Profile

Current Initiatives

Len Grace is the founder and editor of The Cable Pipeline, a Cable Industry Blog focused on highlighting pertinent and relevant issues within the Cable/Telecom arenas. His insights and opinions both inform and enlighten readers on current industry trends including Broadband, Digital Cable, Telecom, VOD, IPTV, Infrastructure, and Business Strategy. He is a Cable Industry veteran with over 18 years experience as a General Manager with Comcast Corporation, and currently serves as an Independent Consultant/Strategist and Blogger contributing to Light Reading Cable, an internationally syndicated technology news organization. He also contributes to BroadbandBreakfast.com, a daily web site with definitive and independent news on broadband stimulus funding, wireless internet, and the national broadband plan under the banner Expert Opinion. In addition, Len contributes to SiliconANGLE a blog reporting on Social Web and Tech Innovation, and to CISCO Community-Service Provider Community. Len is also an active member of the Association of Cable Communicators.

Leadership, guidance, and expertise in areas of operations to include:

• Strategic analysis and recommendations
• Community Relations
• Government Relations
• Marketing Initiatives
• Sales and Retention Initiatives
• Employee Relations
• Regulatory Guidance and Initiatives
• Strategic Business Relationships
• P&L Analysis
• New Business Development
• Budgeting, Expense Analysis and Control
• Public Speaking

Past Experience

Results-oriented professional with a successful history of utilizing strengths in strategic planning and communication to improve employee/media/public relations, recruitment/retention strategy, with an employee/customer service focus. Accomplished managing annual budget of $15 million and 50+ associates with developmental and supporting leadership style; while providing a positive environment and clearly defined expectations with appropriate mentoring and reward systems. A proven history of maximizing company profits with measured customer growth, over a sustained period.

Key competencies include proficiencies in:

• Coaching, developing, and training employees at all levels
• Developing and obtaining operating goals within multiple site locations
• Providing analytical, support, and leadership to regional team
• Providing guidance, support, and counsel to team in areas of media relations and human resources
• Establishing and meeting customer growth goals in a challenging, and competitive environment
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills with both internal/external customers
• Successful implementation of regional and corporate goals, values, and strategies

Community Relations

Past Chairman of the Board/Current Board Member, Junior Achievement of Tupelo/Lee County, Mississippi

Former Chairman, Human Resource Committee, American Red Cross, Northeast MS Chapter

Executive Committee Member, Former Chairman of Project Hope Festival, (A Project Hope Charity Fund Raiser for Cancer, Heart Disease, and Diabetes)

Former Member in Good Standing, Rotary Club of Tupelo, Mississippi

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