DELAYNE DILLARD
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
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CAREER
OBJECTIVE
To provide exceptional services in the communications industry with an
organization that will provide personal and professional growth and the
opportunity to expand upon my abilities
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Twenty-two years experience in the communication industry, including
operations, management, and consulting
Competent, reliable, committed professional, with a proven record of
success in assuming increasing levels of responsibility
Outstanding organizational skills
Strength in management of special projects and creative program design
Skills in research, analysis and administrative problem solving
Articulate and persuasive in written and verbal presentations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
6. Management:
Specializing in the following: Site Acquisition: managed all aspects of
the legal contract process, including lease administration, developed
proven track record with working with the public, worked closely with
Engineering to locate best possible location for facilities. Zoning:
developed and delivered group presentations to local jurisdictional
authorities, identified potential problem sites prior to long-term zoning
processes, developed and implemented proven methods of operation to
facilitate zoning processes. Construction Management: scheduled and
verified on site construction of projects and initiated quality control,
performed costs analyses prior to construction, selected contractors
through bid process to perform assigned duties, assisted with electronic
and radio installation, and telco interconnect.
7. Operations:
Responsible for invoicing and collections, inventory control, interpreted
and clarified daily work activities to fulfill contract requirements,
represented the company in new contract negotiations, proofed all
correspondence, organized and verified field notes and computer data,
reviewed site plans, organized workloads, controlled scheduling and
purchased all materials.
COMPUTER EXPERTISE
8. Communication and Research Skills:
Created tracking documents to manage and maintain lease and purchase
contracts, business reports and charts regarding costs associated with
projects, developed administrative systems to manage special projects,
including computerized records management, designed tracking logs and daily
work summaries.
9. Systems and Applications:
Proficient in the use of current Windows Applications and most Microsoft
Software Applications.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Oct., 2009 Honeysuckle Creek Developments
to Present Owner/Operator/Developer
Responsibilities include: Manage and maintain land parcels for residential
development in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Oversee new owners and new
construction for compliance with CCR's.
Nov., 2008 Goodman Networks
To Sept., 2009 Senior Site Acquisition Manager
Responsibilities included: Oversee staff and conduct quality control
reviews to ensure all timelines were within parameters specified.
Maintained excellent client relations and developed further business within
the market. Goodman now has a presence in seven AT&T markets in the US.
Nov., 2006 Powder River Development
to July, 2007 Market Lead
Responsibilities included: Management of market for Clearwire in Phoenix
Arizona. Responsible for all activities from search ring issuance to
construction complete for 207 search rings in the market. Responsible for
hiring all personnel, collocation analysis, preliminary zoning analysis,
weekly reporting to client, office relocation, computer and database
facilitation. Created and maintained Project budget and general management
of entire staff.
Feb., 2001 Bechtel Corporation
to July, 2006 Lead Site Acquisition Manager
Responsibilities included: Management of site acquisition companies
through building permit in Washington, DC, Long Island, NY, Bensalem, PA,
Hackensack, NJ, Cerritos, CA, Hollywood, FL, Orlando, FL, Knoxville, TN,
Houston, TX, and Jackson, MS. Clients included AT&T and Cingular.
Maintained daily contact with the Site Acquisition Coordinators in the
market to discuss the status of schedules, site selection resolutions, and
meetings with customer. Recommended contractor guidelines, policies and
procedures that adhere to Bechtel's technical and quality requirements;
provided technical guidelines and information for project planning,
scheduling and implementation. Prepared regional staff budgets and work
schedules for the approval of the responsible manager; prepared progress
reports and submitted staffing, cost and budget forecasts. Confirmed
evidence of a fully executed lease with appropriate exhibits, final zoning
approval documentation and drawings, building permits, and stamped
construction drawings to ensure consistency. Reviewed and monitored
regional site acquisition programs for progress. Coordinated Phase 1 and
National Environmental Protection Act compliance with the Market Manager
and client. Finalized all regulatory documentation including zoning
imposed by local jurisdictions, state regulatory requirements, and federal
packages for compliance filing with the Federal Aviation Administration,
Federal Communication Commission, and other regulatory agencies. Verified
that all final/reviewed site-specific information was consistent throughout
the Site Acquisition file documentation and tracking system. Reviewed and
approves contractor billing. Self performed site acquisition duties to
expedite completion of milestones. Coordinated with RF, A&E, construction
and the client. Responsible for hiring all acquisition personnel and the
coordination of events between A&E, RF, construction and zoning attorneys.
Primarily responsible for managing Bechtel employees and various
acquisition consulting firms, weekly reporting to client, and tasked with
Market Lead functions as needed. Coordinated all turnover documentation
required to release each site for final payment.
Sept., 1999 DKD, LLC (owner/operator) in partnership with Caraway
Communications
to Feb., 2001 Project Director
Organized and facilitated Sprint PCS Project. Managed acquisition, zoning
and construction. Responsible for hiring all personnel, collocation
analysis, preliminary zoning analysis, weekly reporting to client, office
relocation, computer and database facilitation, created and maintained
budget, and general management of entire staff. Created and maintained web
based reporting tool for client use.
Aug., 1998 Wireless Facilities, Inc.
to Sept., 1999 Senior Project Manager
Organized and facilitated Sprint PCS Project. Managed acquisition, zoning,
construction. Responsible for hiring all personnel, collocation analysis,
preliminary zoning analysis, weekly reporting to client, office relocation,
computer and database facilitation, created and maintained budget, and
general management of entire staff.
Oct., 1994 Caraway Communications, Dallas, Texas
to July, 1998 Zoning Manager
Participated in PCS Project for Pacific Bell. Responsibilities included
facilitation of zoning process through direct management of Urban Planners
assigned to the specific jurisdictions. Tracked and recorded all aspects
of zoning process up to building permits. Interfaced with site
acquisition, A&E, RF, and all other disciplines to ensure smooth
transitions through each phase of project. Performed construction
evaluations in outlying areas.
Mar., 1992 Commnet Cellular
to Oct., 1994 Project Manager
Acquired, zoned, and constructed cellular facilities in Montana, Idaho, and
Colorado. All sites were constructed in mountainous terrain and heavy snow
conditions. Supervised all activities through completion of each facility.
AWARDS
Letters of Commendation for participation in life saving exercises during
the "Painted Cave Fire" - Santa Barbara Fire Department / Santa Barbara
Police Department / California State Highway Patrol - 1989
Bechtel Citation for Submission of Self Performing Site Acquisition
Employee Plan - 2002
Bechtel Citation for Site Acquisition Recovery in Cingular Southeast Region
- 2003
Yellow Belt, Six Sigma Bechtel, 2003
Marine Toys for Tots Fund Raising Commendations - 2006
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request