Robert E. Smith (Aicp) Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Goodyear, Az

Project Manager & Liaison for City of Goodyear, working on the Microsoft Data Center Project - a 300 Acre Data Center, spanning 2 campuses in the City.

Arizona, United States

Responsible for zoning and permitting for 700 wireless sites across AZ, NM and Western TX. Resolved conflicts with local governments and agencies and negotiated new approaches for collocations under Section 6409(a). Developed a new collocation approach to faux palm sites and secured zoning acceptance across municipalities in AZ. Led development of stealth materials for same and assisted in mounting design of equipment to minimize visual impacts. Expedited zoning and permitting processes to quickly deliver construction ready projects, allowing our market to to be a leading source of production in the West Region.

Arizona & Connecticut, United States

CAO responsible to elected boards, for entire local government operations, services, finances, budgeting, planning, policy development and local development. Three of four positions began as interim assignments where I was invited to extend my service. All positions involved localities with negative trending in finances and visible operational duress, and recent shifts in elected board seats. Significant focus and performance on financial structure, accountability and customer service resulted in meaningful and necessary changes - both popular and unpopular.

Wilmington, Nc And Phoenix, Az

Private Wireless Communications Consultancy, concurrent with other employment. Services include site acquisition, entitlement/permitting, advocacy, negotiation, design development, technical and public meeting/hearing support.

Phoenix, Az

Managed financial operation of $10M local business unit, assisting w facilities -- reporting to College President, Regional Controller & VP Operations.

Canonsburg, Pa (Headquarters), And Pleasanton, Ca

Promoted to Natl. Manager 2003. Pioneering advocacy w local govt. organizations. Active support to PCIA (now WIA) & state wireless assns. for regulatory & land use issues. Education/background in local govt. planning & public mgt., prepared me to be an excellent interface between the wireless infrastructure industry & local govts. Conflict resolution, participation in ordinance revisions, drafting & support for legislative efforts, development of advocacy matls, speaking opportunities & creation/publication of articles - all are favorite elements of my work.AS Zoning SME -- Site Acquisition. Managed and executed zoning permitting on tower build and add/mod projects for a wide variety of customers across the state of CA. Full service zoning support and permitting acquisition for just about every type of project and zoning action (including appeals) you can imagine. Licensed Real Estate Agent in CA. Specialized in working in difficult localities, consistently securing results for the customer while minimizing permitting overhead.

Nc, Sc, Ms, Ca

Please view linked document below -- Public CAO experience spans administrative and budgetary restructuring; development and deployment of computer networks, fund based software and GAAP compliant practices; privatization and outsource contracting of public services; grants for community development, economic development, distance learning, and policing; resolution of NOVs for water quality, wastewater and underground storage tanks; and development and implementation of ADA compliance plans and personnel policies.Positions: City Manager, Director Community Development, and volunteer firefighter in municipal service, and as Director Economic Development and Grants Administrator at Councils of Government.

Bob Ramsey Executive Education, Asu Certified Public Manager

The ASU Certified Public Manager® Program is accredited by the National CPM Consortium and is designed to improve the quality.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Public Administration -- public policy analysis, admin and merit system protection board law, human resources and employment law, public.

Master'S Degree, Urban & Regional Planning

Planning -- urban & regional plans, constitutional and land use law, zoning codes, adaptive reuse, statistical analysis, roadway design.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine Arts

Activities and Societies: Worked at Medical University of South Carolina gastroenterological lab and for College of Charleston Housing.

High School Diploma, Fun

Activities and Societies: Band (bass clarinet, bassoon), Math Team