Michael Tate 14105 Abington AveDetroit, Michigan 48227

Cell Phone (318) 216-6109Email: michaelhtate@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS Thirty-four years of technical, construction knowledge and experience in the Communications, Electronics and Fiber optics industry specializing in Broadband distribution, HSD, Digital and Telephony, with a primary focus on customer service, 20 years of management. Implemented innovative trouble shooting and problem solving techniques which increased technical efficiency and system reliability. Managed a fiber optic upgrade of over 315 miles of plant interfacing with contractors, utility companies, subscribers, city officials, and plant and office personnel. Trained Sweep technicians, Line technicians, and Service technicians in trouble shooting, problem solving, and basic fundamentals of broadband electronics. Motivate and direct a diverse plant department to accomplish total customer satisfaction. Successfully ran a 1600-mile upgrade/rebuild in Tulsa Oklahoma with over 200 field personnel. Managed the P&L with margins over 30%. Managed multiple other projects, sweep & certification (Mentor Ohio), raise and run (Eastern North Carolina), raise and run (Benson Arizona), raise and run (San Juan Puerto Rico), hurricane restoration (Richmond Virginia). Managed new build projects throughout the US. Managed a fiber optic upgrade of over 937 miles of plant interfacing with contractors, utility companies, subscribers, city officials, and plant and office personnel. Responsible for analyzing and building commercial customers with point to point (Fiber) solutions for their businesses. Assessed Kansas City plant and was awarded a $10,000,000.00 sweep and noise suppression project, while running the El Paso, Texas project.

Professional Strengths Continuing Process Improvement Customer Relations Management Multi-site Management Quality Assurance Management Vendor Negotiating & Management Cost reduction/Avoidance Project Management of multiple markets at the same timeForecasting & Budgeting Recruiting & Staffing Training & Coaching Incentive Programs

WORK HISTORY 11/2015 – Present Project ManagerB&M Ashman INC.Oversee the day to day operations of the following; Cell Tower Back Haul Fiber Build, for Verizon under Time Warner Cable, built aerial and underground plant. Developed and implemented an effective tracking procedure for the project. Worked with local entities, i.e., Railroad, State and Local Governments. 4/2015 – 8/2015 Program ManagerAtlantic Construction Services LLC Oversee the day to day operations of the following; FTTH projects in the Caribbean Market. Had two markets, Kingston, Jamaica and Port of Spain, Trinidad. Developed and implemented an effective tracking procedure for the project. Hired and managed in-house staff and sub-contractors. Had 40 splicers. 9/2014 – 4/2015 Project Manager Gibson Technical Services Atlanta, GA Oversee the day to day operations of the following; Cell Tower Back Haul Fiber Build. Developed and implemented an effective tracking procedure for the project. Hired and managed in-house staff and sub-contractors.

10/2009 – 7/2014 Project Manager Noble Resource Corporation – El Paso, Texas Oversee the day to day operations of the following; Cell Tower Back Haul Fiber Build, aerial and underground plant replacement (coax and fiber), forward and return sweep, upgrade from 750MHz to 1GHz (module swap). Developed and implemented an effective tracking procedure for the project. Hired and managed in-house staff. 8/2006 – 2/2009 Area Technical Operations Manager Time Warner Cable – Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi Oversee the daily operation of the technical operations department which consists of eight systems covering three states, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, including eight Headends; Preventive Maintenance, Service, Construction, Installation, Dispatch, and Warehousing; 4000 miles of plant, delegate technical staff assignments, budget yearly plant needs, effectively manage and control the technical P&L, develop and oversee company policy. Responsible for the compliance with FCC rules and regulations (i.e. semi annual proof of performance testing, quarterly CLI drive-out and maintaining the engineering section of the public inspection files). 9/2004 – 8/2006 Director of Technical Operations Time Warner Cable – Shreveport, LA Oversight of the daily operation of the engineering department which consisted of Headend, Preventive Maintenance, Service, Construction, Installation and CADD Department with a total of 64 employees; over 1600 miles of plant for 58,000 plus subscribers, delegated technical staff assignments, budgeted yearly plant needs, effectively managed and controlled the technical P&L, and enforced company policy. Responsible for the compliance of FCC rules and regulations (i.e. semi-annual proof of performance testing, quarterly CLI drive-out and maintaining the engineering section of the public inspection files). 9/2000 – 8/2004 Project Manager Gibson Technical Services Atlanta, GA Effectively managed a 1600-mile HFC upgrade/rebuild. Daily duties consisted of establishing run rates, hiring all sub-contractors, and negotiating all pricing with the subs. Negotiated any additional pricing and change orders with MSO. Developed and implemented an effective tracking procedure for the project. Hired and managed an in-house staff of 20. Ran multiple projects throughout the US and Puerto Rico. 4/2000 – 9/2000 Plant Manager Comcast Cablevision Flint, MI Oversight of the daily operation of the plant department which consisted of 79 employees, Preventive Maintenance, Service, Construction, Installation, Dispatch, over 2000 miles of plant with 93,000 plus subscribers, delegated technical staff assignments, budgeted yearly plant needs, effectively managed and controlled the technical P&L, developed and oversight of company policy. Responsible for the compliance of FCC rules and regulations (i.e. semi-annual proof of performance testing, quarterly CLI drive-out and maintaining the engineering section of the public inspection files). 12/98 – 2/2000 Technical Supervisor, MediaOne3/96 - 11/98 Plant Manager, Time Warner Cable Dearborn, MI Oversight of the daily operation of the plant department which consisted of 25 employees, Preventive Maintenance, Service, Construction, Installation, Dispatch, and Warehousing, over 315 miles of plant with 25,000 plus subscribers, delegated technical staff assignments, budgeted yearly plant needs, effectively managed and controlled the technical P&L, developed and oversight of company policy. Responsible for the compliance with FCC rules and regulations (i.e. semi-annual proof of performance testing, quarterly CLI drive-out and maintaining the engineering section of the public inspection files). 1992-1996 Lead Trunk Technician / Safety Supervisor Time Warner / Metrovision Livonia, MI Conducted system maintenance, upgraded system amplifiers and fiber optics, trained and educated other technicians, designed and built I-Net system. Involved in three HFC upgrade projects of approximately 1300 miles. 1984-1991 Service Technician / Safety Supervisor Metrovision Livonia, MI Assigned to handle most technically challenging service appointments. Arranged safety meetings and implemented safe work practices, conducted investigations, determined the cause and identify solutions to prevent future accidents or injury.