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Site Acquisition Specialist

Location:
Kirkland, WA
Salary:
$80,000 negotiable
Posted:
November 22, 2023

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Ranée Pregler

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Woodinville, WA 98072

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

DISH Wireless, Bothell, Washington – Contractor through BroadStaff Site Acquisition Specialist/Lease Administrator May 2023 – August 2023 Executes cell tower power easements through various Public Utilities and through private property owners; finalizes microwave agreements; cell site leases; memorandums of lease (MOL); and subordination, non-disturbance, and attornment (SNDA) agreements. Negotiates franchise agreements with the municipalities for the right of way. Performs site acquisition for cell site deployments. Addresses property management issues before, during, and after construction. Resolves potential landlord issues. Proficient in Oracle.

Further Enterprise Solutions (FES), Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Senior Site Acquisition Specialist February 2023 – April 2023 Performed Verizon lease abstractions for new cellular site builds, small cells, microcells, colocations, and amendments.

KGP Services, Faribault, Minnesota

Site Acquisition Manager December 2022 – February 2023 Identified new cell site candidate locations for Verizon new site build search rings in eastern and western Washington. Prepared SARF’s and SCIP’s and submitted them to FUZE. Site Acquisition Manager April 2021 – December 2022 Managed the AT&T cell site Generator Add Program throughout the Pacific Northwest Market

(Washington, Oregon, Idaho). Conducted site audit feasibility studies. Handled sites from initial feasibility stage, through the landlord Notice to Proceed, and handoff to Construction. This included the leasing agreement with the landlord or tower company, zoning and permitting with the various jurisdictions and departments, Air and Tank Permits and the EH&S Notice to Proceed. Included coordination with landlords, tower companies, architects, engineers, environmental consultants and with construction managers. Responsible for the integrity of the client closeout packages. AT&T, Redmond Washington

Project Manager December 2018 – July 2020

Developed the cellular Cloud-RAN (cRAN) SARC Review/Approval process for Site Acquisition Closeouts across the San Diego, Las Vegas, and Hawaii markets. Ensured Turf vendor deliverables were complete and compliant with contract scope and quality standards. Scope limited to the Hawaii market after a 1/2020 AT&T reorganization, but duties expanded to include Finance oversight for most Hawaii programs. Received on NORAD and Non-NORAD PO’s, and resolved discrepancies so that PO’s could be issued and/or received. Worked with PM Program Leads regarding match hold PO’s, and closed PO’s and resolved issues so that Turf vendors and other vendors could get paid. Worked with Turf vendors and other vendors to obtain missing documents that prevented payment. Assisted with monthly MoM for the Hawaii market and ensured AT&T did not go over or under this estimate. Responsible for cRAN OOM reviews/approvals. Managed all cRAN CLLI Code requests, whether new or requiring revision. Performed PM responsibilities for cRAN in Autoforms for San Diego, Las Vegas (until the reorganization) Page 2 of 4

and Hawaii markets. Established the BOD Approval process for the San Diego, Las Vegas, and Hawaii markets. Managed Hawaii-only after the reorganization. Performed rent commencements for the cRAN program in San Diego, Las Vegas (until the reorganization) and Hawaii markets. Developed a process to ensure rent commencements would begin. Participated in Turf vendor, Public Utility, landlord and deployment meetings for the cRAN program. SPOC for all Bond and Certificate of Insurance requests from the Turf vendor.

SCOM, Bothell, Washington

Auditor February 2016 - October 2017

Audited AT&T’s capital build closeout deliverables from Turf vendors to ensure completion and compliance with contract scope, cost, and quality standards. Audited approximately 500 capital build projects. Exercised professional judgement, subject matter expertise, and industry experience to identify vendor errors, omissions, and credits owed to AT&T. Applications utilized included Oracle, NORAD, NICAT, FileNet, FileTrac and NREA Database.

MYCOM, North America, Redmond, Washington

Site Acquisition Manager February 2012 - November 2015 Performed Site Acquisition for the AT&T Ethernet to the Cell Site (ETTCS) Program for the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Market. This included managing the implementation of projects from client release to the research of the landlord and their Cell Site upgrade requirements, existing easements, obtaining landlord consent, and when required, processing lease amendments, access, and utility easements. Also addressed any jurisdictional requirements that arose. Oversaw Compliance Notice to Proceed (NTPs) for all of these projects. Managed site acquisition vendors, surveyors, and other engineering vendors. In addition to ETTCS, also managed Customer Not Ready (CNR) projects in Oregon and Los Angeles. Ensured PMs captured all site acquisition services to ensure accurate billing to the client. Oversaw and ensured landlord documents and compliance NTPs were uploaded to the client's FileNet and Siterra systems.

Goodman Networks, Kirkland, Washington

Site Acquisition Manager October 2010 – May 2011

Managed AT&T UMTS Expansion and UMTS Carrier Addition projects (including 2nd, 3rd & 4th Carrier) within the AT&T Pacific Northwest Market. This included the implementation of these projects from RF Engineering Data Sheet (RFDS) issuance to the Planning/Zoning Entitlements and Building Permits handoff to the Goodman Construction Project Manager. Managed all regulatory documents up to the Building Permit for the AT&T turnover package deliverables to ensure prompt payments from AT&T to Goodman. Also handled landlord issues for these sites as well as other projects when assistance was required with the private landlords, tower landlords or other carrier landlords. Bechtel Telecommunications, Cerritos, California

