Experience

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  Mci communications

  Sept 2000 - Jan 2004

  Osp technition level ii

  RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING METRO RING AND BACKBONE IN THE METROPOLITAN AND MIDTOWN AREA-BUCKHEAD AND VINNINGS. LOCATED UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE PER GA 811 TICKET SYSTEM. ASSISTED WITH CUSTOMER LATERAL INSTALLATIONS AND TESTING. RESPONDED TO DAMAGES AND INVESTIGATED, ASSISTED WITH RESTORATION SPLICING AND PREPARATION ALONG WITH POWER THRU TESTING-KNOWLEDGEABLE OF OTDR-FUSION AND MECHANICAL SPLICING OF FIBER CABLES. OPERATIONS OF BUCKET TRUCK AND INSTALLATION OF AERIAL CABLE AND ENCLOSURES.

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  Utiliquest, llc

  Aug 2004 - Nov 2007

  District supervisor

  Production Supervisor over Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Sandy Springs district, Supervised group of 15 damage prevention employees to ensure quality of service was met for our customers AT&T, Atlanta Gas Light, Comcast and Georgia Power. Audited employees work, assigned work loads and areas. Ensured compliance with Company policies concerning Safety, Marking Standards, documentation requirements. Responsible for Profitability and success of my groups performance, Met productivity goals and investigated Damages in my district. Employee mentoring and coaching as well as corrective action when required. Show less

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  One vision utility locating

  Nov 2007 - Oct 2009

  Dps techniton

  Provided contract locate services for AGLN Fiber network backbone and laterals-Located EDEN excavate tickets issued to contractors excavating near the AGLN network fiber. Met with Contractors and provided critical information to protect the AGLN infrastructure from damage and service disruption to their customers-Had NO liable damage on my route for length of employment. AGLN was purchased by ZAYO Fiber Networks and Locate Contract changed to Mark Right Utility services who continued my employment because of my superb performance and dedication to damage prevention. Show less

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  Mark it right

  Oct 2009 - Sept 2010

  Dps

  Protected Zayo Fiber Network by responding to EDEN tickets and locating & Marking the network Backbone and lateral fibers-Assisted ZAYO engineering with identifying conflicts with DOT or Private development and how to best relocate Plant.Areas of responsibility was Alpharetta, Roswell,Norcross, Sandy Springs. Responded to after hours locates-Met with Contractors in the field to discuss safe digging practices, provided stand by as contractors excavated in close proximity or crossed ZAYO facilities to ensure Windowing or potholing was performed. Show less

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  Utiliquest, llc

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2013

  District supervisor

  Supervisor for all qualifying Large Projects in the NW District of Georgia-Staff of 24 technitions responsible for protecting multiple Communication-Power and Gas client's infrasture during excavation on Qualifying Large Projects. Responsibilities include negotiating Marking Schedules and Agreements, Staffing and quality assurance of Technitions work. Investigate damages and prepare Fact based Investagative reports to determine Liability, and then work to educate contractors on safe digging practices in the State of Georgia-Ensure State and Client Marking standards are complied with. Manage Payroll, Fleet. equipment. Audit Technitions compliance with OSHA, Client and STS safety proceedures. Manage profitability and budget constraints. Show less

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  Usic

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2020

  District production and large project supervisor

  Supervisor for the NW/NE district of Georgia-Staff of 30 technicians and 12 counties, responsible for protecting multiple Communication-Power-Water/Sewer and Gas client's infrastructure during excavation. Responsibilities include negotiating Marking Schedules and Agreements, Work load balance and scheduling of Production 811 tickets. Staffing and quality assurance of Technician's work. Investigate damages and prepare Fact based Investigative reports to determine Liability, and then work to educate contractors on safe digging practices in the State of Georgia-Ensure State and Client Marking standards are complied with. Manage Payroll, Fleet, and Technician's Equipment. Audit Technician's compliance with OSHA, Client and STS safety procedures. Manage profitability and budget constraints. Show less

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  Quanta infrastructure solutions group

  Dec 2020 - now

  Construction project coordinator

  Coordinate 811 Locates and Damage Prevention best practices for multiple crews on various projects installing power primaries for Distribution and Transmission providers. Coordinate construction crews to ensure compliance with Georgia Dig Law Provisions and statutes, provide Liaison between Construction personnel and 811 Stakeholder, provide documentation of all communications between crews on site and Utility Owners and their Contract Locators. Work closely to ensure Excavation Best Practices are followed at all times. Show less