ROBERT RUSSELL

877 S. Honeysuckle Ln. Gilbert, AZ 85296

480-268-9460 / rr56e6e2@westpost.net
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking a career and challenging position utilizing my experience, interpersonal
communication and problem solving skills to provide an immediate impact. Throug
hout my professional career I have developed and executed projects that have met
or exceeded the established goals. I am a detail oriented, self-motivated profe
ssional with excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Integra Telecom, Phoenix, AZ
July 2007 - February 2009
Telecommunications industry
Outside Plant Engineering & Construction/Project Management
Designed and managed construction of fiber optic projects for small to mid size
commercial applications. Responsible for such projects in Phoenix, Las Vegas & M
inneapolis - St. Paul.
Reviewed, researched, categorized and communicated details for all projects; inc
luding utility conflict reviews, conversions/relocations, abandonment's/encroach
ments and joint use responses.
Monitored all project permits requiring approval at all listed municipalities.
Planned and prepared for construction of new, and removal or rearrangement of ex
isting, overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum an
d economical utilization of communications facilities.
Selected routing of lines and equipment required for work projects.
Prepared construction drawings, estimates labor, and material costs.
Initiated work authorization requests, ordered materials and equipment required
and directed all work activities.
Countrywide Financial Corporation, Chandler, AZ
April 2006 - June 2007
Mortgage, Insurance and Banking Industry
Property Management/Facilities Construction Coordinator
Property and facilities management and support of satellite offices for the sout
heast region.
Coordinated with internal departments such as purchasing, leasing and telecom in
the opening and relocating of sales and processing center throughout the southe
ast region.
Contracted with national contractors, sign vendors, local municipalities and pro
perty owners to insure timelines were met in the openings of new facilities.
Managed project scheduling, design, and construction, including permits from loc
al municipalities and utilities to insure project timelines were met.
Monitored and tracked projects from inception to completion utilizing databases
to analyze job costs, material forecasting and created cost efficiencies.
Cox Communications, Phoenix, AZ
February 2001- March 2006
Telecommunications industry
Project Manager/Construction Coordinator
Project Management, Plant engineer for new construction of commercial and reside
ntial telecommunications in Scottsdale, Carefree, Rio Verde and North Phoenix.
Managed construction contractors; performed and maintained QC on all projects; t
racking and scheduling projects to ensure completion deadlines were met.
Reviewed, researched, categorized and communicated details for all projects; inc
luding utility conflict reviews, conversions/relocations, abandonment's/encroach
ments, and joint use responses.
Provided estimates, invoices and on-site inspections as needed on all projects.
Produced and evaluated monthly productivity reports for all active and future pr
ojects.
Supervised and coordinated the building of 20 plus miles of plant each month.
Insured efficient flow of permits through the approval process both internal and
external.
Monitored all project permits requiring approval at the City of Scottsdale.
Consistently exceeded due dates of 30 days allowed for completion of issued proj
ects.
Allied Communications, Mesa, AZ
May 2000- January 2001
Underground construction contractor for Cox Communications.
Bluestake Construction Coordinator
Coordinated all blue-stake functions; issued, scheduled and oversaw projects giv
en by Cox construction department; created, tracked and processed invoicing; mai
ntained as-builts and project maps.
Scheduled and issued jobs for 10 crews on a daily basis.
Maintained communications with the proper locating companies to ensure blue-stak
e was performed in advance for crews to begin work on schedule.
Reviewed and monitored all invoices for work performed.
Kept accurate documentation, maps and as-built records.
Adelphia Communications, Coeur d' Alene Id
May1997-February 2000
Telecommunications Company
Materials Management
Purchasing, inventory control, shipping and receiving of all materials used in k
eeping all technicians and field personnel adequately stocked.
Inventoried and stocked over 300 items for all departments.
Issued and tracked all merchandise being consumed by personal.
Total inventory over $2M.
Purchased and tracked all materials bought from 15 different vendors.
Forecasted and budgeted for materials up to six months in advance with less than
a 5% error margin.
Facility and Fleet Management
Responsible for all contracts in maintaining and repairing of facility, property
and vehicles.
Maintained all building and property maintenance contracts with outside vendors.
Tracked and maintained maintenance and repair contracts for over 20 vehicles.
Disposed of and purchased new fleet vehicles for all field personnel.
Performed routine safety checks on a weekly basis.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree candidate in Business and Project Management
currently enrolled
Western International University, Chandler, AZ
A.A.S. Business Degree, Business Operations and Management
Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA
Certificate in Computer Operations and Business Administration
Interface Computer School, Spokane, WA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SCTE Cable Training
Software and Telecommunications databases:
Icoms, JD Edwards, Visio, Amproj, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Repro desk, Windows based
programs, Spreadsheets (Lotus & Excel) and MS Office 98, 2000