Real Estate Manager
Resume:
J. Michael Thomas
**** ***** ***** ***** *********: (205) 368-
8825
Birmingham, Alabama 35216 E-mail:
**********@***.***
Site Acquisition Agent/Manager; Zoning, Permitting, Leasing, Collocation
Specialist
EDUCATION:
AUBURN UNIVERSITY; Auburn, Alabama; B.S. 1988
B.S., Microbiology; Minor in Chemistry
EXPERIENCE:
Independent Site Acquisitions Specialist; Southern and Atlantic
Markets, U.S.; 2008 -Present
Lease/purchase of land or vertical real estate for clients in the
telecommunication and utility industry. Interface with officials in
tax assessment, permitting and zoning departments in most counties
within these markets. Principally involved with negotiations between
client, landowner, public agencies and carriers regarding site
location, leasing, zoning, permitting, variance requests, public
hearing representation - all phases of site acquisition. Involved
directly in the acquisition, augmentation or construction of hundreds
of sites and facilities.
SOLUSIA, INC: Site Acquisition Specialist; June, 2007 to January,
2008
T-Mobile UMTS Project - Responsible for lease review, zoning and
permitting analysis and application, client interface, lease
negotiation; tower, compound and rooftop site inventory and
assessment, equipment design and augmentation and tower co-location
application in north and central Alabama, west Tennessee and Northwest
Mississippi markets.
POWDER RIVER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Contracted Site Acquisitions
Specialist; Southern U.S.; 2006 -2007
Cricket Buildout Phase I - Responsibilities included tower, compound
and equipment inventory and analysis for purposes of co-location
and/or new construction for Cricket buildout in the Birmingham,
Tuscaloosa and Huntsville markets.
Independent Site Acquisitions Specialist; Southern and Atlantic
Markets, U.S.; 1997-2006
Lease/purchase of land or vertical real estate for clients in the
telecommunication and utility industry. Interface with officials in
tax assessment, permitting and zoning departments in most counties
within these markets. Principally involved with negotiations between
client, landowner, public agencies and carriers regarding site
location, leasing, zoning, permitting, variance requests, public
hearing representation - all phases of site acquisition. Involved
directly in the acquisition, augmentation or construction of hundreds
of sites and facilities.
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Instrumental in acquiring and/or modifying hundreds of wireless
properties - both raw land and vertical real estate.
. Oversight on all aspects of property transactions, permit and variance
applications.
. Experienced in co-location application with all wireless carriers and
tower owners
. Knowledgable and experienced in land records, mapping, title research,
ordinance and zoning protocols; and proficient in most mapping,
internet and office software.
. Experienced in technology and equipment upgrades, as well as carrier
buildout procedures.
. Extensive background and education in real estate, construction and
environmental services.
. Experienced in NEPA and FCC rules and filing procedures.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Member of the American Wireless Association as
well as Alabama, Louisiana/Mississippi,
Florida, Georgia and Tennessee Wireless
Associations
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.
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