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Thomas Zimmer

Columbus

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applies a creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels in mentoring, training and empowering a team to excel.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Project Associate

Mainstream Fiber Networks
05.2018 - Current
  • Worked closely and coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision, mission and purpose.
  • Majority of clients are government based. K-12 and higher education, libraries, and other government facilities.
  • Worked with clients through USAC, E-Rate, or other government programs to facilitate the clients needs and help with funding.
  • Lead the process of acquiring pricing and procured items for client projects
  • Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments.
  • Managed and motivated project teams to promote collaboration and keep members on-task and productive.
  • Investigated and corrected project problems.


Onsite Project Manager

Mainstream Fiber Networks
05.2009 - 04.2015
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Documentation Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team-building
  • Active Listening
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making
  • Organization and Time Management

Timeline

Enterprise Project Associate

Mainstream Fiber Networks
05.2018 - Current

Onsite Project Manager

Mainstream Fiber Networks
05.2009 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Purdue University
Thomas Zimmer