Site Acquisition Specialist

• Sep 2020 - Present

Site Acquisition Contractor

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

Site Acquisition Manager

• Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

Coordinated and completed real estate processes necessary for acquiring private property sites in various markets. Identified and acquire access approval for test locations. Inspected prospective sites to determine the feasibility of each location while balancing project use compatibility factors. Coordinated with legal entities and project managers to setup testing activities with the building management and tenants. Compiled pertinent information into comprehensive lease packages for attorneys and prepare closeout packages to finalize agreements. Key Accomplishment: • Successfully saved a jeopardy site with a school district by negotiating a necessary maintenance fix. Show less

Project Manager

• Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

Led all operations that streamlined the successful rollout of site acquisition efforts. Procured the licenses and permits needed for legal site inspections in Greater Los Angeles. Kept detailed records of project statuses so none fall behind in their deliverable deadlines. Liaised with cross-functional teams as needed to coordinated project efforts. Found quick resolutions to a variety of facility and vendor issues so as not to disrupt workflow or delay project completion. Ensured that all internal practices were in compliance with FAA/FCC and EH&S regulations and adjusted procedures if federal codes to wireless facilities were changed. Tracked purchase orders, maintained capital budget, and made sure lease escalation figures as well as vendor documents were correct. Key Accomplishments: • Successfully relocated a site that sat for three years past the Lease expiration. • Worked with Cal-trans to relocate several sites that were in their planned expansion of I-5 freeway. Show less

Project Manager

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

Oversaw market real estate acquisition operations, ensuring that assignments followed set timeline. Evaluated established procedures and recommended changes to improve efficiency of procuring required leases and permits for New Cell Deployment, Modifications, and Large Venue projects in the San Diego and Orange County Markets. Liaised with A&E vendors to ensure all site AE resources are ready when needed to meet deadlines. Tracked project status that provided accurate snapshots of progress towards milestones and deliverables. Analyzed project metrics to identify areas of potential weakness and worked with cross-functional teams to launch process improvements that close gaps in performance. Guaranteed title clearance issues, lease escalation figures, and vendor purchase orders were accurate. Reviewed budgets to approve fund allocations, financial lines, and check requests as needed. Key Accomplishments: • Migrated a project to a better vendor so that a majority of the set timelines were still able to be honored. • Managed more than 200 site builds when normal rate for this time period was less than 100 sites. Show less

Site Acquisition Manager

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

Carried out and completed site selection assignments in a timely and accurate manner by compiling zoning summaries, confirming lease escalation figures, reviewing title clearances, and fixing any discrepancies in paperwork. Prepared lease packages for attorney review and closeout packages for clients. Filed all records into client database and issued checks to cover third-party fees. Key Accomplishments: • Successfully negotiated a lease with a local Parks & Rec Department for a site where the City had a conflicting view of what type of project the carrier should build. Show less

Site Acquisition Specialist

• Mar 2010 - May 2012

Completed site selection assignments and lease negotiations for AT&T - NSB and LTE. Guaranteed that cost justifications, lease escalation figures, title clearance issues, and lease packages for attorneys were accurate. Prepared and finalized land use entitlements. Monitored the deployment schedule and identified jeopardy sites. Prepared closeout packages and uploaded documents for client reference. Ordered checks for third party fees. Key Accomplishment: • Push a historical site build through the City of Whittier and resolved an issue regarding historic windows. Show less

Site Acquisition Manager

• Jan 2000 - Aug 2001

Property Manager

• 1999 - 2000