JASON KUHN
Hickman
Summary
People-focused operations and project leader with 15+ years of experience coordinating teams, supporting hiring decisions, developing talent, and improving organizational processes in fast-paced technical environments. Proven ability to evaluate team fit, support selection decisions, improve communication systems, and build high-performing teams. Strong background in training, onboarding support, stakeholder communication, and continuous process improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Pinpoint Communication
Beatrice
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and project execution for municipal infrastructure work
- Supported hiring coordination, onboarding alignment, and contractor communication
- Improved communication workflows, increasing efficiency by 40%
- Reduced costs by 15% through process and resource optimization
- Maintained strong client relationships and reporting transparency
Manager of Engineering & Construction
Windstream Communications
Lincoln
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Built and structured engineering department operations and workflows
- Supported staffing coordination, vendor alignment, and resource planning
- Managed procurement and scheduling for materials, equipment, and field teams
- Reduced operational expenses by 20% through planning and process improvement
FTTP Supervisor / Project Manager
Allo Communications
Lincoln
02.2017 - 01.2022
- Led large field teams and coordinated staffing for fiber infrastructure projects
- Supported hiring input, team selection feedback, onboarding, and training programs
- Developed team performance and ensured alignment with project goals
- Improved safety, training, and compliance systems reducing incidents by 25%
- Coordinated subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Brick Mason
McLaughlin Masonry
01.2016 - 01.2017
Stone Mason
Burr Oak Lodge LLC
01.2010 - 01.2016
Plant Manager / Safety Coordinator
GFRC Inc
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Led teams, training programs, safety compliance, and operational workflows
- Managed workforce scheduling, production oversight, and process improvement
Education
B.S. - Organizational Leadership & Communication, Business
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NESkills
- Talent Identification & Team Selection Support
- Interview Coordination & Hiring Support
- Training, Coaching & Onboarding Support
- Employee Development & Performance Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
- Applicant & Vendor Communication
- Data Tracking, Reporting & Metrics Improvement
- Relationship-Based Leadership Approach
- Safety, Compliance & Policy Adherence
Accomplishments
- Rapid promotion to FTTP Supervisor within 1 year based on leadership and performance
- Supported large-scale team staffing and coordination for infrastructure projects
- Led installation of 1M+ feet of fiber optic cable supporting major municipal expansion
- Completed City of Lincoln Traffic Cabinet Project ahead of schedule (277 units in <12 months)
- Improved operational efficiency up to 40% through process and communication improvements
- Reduced costs up to 20% through resource planning and workflow optimization
- Reduced safety incidents by 25% through training and compliance systems
Earlier Experience
- Brick Mason, McLaughlin Masonry, 01/01/16, 12/31/17
- Stone Mason, Burr Oak Lodge LLC, 01/01/10, 12/31/16
- Plant Manager / Safety Coordinator, GFRC Inc, 01/01/04, 12/31/10, Led teams, training programs, safety compliance, and operational workflows, Managed workforce scheduling, production oversight, and process improvement
Timeline
Project Manager
Pinpoint Communication
02.2023 - 08.2023
Manager of Engineering & Construction
Windstream Communications
01.2022 - 08.2022
FTTP Supervisor / Project Manager
Allo Communications
02.2017 - 01.2022
Brick Mason
McLaughlin Masonry
01.2016 - 01.2017
Stone Mason
Burr Oak Lodge LLC
01.2010 - 01.2016
Plant Manager / Safety Coordinator
GFRC Inc
01.2004 - 01.2010
B.S. - Organizational Leadership & Communication, Business
Nebraska Wesleyan University