Nicole Walker

About Nicole Walker

With extensive experience in project management and operations across diverse…

Experience

1. Network Project Manager - Iii

   Verizon

   Feb 2020 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   As leader of the Verizon Wireless venue and in-building networks project team,I am tasked with the growth and improvement of all current projects while interacting with multiple teams to move projects along from inception to completion in a timely manner. I excel in paying close attention to detail and navigating potential issues while coming up with proactive solutions. I provide monthly/weekly reporting on project status and completions while displaying excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills. Highly productive and able to manage several tasks and projects simultaneously. Knowledgeable of databases, Microsoft Office applications, web-based application, and software tool packages.• Programs ManagedVenue/In-Building Modifications including 5G carrier additions, 4G carrier additions, antenna modifications, and sector additions to existing cell sites. New Venue/In-Building additions. All projects require real estate, RF, regulatory, construction, and network assurance to achieve their milestones in order to complete.Submarket special initiative projects that are outside normal processes. New processes, tracking, and communication methods will need to be defined to drive the teams and initiative to success.Responsible for identifying key milestones, key milestone durations, key milestone owners, and being able to report how owners are performing against agreed upon durations for all programs being managed.Interfacing with point of contact at all venues for leagues in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and large conference halls.• BudgetPlanned yearly budget for upcoming projects.Managed active projects and their budget strings.Lead in influencing project management tool development, establishing processesaround them, and forming standards to keep data updated.Preparing a weekly list of project activations.Reviewing list of projects and submitting monthly activation forecasts and analyze existing projects and identify bottlenecks and delays.

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Operations Management
• Telecommunications
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Wireless Technologies
• Networking
• Microsoft Word
• Vendor Management
• Training
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Smartsheet
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking