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Raul Hernandez

Cumming

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at DIRECTV, excelling in budget oversight and data analysis. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects on time. Recognized for innovative problem-solving and mentoring junior staff, driving performance improvements and achieving project objectives efficiently.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager, Data Analytics

DIRECTV
08.2021 - 07.2025
  • Delivered data analytics projects on time by leading cross-functional teams.
  • Coordinated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and align project objectives.
  • Managed project budgets to ensure effective resource allocation.
  • Mentored junior team members in best practices for data analytics.
  • Communicated project status updates to stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Identified project risks and implemented effective mitigation strategies.
  • Tracked costs and expenses against original project budget for accuracy.
  • Updated project plans based on evolving objectives and staff availability.

Senior-Business Mgmt

AT&T
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Executed daily tasks with precision and efficiency.
  • Monitored project budgets to ensure adherence to approved limits.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to guide resource management.
  • Collaborated with diverse teams to resolve product-related issues and achieve goals.
  • Facilitated stakeholder communication through timely updates on task progress.
  • Introduced innovative solutions that enhanced team performance and outcomes.
  • Delegated responsibilities effectively among team members to streamline operations.
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly to improve overall satisfaction.

Lead Logistics Coordinator

AT&T
Alpharetta
04.2011 - 08.2021
  • Managed inventory and recovery of plug spares across approximately 1,900 central offices in 22 wireline states.
  • Supported project management team across Midwest, Southwest, and West regions.
  • Created and maintained reports to track regional hub progress for upper management review.
  • Trained all user of applications used to support locations.
  • Coordinated establishment of 73 spare plug-in storage and distribution hubs in metropolitan areas.
  • Demonstrated thorough understanding of network central office equipment.
  • Facilitated meetings with various management levels, including V.P. level executives.
  • Developed and maintained methods and procedures for hub operations.

Manager Logistics Supply Chain Services

BellSouth Telecommunications
Atlanta
05.2005 - 05.2011
  • Oversaw SE U-Verse Field Support Operations, achieving top national rankings in inventory and compliance metrics.
  • Established best practices to enhance checkout efficiency and scanning compliance.
  • Created and maintained M&P documents, ensuring accessibility via dedicated SharePoint site for garage staff.
  • Transitioned Ryder U-Verse responsibilities to Network team, reducing inventory shrinkage and improving compliance with AT&T standards.
  • Contributed to startup of new garages in Atlanta market by developing M&P documentation for future operations.
  • Managed logistics operations, streamlining supply chain coordination and efficiency.
  • Oversaw inventory control processes to maintain accurate stock levels.
  • Trained staff on best practices for warehouse management systems.

Call Center Manager (Coach)

BellSouth Telecommunications
Kennesaw
03.2003 - 05.2005

Managed daily operations of call center team, ensuring strict policy adherence.

  • Analyzed call metrics to identify operational improvement opportunities.
  • Coached staff on customer service best practices, enhancing interaction quality.
  • Developed training programs for new hires to improve service delivery.
  • Met or exceeded benchmarks for call speed, accuracy, and volume consistently.
  • Facilitated team meetings to communicate updates and reinforce company objectives.
  • Collaborated with training team for frontline agent support and certification initiatives.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues using effective problem-solving techniques.

Outside Plant Facility Technician

BellSouth Telecommunications
Miami
08.1997 - 03.2003
  • Install, repair and perform preventive maintenance on digital services and ancillary hardware and software in the outside plant environment, which many include carrier circuits, Digital Loop Carrier, and next generation DLC.
  • Perform work inside/outside in connection with installation or repair of circuits, which may require sending or receiving signals to adjust gain devices at the customer premises for digital and/or analog circuits.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
01.1981

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budget oversight
  • Data analysis
  • Performance metrics
  • Problem solving
  • Inventory management
  • Technical support
  • Research expertise
  • Process improvement
  • Supply chain management

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager, Data Analytics

DIRECTV
08.2021 - 07.2025

Senior-Business Mgmt

AT&T
04.2019 - 08.2021

Lead Logistics Coordinator

AT&T
04.2011 - 08.2021

Manager Logistics Supply Chain Services

BellSouth Telecommunications
05.2005 - 05.2011

Call Center Manager (Coach)

BellSouth Telecommunications
03.2003 - 05.2005

Outside Plant Facility Technician

BellSouth Telecommunications
08.1997 - 03.2003

Associate of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Miami Dade College
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