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TYLER GILLINGHAM

North Vancouver,BC

Summary

A Bachelor of Business Administration graduate from Capilano University School of Business, with a concentration in marketing. Over 12 years of experience working in the structured cabling/fiber optic industry starting as a apprentice and working all the way up to a project manager/estimator. Excellent team work skills demonstrated by managing/leading large projects to a successful completion while maintaining quality relationships with clients. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills exhibited through full-time work, studies, and ongoing community involvement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Telecommunications Project Manager/Project Estimator

Centre Electric & Technologies
01.2023 - Current
  • Managing a telecommunications division of 14 technicians while estimating & designing future projects with clients. Some key clients consist of Bell Canada, Facebook, Walt Disney, Ledcor, and more.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.

Lead Foreman Telecommunications Technician

Centre Electric & Technologies
03.2020 - 12.2022
  • Lead foreman demonstrating leadership skills while completing telecommunications cabling projects with up to 3500 data drops, fiber backbone cabling, and more.
  • Running, pulling, terminating, testing and splicing copper and fibre optic cables (CAT5, CAT6, CAT6A, coax, low voltage cables, CAT3 25 pair to 300 pair, and fiber optical cables including single mode and multimode).
  • Mounting telecommunication racking equipment, routers, switches, TV's, WAP's, UPS's, PDU's, etc. all while following industry standards, best practices and manufacturer requirements.
  • Documenting networking by labeling cables, and recording as built diagrams and specifications. This includes Fluke testing of installations.
  • Managed groups onsite of up to 8 individuals, by organizing daily tasks and ensuring readiness of all supplies, to ensure smooth completion of all daily tasks.
  • Maintained strong communication when working in fast-paced environments in order to satisfy customers and other trades onsite and offsite.
  • Trained and guided up to 4 new employees at a time by leading by example and demonstrating the correct way of getting the job done successfully and accurately.

Telecommunications Structured Cabling Technician

Spectrum Networks Inc
10.2012 - 12.2018
  • Running, pulling, terminating, testing and splicing copper and fibre optic cables (CAT5, CAT6, CAT6A, coax, low voltage cables, CAT3 25 pair to 300 pair, and fiber optical cables including single mode and multimode).
  • Mounting telecommunication racking equipment, routers, switches, TV's, WAP's, UPS's, PDU's, etc. all while following industry standards, best practices and manufacturer requirements.
  • Documenting networking by labeling cables, and recording as built diagrams and specifications. This includes Fluke testing of installations.
  • Managed groups onsite of up to 3 individuals, by organizing daily tasks and ensuring readiness of all supplies, to ensure smooth completion of all daily tasks.
  • Maintained strong communication when working in fast-paced environments in order to satisfy customers and other trades onsite and offsite.
  • Trained and guided up to 2 new employees at a time by leading by example and demonstrating the correct way of getting the job done successfully and accurately.

Social Media Marketing Manager - Remote

Rayne Longboards, Vicious Grip, Ironlace
05.2019 - Current
  • Administrating the creation and publishing of relevant, original, high-quality content for a total of 4 separate brands (Rayne Longboards, Vicious Griptape, Ironlace, Cloud Ride Wheels).
  • Creating a regular publishing schedule and promoting content through social advertising.
  • Designing and implementing social media strategy to align with business goals.
  • Communicating with followers, responding to queries in a timely manner and monitoring customer reviews.
  • Organizing promotional product for team riders and collaborations.
  • Overseeing social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout).
  • Integrating all channels of marketing (social media, SEO, content marketing, email, print and digital marketing).

Sailboat Maintenance Technician

Canary Sail
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Conducted weekly maintenance checks on all sailboats in order to prepare for the next sails
  • Cleaned interior/exterior of sailboats to specifications required
  • Worked with various customers to understand their needs and provide exceptional service

Education

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
12.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Office
  • Computer Programs: Linkware Live, Adobe, Nitro Pro, Abelton 10, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Lightroom
  • Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, Hootsuite (Certified)
  • Communications: Strong verbal, non-verbal, written, and visual

Volunteer Experience

EDM Life - Remote

  • Creating and publishing up to 2 blog posts/articles online Wordpress for EDM Life.
  • Staying up to date and researching new musical trends and popular releases to write about

Workaway.info - France, Italy, and Spain.

  • Volunteering for various families and projects that included tasks such as cleaning, painting, gardening, construction, taking care of animals, and much more.
  • Language exchange with my hosts from multiple different cultures and countries.

FVDED in the PARK - Surrey, BC

  • Participated in the green team program that consisted on 50 people organizing recycling and cleaning up garbage.
  • Verified people's age outside the VIP tents.

Timeline

Telecommunications Project Manager/Project Estimator

Centre Electric & Technologies
01.2023 - Current

Lead Foreman Telecommunications Technician

Centre Electric & Technologies
03.2020 - 12.2022

Social Media Marketing Manager - Remote

Rayne Longboards, Vicious Grip, Ironlace
05.2019 - Current

Sailboat Maintenance Technician

Canary Sail
02.2019 - 07.2019

Telecommunications Structured Cabling Technician

Spectrum Networks Inc
10.2012 - 12.2018

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Capilano University
TYLER GILLINGHAM