U S WEST
The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis Chicago is known for influential architecture and on the west coast, Los Angeles' Hollywood is famed for filmmaking. Gross domestic product: 19.39 trillion USD (2017) Trending , World Bank Capital: Washington, D.C. Dialing code: +1 President: Donald Trump Population: 325.7 million (2017)
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U S WEST Employees
CenturyLink July 2011 - Present
Qwest Communications January 2001 - July 2011
CapRock Communications February 2000 - January 2001
HickoryTech June 1997 - February 2000
U S WEST January 1984 - June 1997
Skills
Sales Engineering, Private Line, SIP Trunking, Telecommunications, Frame Relay, SIP, LAN/WAN, VoIP, Cisco, Hosted Services, Solution Selling, Call Center, Product Management, Consultative Selling, Long Distance, Managed Services, Sales Support, Wireless, Contract Negotiations, Sales Management, Telephony, CPE, Network Design, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Colocation, Networking, Cisco Technologies, Selling, DSL, Co-location, Metro Ethernet, Routing, Direct Sales, Cloud Computing, MPLS, ATM networks, Contact Centers, IP, Ethernet, Broadband, IVR, SaaS, LAN-WAN, Sales Operations, TDM, Call Centers, Data Center, Unified Communications, WAN
Education
Columbia College 1984 — 1986
Business Management
Littleton High School, Littleton CO
Golden State Reserves June 2010 - Present
UCSD Connect November 2005 - September 2011
KDDI Corporation May 2007 - December 2010
Hutchison Whampoa January 2003 - September 2005
Technology Trends Technology Focus July 1992 - April 2001
Xerox September 1990 - June 1992
U S WEST January 1988 - September 1990
AT&T September 1979 - December 1987
Skills
Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing, Operations Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Leadership, Product Lifecycle..., CRM, Program Management, Product Life Cycle..., International Business, Leading teams that..., Domestic and..., Customer Service
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1976 — 1978
MS, Management
Columbia University in the City of New York 1976 — 1979
MA, Economics of Education/Administration
Columbia University in the City of New York 1976 — 1979
MEd, Gifted and Talented Education
Union College 1972 — 1976
BA/BS, Economics/Engineering
The Park School of Buffalo 1958 — 1972
high school, Mathematics
Lawgical December 2009 - Present
O2 Aspen 2004 - 2009
Ink Well, Inc., a division of Inviting Company 1999 - 2004
U S WEST 1997 - 1999
Nextel Telecomunicações 1996 - 1997
HOLLY HUNT 1990 - 1996
Skills
Marketing, Management, Integrated Marketing, Sales, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, SEM, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Public Speaking
Education
DePauw University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Economics & Management
DuQuoin High School
DuQuoin High School
DuQuoin High School
DuQuoin High School
DuQuoin High School
Colorado Document Security June 2006 - Present
Harris Equine Hospital March 2000 - April 2002
U S WEST October 1978 - October 1998
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Office Management, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Administrative..., PowerPoint, Sales, Team Building, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Office Administration, Document Destruction, Risk Management, HIPAA Rules, Employee Training, Educational Speaking, HITECH, Business Associate..., Compliance Auditing, Business Managerial..., Telephone Skills, Fax, File Management, Invoicing, Confidentiality, Shredders, Administrative...
Education
Mesa State College 2008 — 2010
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Grand Junction High School 1969 — 1971
Graduate, Mathematics and Science
IBM Senior Software Developer April 2015 - Present
CenturyLink May 2010 - March 2015
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP June 2000 - April 2010
U S WEST January 1999 - May 2000
AT&T June 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Telecommunications, Agile Methodologies, Unix, VoIP, Software Development, SIP, IP, SQL, XML, Web Services, TCP/IP, Java Enterprise Edition, Ethernet, Linux, Java, SOA, Perl, System Administration, Software Configuration..., Web Logic, Provisioning, Vendor Management, Veritas, Disaster Recovery, HP-UX, Solaris Zones, Help Desk Support, Solaris, Operating Systems, Servers
Education
Colorado Christian University 1999 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Computer Information Systems Management, 3.8
Atos October 2012 - Present
The McGraw-Hill Companies September 2011 - October 2012
onTargetjobs February 2010 - September 2011
The McGraw-Hill Companies September 2005 - February 2010
Gates Corporation February 2000 - September 2005
U S WEST September 1996 - February 2000
Analysts International Corporation 1996 - 1998
Skills
Virtualization, Data Center, Requirements Analysis, VMware, Vendor Relations, Vendor Management, Process Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Business Analysis, Disaster Recovery, SDLC, MS Project, Program Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, PMP, Mentoring, Outsourcing, Application Development, ITIL, SharePoint, Strategic Planning, IT Strategy, Cloud Computing, Visio, IT Management, Change Management, SOX, Agile, Business Intelligence, Six Sigma, ERP, Contract Negotiations, Integration, Software Development, Contract Negotiation, Agile Methodologies, PMO, Management, Infrastructure, Solaris, Data Warehousing, Servers, Strategy, Telecommunications, Linux, Architecture, IT Operations, Storage, Project Portfolio...
Education
Regis University 2002 — 2003
MBA, eCommerce
Colorado State University 1980 — 1984
Bachelors of Science, Computer Information Systems
Matrix Group, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Stefan Geissbuhler / Art That Sings January 1993 - Present
Dr. Aaron M. Speirs, DDS April 2000 - March 2014
U S WEST February 1998 - March 2000
CTA INCORPORATED August 1987 - February 1998
The MITRE Corporation January 1984 - July 1987
Exploration Data Consultants (EDCON) May 1980 - December 1983
Skills
Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Transition Support, Technical Training, Teamwork, Recruiting, Technical Documentation, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, Technical Adaptability, Bookkeeping, Quality Oriented, Customer Focus, Integrity Focused, Interpersonal Skills, Experienced Multi-tasker, Organizational Skills, Technical Analysis, Issue Management, Risk Assessment, Requirements Engineering, Problem Solving, Approachable, Responsive, Conscientious, Highly Reliable, Detail Oriented, Diligent, Presentation..., Effective Autonomy, Task Leadership, User Interface Design, Website Maintenance, Human Factors..., Workload Analysis, System Test and..., Promotional Design &..., Sales, Team Management, President, Homeowners..., Health Services, Dental Practice...
Education
Colorado State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics (Computer Science Emphasis), 3.63 out of 4.0
Colorado State University 1978 — 1982
Minor, German Language
Self Employed March 2000 - Present
M/UX, Inc. March 1999 - March 2000
U S WEST July 1997 - March 1999
Skills
Solaris, SAN, Unix, Networking, Operating Systems, Shell Scripting, System Administration, Hardware, Servers, RHCE, Virtualization, Firewalls, DNS, SPARC, Sun, Cloud Computing, Troubleshooting, SELinux, Integration, Linux System..., Bash, TCP/IP, Sun Cluster, Cisco Technologies, Leadership, Hadoop, Management, Red Hat Certified..., Instructional Design, Big Data, OpenStack, Network Administration, Red Hat Certified..., Red Hat Certified..., Certified Mediator..., Red Hat SELinux Policy..., IBM Certified Trainer..., Oracle Certified..., Custom Course..., RHEL, RedHat, Linux, MapReduce
Education
Cornell College
Bachelor of Arts
Nightlight Christian Adoptions September 2009 - Present
Nightlight, Inc. September 2007 - September 2009
Dex One - Dex Media March 2002 - December 2004
Qwest Communications-Advanced Technologies January 1998 - December 2000
U S WEST January 1990 - December 1997
U S WEST October 1981 - December 1989
Skills
Product Marketing, Project Execution, Customer Presentations, Marketing Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Process-Change..., Business Partner..., Customer Needs Analysis, Volunteer Management, Management, Marketing, Project Management, Social Media, Social Networking, Program Development, Event Planning, Customer Service
Education
Colorado State University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Marketing
Nilfisk-Advance US May 2011 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance US September 2009 - July 2011
Honeywell November 2006 - April 2009
Honeywell November 2003 - November 2006
Honeywell November 2003 - November 2006
U S WEST 1999 - 2000
Region 9 Small Business Development Center 1996 - 1999
Skills
Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, B2B, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Marketing Management, Product Launch, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Key Account Management, Account Management, Sales Management, B2B Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, P&L Management, Forecasting, Market Research, Six Sigma, Pricing, Market Analysis, Direct Marketing, Leadership, Business Planning, Management, Sales, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Contract Negotiation
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1999 — 2002
MBA, Marketing
College of Saint Benedict 1985 — 1989
BA, Business Administration
UnitedHealth Group September 2012 - Present
BCBS of MN October 2002 - August 2012
Gage 2002 - 2002
U S WEST 1997 - 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Managed Care, Health Insurance, Budgets, Medicare, Data Analysis, Medicaid, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Analysis, Business Analysis, Healthcare, Strategic Planning
Education
Creighton University 1988 — 1992
BSBA, Finance
Self-employed Executive DirectorThe Brinson FoundationJanuary 2001 - January 2004
UBS Global Asset Management January 1998 - July 2000
Brinson Partners, Inc. January 1993 - December 1997
U S WEST January 1990 - December 1992
U S WEST January 1987 - December 1989
Colorado National Bank of Denver August 1983 - August 1985
Colorado National Bank of Denver August 1982 - August 1983
Skills
Portfolio Management, Equities, Investments, Management, Credit, Hedge Funds, Asset Management, Alternative Investments, Private Equity, Fixed Income, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Capital Markets, Asset Allocation, Derivatives, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Trading, Equity Research, Investment Strategies, Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, Investment Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2012 — 2013
Certificate of Professional Education, Business Administration and Management, General
Columbia University in the City of New York 1985 — 1987
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Marketing
University of Denver 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
UMT Consulting Group March 2015 - Present
The Open Door Group October 2003 - March 2015
Integra Telecom October 2010 - October 2012
Frontier Communications April 2009 - May 2010
AT&T Broadband 1999 - 2003
U S WEST 1981 - 1999
Skills
Organizational Leader, Organizational..., Operational Excellence, Organizational Design, Organizational Behavior, Effective Communication, True Prioritization, Root Cause Problem..., Organizational..., Strategy/Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Behavioral Metrics, Culture Change Agent, Continuous Improvement, Business Processes, Sales, P&L Budget Management, Regulatory Affairs, Call Center Operations, Innovator, Perseverance, Great Motivator, Project Management, Installation and Repair..., Central Office..., Negotiations, Facilitations, Telephony, Call Center, MPLS, Telecommunications, Managed Services, Profit, Information Systems, Customer Retention, VoIP, Wireless, Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational..., Change Management, Lean Management, SIP Trunking, Facilitators, Management, Business Process, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Ethernet, Customer Experience
Education
City University of Seattle
MBA, Managerial and Organizational Leadership
University of Washington
BA, Education
CenturyLink April 2011 - Present
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP April 2009 - April 2011
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP January 2003 - March 2009
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP March 2001 - December 2002
U S WEST November 1999 - February 2001
Skills
Telecommunications, Integration, Strategy, Leadership, Wireless, Project Management, Management, Analysis, Change Management, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Public Policy, Negotiation, Networking, Legal Writing, Collaborative Problem..., Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Vendor Management, Network Security, Cyber-security, Outage Management, Telecommunications..., E-911
Education
Webster University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Telecommunications Management
Colorado State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Exercise and Sports Science
CenturyLink May 2011 - September 2014
Qwest May 2009 - May 2011
Qwest November 2006 - May 2009
Qwest July 2005 - November 2006
Qwest September 2003 - July 2005
Qwest December 2002 - August 2003
Qwest January 2001 - December 2002
Sadler & Dorchester July 1999 - January 2001
U S WEST August 1994 - July 1999
U S WEST November 1993 - August 1994
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, CRM, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Management
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 2003 — 2003
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Central Michigan University 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Western Union May 2014 - Present
Western Union July 2013 - May 2014
Western Union November 2012 - July 2013
Experis Finance January 2012 - November 2012
Qwest Communications January 2010 - April 2011
Qwest Communications October 2007 - February 2010
Media One February 1998 - February 1999
U S WEST July 1997 - February 1998
GTE Hawaiian Tel 1987 - 1997
Skills
Transitions, Project Management, Operational Metrics and...
Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu 1990 — 1993
MBA, Business
Purdue University 1983 — 1987
bs, Industrial Management
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 1983 — 1987
BS, Industrial Management / Industrial Engineering
CenturyLink April 2011 - Present
Qwest Communications February 2010 - April 2011
Qwest Communications 2007 - February 2010
Qwest Communications 2001 - 2007
U S WEST 1998 - 2001
Skills
Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Spend Management, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Supply Management, Supplier Diversity, Organizational..., RFP, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Colorado State University-Pueblo 1990 — 1995
CenturyLink February 2003 - Present
Qwest April 2001 - August 2003
U S WEST February 2000 - April 2001
Aerotek August 1999 - February 2000
7-Eleven September 1998 - August 1999
TransCor May 1998 - August 1998
US Navy June 1972 - June 1998
Skills
Telecommunications, Hardware, Program Management, Management, Networking, Troubleshooting, Team Building, Security, Metro Ethernet, Analysis, Process Improvement, Testing, MPLS, Leadership, System Administration, LAN-WAN, Cloud Computing, T1
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Indianapolis 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Systems Security, 3.58
Columbia College 1989 — 1991
Associate's degree, General Studies, 3.5
Accenture September 2012 - Present
Verizon Wireless 2003 - 2012
Verizon Wireless 1999 - 2003
AirTouch Cellular 1994 - 1999
U S WEST 1992 - 1994
U S WEST 1988 - 1992
U S WEST 1986 - 1988
Skills
Leadership, Customer Retention, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Training, Performance Management, Key Performance..., Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Quality Assurance, Workforce Management, Collections, Mentoring, People-oriented, Staff Development, Departmental Leadership, Business Planning, Order to Cash, Sales Support, Customer Support, Staff Management, Sales Reporting, Executive Presentations, Project Coordination, Credit Policy, Contract Management, Operating Budgets, Vendor Relationships, Demand Forecasting, Internal Audit, Force to Load Management, Customer Analysis, Staffing Models, Call Center..., Resource Management, Monthly Close, Financial Systems, Disaster Recovery, Internal Controls, TQM/Six Sigma, Employee Relations, Regulatory Reporting, Legal Compliance, Call Center Architecture, Cost Accounting, Financial Planning, Hiring Practices, Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable
Education
City University of Seattle
Bachelor's of Science, Accounting
Seattle University
Business Graduate Studies
University of Washington
Communications and Accounting
Western Washington University
Engineering and Computer Sciences
State of Colorado January 2013 - Present
State of Colorado January 2010 - January 2013
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 2002 - 2010
JB Hunt 2001 - 2002
Cysive 1999 - 2001
Rhythms NetConnections 1998 - 2000
Digital Camera Network (DCN) 1997 - 1998
ADP/SIS (now Broadridge) 1995 - 1997
U S WEST 1993 - 1995
Forte Networks/Fluke Networks 1992 - 1993
Skills
Application Security, Solution Architecture, Software Development, Java, C#, Web Services, Entity Framework, SDLC, Information Security..., IT Management, Enterprise Architecture, SOA, Design Patterns, CEH, UML, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, Java Enterprise Edition, Published Author, Patents, Software Training, Software Design, J2EE Architecture, Network Programming, Spring, Spring Roo, WCF, Objective-C, Android, ASP.NET MVC, Cocos2d, MSMQ, CISSP, CISA, Spring Webflow, REST, Web Architectures, Application Development, OOP, Agile, Ethical Hacking, Struts2, JAAS, Tomcat, Hibernate, Weblogic, HTML5, MySQL, SQL Server, Apex Programming
Education
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 2010 — 2016
PhD Candidate, Security Engineering
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1992 — 1994
Masters of Science, Computer Science
University of Maryland, Munich Campus 1984 — 1989
B.S., Psychology, Business Management, Philosophy
Community College of the US Air Force
AAS, Avionics Technology
CenturyLink Business January 2013 - Present
CenturyLink April 2011 - December 2012
Qwest 1999 - March 2011
U S WEST January 1985 - September 1999
Skills
Organizational..., Change Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Development, Business Integration, Business Case..., Technology Integration, Business Process..., Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Performance Analysis, Cost Management, Labor Management, Business Modeling, Unified Communications, Product Life Cycle..., Vendor Management
Education
University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business 1999 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive MBA Program
University of Washington 1997 — 1999
Data Comunications & Network Management
City University of Seattle
Business Administration and Management, General
NCS - National Communications Services, Inc - Bellevue, WA March 2014 - October 2014
Mayan Resorts International April 2003 - December 2013
Nortel Networks May 2000 - May 2002
U S WEST January 1984 - May 2000
Skills
Strategy, Cloud Computing, Sales, Account Management, Leadership, Management, Product Management, •Sales Strategy..., •Prospecting and..., •Closing Skills, •18 year member..., •Experience and..., •Participant in many..., •Excellent..., •Semi-fluency in..., •Computer and Software..., •Problem Solving Skills, Sales Process, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Professional Services, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Solution Selling
Education
City University of Seattle 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration and Management, General, Junior and Senior
Illinois State University 1977 — 1979
Associate of Science (A.S.), Political Science and Government, Freshman and Sophomore
CenturyLink August 2008 - Present
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP June 2002 - August 2008
U S WEST June 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Call Centers, Management, Sales Management..., Sales Management, Reporting & Analysis, Employee Training, Managerial Skills, Cross-functional Team..., Team Management, Behavior Management, Analytics, Managed Services, Sales Operations, Telecommunications, Solution Selling, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Call Center, Project Management, VoIP, Customer Retention, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Performance Management, Analysis
Education
Marylhurst University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Organizational Effectiveness
Marylhurst University 1996 — 2004
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business and Management
Clackamas Community College 1993 — 1996
Associate's degree, Marketing
Valley Telecommunications May 2014 - Present
CenturyLink November 2011 - April 2014
SD 2 School Board April 2010 - April 2014
CenturyLink January 2008 - April 2014
Qwest January 2008 - November 2011
U S WEST June 1997 - January 2008
US West/Qwest Communications June 1997 - January 2008
Skills
Ham Radio Operator, Telecommunications, Optical Fiber, Telephony, ISDN, Network Design, Broadband, Cabling, DSL, Fiber Optics, SAP, Construction, T1, VoIP, Switches, Routers, School Boards, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Management, Networking, Team Building, Training, Managed Services
Education
National American University 2014 — 2016
BA Degree, General Education; Business Management, HR
Mitchell Technical Institute 1995 — 1997
Associate's degree, Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Mitchell Technical Institute 1995 — 1997
Associate of Applied Sciences, Telecommunication and Electronic Communication
Dakota Wesleyan University
Lower Brule Community College
EOS CCA March 2013 - November 2014
Target September 2011 - May 2012
AAA Communications March 2002 - October 2009
Copy Vend, Inc. January 1999 - April 2001
U S WEST May 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel
Education
Metropolitan State College of Denver 2005 — 2015
Human Services, General
Community College of Denver 2002 — 2005
Associate of Science (AS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
goodwill career connections
American Systems Group, Inc. January 1996 - Present
Uncommon Solutions Inc May 2013 - August 2013
Slalom Consulting June 2012 - October 2012
Uncommon Solutions Inc October 2010 - January 2012
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority 2004 - 2009
Trips for Kids Denver January 2004 - June 2006
IBM March 2001 - October 2001
U S WEST January 1999 - December 1999
First Data Corporation January 1999 - September 1999
Shane Co. July 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Leadership, Coaching, Strategy, Consulting, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Software Development, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Business Intelligence, Leadership Development, Business Analysis, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Recruiting
Education
Colorado State University 1981 — 1986
BS, Engineering
Cheyene Mountain High School 1977 — 1981
Century Link May 2004 - Present
U S WEST 1991 - 2004
Racal Datacom 1980 - 1991
Skills
SONET, OC-n, STS-n, EOS, DWDM, ROADM, ASYNC muxes, Switches, SDH, DS3, Networking, Telecommunications, Ethernet, Unix, Data Center, Cisco Technologies, Wireless, Network Administration, MPLS, SIP, Telephony, Linux, VoIP, DWDM, IP, Technical Support, Network Design, Routers, TCP/IP, Solaris
