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Nicholas Linne

Summary

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

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakeville South High School
Lakeville, MN
06.2014

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Organization
  • Project Management

Timeline

Coordinator Support Specialist - Permitting Lead

Tekcom Resources, Inc.
04.2025 - Current

RUS Permit Specialist

Rocky Mountain West Telecom
03.2024 - Current

Permitting Coordinator

Rocky Mountain West Telecom
11.2021 - 03.2024

Permit Specialist

ADP Resources, LLC
06.2020 - 11.2021

Permit Technician

CHC Consulting, LLC
07.2018 - 06.2020

Motor Transportation Operator

United States Marine Corps
07.2014 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Lakeville South High School