Experience

• 

  East Point Energy

  • Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

  • Project Developer

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

• 

  Virginia Wireless Association

  • Holy See (Vatican City State)
  • Telecommunications
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Vice President

    • Dec 2022 - Present

  • Director of Social Media

    • Jan 2007 - Nov 2022

    The Virginia Wireless Association was formed to promote an understanding of both the benefits and the necessity of wireless service in and for the state of Virginia. In order for wireless service to exist, infrastructure is required. Our organization is dedicated to educating not only local & state governments, but also the communities throughout Virginia about wireless service and what is required to actually make it work. Like our national affiliate WIA, the VAWA will work to ensure that the future envisioned by the drafting of the 1996 Telecommunications Act becomes a reality in Virginia bringing wireless service to all areas of our state.

• 

  Network Building + Consulting

  • United States
  • Telecommunications
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Program Manager - Network Towers

    • Mar 2022 - Oct 2023

    Lead multi-discipline project teams with advanced program-wide responsibilities while utilizing a fully developed knowledgebase of the telecommunications site development process as well as advanced project management skills. Direct project responsibilities included culture, personnel management, financial management, business development and project reporting. Responsible for reviewing bids, bid awards, managing site development, engineering and construction teams. Financial management focused on the company project-level budgeting and P&L across multiple projects. Met with multiple clients across different markets with a focus on building strong client relationships and interactions, as well as identifying new opportunities and sales of services. Negotiated Master Lease Agreements in multiple markets with multiple wireless carriers. Collaborated with leadership to facilitate the creation and implementation of market strategy as it pertains to business development, production and program management. Initiated and tracked rent commencement, rent escalation, and renewals in Sitetracker. Oversaw all regulatory processes to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Managed handoff from site development to construction. Interfaced with other NB+C managers sharing common clients in other markets to promote communication amongst peers. Interacted with NB+C corporate services and other internal groups to provide program support and leadership and troubleshoot issues. Primary liaison between NB+C and the client regarding high level project status, projects scope and other program issues including identification of new opportunities. Anticipated and identified problems with project scoping, lease terms, zoning requirements, construction issues, regulatory issues and other factors that may render a candidate unusable or inhibit a project scope from being carried out.

  • Site Acquisition Project Manager

    • Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Site Acquisition Manager

    • Mar 2016 - Jun 2021

    I worked both independently and contributed to the project team with advanced degrees of direct and indirect project responsibilities utilizing a fully developed knowledgebase of the telecommunications site development process. I managed new site development of macro and small cell sites, the modification of existing telecommunications facilities, and other project types as required. Direct project responsibilities included candidate selection, file audits, regulatory and compliance review, and leasing activities including landlord interactions and title review. I reported directly to the client to provide regular updates on the project schedule. Additionally, worked with the client to verify scope-of-work confirmation, requesting POs and gaining new work awards. Additional project responsibilities will include mentorship and training.

  • Site Acquisition Specialist

    • Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

    esponsible for performing site acquisition services for new site builds, site modifications, distributed antenna systems, small cell systems and other entitlement services associated with wireless and wireline projects. Identifies in conjunction with the market and the client the need, feasibility, time frame and scope of work for acquisition of telecommunications facilities. I tracked project deliverables for project performance including schedules and oversaw projections for timely achievement of milestone complete dates for project(s) in the quantity and at the rate required by the client contract.

• 

  Velocitel

  • United States
  • Civil Engineering
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • NSB Site Acquistion Manager

    • Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

    Worked both independently and contributed to the project team with advanced degrees of direct and indirect project responsibilities utilizing a fully developed knowledgebase of the telecommunications site development process. Managed new site development of macro builds, and other project types as required. Direct project responsibilities included candidate selection, file audits, regulatory and compliance review, and leasing activities including landlord interactions and title review. Reported directly to the client to provide regular updates on the project schedule. Continuously updated AT&T databases with project forecasts to ensure monthly, quarterly and annual goals were achieved. Additionally, worked with the client to verify scope-of-work confirmation, requesting POs and gaining new work awards. Additional project responsibilities included mentorship and training.

  • Regulatory Compliance Manager

    • Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

    Responsible for review, ordering, and quality control of all A&E documents (structural analysis, tower mapping, foundation mapping, construction drawings) and regulatory documents (NEPA, Phase 1 ESA, Environmental Assessments, FAA, FCC, etc), revising RFDS, document compliance, forecasting and updating regulatory milestones for all project schedules and attending regular meetings with AT&T management to discuss project status for all projects (LTE, NSB, Carrier Adds, Generator, MW, ETTCS, Special Projects),

• 

  SAI Communications

  • United States
  • Construction
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • A&E Coordinator

    • Mar 2010 - Dec 2011

    Worked with multiple project teams ensure that all macro, small cell and modification projects complied with all local, state and federal agencies. Reviewed zoning drawings, construction drawings to ensure accuracy. Ordered and reviewed applicable regulatory documents for each project such as NEPA/SHPO, Phase 1, Phase 2, RF Studies, etc. Addressed and issued opinions on best practices to address potential problems for each project to prevent potential delays or failure of proposed projects. Direct reporting to AT&T Regulatory Compliance manager to achieve regulatory compliance and notice to proceed (NTP) for each project. Worked with third-party vendors to obtain pricing for services and awarded work accordingly based on work load and pricing.

  • Site Acquisition Specialist

    • Aug 2006 - Mar 2010

    NTelos / T-Mobile / AT&T Projects - Responsible for the acquisition of raw land and collocation sites for cellular phone towers. Duties included cold calling landlords, negotiating price, term escalation, and securing property rights for leases. Conducted high quality constructability reviews and prepared site sketches. Reviewed title reports for ownership, encumbrances, easements, etc. Reviewed zoning drawings prior to submittal for compliance with public agency/client requirements. Prepared, submitted, and obtained land use entitlement applications. Regular reporting of project status and schedule. Cingular Project – I reviewed Leases and Lease Packages before submission to Client, ordered title reports, reviewed/cured comments made by legal counsel, prepared and maintained a lease/title tracker, uploaded documents to the client’s database for closeout packages, and ordered bonds and certificates of insurance.

• 

  Velocitel

  • Baltimore - Washington Market

  • Site Acquistions Specialist

    • Aug 2005 - Jun 2006
    • Baltimore - Washington Market

    Responsible for the acquisition of raw land and collocation sites for cellular phone towers. Duties included cold calling landlords, negotiating price, term escalation, and securing property rights for leases. Conducted high quality constructability reviews and prepared site sketches. Reviewed title reports for ownership, encumbrances, easements, etc. Reviewed zoning drawings prior to submittal for compliance with public agency/client requirements. Prepared, submitted, and obtained land use entitlement applications. Regular reporting of project status and schedule.

• 

  Virginia Commonwealth University

  • MCV Campus - McGuire Hall, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology

  • Laboratory and Reasearch Specialist

    • Dec 2003 - Aug 2005
    • MCV Campus - McGuire Hall, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology

    Conducted laboratory studies on the behavioral effects of drugs in animals. Assessed tissue response to drugs using a variety of in-vitro assays including IP3 radioimmunoassay and Western immunoblots. Performed whole animal survival surgery involving the implantation of drug pellets, drug pumps, cannulae or instruments. Complied results and report data in graphical and written form.

• 

  American Red Cross

  • Technical Specialist 1

    • Jul 2003 - Nov 2003

    I processed donated whole blood into various blood products.