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Led vendor selection, schedule, and budget for retail brand distribution center design builds and upgrades. Launched projects of up to $90,000,000 for major footwear, active wear, and beauty supply, through careful management of key deliverables across workforce planning, equipment consulting, software analysis, and quality assurance teams. Maintained successful relationships with vendors, internal operations, and clients to ensure delivery of launch on time and within budget. Provided regular documentation for vendor performance and business process improvement recommendations to management.● Managed the MHE installation of the first distribution center for a major U.S. retail supplier in Montreal, Canada.● Led the planning and installation of a ground-up distribution center build ($90,000,000) for a leading retail chain.● Closed numerous projects under budget and ahead of schedule.

Led vendor selection, schedule, and budget for retail brand distribution center design builds and upgrades. Launched projects of up to $70,000,000 for major footwear, active wear, beauty supply, and industrial power tool brands through careful management of key deliverables across workforce planning, equipment consulting, software analysis, and quality assurance teams. Maintained successful relationships with vendors, internal operations, and clients to ensure delivery of launch on time and within budget. Assisting in the development of Project Plans and Project Schedules.Supporting the financial management and analysis of projects including budgets, cash flow, expenses, and staffing.Writing and delivering high quality documentation and analysis.Leading the development of a portion of Client deliverables and presentations.Fostering positive communication between internal teams, building general contractors, city/county permitting and inspection officials, sub-contractors and the Client.Working within and eventually leading small teams (internal and/or Client stakeholders) during engagements.Assisting in the development of internal business systems and processes.Assisting with testing efforts to verify the operation and performance of material handling systems and equipment.Determining and or assisting with the formulation of test requirements and conditions of testing based on the project.Documenting test results, writing reports and or videoing prototype test results and communicate tests results and or video to the internal team and client.Participating in design reviews for defining the Software Scope Specification and Description of Operation.Supporting the Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) effort by assisting with the test implementation on site.Working with Integrated Technical Services Group and the Site Management Group to reduce the amount of time Associates are on site for start-ups.

Created and implemented processes and procedures for all projects, including Excel trackers, MS Project, filing systems, office network, and meeting schedules. Procured and oversaw projects for multiple carriers to completion, expanding company’s client roster through quality account management. Selected best land options for cell tower locations based on geography, zoning regulations, and FCC/FAA limitations. Worked with landowners to negotiate best deal for client while maintaining integrity and good relationship. Presented details of each site to zoning board to ensure case passed. Worked with necessary government agencies to ensure permitting for each site.Ensured effective management of all projects, satisfaction of client's needs, and compliance with all deadlines. Handled all direct client relations, assigned any new work received, closed out completed projects, and managed all financials from client and contractors. Negotiated lease terms and worked through leasing process, including preparation of all lease documents for full execution. Hired and managed subcontractors such as surveyors, designers, and environmental/historical agencies to provide all project deliverables.● Opened and staffed new site acquisition division to expand marketability.● Successfully launched over 60 New Site Builds throughout Memphis and surrounding counties.

Promoted due to excellent work performance. Managed the Site Acquisition teams for the Tennessee and Kentucky markets including three offices out of TN, GA, and KY with over 30 employees. Responsible for ensuring the success of the Site Acquisition program encompassing all Cell Site Projects including NSB, SAO, UMTS, LTE and Small Cell. Implemented new processes and procedures for all offices including tracking systems, activity and milestone reports, Project Scope Statements and risk management techniques. Managed budgets of 500k or more per project through Rough Order of Magnitude Estimates utilizing both Bottom-up and Top-down techniques. Processed data from the Project Managers’ reports and organized that information into detailed progress reports; and reported information to the Executive level AT&T and Mastec management teams on a weekly basis.

Promoted from previous position due to highly developed skills. Managed all NSB, UMTS and LTE projects for the TN/KY Market. Built and trained a Site Acquisition team as part of the growth of the company. Hired and managed multiple contractors and agencies to provide project services such as Architectural, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental and Legal. Managed project budgets of 500k or more through Rough Order of Magnitude Estimates utilizing both Bottom-up and Top-down techniques. Reported directly to the Client on weekly deployment calls to discuss performance targets, activity durations and milestone completion.

Assisted with the management of all NSB/SAO projects for the TN/KY Market. Processed all regulatory work including Environmental Studies, FAA/FCC filing and E911 forms. Worked with Government Agencies to file and procure necessary zoning clearance and permits for all tower work. Helped facilitate lease negotiations, prepared and filed all lease documentation necessary for final execution. Maintained and updated all project trackers and milestone data to ensure all objectives and deadlines were met on time. Uploaded all project documentation to the client’s project management database for milestone actualization. Created an Access database which was used by the financial team to track all project budgets from 2009 to 2011.

Assisted with the management of all NSB and UMTS projects for the TN/KY Market from 2007 to 2009. Processed all regulatory work including Environmental Studies, FAA/FCC filing and E911 forms. Worked with Government Agencies to file and procure necessary zoning clearance and permits for all tower work. Helped facilitate lease negotiations, prepared and filed all lease documentation necessary for final execution. Maintained and updated all project trackers and milestone data to ensure all objectives and deadlines were met on time. Uploaded all project documentation to the client’s project management database for milestone actualization.