Education
DeVry University Phoenix 1979 — 1980
Electronics Technician
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska November 2014 - Present
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska November 2011 - Present
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company December 2003 - July 2011
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company December 2003 - February 2007
Qwest Communications 2001 - 2004
U S West 1994 - 2001
U S West Communications 1994 - 1999
Education
Creighton University 1984 — 1988
Masters in Computer Systems Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville 1977 — 1982
BSBA, Management Information Systems
Phoenix Union High School District January 2000 - Present
JH Communications January 1988 - November 1994
U S WEST May 1976 - August 1987
Skills
Classroom, Lesson Planning, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Curriculum Design
Education
Grand Canyon University 1998 — 2000
MA English, English; English as a Second Language
Colorado State University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Public Relations
Cerium Networks September 2012 - Present
City of Seattle 2012 - 2015
City of Seattle 2012 - 2015
City of Seattle 2012 - 2015
City of Seattle 2012 - 2015
AAA Washington February 2006 - April 2010
AAA Washington October 2002 - February 2006
Advanced TelCom Group August 2000 - September 2001
U S WEST May 1994 - August 2000
U S WEST February 1992 - May 1994
Skills
Project Management, System Design, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Coaching, Technical Writing, Microsoft Word, Projects, VoIP, Telecommunications, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Data Center, Management, Account Management, Program Management, Video Conferencing, Peer Mentoring, Business Analysis, Budgets, Ethernet, IVR, Technical Support, IP PBX, Troubleshooting, Selling, Network Design, Sales Operations, Voice Mail, System Administration, SIP, MPLS, Process Scheduler, Call Center, Training, Telephony, CTI, ACD, Sales, Vendor Management, Networking, ISDN, Leadership, Unified Communications, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, IP, Salesforce.com
Education
Central Washington University 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics
Green River Community College 1984 — 1986
Associate in Arts, General Studies
Green River Community College 1984 — 1986
Associate in Pre-Professional, Business
Product Training
Professional Development
Fiducial August 2011 - Present
St. Johns Tax Service October 2010 - August 2011
H&R Block January 2004 - October 2010
FSH Communications August 2004 - June 2009
Qwest Communications January 2000 - February 2004
U S WEST January 1990 - January 2000
Pacific NW Bell March 1983 - December 1990
Skills
Tax, Accounting, Budgeting, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Tax Preparation, Excel, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Corporate Tax, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Budgets, Tax Advisory, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel
Education
City University of Seattle
MBA, Business
Portland State University
BS, Sociology/Psychology
Law Office of Mark W. Major, P.C. January 2009 - Present
Mercer Human Resource Consulting January 1999 - November 2008
MediaOne Group, Inc. June 1998 - January 1999
U S WEST January 1989 - June 1998
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company June 1986 - December 1989
Enron November 1984 - May 1986
Fitzgerald Brown Law Firm August 1979 - October 1984
Skills
ERISA, Health & Welfare..., Employee Benefits, Executive Pay, Compliance, Employment Law, Training, Retirement, Health Care Reform, Deferred Compensation, Legal Compliance, Pensions, Mergers & Acquisitions, COBRA, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Benefits Administration, Risk Management, Legal Writing, Compensation & Benefit, Workers Compensation, Legal Advice, 401k, Insurance, FMLA, Pension Administration
Education
Creighton University School of Law 1976 — 1979
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, Law
CenturyLink March 2014 - Present
CenturyLink April 2011 - March 2014
Qwest June 2000 - April 2011
U S WEST January 1996 - June 2000
U S WEST January 1995 - January 1996
U S WEST November 1985 - December 1994
Skills
Quality Assurance, Telecommunications, SQL, TCP/IP, Oracle, Project Management, Operating Systems, Systems Analysis, System Testing, Test Planning, Regression Testing, Test Management, Linux, Unix Shell Scripting, Unix Operating Systems, Basics of Unix, Weblogic, Software Quality..., Quality Center, Caliber, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, MS Project, VMware, Apache, VoIP, SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Testing
Education
Colorado State University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Computer Information Systems
Retired and enjoying time to pursue personal interests and family January 2013 - Present
CenturyLink April 2011 - January 2013
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP July 2000 - March 2011
U S WEST January 1984 - June 2000
Skills
COBOL, DB2, CICS, Microsoft Office, IBM Mainframe, Third Party Applications, Software Design, Software Development, Software Installation, Software Documentation, Software Configuration..., Software Cost Estimation, TIBCO Rendezvous, WebSphere MQ, Software Requirements, Analysis, Unix, Integration, Websphere
Education
City University of Seattle 1995 — 1996
No Degree, Telecommunications Management, 2.0
Hartnell College 1975 — 1976
Computer Programming
Seattle University 1965 — 1966
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 2.0
CenturyLink March 2014 - Present
CenturyLink October 2004 - March 2014
Qwest April 2001 - October 2004
Qwest August 1997 - April 2001
U S WEST January 1996 - July 1997
Coors Ceramics Company May 1995 - December 1995
Village Green Country Club May 1990 - October 1994
Skills
Ethernet, Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Program Management, Metro Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, DWDM, ROADM, MPLS, MS Project, Telecom project..., Managing Processes, People Skills, Managing Managers, Project Management, SIP Trunking, Wireless, Co-location, T1, Software Documentation, Networking, Fiber Optics, Network Design, Telephony, Management, VoIP, Optical Fiber, Project Planning
Education
Colorado School of Mines 1992 — 1996
Batchelor of Sience, Chemical and Petroleum-Refining Engineering
ACI Worldwide April 2012 - Present
ACI Worldwide 2010 - 2013
Mutual of Omaha 2007 - 2011
Mutual of Omaha 1997 - 2007
U S WEST 1985 - 1997
Skills
Budgeting, Team Leadership, Planning, Financial Analysis, Excel, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Analysis, Financial Planning, Problem Solving, Accounting, Business Analysis, Financial Reporting, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Microsoft Office, Word, Business Planning, Forecasting, Budgets
Education
Creighton University 1965 — 1970
MBA, Math & Business / Finance
Creighton University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
GoDaddy December 2014 - Present
Microsoft Alumni Foundation 2009 - Present
WithinCompliance April 2014 - November 2014
Pamela Portin Consulting, LLC. June 2007 - March 2014
Microsoft Corporation May 1996 - May 2007
U.S. Airwaves 1995 - 1996
U S WEST 1986 - 1995
U S WEST 1979 - 1986
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Start-ups, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership
Education
City University of Seattle
MBA, Business
Montclair State University
BA, Political Science
AT&T September 2014 - Present
AT&T June 2008 - August 2014
AT&T November 2007 - June 2008
AT&T June 2006 - November 2007
SBC October 2003 - June 2006
Qwest Communications 2001 - 2003
U S WEST March 1996 - June 2000
Wolfgang Puck Food Corp. 1997 - 1999
USWest 1995 - 1999
Skills
Management, Telecommunications, Call Center, Leadership, Wireless, Sales, Broadband, Digital TV, IPTV, VoIP, Triple Play, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Force..., Vendor Relationship..., Vendor Relations, Third Party Vendor..., Bundling
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1992
Advertising
Santa Clara University 1986 — 1987
Mass Communication/Media Studies
De Anza College 1984 — 1986
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Homestead High School 1980 — 1984
Turner Broadcasting July 2001 - Present
Covad Communications 1999 - 2001
Coca-Cola Enterprises 1997 - 1999
U S WEST 1990 - 1995
GE 1985 - 1990
Skills
Digital Media, Management, Social Media, Cross-functional Team..., Television, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Finance, New Media, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Broadcast
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School
MBA, Finance
Univesity of Massachusetts Amherst
BFA, Fine and Studio Arts
Marvell Technology Group June 2008 - Present
Wells Fargo January 2004 - March 2008
McKesson Health Solutions January 2001 - January 2002
Corporate Express January 1997 - November 2000
U S WEST April 1993 - October 1996
Skills
Leadership Development, Performance Management, Talent Management, Performance Improvement, Organizational..., Executive Coaching, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Management, Organizational..., Talent Developer, Leadership, Coaching, Team Leadership, Internal Communications, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Communications, Career Development, Strategic Human...
Education
Fielding Graduate University 1993 — 1996
Chapman University 1988 — 1990
M.S.
Regis University 1984 — 1987
B.S.
