Mike Walden

About Mike Walden

Hello everyone! I\'m Michael, an accomplished and results-driven project manager with extensive experience directing and delivering integral projects/programs within defined budget, time, and scope constraints.What makes me stand out from rest of the candidates is my solid background in leading, coaching, and empowering efficient teams of project managers, vendors/contractors, and subcontractors to achieve collective project goals, milestones, KPIs, and shared vision.During my initial career, I was recognized by employers for following: Spearheading key projects from inception through to completion, while transforming all conceptual approaches into operational procedures. Devising and implementing cutting-edge strategies, project plans, tools, and processes to ensure a seamless flow of operations, optimized project performance, and maximum client satisfaction.Throughout my career, I have developed a stellar record of overseeing infrastructure project deployment and logistics, approving IT design review activities/drawings, analyzing underperforming areas, and recommending innovative solutions as well as improvement plans.My communication, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, time/resources management, relationship-building, and organizational skills are second to none.If you want to know more about me, feel free to reach out at m••••••••@yahoo.com Skills/Expertise: Complex Problem Resolution Code & Regulatory Compliance Budget Administration Workplace Safety Compliance Technical Review & Documentation Relationship Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Team Leadership & Development OSP/ISP Infrastructure Management RFPs & RFQs

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   GCI Communication Corp.

   Aug 2024 — Present · Anchorage, AK, US

   Technical Project Manager on GCI\'s Alaska Fiber Optic build out. Responsible for:• Pre-construction walk out • Mid-construction site visit • Post construction walk out • Cable landing station onsite integration Manage personnel resources within all internal engineering groups, consultants, and contractors. Work across multiple department lines, identifying resources needed both internally and externally, engaging professional design and engineering services, and general contractors. Develop and maintain project budgets and project schedules to include traditional Gantt and PET charts, etc. Validate project requirements, design documents, prepare project bid information. Ensure project documentation is current, accurate, and complete. Support and define project scopes with internal and external customers and oversee and participate in procurement of services and materials

Education

• Seattle Central College

  Na, Business

  1976 — 1977

• Griffin College

  Accounting

  1977 — 1979

• City University of Seattle

  NA, Business

  1979 — 1981

• North Seattle College

  Na

  1977 — 1978

• Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

  Diploma, Russian Language and Literature

  1973 — 1974