Negotiations · Project Management · Site Development & Modification · Mobile Network Deployment
Site Identification · Zoning Applications · Site Audits · Communications · Customer Relationships
Legal Documentation · Purchase Orders · Status Reports · Building Permits · Jurisdiction Relations
Teamwork · Process Improvement · Efficiency · Communications · Telecommunications Industry
Telecommunications site acquisition expert and skilled project manager with extensive experience working with top operator and vendor groups. Successfully manage large-scale projects involving numerous sites, overseeing every aspect of initiatives. Negotiate lease agreements, gaining favorable terms and building productive relationships with landlords. Oversee cross-functional teams, providing support and coordinating information to ensure accuracy. Develop and deliver progress reports. Quickly learn new processes and play a key role in business development by ensuring customer satisfaction.
While employed with SAC Wireless I reported to Glenn while working on a Sprint/Nextel project.
“Rick reported to me at BCI Communications as Leasing & Zoning Manager in 2009. Rick was an integral part of the team that worked on the Clearwire launch in Las Vegas, NV. During that time he showed the highest level of professionalism and dedication to the project that is so hard to find. He conducts himself with integrity and honesty. He is a real asset to what ever company he is with.” March 12, 2010
Barbara Brown, Site Acquisition Manager, BCI Communicationsmanaged Richard at BCI Communications
Customer for which we completed work and who reported to T-Mobile while employed with SAC Wireless
While employed with SAC Wireless, I reported directly to Bill on the T-Mobile project we were working on.
ERICSSON, Pleasanton, California • 2011
Leading global telecommunications company providing a complete range of industry products and services, including cell tower installations and upgrades.
Site Acquisition Manager: Managed 100+ site acquisition projects throughout California, leading a team of 8 professionals working directly with vendors. Oversaw all phases of numerous projects simultaneously, creating and delivering status reports to AT&T. Liaised with landlords and jurisdictions, negotiating agreements to assist acquisition teams. Managed legal compliance documents and coordinated finances for 100+ sites, ensuring purchase orders were issued and providing documentation.
Key Accomplishments:
Led team that set new departmental record for site completion (111 sites in 2011), receiving positive feedback on performance from AT&T.
Upheld high accuracy standards, improving efficiency by ensuring team had the correct information up front to eliminate necessity of revisiting completed tasks.
Quickly learned Ericsson internal processes, rapidly acclimating to new procedures to immediately make a positive impact.
Site Acquisition Manager: Led 90+ key site acquisition and construction initiatives. Created revenue forecasts. Directed a team of leasing, zoning and construction managers, consolidating staff reports and overseeing negotiations, zoning and permit approvals as well as construction project status.
Key Accomplishments:
·Was instrumental in company’s securing additional contracts due to excellent performance in handling customer site acquisition, permitting and construction projects.
·Consistently delivered highly detailed, accurate progress reports to customers, keeping up-to-date on all phases of ongoing projects.
WIRELESS FACILITIES, INC., Las Vegas, Nevada · 2010-2011
National contractor providing site lease negotiation, zoning approval and construction management services to major telecommunications companies such as AT&T and Verizon.
Site Acquisition Specialist II: Played a key role in successful execution of Lightsquared project, managing 22 telecommunications site acquisition initiatives. Negotiated leases and obtained zoning approvals, working with various jurisdictions to secure building permits. Liaised with architects, obtaining drawings for each site. Created and delivered progress reports each week.
Key Accomplishments:
·Successfully managed all phases of 22 projects, executing each deliverable, from lease negotiations through securing building permits.
· Built and maintained good customer relationships, managing expectations about the timeframe for work completion.
BCI COMMUNICATIONS · 2009-2010 · Leasing / Zoning Manager: Negotiated leases and secured zoning and building permits for 35 sites. Worked with architects, coordinating drawing receipt. Delivered reports to customers. Managed customer expectations and ensured on-time delivery.
SAC WIRELESS · 2007-2008 · Site Acquisition Specialist / Closeout Package Manager: Identified sites and negotiated leases for T-Mobile UMTS Overlay Project. Reviewed leases and conducted closeouts. Created site information reports for T-Mobile. Assessed requirements and made recommendations on zoning, notification and consent on 90 leases during short timeframe.