The Ziesman Company September 2013 - Present
Raytheon June 2003 - September 2013
SchlumbergerSema 2000 - 2001
AT&T Broadband 2000 - 2000
MediaOne 1997 - 2000
U S WEST 1987 - 1997
Skills
Integration, Software Development, Software Engineering, SOA, Linux, System Architecture, UML, Java Enterprise Edition, Eclipse, Web Services, XML, Object Oriented Design
Education
Colorado State University 2006 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
University of Denver 1988 — 1991
MS, Systems Management
Iowa State University 1975 — 1981
BS, Computer Science
Algona High School 1973 — 1977
Communications & Public Affairs Consulting January 2011 - Present
Internet2 2012 - 2014
Verizon 2004 - 2010
Brodeur Worldwide 2004 - 2004
The Progress & Freedom Foundation 2000 - 2004
U S WEST 1998 - 2000
Commerce Committee, U.S. House of Representatives 1997 - 1998
Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senate 1994 - 1997
Skills
Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Message Development, Issues Managment, Reputation Management, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Content Development, Executive Coaching, Communication Training, Public Policy, Think Tank, Web Content, Social Media, M&A experience, Spokesperson, Politics, Editorial, Newsletters, Policy, Editing, Blogging, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Strategy, Messaging, Thought Leadership
Education
Claremont McKenna College
Bachelor's Degree
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Finance & Accounting
CBRE December 2013 - Present
JPMorgan Chase July 2009 - Present
JPMorgan Chase January 1997 - June 2007
U S WEST March 1983 - April 1987
Skills
Real Estate, Risk Management, Mortgage Lending, Asset Management, Asset Managment, Corporate Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Construction, Due Diligence, Facilities Management, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Loans, Commercial Lending, Financial Services, Contract Negotiation, Banking, Budgets, Property Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Vendor Management, Real Estate Transactions, Strategic Financial..., Negotiation, Analysis, Management, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Business Analysis, Leadership, Team Building, Project Planning, Financial Reporting, Operations Management, Managerial Finance, Business Strategy, Change Management, Process Improvement, Business Development, Accounting, Forecasting, Project Management
Education
Colorado State University 1965 — 1969
BS, Construction Management
Centers for Spiritual Living April 2012 - Present
Conscious Communication March 2006 - April 2012
Up With People October 2005 - March 2006
End-of-Life Choices (formerly Hemlock Society USA) January 2003 - October 2005
American Cancer Society January 2001 - January 2003
Qwest Communications August 2000 - January 2001
U S WEST September 1998 - August 2000
U S WEST April 1998 - September 1998
U S WEST August 1997 - April 1998
Colorado AIDS Project 1993 - 1997
Skills
Nonprofits, Workshop Facilitation, Public Relations, Media Relations, Training, Internal Communications, Editing, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Coaching, Marketing, Theology, Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Crisis Communications, Management, Storytelling, Event Management, Research, Writing, Blogging, Personal Development, Published Author, Organizational..., Spirituality, Marketing Communications, Small Business, Team Building, Preaching, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Motivational Speaking, Psychology, Conflict Resolution, Publishing
Education
Union Institute & University 2008 — 2011
PhD, Ethical and Creative Leadership
University of Denver
Master, Special Studies - Applied Communication
Colorado State University 1980 — 1982
Bachelors, Technical Journalism/Public Relations
Broomfield High School
Holmes Institute
Union University
Doctor of Philosophy, Ethical and Creative Leadership
Up With People
REI 2012 - Present
Fort Langley Air Ltd October 2007 - 2012
The University of British Columbia 2001 - 2009
Professional Flight Centre 2003 - 2007
Rational Software 1997 - 2002
Intergraph 1988 - 1996
TRW, Defense Systems 1984 - 1988
U S WEST 1983 - 1984
ConocoPhillips 1980 - 1982
Skills
Project Management, Leadership, Flights, Operations Management, Program Management, Team Leadership, Management
Education
University of Denver 1982 — 1986
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
Colorado State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Science
YellowDog Printing & Graphics December 2004 - Present
ccintellect llc 2003 - August 2004
C2 Media June 1999 - January 2001
Digital World Media September 1993 - June 1999
U S WEST January 1993 - June 1994
Skills
Color Printing, Outdoor Advertising, Vehicle Graphics, Advertising, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Variable Data Printing, Digital Printing, Social Media, Direct Mail, Wide Format Printing, Graphics, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Banners, Graphic Design, Marketing, InDesign, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Posters, Corporate Branding, Trade Shows, Direct Marketing, Print Management, Pre-press, Offset Printing, Branding & Identity, Catalogs, Adobe Creative Suite, Packaging, Collateral, Newsletters, Brochures, Logo Design, Color Management, Website Development, QuarkXPress, Multi-channel Marketing, Web Design, Corporate Identity, Digital Imaging, Layout, Business Cards, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1989 — 2001
Fine Arts, Electronic Media
Colorado State University 1985 — 1989
Graphic Design, Fine Art
Noble Payment Technologies LLC April 2015 - Present
Dex One March 2013 - January 2015
DPM Advisors, LLC July 2008 - March 2013
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (now Visit Denver) April 2005 - July 2008
The Maris Group 2001 - 2005
Oyster Financial 2000 - 2001
Ryder, TRS 1999 - 2000
Marketools 1996 - 1999
U S WEST 1991 - 1996
Alberto Culver 1988 - 1991
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Business Development, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Management, Advertising, Strategy, Market Research, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Public Relations, Product Development, Account Management, National Promotions, Management, Program Management, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Negotiation, Segmentation, Forecasting
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1986 — 1988
MBA, Marketing
Colorado College 1979 — 1983
BA, History
London School of Economics and Political Science
Innovative Communications - Virgin Islands August 2010 - December 2013
TelePacific Communications February 2007 - August 2009
NuVox March 2005 - June 2006
Qwest Communications September 2001 - December 2004
Allianz Life 1999 - 2001
ACP 1990 - 2000
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 1997 - 1999
Blue Cross Blue Shield Credit Union 1996 - 1996
U S WEST December 1977 - August 1995
Skills
Project Management, CRM, Program Management, Management, Process Improvement, SQL, Leadership, Telecommunications, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Integration, SDLC, Software Documentation, Business Process, Project Planning, PMO, Product Management
Education
University of St. Thomas 2008 — 2009
CPPM, Project Management
University of Colorado Denver 1994 — 1995
Data Communications
Disaster Recovery Institute 1984 — 1985
Business Continuity
St. Catherine University 1984 — 1985
Marketing
Century College
AAS, Business Management, Quality Management
CIGNA Healthcare March 2010 - March 2014
Qwest Communications March 2008 - April 2009
Qwest Communications October 2006 - March 2008
Qwest Communications September 2004 - October 2006
Qwest April 2002 - September 2004
Qwest Communications July 2000 - April 2002
U S WEST 1992 - 1995
Skills
Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Multi-channel Marketing, Lead Generation, Segmentation, Strategy, Program Management, Marketing, Product Development, Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Marketing Management, Project Management, Customer Retention, Direct Sales, Business Development, New Business Development, Direct Marketing, Analysis, Salesforce.com, Marketing Communications, Market Research, CRM, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Product Launch, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Sales, Market Planning, Customer Experience, Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Research, Integration, Start-ups, Online Marketing, Market Analysis, Digital Marketing, P&L Management, Brand Management, Customer Acquisition, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Brand Development
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business
MBA, Marketing
Colorado College 2015 — 2019
BA, Psychology
Level 3 Communications November 2014 - Present
tw telecom, inc. May 2009 - Present
NelsonHall October 2008 - May 2009
TeleTech February 2006 - February 2008
StarTek September 2004 - February 2006
CSG Systems October 1995 - December 2003
U S WEST January 1987 - August 1995
U S WEST Advanced Technologies 1987 - 1992
AT&T May 1980 - January 1987
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Go-to-market Strategy, Demand Generation, Analysis, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Product Development, Project Planning, Product Marketing, Wireless, Market Research, SaaS, Management, Telecommunications, Outsourcing, Strategy, Process Improvement, Solution Selling, Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Market Intelligence, Management Consulting, Business Development, Product Management, Change Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Cloud Computing, Vendor Management, Account Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Start-ups, Analytics
Education
Colorado State University 1977 — 1980
MBA, Business
Colorado State University 1973 — 1976
BS, Economics
Netech Corporation April 2015 - Present
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection July 2013 - April 2015
Core BTS December 2009 - July 2013
Adam Prell State Farm Agency April 2009 - December 2009
Paragon Development Systems April 2007 - June 2008
Paragon Development Systems November 2004 - April 2007
Modern Business Machines August 1998 - November 2004
U S WEST January 1995 - January 1997
USAF April 1990 - November 1994
Skills
ITIL v3 Foundations..., CAPM, Data Center, Process Improvement, Account Management, Teamwork, Cisco Technologies, Customer Service, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Video Conferencing, Unified Communications, Business Process, Networking, Sales, Enterprise Software, Vendor Management, SharePoint, PMP, IT Management
Education
Madison Area Technical College 2004 — 2005
Pima Community College 1994 — 1995
Community College of the US Air Force 1991 — 1994
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology
Kaplan
Financial Services
Cox Enterprises 2012 - Present
Cox Communications January 2011 - December 2012
Cox Communications 2006 - 2011
Cox Communications 2003 - 2006
Cox Communications 2001 - 2003
Cox Communications 1997 - 2001
Walter Kaitz Foundation 1997 - 1998
U S WEST 1995 - 1997
Skills
Performance Management, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Workforce Planning, Training, Teamwork, College Recruiting, Leadership, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Management, Strategic Planning, Onboarding, Personnel Management, Project Management, Telecommunications, Coaching, Team Building, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Sales, Consulting, Interviews, Business Strategy, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Vendor Management, Applicant Tracking..., Organizational..., Deferred Compensation, Call Centers
Education
Chapman University 1994 — 1996
MAE, Education
The University of North Dakota 1991 — 1994
BS, Education
Hewlett-Packard May 2010 - Present
3Com May 2009 - May 2010
Force10 Networks December 2007 - January 2009
Riverstone Networks 2005 - December 2007
Riverstone Networks 2004 - December 2007
Comstor 2002 - 2004
Redback Networks 2000 - 2002
Lucent Technologies 1998 - 2000
U S WEST 1994 - 1998
Skills
Leadership, Business Alliances, Business Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Solution Selling, Channel Partners, Strategy, Motivational Speaking, Management, Start-ups, Channel, Strategic Alliances, International Business, Team Leadership, Team Building, Managed Services, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Networking, Software Defined..., Network Function..., Cloud Computing, Sales Management, Data Center, Cloud Security, Service Provider..., Strategic Leadership, Network Strategy
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Executive Program - New Product Development and Introduction
Novell Corporation 1992 — 1993
Certified Netware Engineer (CNE)
