1. SCOTT M. FORET
2500 Hwy 1 Raceland, La. 70394
Cellular: 985-413-1008 scottmforet@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Accomplished Telecommunications Manager & Engineer seeking a challenging career
opportunity where expertise in driving diverse initiatives through strategic planning,
proactive project management, decisive leadership, dynamic client relations, and targeted
marketing and business development can be effectively applied towards defining and
achieving company objectives.
Proficient in computer based tools. Remote management of multiple projects at one time.
Able to generate cost effective and profitable network saving alternative. Comfortable
initiating and building rapport with others. Experience in training new managerial
employees. Extended experience in customer service and client relations. Self-motivated,
detail oriented and flexible towards change.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Sr. Project/Program Management
• Telecommunication Engineer
• Contract Administration
• Construction Estimating w/ Excel
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Project, Excel for Project Managers
• Customer premise work
• Customer cost survey
• Telecommunication disaster work
• Competent computer skills
• Customer relation & Sales
• Excellent communication skills
• Very high attention to detail
• Great troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Independent employee and works well in a team environment
• Ability to learn new technology
• Knowledgeable in Maintaining project tracker / Schedule and Monitors Site Walks /
Project Close-Outs
• Superior communication skills through e-mail and alternate forms of communication
• Excellent time management skills leading to ability to multi-task
• Strong knowledge of recording & document
• Capable of completing projects on time and on budget working from a home-based
office equipped with high-speed internet, a business landline, and cutting-edge
computer equipment.
EXPERIENCE:
Louisiana State Construction Manager
July 2014 – Present
SMW Engineering Group, LLC.
Birmingham Ala. - Remote
• Designed work prints for the placement and managed the construction and turn up of
25 & 40 KW emergency backup generators for AT&T’s remote Telecommunication sites.

2. • Designed and managed the construction of specialized elevated metal platforms for
communication equipment and generators for AT&T.
• Designed and managed the construction and deployment of AT&T Uverse throughout
Southern La. managing the turn up of over 60 sites per month trough communication
and management of sub-contract companies and vendors.
• Worked as sales representative and communication of all customer relation with AT&T,
Executing and delivering client based request.
• Obtained building permits.
• Designed FTTC (fiber to the cell site) and FTTN (fiber to the node) jobs in a geographical
area for specific clients which includes, but not limited to, AT&T/Verizon.
• Ensured objectives are met within a timely manner and jobs are designed within budget
constraints.
• Provided field engineering drawings of existing AT&T Cell Sites.
• Extended support/assistance to peers in completing job assignments.
• Specialized in fiber network design.
• Completed projects on time and on budget working from a home-based office
equipped with high-speed internet, a business landline, and cutting-edge computer
equipment.
Project /Program Manager II
2006-2014
KGP Logistics Inc.
St. Rose, Louisiana
• Sr. Project Manager over all engineering & construction during the rebuilding of AT&T
communication facilities immediately after Hurricane Katrina in Metro New Orleans.
• Sr. Manager over Const. & Design of AT&T UVERSE deployment in all of South Louisiana
2008-20014.
• Chief estimator, overseeing proper site design and construction & turn-up of all UVERSE
electronic facilities.
• Placement & turn-up of backup generators to support existing AT&T RT site.
• Representative for working together with AT&T engineering managers on a daily basis
for up to date progress & on time delivery of the new UVERSE service in Louisiana.
• Engineer for implementation of new strategy for problem solving along the Gulf Coast
Flood prone areas for existing & new remote Telecommunication site construction.
• Facilitator for directing complex projects from concept to full operational status.
• Reporter of progress & milestones directly to senior AT&T officials on a daily basis.
• Negotiator of service level agreements with prospective contractors.
• Chief estimator for all bid proposals.
• Supervisor to contract Project Managers and support staff, determined workloads,
schedules and assignments.
• Estimator for operational budget and procurement plans with senior management.
• Planner for long and short-term planning goals and process implementation.
• Catalyst for management of annual revenues of 7 million dollar
• Promoter for communication & motivation of personnel in multilateral achievements of
work objectives.

3. Telecommunication Engineer/Manager
2005-2006
North Star Comm.
New Orleans,
• Inspected roof top Cell sites to check & note damage to Equipment & reported back to
headquarters in down town New Orleans, & Baton Rouge La.
• Engineered & managed the Telecommunications rebuild of the AT&T Greater New
Orleans area immediately following Hurricane Katrina.
• Met with Senior AT&T officials on a daily basis.
• Responsible for all meetings with FEMA & Telecommunication design for emergency
trailer Parks in greater New Orleans.
• Met with Government Officials and Contractors to design & build new services to feed
the Emergency Trailer Parks.
• Spearheaded the launch of remote Sites from inception through completion.
Sr. Contract Administrator / Project Manager
1992- September 2005
Crescent Construction Co.
Metairie, La.
• Manager for Managing Master Contract with AT&T, Entergy, Cox Communications,
Entergy, Independent Telecoms. Companies in South Louisiana.
• Chief Estimator for all bid proposals.
• Manager for all invoicing & records in accordance with the guidelines of the master
contract with AT&T.
• Curator of forecasting revenues, planning for upcoming projects & workload.
• Overseer to evaluate new crew production with relation to revenues.
• Head coordinator for all permit related activities through local, State, & Federal
agencies.
• Manager for revenues up to $12 Million Dollars in Construction & invoicing. Tracked
construction cost with relation to company overhead & profit margins.
EDUCATION:
• University of Phoenix: Accounting: 2005
• Central Lafourche High School Graduate 1981
COMPUTER AND DATA SKILLS:
• Microsoft outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel