Project Management – Site ACQUISITION –LEASING / Permitting /
Property Management - Construction
Highly motivated, committed to delivering high quality work, exceeding/meeting company’s goals and objectives under tight deadlines. Efficient in Vendor, Project and Property Management. Over ten (10 +) years of experience in Real Estate Acquisition, Zoning & Permitting for Macro, Modification and Small Cells for Wireless Telecommunications Firms including Verizon, MetroPCS, T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T.
Education: MBA, Samford University; B Sc, Management, University of Massachusetts
Certification: Project Management, University of California, Irvine, (UCI)
Licensed: Real Estate Broker, CA, Lic #: 01838264; GA Lic #: 400239; Commissioned: Notary Public, CA #1865198
Technical Skills: Google Suite; Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access, Database: PeopleSoft; Siterra, Element, Site Tracker, FUZE
Professional Experience
Artech LLC 2021 – Present
Property Management (Contractor) with Verizon Wireless
Coordinated and collaborated with different departments and external organizations in resolving property management issues:
Expedited timely processing of SNDA / Estoppel / CPUC filing / Cost Share Agreements/ Lease Agreements
Liaising with Legal and negotiating with Landlords to resolve leasing and redevelopment of property issues
Administering and coordinating with Network Operations and cross functional teams to achieve business objectives
WSD Engineering Inc. 2018 – 2021
Site Acquisition Manager (Leasing / Permitting) Vendor – Crown Castle
Played vital role as by contributing to auditing and modifying of cell sites for T-Mobile involving supervising overall leasing, zoning and permitting in adherence with Regulatory and EME Compliance
Ensured set targets by highlighting project-related issues, monitoring processes and procedures and implemented corrective action plans to achieve overall business objective
Met company’s timelines and assured timely approvals of zoning and permitting submittals
Conducted site visits, zoning reviews and presented at zoning hearings
Streamlined workflows by overseeing and managing day to day activities to meet company’s objective
Softpath Systems, LLC 2016 – 2018
Real Estate Specialist – (Vendor Management) with Verizon Wireless
Accomplished successful projects by monitoring and controlling modifications to upgrade Network, including Real Estate, Zoning, Permitting, adhering to regulation, and overseeing the over pre-construction of the cell sites.
Capably managed Real Estate Mod Projects driving site acquisition vendors, legal, A&E, 3rd Party Vendors and enabled internal departmental collaboration to achieve objectives
Met deadlines and attained targeted milestones by managing vendors, oversee documentation, finalizing leasing, amendments, zoning & permitting submittals and approvals.
Enhanced productivity by administering and coordinating with cross functional teams to achieve optimal result
MetroPCS California, LLC / T-Mobile 2004 - 2016
Site Development Manager - Site Acquisition / Permitting / Vendor Management /Construction
Managed Vendors and oversee documentation for cell sites, finalized leasing; amendments; zoning submittals, conditions of approval, permitting and construction for cell sites. Achieved set goals. Implemented communication strategy with cross-functional teams created linkages with all divisions and key departments to meet company’s objectives
Managed site development teams and shared leadership responsibility / permitting/ leasing / construction, and property management of cell sites:
Developed and maintained project budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling for site acquisition /zoning and permitting
Managed Vendors - day to day planning activities for site development, acquisition, engineering & design for telecommunications facility; coordinated and assisted in negotiations of leases and preparation of documentation for site acquisition / zoning submittals and approvals / building permits
Managed and created issuance of construction packages / permitting / leasing / traffic control & environmental issues with municipalities
Provided guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project demands for the resolution of difficult and complex leasing /zoning and construction problems
Coordinated staffing requirements, assigned and supervised project work activities and train personnel
Interfaced with Clients, attend regular meetings and provided reports
Prepared and submitted documentation for code enforcement with Planning department and follow up with renewal of conditions of approval
Supported Property Management in filing and preparing documentation for business licenses and modification to amendments/leasing for existing cell sites
Checked existing easement of record that may affect the premises based on zoning requirements and local jurisdictional setbacks, fall zone requirements and flood zone as indicated by FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Mapping.
Completed documentation for recording/filing with County Recorder’s Office
Supported, prepared documentation and attended monthly meetings with Joint Pole Committee (JPA)
Pacific 17 Inc, (Engineering & Consulting firm) San Diego, CA 1994-2004
Site Development Manager – Vendor with Powertel / Cingular Wireless / AT&T / Sprint
In-charge of site development, acquisition and construction of cell sites for Telecommunication Carriers Cingular Wireless, SunCom; AT&T and Sprint PCS in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
Launched markets with 250 cells sites and microwave interconnectivity within one year and a half. Met deadline by motivating and coaching teams both internal and external. Drive communications and tactical strategies through cross-functional teams creating linkages with RF, switch operations and Heads of key departments to meet launched date
Initiated policies, directives and communication strategy for cell site infrastructure, liaising with attorneys and ensuring A &E drawings comply with zoning and building jurisdiction laws, codes and ordinances. Met with RF, Property Specialist, A&E and miscellaneous activities.