San Jacinto College 1985 — 1987
A.S., Computer Info Systems
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
Executive Program - Advanced Partner Management
National-Louis University
B.S., Business Management
EnergySolutions 2009 - Present
SAFEbuilt 2008 - 2009
Deltek 2007 - 2008
IBM 2000 - 2007
U S WEST 1998 - 1999
DeVry University 1997 - 1997
Skills
Team Leadership, Project Management, Software Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Program Management, Business Analysis, Earned Value Management, SQL, Process Improvement, Testing, Troubleshooting, Oracle, Analysis, Primavera P6, Project Control, Cost Engineering, Engineering, Deltek Cobra, Success Enterprise, Root Cause Analysis, Sugar Art, Visio
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology 1994 — 1997
B. Sc, Computer Information Systems
CenturyLink June 2013 - Present
CenturyLink April 2005 - June 2013
Qwest 2003 - 2005
Qwest 2001 - 2003
U S WEST 1999 - 2001
AT&T 1998 - 1999
POPP Communications 1993 - 1998
Skills
Telecommunications, Wireless, Ethernet, VoIP, IP, T1, Computer Network..., Telephony, MPLS, Networking, Optical Fiber, System Deployment, Provisioning, Troubleshooting, Switches, Network Design, Vendor Management
Education
Creighton University 1984 — 1986
Studied, Accounting and Business/Management
Katherine Gibbs School 1986 — 1987
Certificate, Info Processing
--Self employed personal assistant 1985 - Present
Pacific Northwest Bell November 1980 - August 1987
U S WEST 1980 - 1987
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Teaching, Event Planning, Piano, Music, Marketing
Education
University of Washington 1989 — 1991
Washington State Teacher Certification, General Music K-12, Choral Music K-12, Journalism 4-12
Cornish College of the Arts 1985 — 1989
B.F.A., Music - Vocal Jazz Performance
Western Washington University 1974 — 1979
Batchelor of Arts, Journalism, Dance
Aflac April 2012 - Present
Aflac September 2006 - April 2012
U S WEST January 1997 - August 2001
Global Commerce Systems April 2000 - June 2001
Skills
SharePoint, Software Development, Visio, SDLC, Quality Assurance, Unix, SharePoint Designer, Requirements Gathering, Systems Analysis, Software Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Databases, Agile Methodologies, SQL, Training, DB2, Business Analysis
Education
Colorado State University 1996 — 1997
MSBA, CIS
Colorado State University 1992 — 1997
BS, MSBA, Mathematics, Computer Information Systems
Knights of Columbus 1997 - Present
Knights of columbus 1997 - Present
NPDodge Co April 1991 - December 1997
U S WEST October 1966 - December 1991
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Disability Insurance, Insurance, Long-term Care, Term Life Insurance, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Budgets, Fixed Annuities, HTML, Social Media, Employee Benefits, Access, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Management, Medicare, Whole Life, Account Management, Leadership, Financial Reporting, Estate Planning, Strategic Planning, Retirement, Marketing, Project Planning, Project Management, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Coaching, Strategic Financial..., Financial Planners, Analysis, Sales Management, Event Management, Negotiation, Retirement Planning, New Business Development, Accounting, Fundraising, Sales, Non-profits, Financial Analysis, Problem Solving, Event Planning, Research, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Property & Casualty...
Education
Creighton University 1980 — 1980
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), accounting and Psychology
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1975 — 1980
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance and Psychology, 3.3
Level 3 Communications 2012 - Present
tw telecom 2008 - 2012
tw telecom 2002 - 2008
Rhythms NetConnections 2001 - 2001
Rhythms NetConnections 2000 - 2001
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP 2000 - 2000
U S WEST May 1994 - September 1997
Skills
Spanish, Telecommunications, Long Distance, Voice Mail, Web Hosting, Marketing, Product Management, Recruiting, Sales, Solution Selling, VoIP, MPLS, Product Marketing, Telephony, Program Management, Managed Services, Direct Sales, Data Center, Ethernet, Wireless, Unified Communications
Education
Creighton University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
St. Catherine University
BA, Business Marketing & Spanish
Level 3 Communications October 2014 - Present
tw telecom March 2013 - October 2014
tw telecom, inc. December 2007 - March 2013
Qwest 2006 - 2007
Qwest 2005 - 2006
Qwest 2004 - 2005
Qwest 2003 - 2004
Qwest 2000 - 2003
U S WEST 2000 - 2000
Skills
IP, SDH, Project Planning, Telecommunications..., Infrastructure..., Circuit Design, DWDM, Metro Ethernet, MPLS Networking, Telecommunications, Switches, SIP, Ethernet, TDM, Network Design, MPLS, Provisioning, T1, VoIP, Optical Fiber, Fiber Optics, Network Engineering, DSL, Telephony, LAN-WAN, Broadband, WAN, Wireless, ATM networks, Computer Network..., Frame Relay, SIP Trunking, Co-location, Routing, MPLS VPN, Network Architecture, QoS, SS7, Transmission, Managed Services, ISDN, BGP
Education
DeVry University-Colorado 1998 — 2001
Dual Associate of Science (A.S.), Network and System Administration/Administrator & Computer Information Science
St Paul Technical College 1990 — 1992
International Business/Trade/Commerce
University of Tampa 1988 — 1990
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies/Marketing
Totino Grace 1984 — 1988
High School Diploma
Brown and Caldwell August 2005 - August 2008
Thayer Media February 2004 - March 2005
Pittman Marketing Freelance and Consulting December 2003 - March 2004
InLine Media May 2000 - November 2002
Pittman Marketing, Independent Freelance and Consulting June 1995 - February 2000
U S WEST May 1990 - June 1995
TracyLocke/BBDO August 1979 - March 1988
Skills
Advertising, Strategy Development, Process Development, Program Implementation, Media Buying, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Planning, Marketing Research, Negotiation, Budget Management, New Business Development, Planning, Television, Event Planning, Radio, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, B2B, Proofreading, Print, Project Management, Strategy, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Editing, Email Marketing, Budgets, Training, Copywriting, Sales, Marketing Communications, Brand Development
Education
Colorado State University
BA
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Prime Trailer Leasing April 2012 - Present
BrightStar Home Health Care January 2011 - September 2011
Telstra International 2009 - 2010
Telstra January 2006 - January 2009
Qwest Communications 2003 - 2005
U S WEST 1981 - 2000
Education
University of Colorado Denver 1989 — 1991
MBA
Colorado State University 1977 — 1980
Bus - Marketing
Arvada West
In-Transit! March 2015 - April 2015
HI Tech Services ™ October 2012 - March 2015
Atlantic Engineering Group April 2011 - December 2011
Custom Cut Steel, llc October 2005 - October 2010
City of Longmont August 2001 - January 2006
City of Longmont June 1998 - January 2006
U S WEST September 1995 - June 1998
U S WEST May 1996 - August 1996
U S WEST January 1996 - May 1996
U S WEST September 1995 - January 1996
Skills
Telecommunications, Fiber Optics, Optical Fiber, Troubleshooting, Wireless, Program Management, Team Leadership, Network Design, Project Planning, Cabling, VoIP, Ethernet, Integration, Telecommunications..., Network Engineering, IP, Computer Network..., Cross-functional Team..., Telephony, Switches, WAN, WiMAX, Linux, Quality Assurance, RF, Data Center, Broadband, IPTV, Vendor Management, Project Management, Cisco Technologies, SDH, Networking, Firewalls, Management, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Engineering, MPLS, Provisioning, LAN-WAN, SIP, FTTx, OSP, CCNA, Process Improvement, VPN, Problem Solving, Outside Plant, Routing
Education
Colorado State University 1993 — 1996
Electrical Engineering
Florida State College at Jacksonville 1988 — 1991
Associate of Arts, Pre-Engineering Studies
OHS
Independent Contractor 2013 - 2015
Energizer Battery May 2000 - 2013
The Minute Maid Company 1999 - 2000
Lorillard Tobacco Company 1997 - 1999
U S WEST 1994 - 1997
Skills
Segmentation, Marketing Research, Qualitative Research, Brand Tracking, Brand Equity, Product Development, Advertising Research, Qualitative Market..., Ideation, Research, Shopper Marketing, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Consumer Insights, Data Analysis, Analysis, Market Intelligence, Ethnography, Competitive Intelligence, Focus Groups, Consumer Insight, Consumer Products, FMCG, Nielsen, Strategy, Trade Marketing, Brand Health Tracking, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Insight..., Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Innovation, Business Insights, Primary Research, Customer Insight, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management
Education
Christopher Newport University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
FlipBelt (Level Terrain, LLC) December 2013 - Present
Catalyst Ventures May 2011 - November 2013
Nagravision July 2009 - July 2011
Medioh February 2008 - July 2009
Echostar August 2005 - February 2008
AOL January 2004 - August 2005
Dish Network 2003 - 2004
Echostar Technologies LLC 1997 - 2002
U S WEST 1996 - 1997
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Start-ups, Business Development, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Program Management, Wireless, Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, Management, Product Development, Enterprise Software, Market Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Project Management, Marketing, Leadership, Executive Management, Sales
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA, Executive Leadership
Colby College 1991 — 1996
BA, Economics
DIRECTV LLC April 2013 - Present
Independent Consultant July 1999 - Present
IEEE 1993 - Present
U S WEST June 1988 - July 1999
Skills
Telecommunications, Vendor Management, Change Management, Outsourcing, Strategic Thinking, Mergers, Offshoring, Program Management, Cloud Computing, Integration, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, CRM, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process..., Strategy
Education
Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management 2006 — 2007
Executive Leadership
University of Bradford, UK
M.Sc., Computer Science
University of Bradford, UK
Ph.D., Computer Science
University of Manchester, UK
B.Sc. Hons., Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Spruced by Bergie, LLC April 2012 - Present
Dish Network (Echostar) July 2006 - March 2014
Comcast Corporation October 2000 - June 2006
U S WEST January 1997 - September 2000
US WEST / Qwest Communications 1989 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Telecommunications, PMP, Billing Systems, Vendor Management, SDLC, Program Management, Integration, Software Project..., Call Center, Call Centers, PMO, Product Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Business Intelligence, Visio
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 1999 — 2000
PM Certificate, Program Management
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1992 — 1993
MS, Telecommunications
Concordia College 1987 — 1988
BA, General Business
University of Denver September 1987 - Present
Dynamic Transitions May 1987 - Present
U S WEST 1982 - 1987
Skills
executive coaching, leadership development, strategic alignment, communicaton, conflict management, Negotiation, Team Building, Problem Solving, Change Management, Time Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Leadership, Coaching, Conflict Management, Strategy Alignment, Workshop Facilitation, Human Resources, Executive Management, Strategy, Nonprofits, Culture Change, Management, Motivational Speaking, Psychology, Organizational..., Project Management, Project Planning, Budgets, Instructional Design, MBTI, Training, 360 Feedback, Career Development, Organizational..., Staff Development, Conflict Resolution, Program Facilitation, Career Counseling, Management Development, Adult Education, Organizational Learning, Career Management, Organizational Design, Performance Improvement, Personal Development, Employee Training, Psychological Assessment, Training Delivery, Program Development
Education
Dana College
BA, Psychology
University of Denver
Ph.D., Psychology
University of Denver
MBA
Cisco Systems May 2006 - Present
Hibbert Group December 2002 - June 2006
Inara Networks March 2001 - November 2002
U S WEST June 1999 - January 2001
Nortel Networks January 1997 - March 1999
Skills
Java, Software Methodology, Cloud Computing, Unified Communications, VoIP, Q.SIG, Android Apps, WindRiver, JavaScript, EJBs, PHP, Ajax, Dojo, Web Development, Ruby on Rails, Eggplant, MySQL, IME, Automation, Modena, JSF, XWT, Virtualization, Software Licensing...
