Manager

Supervised eighteen (18) cable splicing technicians and seventeen (17) contractor crews in the placement and splicing of fiber optic cable in various counties throughout the State of Maryland. Facilitated the permit process with local governments and utilities to ensure pathway creation is within easements and to prepare for trenching and cable placement. Administered the placement of 3 million trench footage of inner duct conduit and fiber optic cable by contractor crews using several trenching methods. Sustained $56 million pathway creation budget; and reduced contractor damage ratios by 15% through the implementation of training programs and damage penalties. Organized monthly project plans, budgets, and reports for executive management, shareholders and contractors.

Cable Splice Technician

Responsible for the construction, installation and maintenance of voice, data and video communications systems to commercial, government and residential customers in accordance to engineering work orders. Provided quality assurance testing and routine maintenance on assembled systems. Constructed and spliced copper and fiber cables in accordance to industry splicing and wiring standards and color codes. Operated advanced fiber optic, broadband and CATV test equipment, such as spectrum analyzer, OTDR, Optical Power Meter, and Light Source Meter.

MCI WorldCom,

Houston,TX 4/1998 – 8/1999

Satellite Data Technician

Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of satellite communications and equipment within a Network Operations Center (NOC) for national and international government agencies and multinational corporations. Supported and managed trouble ticket database; guaranteed and properly documented all pertinent information for site updates into database. Provided technical support to customers using satellite communication equipment. Coordinated maintenance of earth station (satellite site) generators, batteries/power equipment, microwave equipment, antennas, towers, and coax cabling.

U.S. Army

Ft.Hood,TX 9/1990 – 3/1998

Medical Non-Commissioned Officer (Sgt.)

Responsible for the health, welfare and training of 12 medical specialists in clinical and combat environments. Provided medical coverage to 700 soldiers during combat operations; trained and certified 500 soldiers as Combat Lifesavers. Assisted physicians with emergency treatment, evacuation of casualties, and the routine medical needs for injured soldiers, DOD contractors, and civilians in both clinical and combat environments. Facilitated the evacuation of combat and non-combat injured soldiers to medical facilities.

Education

A.A. Business Administration, Strayer University, Washington, DC

(expected October 2013)

Certifications

Project Management Certificate, Boston University (2004)

Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), BICSI

(expected October 2012)

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