Stephen Kelley Email & Phone Number

Tyson'S Corner, Va

Reston, Va

•Works as team player in an organization of dynamic professionals whose work has led Sprint to be in a position to successfully complete the reconfiguration of an entire frequency band in order to provide public safety agencies with interference-free communications systems. The completion of this reconfiguration will result in enough spectrum availability to permit Sprint to be the first cellular company in the United States to implement a nationwide 5G network.•Review technical quotes for… Show more •Works as team player in an organization of dynamic professionals whose work has led Sprint to be in a position to successfully complete the reconfiguration of an entire frequency band in order to provide public safety agencies with interference-free communications systems. The completion of this reconfiguration will result in enough spectrum availability to permit Sprint to be the first cellular company in the United States to implement a nationwide 5G network.•Review technical quotes for telecom system changes, analyze system and site data, recommend changes to licensee to increase efficiencies in their plan and advise management of the acceptability of the proposed technical plan and costs. Proficient in identifying parts of, retuning and testing 800 MHz radio systems.•Responsible for negotiating 800 MHz Frequency Reconfiguration Agreements (contracts) pursuant to the FCC’s Order and Transition Administrator’s guidelines. Successfully negotiated contracts and multiple contract amendments with 197 licensees.•Managed implementation for 88 projects after volunteering to assist as a project manager.•Use of a transactional database on a daily basis to keep track of all aspects of contract negotiations and implementation.•Identify frequencies, via regulatory knowledge, research and engineering software, to exchange with 800 MHz incumbent licensees. Provide recommendations to management with regard to spectrum relocation. Explain the advantages and restrictions in changing frequencies and negotiate solutions acceptable to the parties. •Monitor hundreds of retune projects to ensure they meet their schedules and funding requirements, respond quickly to needed changes in plans commensurate with the needs of police and fire departments, other licensees, Sprint and the FCC.•Perform research using engineering software, the FCC's ULS and other similar types of software, to assess the impact of 800 MHz spectrum realignment on Sprint and incumbent licensees. Show less

Washington, Dc

•Prepared and conducted FCC and FAA regulatory compliance training for many Fortune 500 companies.•Supervised and trained five FCC Licensing Specialists in FCC and FAA procedures, research and application preparation using the Universal Licensing System.•Trained attorneys in the preparation of FCC and FAA forms and applications.•Assisted in negotiating contracts for frequency exchanges by and between major commercial wireless providers.•Reviewed FCC orders and rulemaking… Show more •Prepared and conducted FCC and FAA regulatory compliance training for many Fortune 500 companies.•Supervised and trained five FCC Licensing Specialists in FCC and FAA procedures, research and application preparation using the Universal Licensing System.•Trained attorneys in the preparation of FCC and FAA forms and applications.•Assisted in negotiating contracts for frequency exchanges by and between major commercial wireless providers.•Reviewed FCC orders and rulemaking proceedings and prepared summaries for attorneys and clients.•Assisted in preparation of clients’ responses to FCC rulemakings.•Responsible for licensing large, multiple land mobile radio and microwave systems using the FCC’s Universal Licensing System.•Coordinated firm’s “Goodman-Chan” licensing project.•Identified licensees and frequencies to be targeted for frequency exchanges and acquisitions.•Extensive contact with clients, FCC and FAA staffs regarding wireless licensing, tower registration and enforcement issues.•Prepared pleadings, certifications and rule waiver requests.•Conducted research using the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System.•Promoted numerous times based on performance. Show less

Washington, Dc

• Prepared and conducted FCC and FAA regulatory compliance training for many Fortune 500 companies.• Supervised and trained five FCC Licensing Specialists in FCC and FAA procedures, research and application preparation using the Universal Licensing System.• Trained attorneys in the preparation of FCC and FAA forms and applications.• Assisted in negotiating contracts for frequency exchanges by and between major commercial wireless providers.• Reviewed FCC orders and rulemaking… Show more • Prepared and conducted FCC and FAA regulatory compliance training for many Fortune 500 companies.• Supervised and trained five FCC Licensing Specialists in FCC and FAA procedures, research and application preparation using the Universal Licensing System.• Trained attorneys in the preparation of FCC and FAA forms and applications.• Assisted in negotiating contracts for frequency exchanges by and between major commercial wireless providers.• Reviewed FCC orders and rulemaking proceedings and prepared summaries for attorneys and clients.• Assisted in preparation of clients’ responses to FCC rulemakings.• Responsible for licensing large, multiple land mobile radio and microwave systems using the FCC’s Universal Licensing System.• Coordinated firm’s “Goodman-Chan” licensing project.• Identified licensees and frequencies to be targeted for frequency exchanges and acquisitions.• Extensive contact with clients, FCC and FAA staffs regarding wireless licensing, tower registration and enforcement issues.• Prepared pleadings, certifications and rule waiver requests.• Conducted research using the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System.• Promoted numerous times based on performance. Show less

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