Michelle Koyle

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Objective ____________________________________________________________________________
I would like to strengthen the Outside Plant team with my skill set.
Profile ______________________________________________________________________________
I am well organized, I plan the work; not letting the work plan me. I utilize employees strengths and use proven techniques to
build up their weaknesses, thus creating a stronger team. I can reprimand without degrading, be firm without being offensive and
listen objectively to areas of concern. Im not skimpy on the praise when it is deserved. In addition to the in house team, I manage
all of the independent contractors and vendors related to the outside plant construction.
At PMT I served as the Project Manager for the final five years of my employment, successfully completing a 1200+ mile fiber
optic ring around southern Idaho. My final project at PMT was to implement a digital headend over a hybrid fiber-coax network
including securing all of the content contracts.
At Syringa Networks I have executed franchise agreements with cities all along Utahs Wasatch Front, which has allowed for a 350+
mile fiber optic network to be built within a 20 month period. Working in conjunction with Utah Department of Transportation,
this build has been steamlined and economized to create a win-win-win for all parties involved.

Professional Experience/Employment History ____________________________________________________
SYRINGA NETWORKS, LLC Salt Lake City, UT
Outside Plant Manager 2009-current
Currently responsible for the design, build, overseeing and daily management of a fiber optic network in
Utah.
Responsible for annual outside plant budget forecasting and compilation. Responsible for tracking these
budgets: most of them in excess of $7 million dollars annually.
Created, staffed and organized the outside plant team. Established the protocols, created and implemented
an outside plant fixed asset management system, created workflow processes with solid checks & balances.
Formed and staffed a Geographical Information System team. Trained the team on RUS (Rural Utility
Services) standards, construction documents and estimating.
Manage all external fixed assetsincluding, but not limited to, structures, cables and ducts.
Established and then maintained fantastic partnerships with vendors, permitting agenies and contractors.
Understands contracts and the legal jargon associated with them.
Continually helps the team(s) hone their skill sets through training, mentoring and allowing them to stretch
themselvesI like to ask questions which allows the team to think, discuss options and then come up with
the best solution.
Very organized and can manage/coordinate many projects and their varying parts and pieces, successfully
navigating through a plethora of red tape, all at the same time.
Designed training and safety programs for the OSP team e.g., Implemented a tailgate safety program.
Highlights at Syringa Networks
o Successfully negotiated with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) a statewide duct
occupancy/swap agreement.
o Greenfield designed and built 350+ miles of fiber optic backbone cable and the associated drops in
a 20 month period, managing a $13.5 million budget and coming in under budget and on time.
o Coordinated the activation of over 250 cellular towers within the past 20 months.

PROJECT MUTUAL TELEPHONE Rupert, ID
Outside Plant Engineer/Project Manager 1987-2007
Designed a plethora of coax, copper and fiber optic networks.
o Project elements included:
Design and Construction Documents
Bidding
Permitting
Oversight of Project
Michelle Koyle
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Reconciliation of Expenses
Asset compilation and accounting reconciliation
Develop 1, 3 & 5 year goals and strategic plans and the corresponding budgets.
Prepared complex grant applications, loan documents and compliance reports ensuring all State and Federal
agency requirements were considered, with adherence to tight deadlines.
Proficient with Rural Utility Services (RUS) regulations and practices.
Highlights at PMT
o Engineer responsible for the design and implementation of PON network technology to push
broadband services deeper into the rural areas.
o Project Manager responsible for the successful implementation of a digital head end, building an
aerial hybrid fiber-coax network and neogiating the content contracts.
o Project Manager responsible for the successful connection of 12 independent telephone
companys, resulting in a 1200+ mile statewide fiber optic network ring.

Education __________________________________________________________________________________
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Tempe, AZ
Undergraduate classes (26 credits) 1985-1986
College of Technology and Innovation 2011-current
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mesa, AZ
Undergraduate classes (18 credits) 1986-1987
AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ACADAMEY Miscellaneous courses
CAD INSTITUTE 1988-1989
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (SILVER TOMAHAWK TRAINING)

Skills Summary _______________________________________________________________________
Un-parrelled work ethic
Altruistic...to my core
Fantastic Project Management
Diplomatic Municipality
Coordinator
Accurate Budget Forecasting
and Monetary Project Tracking
Knows the OSPinside
and out
Values Team
Collaboration
Sets High Team
Expectations but then
works hard with the
team to motivate them
for success
Remains Calm and Rational in
outage situations, can logically
eliminate options and drill
down to probable causes, all
the time working to maintain
the shortest mean-time-to-
repair possible
Special Interests _______________________________________________________________________
Idaho Underground Utility: Digline Law Committee & Steering group for legistative action
Utah Blue Stakes: Member
Common Ground Alliance (CGA): Member
Project Management Professionals (PMP): Member
4H: Leader 14 years and running
Boy Scouts of America: Merit badge councilor and Advancement Committee
Volunteer work: Light the Night (Leukemia fund raiser), Relay for Life (Cancer fund raiser), Church groups for women
and youth
Family and Friends

Personal Plugs ________________________________________________________________________
Highly self motivated, not afraid to tackle new problems, always willing to help others.
Jeff Adams PMT General Manager 1981-1992
(Michelle) studies to perfect performance; always tinking of company well being.
Dianne Schow PMT Executive Administrative Assistant 1978-2012
(Michelle) has an unparrelled work ethic and she will impale herself trying to ensure the work is completed.
Greg Lowe President and CEO of Syringa Networks 2006-present (paraphrased from an award presentation)
Bright, friendly, altruistic, successful and personable.
Dr. Michael V. Chesley Superintendent of Schools Cassia County Idaho (Ret) (My Dad!)