Education
Concordia University 1994 — 1998
Master's degree, Computer Science
Spectralink Corporation March 2015 - Present
Access Data Consulting Corporation July 2014 - November 2014
Compri Consulting February 2014 - July 2014
Brocade May 2012 - November 2013
Experis July 2011 - May 2012
Ebay (Paypal) November 2007 - July 2011
Computer Sciences Corporation 2005 - 2007
HID 2000 - 2001
U S WEST 1995 - 2000
DEC January 1990 - September 1992
Skills
Testing, Test Automation, Perl, Quality Assurance, Unix, C++, Linux, Python, Test Planning, Java, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Eclipse, Databases, C, Embedded Systems, Software Quality..., SQL, Distributed Systems, Debugging, JIRA, TCP/IP, Software Engineering, ClearQuest, Subversion, Software Development, MySQL, QA Engineering, XML, Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Unix Shell Scripting, oracle, networking, Real Time, squish, Defense, Financial Services, Credit Card Transaction..., testng, lync, Networking, Shell Scripting
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2006
MS, CIS
Central Connecticut State University 1991 — 1993
BS, CS, Math Concentration
Long View Sytems April 2007 - Present
Great West Healthcare 2007 - 2007
TQ3 Navigant 2005 - 2006
Self - Employed 2004 - 2005
Qwest Communications 2000 - 2003
U S WEST 1998 - 2000
Customer Insight Company 1995 - 1998
Skills
IT Strategy, Vendor Management, MS Project, Project Management, Data Center, CRM, Program Management, Databases, Management, Change Management, Budgets, PMO, Enterprise Software, Consulting, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Team Leadership, Telecommunications, Human Resources, Recruiting, Networking, PMP, Process Improvement, Contract Management, Sales, Performance Management, Resource Management
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 1992 — 1995
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Colorado State University 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Peak Creative Media July 2000 - Present
U S WEST 1998 - 2000
U S WEST 1998 - 2000
Education
Colorado State University 1980 — 1984
BA, Speech Communication
Urban Entrepreneur Partnership (UEP)-A program of the Kauffman Foundation 2010 - Present
MidRock September 2005 - October 2010
ACT Teleconferrencing July 2005 - September 2006
Energy West October 1994 - September 2004
U S West October 1986 - October 1994
Skills
Change Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Mergers & Acquisitions, Accounting, Coaching, Finance, Team Building, Public Relations, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Management, Small Business, Restructuring, Leadership, Organizational..., Analysis, Business Process..., Operations Management, Project Planning, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Leadership Development, Venture Capital, Executive Management, Consulting, Contract Negotiation
Education
Creighton University 1979 — 1980
MBA, Finance
The University of Kansas 1968 — 1971
BSEE, Engineering
Dex One June 2003 - Present
Qwest Dex / Dex Media June 1998 - May 2003
U S WEST September 1991 - May 1998
Skills
HP-UX, Itanium, Brocade, HP EVA, Technical Support, Storage Area Networks, Infrastructure, Hardware, HP
Education
Colorado State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
PG&E Diablo Canyon Power Plant Procedure WriterPacific Gas & Electric2004 - Present
Pacific Gas and Electric Company March 2000 - Present
PG&E Diablo Canyon Power Plant March 2000 - January 2003
U S West September 1998 - February 2000
ICG Communications 1996 - 1998
Skills
Nuclear procurement, Nuclear procedure..., Nuclear, Procurement, Power Plants, Visio, Process Improvement
Education
Chapman University
Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership
Regis University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Seattle Schools First January 2009 - December 2011
Tyche Ventures, LLC July 2007 - December 2008
Seattle Schools First January 2001 - December 2008
Community Broadband, LLC November 2006 - May 2007
Self-Employed January 2002 - October 2006
PAS Financial Services May 2004 - November 2004
Qwest Communications November 1999 - July 2001
U S WEST January 1997 - October 1999
U S WEST February 1996 - December 1996
U S WEST January 1993 - January 1996
Skills
Pricing, Consultative Selling, RFP, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management
Education
University of Washington 2006 — 2007
Certificate
College for Financial Planning 1986 — 1991
Certificate, Financial Planning
University of Washington 1973 — 1976
BA
Rackspace, the Open Cloud Company August 2013 - Present
Yahoo! November 2009 - August 2013
Microsoft February 2003 - November 2009
MYCOM France April 2002 - December 2002
SOLSOFT SA November 2000 - April 2002
Cognex 1999 - 2000
U S WEST July 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Perl, Java, Web Services, Automation, PHP, Bash, Performance Testing, Test Automation, Agile Methodologies, Testing, Scrum, JUnit, Test Planning, Quality Assurance, Selenium, XML, C#, Databases
Education
Colorado State University 2012 — 2016
Master of Applied Statistics, Applied Statistics
University of Wyoming 1991 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
University of Wyoming 1991 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
Cox Business June 2004 - Present
New Vision Communications 2003 - 2004
USWest 2000 - 2003
U S West 1994 - 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Telecommunications, VoIP, Unified Communications, Network Services, Strategic Partnerships, Account Management, B2B, Solution Selling, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Selling, Sales Operations, Co-location, MPLS, Managed Services, Data Center
Education
Central State University
Political Science, Accounting
CSG Systems April 1995 - May 2004
U S WEST June 1992 - April 1995
U S WEST June 1991 - June 1992
Applied Communications, Inc. January 1987 - June 1991
ACI 1987 - 1991
Skills
Business Development
Education
Creighton University School of Law 1975 — 1978
University of Houston 1971 — 1975
BBA, Finance
True Life Enterprises LLC July 2013 - Present
Time Warner Cable September 2010 - April 2013
Time Warner Cable January 2009 - September 2010
Time Warner Cable October 2007 - January 2009
Cox Communications 2001 - 2007
AT&T Broadband September 1996 - November 2000
U S WEST April 1979 - June 1996
The ROOTS Foundation January 1900 - 1900
Skills
Executive Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Development, Motivational Speaking, Life Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Mentoring, Personal Development, Professional Mentoring, Mediation, Non-profit..., Optical Fiber, Fiber Optics, Telephony, Ethernet, DOCSIS, Wireless, VOD, VoIP, Networking, IP, Network Engineering, Cabling, Internet Services, MPLS, RF, DWDM, HFC, Cable Television, SIP Trunking, Operations Management, Network Design, WiFi, Network Architecture, Computer Network..., Metro Ethernet, Engineering Management, LAN-WAN, T1, Cable Broadband, Broadband, Telecommunications, IPTV, SIP
Education
University of Washington 1976 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
City University of Seattle 1988 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Bewick Hoyt & Associates, LLC August 2011 - Present
New Edge Networks an EarthLink Company 1999 - October 2011
Electric Lightwave February 1999 - November 2000
U S WEST June 1973 - February 1999
Skills
Telecommunications, Strategic Partnerships, Managed Services, VoIP, Wireless, Cloud Computing, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, IP, Strategic Planning, Government Advocacy, Youth Advocacy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Customer Retention, Federal Government..., State Government..., Relationship Building, Mentoring, Leadership Mentoring, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Congressional Lobbying, Cost Management, Customer Support
Education
City University of Seattle 1982 — 1982
MBA, Business
University of Oregon 1969 — 1973
BA, Public Policy & International Development
CGI August 2003 - Present
AMS September 1996 - August 2003
J.D. Edwards October 1995 - September 1996
U S WEST June 1987 - October 1995
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, SDLC, Solution Architecture
Education
University of Denver 2001 — 2003
Colorado School of Mines 1982 — 1986
BS, Mathematics and Computer Science
JPMorgan Chase September 2005 - Present
IBM/Price Waterhouse Coopers November 2000 - September 2005
Oracle Consulting June 1999 - November 2000
U S WEST July 1995 - June 1999
U S WEST May 1984 - July 1995
Education
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
The George Washington University
Government Contracting
Washington State University
Project Management
WoodmenLife March 2008 - Present
WoodmenLife January 2003 - February 2008
Dex Media July 2001 - March 2002
Blue Cross and Blue Shield 2002 - 2002
U S WEST May 1990 - July 2001
U S WEST January 1985 - May 1990
Skills
Business Process..., Project Portfolio..., Vendor Management, PMP, PMO, SDLC, Software Project..., Visio, Software Development, Management, IT Management, Project Management, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Process Improvement, IT Strategy, Business Process
Education
Creighton University 1993 — 1995
MBA
CenturyLink December 2014 - Present
CenturyLink April 2011 - December 2014
Qwest Communications November 2009 - April 2011
Qwest Communications January 2007 - November 2009
Qwest Communications December 2001 - December 2006
TESS Communications November 2000 - April 2001
U S WEST May 1999 - November 2000
U S WEST August 1996 - May 1999
U S WEST November 1992 - July 1996
U S WEST June 1978 - November 1992
Skills
Telecommunications, Broadband, VoIP, Computer Network..., MPLS, IP, Wireless, Managed Services, Network Design, Telephony, Data Center, Call Center, Vendor Management, WAN, Ethernet, Disaster Recovery, Call Centers, Unified Communications, Product Management, Leadership, Co-location, Networking
Education
University of Denver 1994 — 1998
Master's degree, Telecommunications Management
Colorado State University
