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Frisco, Texas, United States

Since 2012, I have excelled in providing comprehensive solutions and services in Community Outreach, Construction Management, Land Acquisition, Project Management, Real Estate Development, and Utility Coordination. With a decade of experience, I deliver strategic insights, effective execution, and measurable outcomes across diverse sectors.▪️Community Outreach▪️I have spearheaded high-impact initiatives with municipalities nationwide, including large-scale telecommunications deployments in Chicago and grassroots land acquisition programs in Fort Worth and Southeast Arlington, Texas. My expertise ensures effective engagement and alignment with community needs.▪️Construction Management▪️Collaborating with stakeholders, I define construction expectations and requirements, training vendors and teams to create actionable plans. My expertise in tools like Procore ensures efficient construction reviews and seamless execution.▪️Land Acquisition▪️I negotiate complex agreements with corporations, municipalities, and private landowners, consistently securing favorable outcomes that advance high-stakes projects and drive critical progress.▪️Project Management▪️I excel in strategic planning and execution, delivering seamless project outcomes from inception to completion. My focus on aligning goals, optimizing resources, and driving measurable results ensures project success.▪️Real Estate Development▪️I lead site selection processes to maximize cost-efficiency and constructability. Engaging stakeholders, I align development goals and leverage financial analyses—including buy/lease assessments, net present value, and break-even models—to maximize asset value.▪️Utility Coordination▪️With a deep understanding of municipal and electric utility requirements, I facilitate new service delivery and joint venture partnerships. My insight into utility expectations ensures compliance and fosters productive collaboration.

Dallas, Texas, United States

In 2020, I adeptly transitioned into a new role, I managed key programs such as build-to-suit, high-rent relocations, and a merger, leading several teams. This facet of the enterprise was uncharted territory for me, yet I was delighted to effectively harness the challenges the role presented, leveraging my analytical skills and business acumen. I liaised with internal stakeholders and external partners, fostering strong client relationships, and facilitating smooth communication between business stakeholders. Throughout this role, I engaged in business planning, drafting comprehensive business plans that accounted for both short-term and long-term strategic initiatives.▪️RESPONSIBILITIES▪️🔹Lead a microwave team of four direct reports🔹Proactively navigate internal stakeholder relationships, emphasizing business strategy, financial goals, and process improvements.🔹Effectively assign and allocate work, ensuring efficient use of resources, streamlined processes, and alignment with business strategy🔹Presented Real Estate best practices to 200+ business partners, focusing on portfolio management, compliance, and effective client relationships▪️ACCOMPLISHMENTS▪️🔹Developed a business case that altered the way we did business, to more proactively focus on the residential growth in Texas. On-boarded new personnel to support the initiative, created new sites that meet the goal of the initiative and managed relationships with developers to develop a cellular network seamlessly with residential developments.🔹Redirected an acquisition project to focus on curing defects in the paperwork and filing of assets to focus on the winning assets first and quickly correct the defects to close on the merger as fast as possible.🔹Was able to create a business strategy that standardized our build to suit vendors to make deliverables more uniform and repeatable. Created and lead a presentation to over 70 participants.

Dallas, Texas, United States

My leadership in Chicago’s small cell deployment led to an offer to relocate to Irving, Texas, to oversee cellular deployments in Austin. This venture exposed me to a new dimension of the business, enhancing my stakeholder management skills and broadening my understanding of corporate cultural shifts.Through this experience, I honed my analytical skills, engaging in data analysis and business strategy development. I collaborated with internal stakeholders and external partners, fostering robust client relationships and ensuring seamless communication. In this dynamic environment, I navigated complex business issues, employing due diligence and risk assessments to inform decision-making.I also focused on process improvement, implementing lean methodologies to optimize efficiency, and managed vendor relationships to streamline purchasing and contracts. My involvement in project planning, strategic initiatives, and governance further contributed to my growth in this role.▪️RESPONSIBILITIES▪️🔹Manage business partners in small cell deployments🔹Spent time recruiting new and qualified personnel to support us unconventional ways not previously considered▪️ACCOMPLISHMENTS▪️🔹Built a team and coached business partners in an effort that eventually lead to our first building permits in the City of Austin, Texas. This was critical in our commercial real estate development success.🔹Lead a cost savings effort to save money on pass through costs with our vendors. After this implementation the change to our operations management structure resulted in over $150,000.00 savings in the first quarter.▪️PROJECTS▪️🔹Austin, Texas small cell deployment🔹Various Cost Savings Initiatives🔹Node development at our Texas Headquarter building🔹Turnkey Small Cell Program Management

