1. CHRISTOPHER ORBIE EDWARDS
20817 E. 31S T
PLACE SOUTH• BROKEN ARROW, OK. 74014
• CELL (918)813-3235 • E-MAIL OBIE1E@AOL.COM
C H R I S T O P H E R O R B I E
E D W A R D S ( C H E R O K E E # 4 1 2 5 3 )
I seek a position as an IT Project Manager or IT Operations Manager. I am an active InfraGard Oklahoma
Alliance Member #10087256
CORE COMPENTANCIES AND KNOWLEDGE PROFICENCY
Data Analysis 80% Project Management 90%
IT Budget Administrator 95% MS Project 95%
Quicken 95% MS PowerPoint 95%
Vendor Management/Negotiations 90% MS Access 95%
Telecommunications 75% MS Excel 95%
Terranova 75% MS Office 2010 95%
PC Plus 75% MS Outlook 95%
SM-Telnet 75% MS Software Certified 97%
TS-Web 80% SharePoint 95%
Deployment Server Console 55% Personnel Training 60%
DameWare 55% Engineering 75%
Active Directory Management 40% AutoCad 95%
Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 85% MS Visio 95%
EDUCATION
Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK – Associates in Science, Business Administration – (on the Dean’s
Honor Roll each semester) ; Project Management Professional (finished training); Tulsa Technology Center –
AutoCad Certifications; Other Certifications in Telecommunications and Computer Hardware/Software
RELEVANT COURSES / CERTIFICATES
Project Management Professional (not certified) • AutoCAD Basic (certified) • AutoCad Advanced (certified)
• The More Effective Supervisor, Dun & Bradstreet • Voice over IP Troubleshooting • World Class Routing
(certified) • Finance and Budgets (certified) • Customer Service • Delighting the Internal Customer (certified)
• Microsoft Word (certified) • Microsoft Excel (certified) • Serve Safe Management • CPR certified - adult,
child and infant (Can recertify if needed)
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2. CHRISTOPHER ORBIE EDWARDS
20817 E. 31S T
PLACE SOUTH• BROKEN ARROW, OK. 74014
• CELL (918)813-3235 • E-MAIL OBIE1E@AOL.COM
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
10/05 to 07/16 Tulsa, Ok.
PROJECT MANAGER (COVERS LAST 11 YEARS)
TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 Performed Project Management duties for the IT Operations Department using project
management methodologies while training for my PMP certification
 Data Enclosure Project; 1/2015 to 6/2016. Project Manager on a project to expand the
existing second data center into a disaster recovery site. This included the installation of a
donated data enclosure with dual power distribution units, dual battery back-up units the
migrating of the existing servers, the installation of a generator and automatic transfer
switch, redundant HVAC units and expansion of the server room. The bond department
delayed this project because of an electrical upgrade they were doing at the facility.
 Metro Ethernet Project. PM role from 2/1/2016 to 7/22/2016. This project required
scheduling vendor access for installation of vendor equipment at 100 locations and
scheduling the network programming changes needed for existing equipment to
communicate with the vendor equipment. This project changed each site from a shared one
gig uplink to a dedicated one gig uplink per site and a 10 gig link between the main data
center and the disaster recovery data center.
 Phone System Replacement Project; I assisted the PM by creating documents, schedules,
tracking of the project and storage locations for documentation. Also surveyed the
locations for phone location and end user information.
 Server 2003 Migration Project; 7/2015 to 12/2016. TPS 100 plus servers that were no
longer supported. Some were decommissioned after data was migrated some required
application upgrades prior to migration. Some were being replaced through Bond project
initiatives.
 Windows 7 Re-image Project; 8/2014 to 4/2015. This project required the creation of an
image and scheduling testing with all applications for 100% usability. A few systems had
to be updated or patched for functionality. Multiple departments were involved in this
project.
 Infragard member since 2015; I receive security information from the FBI as new threats
are determined. I shared this information with Network and Data Engineers so they could
use the provided solutions and adjust the firewalls. I have taken some classes towards a
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) but have not completed the
training. This training has assisted me in providing key input towards the purchase of
equipment and software to create a secure network.
 Scholastics District Project; PM role from 8/2013 to 3/2014 Budgeted $750,000.00 used
$684,000.00. This was an infrastructure project working closely with a vendor adding fiber
and copper as needed over 168 mini projects. The outcome of this project reduced network
bottlenecks and increased speed for the end user.
 IT Consultant for Bond construction projects that required technology. I insured that the
documented Tulsa Public Schools wiring and hardware standards were met. Visited with end
users at each site for technology growth needs.
 Project Administrator for the IT budget; monitoring and balancing the Information
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3. CHRISTOPHER ORBIE EDWARDS
20817 E. 31S T
PLACE SOUTH• BROKEN ARROW, OK. 74014
• CELL (918)813-3235 • E-MAIL OBIE1E@AOL.COM
Technology department’s 6.3 million dollar annual budget. I utilized run rates to insure fund
availability for invoices throughout the year. I monitored the IT Capital budget spreadsheet
for Bond fund availability and spending for major IT projects. I filed all Erate applications and
forms for reimbursements that equaled up to $700,000.00 for the district
 Site Asset Manager (the monitoring and locating of IT assets) and
 RQ Clerk (creating requests for purchase orders).
 Telecom Technician; 2005 to 2007
9/1978 to 10/2005 Tulsa, Ok.
POSITIONS HELD PRIOR TO
TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 Shop Foreman for Southwest Fire Protection; I maintained a fleet of seven vehicles,
prepared pipe for jobs and loaded trucks as needed.
 Area Supervisor for Nova Gaming; I assisted with setup and maintenance of gaming
machines. I created a process that reduced labor hours.
 Store Manager for Texico and Phillips; responsible for the work schedules for ten
personnel, the ordering of merchandise, bank deposits and loss prevention.
 Engineer III at WorldCom; I wrote installation specifications for Alarm and Timing
equipment across nine states. I was also responsible for the equipment ordering and
shipping and installation schedules for the specs I wrote.
 Telecom Analyst at Commercial financial Services; Maintained two Difinity G3R phones
systems and seven DDM-1000’s that had four T3 circuits each. Also was prepared to
reroute eight toll free numbers in the event that incoming lines failed. Rerouting would
send phone calls through our Oklahoma City office.
 Telecom Technician for Ashcroft Incorporated; programming and installation of multiple
types of key and PBX systems
 Telecom Journeyman Trainee for CNC; tested and terminated 100’s of taps and 1000’s
of end user connections for a CCTV system.
 Drywall Hanger, Framer, Roofer, Concrete worker, Plumbers helper, Electricians
helper for Self Employed
 Maintenance Mechanic for Unarco; I repaired machines electronic and die replacements
for the creation of shopping carts
 Setup Operator for Prestolite; I setup machines for operators the made small electrical
and hydraulic motors.
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