T-Mobile May 2015 - Present
MetroPCS May 2010 - Present
metroPCS October 2005 - May 2010
U S WEST 1999 - 2000
Skills
Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Direct Sales, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Account Management, Team Building, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Product Management, Sales Operations
Education
University of Denver
Business Administration and Management, General
City College of San Francisco
Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis May 2012 - Present
Catholic Press Association 2003 - Present
TheCatholicSpirit.com December 2003 - June 2012
The Catholic Spirit Publishing Company December 2003 - May 2012
The Catholic Spirit 2003 - May 2012
U S WEST 1996 - 2000
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Social Media, Newspaper, Public Relations, Media Relations, Blogging, Event Planning, Journalism, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Facebook, Fundraising, Publications, Newspapers, AP Style, Proofreading
Education
Century College 2005 — 2005
Visa Inc July 2007 - Present
Level 3 Communications 1999 - 2007
U S WEST March 1998 - November 1999
Skills
Unix, IP, Networking, SDLC, Integration
Education
Colorado State University 1993 — 1997
B.S.
Cherry Creek Schools January 2009 - Present
USA Tyger Industries, Inc. October 2006 - June 2008
Qwest Communications April 2000 - December 2005
U S WEST May 1998 - April 2000
Ingram Micro March 1997 - April 1998
Intelligent Electronics, Inc. 1995 - 1997
Skills
Access, Excel, MS Project, Purchasing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Management, Process Improvement, Leadership
Education
Regis University 2001 — 2007
MSM, Project Leadership
Colorado State University 1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Science, Business Adminsitration - Management Concentration
Port of Seattle November 2008 - Present
Port of Seattle November 2005 - Present
Port of Seattle November 2005 - Present
Port of Seattle 2005 - Present
Qwest Communications January 2003 - November 2005
U S WEST 1985 - 2000
USWest 1988 - 1989
Skills
PMO, SharePoint, MS Project, Program Management, Visio, PMP, SDLC, Testing, Project Management, Vendor Management, Security, Management, Software Documentation, Software Project..., Requirements Analysis, Databases, Process Improvement, Project Portfolio..., Troubleshooting, Integration, Analysis, Oracle, Requirements Gathering, ITIL, IT Strategy, IT Management, Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Business Process
Education
City University of Seattle
Adelphia Communications 2005 - Present
Dex Media 2002 - 2005
Qwest Communications 2000 - 2002
Dex Media 1997 - 2000
U S WEST 1996 - 1997
Skills
Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Employee Benefits, Change Management, Leadership, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Mergers, Analysis, Performance Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Financial..., Forecasting, Start-ups, Vendor Management, Human Resources, Policy, Strategy, Operations Management, Program Management, Team Building, Business Process..., Leadership Development, Budgets, Recruiting, Executive Management, Business Development, Managerial Finance, Business Planning, Contract Negotiation, Management Consulting, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis
Education
Creighton University
MBA, Finance
Gustavus Adolphus College
BA, Accounting
Hamline University August 2013 - Present
Bethel University August 2002 - July 2013
Northwestern College 1999 - 2002
Minnehaha Academy 1996 - 1999
Honeywell 1989 - 1994
U S WEST 1983 - 1989
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 1978 - 1979
Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Sales, Fundraising, Event Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Research, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Leadership, Leadership Development, Time Management, Higher Education, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Staff Development
Education
University of Chicago 1980 — 1983
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Tufts University, MS
Master of Science (MS)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Harvard Business School/Kennedy School of Govt.
Executive Development, Business/Commerce, General
Indiana University Bloomington
Certificate in Fund Raising Management
Cornell University
Executive Development Program, Health Care Systems
Bristol-Myers Squibb 2004 - Present
Bristol-Myers Squibb 2001 - 2004
Ryerson Coil Processing 1998 - 2001
U S WEST 1987 - 1998
Charles Drew Health Center 1984 - 1987
Department of Treasury 1979 - 1984
Education
Creighton University
MBA
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science, Commerce
Sprint September 2014 - Present
Macy's Department Stores November 2011 - Present
Aspen Creek Management September 2009 - November 2011
Mountain Habitat Enterprises, October 2002 - August 2009
US West/Qwest Communications February 1999 - March 2002
U S WEST April 1994 - July 1999
U S WEST September 1990 - April 1994
Skills
Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Management, Vendor Management, Leadership, Business Development, Budgets, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Six Sigma, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Service Delivery, Project Portfolio..., RFI, Business Process Design, Requirements Analysis, Coaching, Key Performance..., Construction Management, RFP, Workshop Facilitation, Business Management, Large Group Facilitation, RFP preparation, Problem Solving, Collaborative Leadership, Mentoring Of Staff, Service Assurance, Outstanding Customer..., Retail Sales Experience, Telecommunications, Project Planning, Project Management, Sales
Education
Regis University
BS, Business Administration: Finance and Management
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business
Project Management
Colorado State University
Construction Management
Charter Communications May 2013 - Present
Charter Communications February 2010 - May 2013
Qwest Communications January 2008 - November 2008
Qwest Communications January 2005 - December 2007
Qwest Communications January 2001 - December 2004
U S WEST January 1998 - December 2000
Skills
Telecommunications, VoIP, Personnel Management, MPLS, Ethernet, IP, Managed Services, Wireless, Telephony, Broadband, Co-location, Optical Fiber, WAN, Networking, Computer Network..., Cisco Technologies
Education
Colorado State University 2008 — 2009
Certificate, Project Management
Aerial Communications September 1995 - June 2000
Ameritech March 1995 - August 1995
U S WEST February 1994 - May 1995
U S WEST January 1993 - February 1994
U S WEST September 1991 - January 1993
U S WEST February 1990 - August 1991
U S WEST March 1988 - February 1990
Mars 1987 - 1988
Mars 1985 - 1986
Walker Research Inc 1984 - 1985
Education
Colorado State University 1980 — 1982
M.B.A., Marketing
Colorado State University 1976 — 1980
B.S., Forestry
Ruthsuite Technology Solutions, LLC December 2009 - Present
Air Methods February 2009 - January 2010
Broadridge January 2000 - January 2008
Telsoft Corporation March 2000 - August 2000
MediaOne Group January 1998 - January 2000
CSS April 1998 - August 1998
U S WEST January 1995 - January 1998
Stricklin and Associates January 1993 - January 1995
Education
Colorado Technical University 1999 — 2002
Master of Science, Computer Science
University of Denver 1992 — 1994
Master of Taxation, Tax
University of Nebraska
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
IBM Global Services August 2003 - October 2008
Qwest Communications 1989 - 2003
U S WEST 1979 - 1989
Skills
Troubleshooting
Education
Clark College 2010 — 2010
CCNA-Security
Oregon Institute of Technology 1975 — 1978
B.S., Electronic Engineering Technology
North American Interconnect March 2010 - Present
North American Interconnect December 2002 - February 2010
KRONE, Inc. April 2000 - August 2002
KRONE, Inc. August 1998 - March 2000
U S WEST October 1997 - July 1998
U S WEST June 1995 - September 1997
Skills
New Business Development, Product Development, Business Development, Program Management, Telecommunications, Sales, Strategic Planning, Integration, Product Management, Process Improvement, Management, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Denver
Master's Degree, Master of Technology Management
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science, Major in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics
Cabela's April 1990 - Present
U S WEST 1986 - April 1990
Education
Colorado State University 1981 — 1986
Bachelor, Business Administration - CIS
NTT America April 2011 - Present
Qwest Communications International, Inc. June 2000 - April 2011
U S WEST January 1987 - June 2000
Wither, Polasek Company January 1985 - January 1987
Ideal Basic Company January 1983 - January 1985
Higgins, Meritt and Co. January 1981 - January 1983
Education
University of Denver 1989 — 1991
Masters, Tax
Claremont McKenna College 1978 — 1981
B.A., Accounting, Economics, Philosophy
Urban Utah Homes & Estates November 2008 - Present
McDonald Group March 2004 - November 2008
Nortel Networks September 1997 - July 2003
Telewest Communications, plc September 1993 - September 1997
U S WEST 1989 - 1993
KPMG Peat Marwick 1987 - 1989
Skills
Real Estate, Property, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, First Time Home Buyer..., Buyer Representation, Relocation Buyers, Vacation Homes, Investors, Single Family Homes, REO, Real Estate Transactions, New Home Sales
Education
Colorado State University 1983 — 1987
BS BA, Accounting
San Antonio June 2012 - Present
Avaya Government Solutions October 2009 - June 2012
Avaya Government Solutions September 2009 - June 2012
Nortel Networks March 2000 - October 2009
U S WEST January 1987 - March 2000
U S WEST June 1983 - January 1987
Skills
Telephony, TDM Switching, Nortel DMS, DMS-250, DMS-200, DMS-100, CS 2100, CS 2100 hybrid, RCC2, XACore, Avaya/Nortel, Site Coordination, VoIP, ISDN, SIP, Unified Communications, H.323, LAN-WAN, CBM, SDMS, SNSE, CompactCor, CM/SLM, TDM, Ethernet, QoS, Testing, Routers, Wireless, Media Gateways, MPLS, IP, Avaya, ATM networks, TCP/IP, T1, Software Installation, Network Design, Avaya Technologies, ATM Networks