Site Acquisition Lead December 2003 – March 2005

Performed as Bechtel Special Projects team primary point of contact with the client – AT&T Wireless West Region Implementation Team. Within the Special Projects team, managed all aspects of new cell site deployment for the Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Denver markets. Managed projects from search ring issuance to Site On Air. Oversaw Site Acquisition and Construction consultants, including the deployment of E911 throughout the Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver markets. The mission of this team was to deploy temporary-to-permanent sites within the most difficult areas to entitle cell sites; and in high priority areas where cell sites were critically needed due to poor RF data drive test results and customer complaints. This high-visibility project required cell sites to be deployed in expeditious and creative ways. Managed all regulatory documents for California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and AT&T turnover package deliverables to ensure prompt payments from Page 3 of 4

AT&T to Bechtel. Due to the overwhelming success of this project, also assisted the New Site Build Team in the deployment of their cell sites. Managed over 100 sites. AT&T Wireless, Cerritos, California

Southern California Site Acquisition Manager June 2001 – November 2002 As the Southern California Site Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME), provided real estate, entitlements, and land rights-related leadership to Southern California New Site Build and Implementation teams. Responsible for RF Emissions reporting, CPUC filings, Cal Trans permit renewals, Joint Pole Association concerns, and other real estate rights maintenance concerns. Responsible for implementation of the American Tower BTS agreement throughout Southern California. Supervised in- house consultants and outsourced vendors engaged with existing network real estate issues including lease and permit renewals, sunset clauses, landlord concerns, and other curative measures as required to maintain the wireless network. Coordinated general liability and environmental issues with attorneys and vendors.

Senior Project Manager September 1998 – June 2001

Managed all regulatory activities, including ordinances, moratoriums, and legal activities for the Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Diego markets. Provided support to External Affairs and regulatory agencies on relevant legislation. Supervised the Southern California Advocacy Team. Oversaw Network Implementation consultants and contractors to ensure a quality, timely, and within- budget completion of new cell sites within the Los Angeles Core market area. Obtained entitlements, building permits, and other extraneous permits through local jurisdictions and at State and Federal levels when necessary. Resolved problems arising from entitlements or building permits with government entities. Managed Cure Projects and Superstore deployment with the entitlement and building permits processes. Participated in Community Affairs functions. L.A. Cellular Telephone Company, Cerritos, CA December 1995 – September 1998 Senior Project Manager, Government Relations

Managed the Zoning process and the environmental assessment program for an aggressive New Site Build program. Recruited, trained, and supervised outside consultants engaged in jurisdictional approvals and permits required for cell site development and modifications, Superstore development, and support facilities. Researched the feasibility of special projects. As a Registered Political Lobbyist, lobbied for adoption of favorable language within telecommunications ordinances under consideration by various jurisdictions throughout Southern California.

Directed Zoning activities for Cure Projects (projects that rectify sites previously improperly entitled by Planning and/or Building Departments), Emergency Services (wireless service for core city agencies during emergency conditions), and Special Projects (wireless coverage for the Rose Parade, Long Beach Grand Prix, etc.).

Supervised government relations activities for L.A. Cellular’s core geographic region: The Los Angeles metropolitan area (including Santa Monica, Culver City, Inglewood, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills), City of Malibu, Orange County, and portions of Los Angeles County. Ranée Schwartz Consulting, Los Angeles, CA May 1994 – December 1995 Planning & Zoning Consultant

Planning & Zoning liaison between the client and city, county, and state decision-makers, elected officials, and public agencies. Prepared and processed discretionary actions and building permits. Prepared and implemented case strategies. Represented client at public hearings and negotiated with homeowner groups.

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Kelar Corporation, Los Angeles, CA May 1993 - May 1994 Marketing Coordinator for Land Development Computer Firm Implemented marketing strategies for a computer development firm servicing the Land Development Industry. Responsibilities included resolving client complaints and reviewing client feedback for corporate process improvements. System products and services included: Primavera, AutoCAD, Timberline, Intergraph GIS, and associated configuration, networking, and customization. Ranée Schwartz Consulting, Los Angeles, CA April 1992 – May 1993 Planning & Zoning Consultant

Same responsibilities as previously listed (May 1994 – December 1995). Morey/Seymour & Associates, Santa Monica, CA March 1987 - April 1992 Project Manager for a Planning & Zoning Consultant Southern California projects included:

The Getty Center. Cleared 107 Conditions of Approval related to the Conditional Use Permit for a large, high visibility, politically charged $1 billion construction project.

Mitsui-Fudosan (Sanwa Bank) 52-Story Office Tower. Cleared Conditions of Approval related to the Conditional Use Permit for a large multi-phased construction project – one of the tallest buildings in Los Angeles. Obtained a Revocable Permit to reconcile the effects of a parking structure encroaching into the public right-of-way. Secured an alley vacation and obtained kiosk entitlements through agencies that included the Cultural Affairs Commission.

Century City Marketplace. Prepared and negotiated the Conditional Use Permit. Managed the clearance of Conditions of Approval to obtain building permits. Represented the client at City Plan Check meetings. Negotiated Building Department and Fire Department administrative modifications.

The Vons Companies, Inc. Managed planning and entitlement actions for the greater Los Angeles region. Coordinated with Cities, County Health Department, and architects regarding supermarket chain remodel projects.

White Memorial Medical Center. Obtained Conditional Use Permit and building permits for a major building wing addition and street vacation.

ABC Studios. Obtained building permits and Variance for a new sound stage and offices. Participated in the development of the ABC Studio Strategic Plan.

CBS Studios. Obtained building permits for a new sound stage and offices supporting the relocation of daytime drama productions from New York to Los Angeles.

Paramount Studios. Obtained Arsenio Hall sound stage renovation permits. Negotiated Fire Department approval.

Schwarzenegger Commercial Projects. Assisted Arnold Schwarzenegger’s architect on planning and building permit issues.

EDUCATION

Master of Planning (MPL)

University of Southern California Partially Complete Bachelor of Arts (BA), Broadcast Journalism

University of Southern California Completed June, 1981



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