Chicago, Illionis

After years of dedicated service at Verizon, I was thrilled to receive a promotion that allowed me to take on new challenges and make significant contributions to the company. In my new role, I had the opportunity to lead projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and implement innovative solutions that delivered tangible benefits to our customers. It was an honor to be recognized for my hard work and to have the chance to continue growing and making a positive impact within the organization.▪️RESPONSIBILITIES▪️🔹Collaborate with multiple internal and external business units to determine scope, schedule, risk, budget, and quality of work that is required to create new programs.🔹Conducted interviews for new candidates to become members of our team🔹Brought together a team of experts on short notice to determine the legality, constructability, and practicality of installing telecommunications equipment along the Chicago Transit Authority railway. 🔹Evaluate power consumption on sites to demonstrate that we still qualified for unmetered power service🔹Developed an array of training tools, including flow charts and highlighted PDFs, which could be used as reference guides and distributed to new team members and business partners to ensure effective training.▪️ACCOMPLISHMENTS▪️🔹Negotiated an RFP with the Chicago Transit Authority. Created the ability for us to add more than 300 small cells throughout the City of Chicago along the major corridors through the city.🔹In response to the Illinois legislation on broadband deployment, I conducted a business analysis that delineated the delivery process and timelines. The case won approval from Executive Director, Director, and Vice President of Legal.🔹Took an outside the box thinking approach to confirm that we were below the threshold for power usage to save more than 1000 sites from having to need a power meter.▪️PROJECTS▪️🔹RFP with the Chicago Transit Authority🔹Power Load Studies on ComEd sites

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I was privileged to successfully transition from Oil & Gas to Verizon during my residency in Chicago. This dynamic city served as the ideal environment for fostering and expanding my real estate expertise.▪️RESPONSIBILITIES▪️🔹Acted as the central liaison, expertly navigating the B2B relationship between Verizon and Commonwealth Edison, managing account relationships, client service, and partnership growth.🔹Vendor Training, successfully coached vendors to elevate workload by putting them in positions where they can be successful🔹Tapped into previous oil & gas relationships to run a full title report and opinion on several parcels along the railroads to determine if we could utilize existing agreements to install along the BNSF and Union Pacific, we had a 50% success rate.🔹Completed Real Estate valuations, CAP Rate, Break Even Point, Return on Investment, Lease Valuation, Gross Income Multiplier Financial Analysis🔹Focused on recruiting new civil engineering firms to assist us in navigating the underground utilities and the process for installing new underground utilities in the City of Chicago▪️ACCOMPLISHMENTS▪️🔹Garnered 157 ComEd attachment approvals in 2016, reflecting a 200% YoY growth, through strategic direction and customer service expertise 🔸Expedited package preparation by shrinking the process to 45 days, utilizing a phased methodology for better output management, and providing transparent weekly status reports to internal executives and external partners🔹Utilized strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and telecom knowledge to partner with the City of Evanston in constructing 50 small cells in Evanston, Illinois.🔹Deployed more than 150 new nodes in Downtown Chicago using telecommunications knowledge, project planning, and networking capabilities.▪️PROJECTS▪️🔹Commonwealth Edison SPOC🔹Small Cell Deployments throughout the Chicago Metro🔹Railroad Title Project🔹Outside Plant - Underground Utility Coordination

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

I was a consultant who works in the oil and gas industry, primarily focusing on acquiring and managing land rights for exploration and production purposes. I was responsible for researching land ownership, negotiating lease agreements, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. As a freelance landman, I was not tied to a specific company but instead worked on a project-by-project basis for multiple clients. This allowed for greater flexibility in terms of work schedule and project selection.▪️RESPONSIBILITIES▪️🔹Conduct thorough research and analysis of land and mineral ownership records, identifying property owners and land rights for potential leasing or acquisition.🔹Prepare accurate and comprehensive reports, including lease checks, title runsheets, ownership reports, and mineral title opinions.🔹Skillfully negotiate and draft leases, right-of-way agreements, and other contracts for clients while protecting their interests and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.🔹Collaborate with various stakeholders, including landowners, oil and gas operators, attorneys, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate successful transactions.🔹Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices, providing expert advice and guidance to clients on land and mineral acquisition strategies.🔹Resolved title defects and discrepancies by analyzing documentation, conducting in-depth research, and liaising with attorneys and landowners.🔹Provided support for lease acquisitions, ensuring accurate ownership and leasehold reports.🔹Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of projects.🔹Assisted with due diligence efforts, including the review of title documents, contracts, and environmental reports.