Education
Cochise College 1978 — 1980
Associate of Science (A.S.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, 3.8
Catherines Stores Corporation April 2015 - Present
CenturyLink 2005 - 2014
Qwest Communications 1999 - 2005
U S WEST 1994 - 1999
Mervyns 1993 - 1994
Mervyns 1992 - 1993
Skills
Call Centers, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Human Resources, Telecommunications, Vendor Management, Customer Retention, Customer Experience, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Training, Managed Services, Team Leadership, Employee Training, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Cold Calling, Training Delivery, Sales, Contact Centers, Call Center, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Direct Sales, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Strategy, Sales Operations, Program Management, Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Team Management, CRM, Solution Selling, Organizational..., Change Management, Avaya, Business Process..., Wireless, Team Building, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Sales Management, Operations Management, FMLA
Education
Central Washington University
B.S., Leisure Services
Fuller Theological Seminary
Christian Leadership
Bank of America November 2012 - Present
Fellfab Inc June 2010 - December 2011
Xerox Audio Visual Solutions November 2007 - November 2009
Western Tube & Conduit November 2001 - May 2007
U S WEST August 1978 - September 1999
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Coaching, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Sales Support, Negotiation
Education
Colorado State University 1975 — 1975
none, Computer Science
Manual H S
Thompson Management & Consulting Svc. August 1996 - Present
Ameriquest Mortage September 1995 - July 1998
U S WEST September 1987 - April 1995
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Management, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, Internal Controls, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel
Education
Clark Atlanta University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor, Accounting
Northwest High School 1979 — 1981
Diploma, General Studies
Intrado April 2005 - October 2010
Anheuser-Busch March 2002 - April 2004
Qwest Communications May 2000 - April 2001
U S WEST February 1998 - May 2000
Education
Colorado State University
BS, EE
University of Colorado Denver
MS, Applied Mathematics - Statistics
Non Profit November 2011 - Present
Townsend Management Group May 1997 - November 2011
U S WEST May 1981 - March 1997
Skills
Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Planning, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Team Building, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Project Planning, Small Business, Change Management, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Organizational..., Public Speaking, Strategy, Leadership Development, Coaching, Supply Chain, Program Management, Leadership, Management
Education
Colorado State University 1995 — 1996
Master's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus 1985 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Iver C. Ranum
Iver C. Ranum
Avaya June 2000 - Present
University of Colorado at Boulder March 1998 - April 1999
U S WEST January 1996 - December 1998
Skills
Java, C, Testing, Linux, Avaya, Telecommunications, Software Development, C++, Programming
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1997 — 2000
MS Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineeing/Communications
Colorado School of Mines 1991 — 1995
BS Electical Engineering, Power, Telecomm
Silver Queen Consulting, P.C. April 1986 - April 2011
Denver Public Health November 1988 - January 1990
American Red Cross September 1974 - August 1989
US WEST October 1984 - March 1985
U S WEST October 1983 - October 1984
UNM Hospitals July 1983 - October 1983
UCSF Hospitals & Clinics August 1980 - June 1981
SFUSD; Denver Public Schools June 1973 - June 1981
Education
Missouri Western State University 1985 — 1994
MBA, PhD, Healthcare Business Management
University of California, San Francisco 1979 — 1981
BSN, Nursing, Public Health
San Francisco State University 1980 — 1981
graduate program, Public Health Education and Promotion
Colorado State University 1969 — 1973
BA, English, Education, Psychology
University of Colorado at Denver
graduate program in Education, counseling
Eleven Western Builders, Inc. February 2015 - Present
GSF, Inc dba Greater Seattle Floors September 2013 - May 2014
Washington Hardwoods Company, LLC April 2005 - August 2013
Kelly Services January 2001 - August 2004
U S WEST May 1993 - May 1998
Skills
Recruiting, Staffing Services, Temporary Placement, Temporary Staffing, Customer Service, Shipping / Receiving, Account Management
Education
Concordia University-Portland 1986 — 1987
Business/Managerial Economics
Tigard Senior High 1982 — 1984
U S WEST August 1995 - Present
Associated Grocers of Colorado March 1971 - October 1975
Skills
Telecommunications, Leadership, Teaching, Payroll, Management, VoIP, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Public Speaking, Government, Team Leadership, Policy, System Administration, Call Centers, Program Management, Research, Public Relations, Public Policy
Education
East High School 1959 — 1963
Community College of Denver
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Front Range Community College
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Loretta Heights College
Pueblo Community College
Accounting
Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church January 2010 - Present
Gwinnett Medical Center 2009 - 2009
Federated Department Stores July 1998 - July 2003
U S WEST July 1986 - July 1998
Skills
Leadership Development, Coaching, Public Speaking, Conflict Resolution, Community Outreach, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Recruiting, Event Planning, Staff Development, Program Development, Employee Benefits, Preaching, Pastoral Care, Team Building, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Higher Education, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Policy, Customer Service, Training, Organizational..., Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Research, Teaching, Budgets, Public Relations, Social Networking, System Administration, Event Management
Education
Emory University 2006 — 2009
MDIV, Pastoral Care & BCS
Clark Atlanta University 1984 — 1986
MBA, Finance & Decision Science
University of Florida 1977 — 1981
BS, Business Administration
Comcast November 2002 - October 2003
AT&T Broadband September 2002 - November 2002
Qwest July 1996 - July 2002
U S WEST May 1990 - August 1996
US West Service Link April 1988 - May 1990
AT&T July 1986 - April 1988
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company May 1980 - July 1986
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company May 1974 - May 1980
Gesch Construction May 1972 - January 1974
Education
Bellcore Technical 1991 — 1991
Data in the network services
Ridgewater College 1969 — 1971
Associates, Accounting
Willmar High School
Diploma
Dakota County Technical College
Telecommunications & Computer technologies
Hennepin Technical College
Telecommunications & Computer technologies
CenturyLink March 2000 - Present
Qwest March 2000 - April 2011
U S WEST March 2000 - April 2002
GTE April 1981 - December 1998
Contel April 1981 - December 1998
Contiental Telephone Company April 1981 - August 1982
Skills
Telecommunications..., Physical Therapy, balloon pilot, Events Organizer, Home Builders
Education
Indian Hills Community College 1988 — 2000
Associate of Science (AS), Physical Therapy/Therapist
Des Moines Area Community College 1980 — 1981
Associate's degree, Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Work July 1997 - Present
Tacoma Power April 1997 - Present
CenturyTel July 1994 - July 1997
U S WEST July 1980 - July 1994
Skills
Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Windows Server, Telecommunications, Computer Hardware, Network Administration, Technical Support, Network Security, System Administration, Networking
Education
Clover Park Technical College 1978 — 1980
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
AON Hewitt January 2009 - Present
US Naval Reserve October 1989 - April 2001
U S WEST September 1969 - May 2000
Education
Colorado Christian University 1994 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Organizational Management
Northern Arizona Healthcare January 2006 - Present
U S WEST 1967 - July 2000
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations
Education
City University of Seattle 1995 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
CenturyLink May 2009 - February 2015
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP July 2003 - May 2009
U S West and Qwest October 2001 - July 2003
U S WEST October 1998 - October 2001
Skills
Telecommunications, Telecommunications..., Data Warehousing, Management, Business Intelligence, GPON, DSL, Broadband, Metro Ethernet, IP, Ethernet, Fiber Optics, Software Development, Vendor Management, Data Center, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Analytics, VoIP, Software Project..., Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Networking, Project Management, Network Engineering, Integration, System Architecture, Web Services, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Co-location, DWDM, Wireless, Strategy, Network Design, Telephony, MPLS, Leadership, Program Management, Switches, Managed Services
Education
Colorado School of Mines 1991 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics and Computer Science
IBM January 2013 - Present
CenturyLink April 2010 - December 2012
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP June 2000 - April 2010
U S WEST August 1988 - June 2000
Skills
Shell Scripting, Unix, Automation, Perl, Red Hat Linux, Linux, Solaris, Software Development, Troubleshooting, VMware
Education
Colorado School of Mines 1971 — 1975
BS, Mathematics