Joseph M.

Sasich
1004 NE 4th Court 360-607-9957
Battle Ground, Washington 98604 360-687-4278
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To secure a position where my breadth of experience, acquired skills and profess
ional training can be successfully utilized to their fullest extent. Seeking a p
rogressive organization that rewards achievement and promotes potential.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
? Proven stability through years of successful managerial experience
? Extremely successful in high-visibility management positions
? Extensive technical background
? Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of individua
ls
? Versatile; capable of assuming demanding responsibilities and delivering salie
nt results
? Refined experience in communication, organization, and administration
? Highly successful in manager/employee supervisory relationships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TDS TELECOM ? LA CENTER, WA
MANAGER PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
This position directs and controls the activities of large and/or technically c
omplex network installations and upgrades for multiple service markets. Major fo
cus is on project work driven by the Marketing, Sales, and Customer Operations b
usiness unit in the form of Retail and Wholesale projects and other revenue gene
rating ventures. This includes oversight of pre-contract planning, engineering,
and costing functions as well as post contract project management of final engin
eering, physical build out, and equipment configuration/customer turn-up. Respon
sible for ongoing efforts to build partnerships between technical and sales/mark
eting teams fostering effective communications and the sharing of information. S
olely responsible for physical construction oversight and quality assurance of t
hat construction.
IRONWOOD COMMUNICATIONS ? LYNNWOOD, WA
OPERATIONS/SITE MANAGER
Responsible for overall system operations in the designated market, including ne
w business development in surrounding areas. Met with clients on a regular basis
to develop an on-going partnership. Ensure sites are properly staffed to meet c
lientâ s needs. Conducts training utilizing the companyâ s safety, quality, and customer s
ervice practices, policies, and standards. Promotes teamwork and the companyâ s missi
on during each class conducted. Worked closely with HR to develop people and pro
vide on-going training and feedback via performance reviews and goal setting ses
sions. Ensure systems have adequate processes to so that inventory, quality cont
rol, safety, training, employee relations, administration, payroll, billing, and
client communication is on-going and meets company standards. P&L Responsibilit
y.
J&L SERVICES * Battle Ground, WA
OWNER
Privately owned business providing consulting/project management support service
s.
TIME WARNER TELECOM * Vancouver, WA
REGIONAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR * SOUTHWEST
Managed and accountable for Field Operations and Engineering in 6 major metropol
itan locations, managing six City Operations Directors; day to day operations of
Southwest Region network, including 7 central office switch locations and all s
upporting network infrastructure; and accountable for management of expense and
capital budgets for the Region.
DIRECTOR OPERATIONS * WEST DIVISION
Managed and accountable for day-to-day Field Operations and Engineering in the W
est Division. Responsibilities included: 5 direct reports, three Regional Operat
ions Directors covering 17 cities, Regional Operations Director Long Haul, and R
egional Switch Specialist, with a total department headcount of 125 employees; a
nd accountable for management of expense and capital budgets for the Region.
GST TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. * Vancouver, WA
DIRECTOR CORPORATE ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS
Total over sight and managerial responsibilities for the following organizations
: Switch Engineering, Transport Engineering, Data Backbone Engineering, Faciliti
es Site Acquisition/Development, 2 Network Management Centers, Technical Assista
nce Center, SS7/Fraud Operations, Safety & Security, and Program Management. Dev
eloped, implemented, and managed 20 million dollar capital/expense budgets with
a department headcount of 110 employees.
DIRECTOR ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS
Successfully managed the following organizations: All Field Operations, Switch E
ngineering, 2 Network Management Centers, Technical Assistance Center, SS7/Fraud
Operations, Safety & Security, and Service Activation. Developed, implemented,
and managed 15 million dollar capital/expense budgets with a department headcoun
t of 150 employees.
DIRECTOR NETWORK OPERATIONS
Successfully led all Regional Field Operations, 2 Network Management Centers, an
d Security & Fraud Operations. Developed, implemented, and managed 12 million do
llar capital/expense budgets with a department headcount of 125 employees. Succe
ssfully managed the planning, implementation, test/turn-up and ongoing operation
s of SS7 network.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OPERATIONS-NORTHWEST
Responsibilities included all field and central office switch operations in the
Northwest (Washington/Oregon/Idaho), a 4 million dollar expense/capital budget w
ith a department headcount of 35.
MANAGER OPERATIONS * Spokane, WA
Responsible for site identification/development, switch installation, transport
installation and all operational aspects involved with new city development. Acc
ountable for 350K-expense budget and 10 employees.
ITRONIX, INC. * Spokane, WA
DIRECTOR OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES/MANAGER TELCO OPERATIONS
Accountable for day-to-day operations of the Mobile Workforce Systems Telco and
Electronic Field Service business units. These day-to-day responsibilities incl
uded managing the annual budgets for these groups $3 million and overseeing the
departments revenue plan and associated personnel. Received Special Recognition
Award for playing a key role in exceeding revenue goals by 35%.
PROJECT MANAGER
Responsible for all project management activities associated with the delivery
and implementation of handheld computers and systems for the telecommunications
industry.
NORTHERN TELECOM, INC. * Concord, New Hampshire
 SYSTEM SPECIALIST/PROJECT MANAGER
Managed off shore mechanization projects to successful completion with outstand
ing results.
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE
Bellevue College Bellevue, NE
Clark College Vancouver, WA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Attended and completed various Management Seminars, Telecommunication education
al courses, and college courses including the following:
* Project Management Applications
* Quality of Work Life Facilitator Training
* Principles of Supervision
* Job/Personal Awareness Seminar
* Career Facilitator Training
* Fiber Optic Training
* Customer Relations Training Seminar
* Organizational Development
* IP Technologies