Dynamic Permitting Specialist with seven years of outside plant permitting experience. Consistently delivering timely results while adapting to evolving project needs. Committed to achieving client satisfaction and operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Support Specialist - Permitting Lead
Tekcom Resources, Inc.
04.2025 - Current
Supervised permitting sub-contractors responsible for obtaining right-of-way permits and joint use pole applications
Facilitated weekly meetings to obtain permit status reports from sub-contractors and reported permit status to leadership
Analyzed permit acquisition timelines and updated forecasted timelines within company software
Coordinated cross-departmental communication to ensure engineering and construction timelines are met in order to meet contractual agreements with our customers
Worked closely with State and local jurisdictions to identify permitting requirements and improve relationships
RUS Permit Specialist
Rocky Mountain West Telecom
03.2024 - Current
Oversaw permitting with Federal agencies, State Lands agencies, DoT's, and local municipalities encompassing hundreds of miles of fiber deployment
Obtained Joint Use pole attachment permits, emphasizing compliant infrastructure development
Negotiated and secured private easements, minimizing disruption to landowners while supporting infrastructure projects
Built and maintained positive relationships with clients and government entities, ensuring successful project execution
Actively participated in client meetings to deliver accurate permit status updates, driving project progress forward
Experienced with USDA Reconnect Programs and Rural Utility Service loans and grants
Permitting Coordinator
Rocky Mountain West Telecom
11.2021 - 03.2024
Secured a wide range of permits (Right-of-Way, Traffic Control, Building, US Forest Service) across 20+ jurisdictions in Northern Arizona, ensuring project compliance and timely execution
Possess in-depth knowledge and experience navigating permitting requirements for FTTX, GPON, and Dark Fiber deployments, ensuring project feasibility and timely execution
Consistently surpassed critical deadlines for Lumen customer service agreements, demonstrating exceptional reliability and commitment to client satisfaction
Permit Specialist
ADP Resources, LLC
06.2020 - 11.2021
Managed the entire permitting process facilitating, managing, and acquiring right-of-way encroachment permits within the Reno market
Efficiently managed the submission of Joint Use pole attachment requests to Nevada Energy and various pole owners, ensuring timely project execution
Proficient in O-CALC-Pro, a structural analysis software for utility poles, contributing to the design and analysis of safe and sustainable utility infrastructure
Permit Technician
CHC Consulting, LLC
07.2018 - 06.2020
Secured right-of-way encroachment permits for clients across the entire state of Arizona, demonstrating expertise and efficiency in navigating complex permitting processes
Developed and maintained positive relationships with jurisdictions and municipalities throughout Arizona, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration for successful permitting outcomes
Delivered weekly permit status reports to clients, ensuring transparency and clear communication throughout the permitting process
Motor Transportation Operator
United States Marine Corps
07.2014 - 07.2018
Managed the safe and efficient loading and transportation of over 2 million pounds of cargo across Japan, South Korea, and the United States, demonstrating expertise in logistics
Led the planning, permitting, and dispatch of over 250 convoys and missions, ensuring efficient and successful operations
Led and mentored a Marine squad for over a year, fostering a culture of excellence, achieving mission objectives, and developing leadership skills in others