Experience

Verizon Wireless World

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principle Engineer - Network Regulatory/Real Estate

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Manager - Municipal Engagement

  • Dec 2019 - Dec 2021

  Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Cslt-RE/Regulatory

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2019

  Columbus, Ohio Area



United Acquisition Services, Inc.

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 1998 - Nov 2017

  Columbus, Ohio Area Provide organizational strategic direction while managing daily day operations involving vendor / client relations, contract negotiation, and multi-regional projects valued between $500,000 and $3 million. Identify and analyze real estate suitable for communication infrastructure, contract negotiation, and community outreach. Manage zoning / permitting activities and project management of development process. Analyze operating and capital budgets to identify cost reductions. Review and… Show more Provide organizational strategic direction while managing daily day operations involving vendor / client relations, contract negotiation, and multi-regional projects valued between $500,000 and $3 million. Identify and analyze real estate suitable for communication infrastructure, contract negotiation, and community outreach. Manage zoning / permitting activities and project management of development process. Analyze operating and capital budgets to identify cost reductions. Review and consult on HR policies, budget / forecasting, and P&L management. Direct projects by delegating tasks and duties to group members and serving as resource for complex issues. Continuously improved productivity and performance through technology improvements and efficient human resource management. Oversee up to 30 employees and sub-contractors. * Key factor in UAS becoming tower asset portfolio manager for all Verizon Wireless sites within the Ohio and Western Pennsylvania regions. * Slashed annual operating costs by 25% by aggressively trimming office operating expenses, negotiating more favorable rates with outside professional service groups, and adopting improved technologies such as cloud-based software licensing. * Achieved explosive 50-70% year-on-year sales growth over a 6-year period prior to wireless carrier market saturation. * Negotiated preferred rates with national rental car and lodging vendors; slashed up to 40% from business travel expenses. * Created culture of autonomy by becoming early adopter of remote workplace technology, which notably improved efficiency and performance, while empowering staff. * Coordinated on projects with major wireless carriers that include Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and their turnkey partners such as General Dynamics, Black & Veatch and Bechtel, receiving numerous accolades for job performance excellence on complex projects. Show less



Sprint

• Non-profit Organizations

• Real Estate Manager | Property Specialist

  • 1995 - 1998

  Columbus, Ohio Area Provided support to Real Estate Manager with contract firms management, which included negotiation, entitlement reviews, and contract management. Supervised six administrative assistants, project coordinators, and real estate specialists. Supported Engineering and Operations management team, as well as Executive Vice President of Sales. Assisted with development and negotiation with major licensing agreements with entities such as Ohio Department of Transportation and American Electric… Show more Provided support to Real Estate Manager with contract firms management, which included negotiation, entitlement reviews, and contract management. Supervised six administrative assistants, project coordinators, and real estate specialists. Supported Engineering and Operations management team, as well as Executive Vice President of Sales. Assisted with development and negotiation with major licensing agreements with entities such as Ohio Department of Transportation and American Electric Power. Led negotiations with acquisition vendors. Coordinated relationships with attorneys, community representatives, and other support vendors (geotechnical and environmental scientists, surveyors, and architects). Managed scheduling complexities that kept major projects on budget and ahead of schedule. Generated weekly project status reports (spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations), which included project timeline budgeting and forecasting. * Led initial Sprint PCS infrastructure build-outs for states of Indiana and Ohio. * Provided training for group on basics of real estate transactions, including contract comprehension, negotiation, and understanding entitlements. * Attended numerous community meetings and council hearings to advise and work to create pragmatic ordinances for communities without zoning or permitting regulations for new telecommunications towers, while continuing to champion agenda and schedule network construction. Show less



Motion Stores, Inc.

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

• President

  • 1989 - 1995

  Indianapolis, Indiana Managed all aspects of strategy development and daily operations for retail location in high-end downtown retail mall, which included sales, budgeting, forecasting, hiring, and purchasing. Supervised store build-outs and handled lease negotiations Negotiated for and carried major brands such as Nike, Adidas, Russell Athletic, Champion, New Era, and Logo Athletic, among others. * Provided sales strategy leadership that generated a 200% increase in store, facilitating addition of a kiosk… Show more Managed all aspects of strategy development and daily operations for retail location in high-end downtown retail mall, which included sales, budgeting, forecasting, hiring, and purchasing. Supervised store build-outs and handled lease negotiations Negotiated for and carried major brands such as Nike, Adidas, Russell Athletic, Champion, New Era, and Logo Athletic, among others. * Provided sales strategy leadership that generated a 200% increase in store, facilitating addition of a kiosk location and opening of a second location in a western Indianapolis suburb. * Increased month-on-month and year-on-year sales over several consecutive years. Show less



Will Stump and Associates

• Commercial Real Estate Appraiser

  • 1987 - 1989

  Indianapolis, Indiana Area Performed detailed market and financial income analysis, as well as highest and best use research to determine values of commercial real estate property and holdings. Projects included Class - A office, industrial warehouse and flex developments, nursing care facilities, 400+ unit apartment complex and commercial land. Clients included commercial banks as well as end users/buyers.