Rodney Brooker

Experience

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  United States Department of the Air Force

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2017

  Capabilities and Integration Program Manager

  In this role, I delivered excellent Tier II & III engineering support of VoIP, VoSIP, NIPR, and SIPR Infrastructure to secured transmit voice communications. I played an integral role to ensure seamless integration of USAFE/A6 from ISDN video to DISA IP video conference solution on NIPR and SIPR, supporting COMUSAFE, 3AF/CC, as well as USAFE Wing commanders with a keen focus on achieving desired outcomes. I employed my proven expertise to develop voice and video Road Maps to enable smooth communication flow. I lead various program, while managing budgetary requirements to support vision-driven decision-making.My value-added contributions during this role are:• Communicated squadrons/AF level network operations and proposed necessary recommendations by submitting ASI request with implementation plans for VoIP and VoSIP upgrades.• Contributed to eliminating potential threats by developing/presenting DiACAP and risk management framework documentation for system approval.• Minimized costs as well as improve savings and system scalability by facilitating 33K VoIP users in 26 US air force installations across 10 European countries.• Gained desired outcomes through supervision of $10M annual budget on four IT programs, while developing spend plans, recommending priorities, approving invoice payments, and reviewing technical proposals. Show less

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  3T-Innovations

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  IT Project Manager

  As an IT project manger, I administered various large-scale projects, including audio-visual solutions, cisco unified collaborations, data center solutions, network security, as well as multiple network infrastructure technologies. I proposed necessary recommendations regarding informed decision-making through preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports. I delivered documented history of project to address on-going issues and risks in timely manner through efficient project reporting and resource allocation management via execution of corporate standardized tool.My notable achievements in this role are:• Supervised end-to-end activities of $1.1M project through utilization of exceptional project management skills.• Ensured seamless production operations by creating technology implementation plans across the organization. Show less

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  Whitlock

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  AV Project Manage

  During this role, I coordinated conference room VoIP and video conference systems integration with new audio-video implementations through the execution of robust techniques to achieve desired outcomes. I was mainly involved in the improvement of overall progress in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of projects and product milestones in an efficient manner. I contributed to driving smooth operational workflow through creation and deployment of schedules for small to large projects.My key accomplishments for this role are:• Maximized client satisfaction by fulfilling requirements through execution of internal and external change process, while supervising work scope and identifying a recommending solution.• Utilized exceptional project management attributes to supervise multiple audio/video projects valued up to $4M.• Met strategic objectives by maintaining team accountability and analyzing performance metrics. Show less

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  HireGenics

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Production Supervisor

  As a production supervisor, I developed effective interaction with production team on regular basis to optimize overall performance. I reviewed status of production schedules to identify and resolve critical workplace issues. I utilized my professional expertise to support and implement latest customer-focused processes in adherence with lean principles and practices to fulfil client requirements. I employed proven expertise to maintain time and production records with maximum accuracy for facilitating realistic forecasting for future initiatives. I provided exceptional support regarding quality management systems (QMS), environmental management systems (EMS), and various regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with pre-defined standards set by top-management.A small selection of my key contributions to this role are:• Improved overall standards, work center organization (5S), as well as housekeeping activities by providing training and coaching to staff for skills enhancements.• Developed continuous improvement culture in organization by encouraging staff member to challenge existing processes and implement effective solutions with a keen focus on increasing overall operational effectiveness.• Achieved desired results through development and supervision of high-performance teams.• Streamlined operational workflow by interacting with supervisors and appropriate personnel regarding equipment, safety, and production schedules.• Maintained product quality levels in accordance with pre-determined standards through utilization of training in operation as well as inspection techniques, tools, and data. Show less

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  Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce

  Apr 2021 - now

  Sr. IT Technical Project Manager