Howard Picken
Evandale,TAS
Summary
Accomplished National Radio and Transmission Planner from Field Solutions Group, adept in project management and vendor negotiations. Demonstrated success in streamlining workflows and enhancing team productivity, with a knack for solving complex problems. Proven leadership in supervising teams and achieving high-priority project goals, ensuring customer satisfaction and service excellence.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
National Radio and Transmission Planner
Field Solutions Group
03.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
National Wireless Presales Consultant
Synergy
08.2003 - 03.2013
- Reduced time spent on proposal generation through effective use of templates, allowing more focus on customization for each client''s needs.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts to ensure timely delivery of proposals, meeting tight deadlines consistently.
- Collaborated with product management teams to provide feedback on market trends and contribute to product improvements.
- Increased win rate by developing compelling solution presentations that effectively showcased product capabilities.
- Assisted in closing deals by addressing customer objections and demonstrating the value of proposed solutions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by conducting product demonstrations and providing tailored solutions to clients.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by recommending suitable alternatives when faced with obstacles during the sales process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, enabling the provision of relevant insights during sales engagements.
- Supported sales team success by delivering technical expertise during client meetings and presentations.
- Worked with customers and engineering team to determine equipment needs and system requirements.
- Worked closely with sales team on understanding customer requirements, promoting products and delivering sales support.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product implementations.
- Configured and modified product systems to meet customer-specific needs.
- Wrote detailed technical documentation for company products.
- Presented technical presentations to clients to explain product features and benefits.
- Gained extensive knowledge of products and services to provide best-in-class sales engineering solutions.
- Organized product demonstrations and trial installations of equipment to promote products.
- Delivered technical presentations matching audience level of expertise to explain products and services to customers.
Education
Skills
- Field surveying
- Plan development
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Health and safety service regulations
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Leadership
- Team building
- Staff Supervision
- Time management abilities
Timeline
National Radio and Transmission Planner
Field Solutions Group
03.2013 - Current
National Wireless Presales Consultant
Synergy
08.2003 - 03.2013
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