JOHN J.

CUFF
67 Appletree Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065
518-383-1098 ● John.J.Cuff@hotmail.com

ENGINEER – PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PLANT DESIGNER

Engineering Professional with extensive, reliable experience in Project, People Resources, and Financial
Management. Laser focused on accuracy of work prints, customer service deadlines and corporate
profitability revenue margins. Displays intuitive interpersonal, negotiation, and team building skills fostering
loyalty and trust from the CWA and IBEW associates as well as customer market base. Known for being a
creative problem solver, analytical, flexible, and adaptable. Areas of expertise include:

 Lead Engineer  Staff Specialist for Capital budget of $250M

 Team Leader (SPOC-BRI,ISDN,FLMA,  Design and Implementation, Project
NYS DOT Contracts Management
 Asset / Capital Recovery /Increase  Customer Turf Base
Profitability  Broadband (OC-3, OC-1, DS-3, DS-1,
 Training, Mentoring, and Development DSL, FIOS, FTTP)

Computer Proficiencies: A+ (IT Technician), Network Tech+, PeopleSoft, MS Visio, Microsoft Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint, IDOCS, ICGS/IDDS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VERIZON/BELL ATLANTIC, Menands, NY 1990-2009
Outside Plant Facilities Engineer Design and Implementation
Served as Project Manager, Designer, Implementer, Negotiator, Turf Financial Manager, Turf Contract
Administrator, Single Point of contact to internal and external customers, and Subject Matter Expert in legal
Depositions.

 Developed customized fiber optic engineering solutions using multiplexer broadband technology for
customers such as MET Life, Department of Homeland Security, Division of Military and Naval Affairs,
NYS Police and U.S. Geographical Survey, and NYS National Guard.
 Contacted prospective customers prior to sales requests as their public utility communications
consultant.
 Developed construction timelines and apprised customers / contractors their responsibilities in
order to avoid road blocks or delays.
 Obtained required easements and permits.
 Procured equipment, scheduled installations using company union associates and contracted labor
work force as well as made bid on projects for non-union work for competitive price.
 Checked field progress and quality reviewed finished product.
 Coordinated utility meetings with all internal/external organizations (Network Operations, TIRKS,
SWAD, OSP, Construction, Central Office Implementation, OSP Planning and Specials, POTS
Installation groups) thus ensuring services were operational by due date.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

NYNEX / BELL ATLANTIC, Menands, NY 1987-1990

Scheduling Engineer
Served as Lead Engineer for scheduling of NE District capital program work ~$30M a year, including,
incidental (RUSH),and sales initiative projects for 13 Central Office Districts,~ 280K NAL and provision of
sufficient roadblock free work for a construction work force of ~50 Lineman and Splicers..

 Conducted monthly meetings with managers to proactively eliminate impediments to completion

of scheduled work.
 Prioritized work to meet customer and corporate due dates and corporate initiatives directly tied to
the financial budget for growth of revenue and market share.

NYNEX, Albany, NY 1985-1987

Engineer Staff (Financial Budgets and Results, Capital Expense)
Served 3 District Managers (AVP level) with district budgets in Upstate NY Region.

 Assembled financial data from 3 District Managers to provide yearly capital program and budget.
 Analyzed and quantified monthly actual by district vs. projected results by district.
 Obtained explanations of budget variations and presented presentation reports to Division VP and staff
monthly.
 Reported monthly results to Corporate Headquarters for financial record booking.
 Provided bi-annual, and year end results for corporate financial disclosure to NYS PSC.
 Brainstormed presentation ideas for major corporate initiatives and developed presentations for VP,
CEO and Corporate Officers.

NEW YORK TELEPHONE, Albany, NY 1983-1984

Engineer Inter-Office Circuit Design/Implementation

 Designed interoffice carrier trunks for long haul transmission.

 Spearheaded the 1st automated Circuit Design Engineering pricing/ordering program.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

SUNY College of Technology
Utica, NY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / SKILLS

Certified in A+ and Network+
Digital Electronic Telecom Training with Fiber Optic Multiplexers
DLC Systems, SLC-5, Litespan 2000, Litespan 2030, Wescom, ADC, DMS Urban
Accounting, Performed Splicing and Installation
Asbestos Abatement Certification