Richard Hodes

Innovative executive leadership with experience in all functional areas of nationwide communication networks, customer service and support systems. Successfully administering effective budget management in moving programs from strategic planning to operational realization in support of national local service delivery, Fiber to the business/home, mobility cell site backhaul and emergency services and marketing strategies. I have managed 10+ Direct reports across various diversely skilled teams (350+) and projects, multi-faceted diverse background for product/network or customer delivery and improving company performance, with entrepreneurial innovative paths to broaden market share and improve financial results. Widely recognized as a leader in operational strategy and implementation while controlling cost in business, directed at bottom line operational efficiencies and improvement. Operations leadership with Network Operation functions, Customer services, Field/ OSP, Optimization and cost cutting initiatives minimizing expenses, Infrastructure build and large scale network deployments. Exceeding budget goals, delivering enhanced operational performance and metrics. Effective matrix management in all facets of business.