PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Work History
Education
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GARY GARRETT

AT&T
Snellville
5
years of professional experience

Results-driven Operations Professional with expertise in process optimization and efficiency enhancement. Leads cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals while adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in project management, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.

Work History

Fiber Optic Technician

2 Years 2 Months
AT&T | 06.2024 - Current
  • Execute high-volume field operations supporting telecommunications service deployment with strict safety and performance standards
  • Operate advanced machinery and specialized equipment for installation in dynamic environments
  • Coordinate daily operational workflows to ensure efficient task sequencing, minimal service disruption, and on-time completion
  • Apply real-time operational judgment to adapt workflows based on environmental conditions, site constraints, and operational priorities
  • Identify inefficiencies in field processes and supported continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service reliability
  • Collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional departments to ensure alignment with operational goals and quality expectations
  • Conduct testing and troubleshooting of fiber optic connections to ensure optimal performance.

Graduate Assistant, Career Services

9 Months
Lander University | 08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Delivered career development support and workshops to 100+ students per semester
  • Coordinated employer engagement and recruitment efforts across multiple industries to connect students with job opportunities
  • Planned and executed career fairs and recruiting events to facilitate networking between students and employers
  • Analyzed engagement data to enhance program effectiveness and increase student participation rates
  • Supported outreach initiatives to increase student engagement and career readiness

Healthcare Administration Intern

4 Months
Self Regional Healthcare | 01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Supported data entry tasks for electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
  • Identified workflow inefficiencies affecting service delivery in clinical and administrative operations
  • Improved interdepartmental communication to enable faster operational response times
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance in handling sensitive patient data and administrative records
  • Assisted with data tracking, reporting, and analysis to support operational decision-making
  • Assisted in coordinating patient scheduling and intake processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Quality Control Inspector

1 Year 3 Months
Becton Dickinson | 05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Performed quality inspections of medical devices ensuring FDA compliance and internal quality standards
  • Identified product defects, supporting corrective and preventive actions that enhanced product reliability
  • Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues, ensuring operational continuity
  • Documented inspection results, facilitating audit readiness and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing quality systems

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Lander University | Greenwood, SC | 05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Lander University | Greenwood | 05-2023

Skills

Telecommunications Operations
Safety Compliance
Operational Efficiency
Process Improvement
Workflow Optimization
Capacity & Flow Management
Field Data Tracking
Cross-Functional Coordination
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Customer service
Operations management
Team leadership
Problem-solving

Timeline

Fiber Optic Technician

AT&T
06.2024 - CurrentRead More

Graduate Assistant, Career Services

Lander University
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More

Healthcare Administration Intern

Self Regional Healthcare
01.2023 - 05.2023Read More

Quality Control Inspector

Becton Dickinson
05.2021 - 08.2022Read More

Lander University

MBA from Business Administration
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Lander University

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
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GARY GARRETT