Carleen C. Bruner
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SUMMARY
Goal-oriented manger with over 20 years’ experience in Lease Administration, Site Acquisition/Right-of-Way and Telecom. Persuasive, upbeat, optimist able to diplomatically work with other parties in searching for creative win-win ideas to bring parties together. Known for being the ‘glue’ between different parties/departments, able to translate needs/wants across different disciplines. Proactive – able to see 10 steps ahead, global thinker but also detail oriented. Highly adaptable, thrives in a changing environment. Computer savvy, excels with Microsoft Office Software including experience with relational and web-based database applications.
SKILLS
Expert in macro sites, iDAS and small cell deployment activities
Extensive title review and legal document experience
Team oriented, diplomatic, innovative, creates efficient processes
Able to read, quickly comprehend & summarize complex legal language
Experience working with Governmental Agencies at City, State and Federal levels
Extensive experience with jurisdictions, permitting and zoning codes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
T-MOBILE
National Acquisition Program Manager – Alternative Coverage Solutions, 2016 to present
- National Team for Small Cell and DAS sites, support T-Mobile’s strategic deployment of coverage and capacity solutions (Hospitals, Sport Venues, Stadiums, Airports)
- Manages the AT&T Colocation DAS sites in the West and Central regions
- Negotiated Site Acquisition from Justification Approval to Lease Execution
VERIZON WIRELESS
Engineer III Specialist-Real Estate/Regulatory, PNW Network Division, 2014 - 2015
- Strategic real estate leadership and site acquisition management of over 360 priority
In-building cell systems increasing Verizon’s capacity within the Pacific NW (WA, AK, OR, HI, ID).
- Managed multiple vendors and MLA partners to complete sites ahead of time and under budget
- Created new policy, procedure and process flows for the in-building project team
- Macro sites, Indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (iDAS), Small Cell, Venues, VZW Retail Store Upgrades,
VZW Sales Driven In-Building Sites.
- Managed completion of iDAS installations in Hospitals, Shopping Malls, Large Corporations,
High-rise Buildings, Arena & Conference Venues, Tribal Casinos & Government-owned Properties.
PACIFIC TELECOM SERVICES
Site Acquisition Specialist, 2013
-Negotiated Cell Tower Lease, Licenses and/or Easements with Property Owners
-Coordinated with RF Engineering, Construction Management & A&E Departments to schedule
Site Visits, Site Candidate Packages & completion of Tower drawings
-Prepared, presented & conducted neighborhood meetings and public hearings to enable site
construction
-Worked with Utility Companies and Jurisdictions to complete Utility Pole Replacement sites
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COMCAST ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Market Development Manager, Supported Enterprise Sales Team 2012 - 2013
- Negotiated Site Access Agreements with Property Owners, Institutional Investors and REITs for the expansion of fiber optic network infrastructure.
- Partnered with and contributed to Legal Counsel, Design Engineering, Regional Construction, Engineers, Project Managers and other technical work groups
- Managed conflict, resolved customer/landlord escalation issues related to the Right-of-Entry
- Weighed business and legal risks to insure the strategic execution for commercial expansion.
POWER ENGINEERS / CENTURYLINK
Right-of-Way Agent (Contractor), 2011 - 2012
- Secured easements, permits, coordinated surveys and settled claims for large regional search ring of Residential Telecom Sites
- Worked with Engineers, Planners and Engineering Management and Property Owners
to help design and upgrade Telecom Sites
- Provided solutions to customer complaints concerning rights, trespass, relocation
of existing facilities and damage settlements
HDR ENGINEERING, INC. (formerly Pharos Corporation)
Right-of-Way Technician III, 2006 - 2011
- Conducted parcel research and mapping, prepared document packages, tracked project milestones
and coordinated team deliverables
- Project Manager for Transmission Line Project in North Dakota; Managed 3 employees in a
complex mapping, notification operation; Provided daily progress reports to upper management
- Designed training curriculum for the Right-of-Way Tech Position and Real Estate Land
Management Systems; trained teams in Texas & Utah
- Met demanding deadlines with responses to marketing proposals, compiled dates, created
and modified Gantt Schedules in MS Project
WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE
Real Estate Professional, 2004 - 2006
- Residential Broker representing Buyers and Sellers in the greater Eastside & North regions
CB RICHARD ELLIS
Senior Lease Administrator, Washington Mutual Account, 2002 - 2004
EDUCATION
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY – BA Degree
Business Management Major, Communications Minor
REAL ESTATE EDUCATION
Real Estate License initial classes and ongoing continuing education
LICENSES
Washington State Real Estate Broker, License No. 32980, 1995 to 2016
Oregon State Real Estate Salesperson, 1998 - 2005
Carleen C. Bruner
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