Enid, Oklahoma, United States

Overseeing a five-person team, I spearheaded a 96,000-acre land acquisition project in Enid, Oklahoma, leveraging business strategy, strong analytical skills and relationship building. Our success hinged on extensive planning, research, and negotiation with stakeholders.Leading the research on probate records, I applied analytical skills and legal knowledge to identify rightful landowners and negotiate lease agreements, contributing to Veritas Energy, LLC's project success.In my leadership role, I fostered a collaborative environment by offering guidance, navigating legal complexities, and providing training. My communication skills ensured transparency in project milestones and priorities.▪️RESPONSIBILITIES▪️🔹Managed a team of 5, fostering collaboration, ensuring smooth operations, and meeting business objectives🔹Facilitated strategic lease and easement negotiations on behalf of Veritas Energy, LLC, ensuring favorable outcomes🔹Built a productive relationship with Oklahoma Corporation Commission, effectively managing the permitting process and compliance requirements🔹Negotiated with landowners to determine the location of pad sites and water usage off of the property🔹Conducted surface water measurements with landowners, assessing viability for drilling and fracking operations using analytical skills.🔹Engaged with project engineers to assess multiple easement options, employing analytical expertise and stakeholder collaboration.▪️ACCOMPLISHMENTS▪️🔹Demonstrated exceptional investigative abilities and legal acumen by researching probate records to identify over 200 undetected strangers in title🔹Managed the completion of curative files for the initial 12 wells, showcasing strong analytical skills and internal audit capabilities🔹Managed the acquisition of 20+ seismic activity permits, navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes.

Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area

During my stint in Wichita, Kansas, I addressed complex landowner concerns by cleaning up title defects and maintaining legal compliance, utilizing my expertise in data analysis, process improvement, and relationship building. Ensuring production proceeded legally and efficiently, I honed my problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail, which have become invaluable assets in various professional situations.▪️RESPONSIBILITIES▪️🔹Cultivated landowner partnerships while applying business development tactics to remedy and cure title discrepancies, this was mostly done through effective property management skills🔹Leveraged business process knowledge and compliance to file necessary documents, rectifying title defects.

Lamesa, Texas, United States

In my time spent in Lamesa, Texas, I gleaned essential expertise in research, real estate entitlements, and titles. Through this, I learned the significance of having a comprehensive understanding of the facts, financial reporting, and risk management when engaging in negotiations or making commitments to stakeholders, ultimately enhancing my client relationship skills and strategic decision-making abilities.▪️RESPONSIBILITIES▪️🔹Leveraged data management to investigate well production records from the Texas Railroad Commission, optimizing internal stakeholder decision-making processes🔹Investigated past oil & gas leases, applying analytical skills to determine parcels held by production for informed financial decision-making and risk assessment🔹Conducted in-depth investigations to develop mineral ownership reports, supporting business planning and compliance for stakeholders🔹Employed due diligence to research property ownership, examining legal documents like deeds and probates, to enhance informed financial decision-making and risk management efforts

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Following my graduation from TCU, I started my career as a landman at Holland Acquisitions, where I had the opportunity to sharpen my title research skills and foster client relationships. This role equipped me with a thorough understanding of the legal, financial, and risk management aspects of real estate transactions, as well as the data collection and analytical skills required to ascertain and validate property ownership and title information.▪️RESPONSIBILITIES▪️🔹Utilized a direct sales method and resource management expertise to represent XTO in lease negotiations, securing favorable lease terms for the organization🔹Employed business intelligence and sales management techniques to connect with community leaders, facilitating lease agreements with local landowners to benefit all parties involved🔹Employed networking, public relations, and marketing programs to effectively market and organize a grassroots presentation, engaging and inspiring community members in a genuine manner🔹Utilized strong analytical skills and legal knowledge to ensure accurate and compliant documentation, ready for filing with the register of deeds at the courthouse🔹Was successful in cultivating new business development in areas of residential real estate.🔹Organized various investments in the community partnering with several churches and other nonprofit organizations during our community outreach phase, enhancing customer satisfaction. These partnerships assisted in their fundraising efforts.▪ACCOMPLISHMENTS▪️🔹Orchestrated a large-scale signing event for 6,000+ mineral owners, leveraging event planning, relationship building, and marketing strategy to facilitate a streamlined and successful experience🔹Coached new hires in mastering analytical skills, financial performance evaluation, and forecasting, ensuring their ability to make data-driven decisions maintaining strong client relationships for long-term success and prepared them for leadership development

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

As a realtor, I worked with buyers and sellers to navigate the Real Estate sales process. This required a combination of sales skills, communication skills, and knowledge of the real estate industry to the deals. This job was great because it took my knowledge from my education and turned them into entrepreneurship skills that I could use to springboard the rest of my career.▪️RESPONSIBILITIES▪️🔹Develop business strategy to optimize real estate sales process for buyers and sellers🔹Manage escrow payments, inspections, and repairs to ensure on-time closing of real estate transactions🔹Utilize relationship management to ensure positive client experience throughout financing process🔹Utilize data analysis to assess real estate market conditions and trends