Negotiating with multiple backhaul carriers on pricing, capacity planning FTT and MMP’s
Managing right of way entry for backhaul upgrades into public venues and buildings including DAS sites
Managing test and turn up and certification of backhaul equipment customer premise assuring the highest levels of quality control

Backhaul Lead CM - Fiber
Lead Manager Backhaul
Lead role of Construction management over AAV in Florida for Sprint Network Vision project, managing the highest level of quality control in excess of 600 sites
Accomplished in excess of 80 AAV completes in a week’s time
Managed all aspects of Sprint Network Vision of fiber installations of FTT from MMP for over 1200 sites in Florida
Managed multiple types of sites: water tanks, rooftops, monopoles, self-supports, guyed towers and stealth poles
Conducted high level reviews of redlines, redline CD’s, structural and RFDS
Managed over 10 general contractors to complete Sprint Network Vision installs including hot-slides, cold-slides and no-slides
Reviewed quotes and applied for notice to proceed with landlords
Performed site walks with landlords, customers, A&E, general contractors and government agencies
Managed relocation of existing equipment and removal of decommissioned equipment while maintaining the highest levels of quality control.
Received an award for excellence of performance from Ericsson

Commercial Real Estate August 2010 - Present
Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate
Site Acquisition, Sales, and Customer Service
Negotiate terms, leases and sales & purchase contracts
Interface with clients; track customer contacts; provide superior customer service

VRC of Florida (Telcom Consulting) January 2005 – August 2011
Operations Manager
Specialized in tower development and site acquisition
Conducted full turnkey site development and site acquisition project management
Managed carrier, landlord and government relations
Oversaw project management, site acquisitions and site inspections, including A&E site walks
Negotiated terms, leases and permits – including public hearings, zoning, site design and preconstruction preparations
Overcame objections of prospective customers and determined solutions
Inspected and evaluated on-site properties to determine product needs assuring the highest levels of quality control
Implemented property improvements, procured vendor services, oversaw and coordinated contractors
Coordinated bids from vendors and presented to board to procure approval

Mycom North America 2003 – 2005
RF Field Engineering Manager
Management, Customer Service, RF Field Engineer - Nokia 3G BTS installs
Responsible for Nokia 3G BTS installation, commissioning and Ericsson co-siting with integration
Handled Integration and Drive testing for AT&T and Cingular 3G launches
Oversaw other Field Engineers/Technicians

MSCD 2002
Manager / Sr. Project Technical Project Manager 3
Oversaw upgrades and collocations to telecommunications sites
Assisted on 3G upgrades
Responsible for business development and customer relations with carriers and tower companies

Education
Virgil I. Grissom High School, Huntsville, Alabama - Diploma
University of Alabama, Huntsville (1 year of coursework)
Liberty Bible College, Pensacola, Florida (Licensed minister)
Florida Real Estate Sales Associate and Licensure by State of Florida DBPR
Currently attending Ashford University online

Other Skills
BTS Installer
Wiltron Tester
Certified Open Water Diver
Vernon Cederstrom
Vernon Cederstrom
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phone:xxx-xxx-xxxx

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