Carol A. Blitz
Network Regulatory
Mustang,OK
Summary
- Seasoned Regulatory Compliance and Operations Specialist with 20+ years of experience supporting large-scale telecommunications infrastructure programs (AT&T, Verizon projects), managing FAA/FCC regulatory filings, NEPA/SHPO documentation, and end-to-end database-driven workflows. Proven track record of overseeing compliance for hundreds of Small Cell, DAS, and Macro site builds while ensuring 100% documentation accuracy, streamlined approvals, and cross-functional coordination across engineering, legal, and vendor teams.
- Highly accomplished program and operations leader with expertise in database management, vendor oversight, financial reconciliation, and conference/event logistics, including coordination of 25+ national IEEE conferences, processing 500+ technical submissions per cycle, and managing multi-million-dollar operational workflows. Adept at driving process optimization, improving reporting efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams of up to 70+ staff and contractors to deliver on-time, compliant, and cost-controlled outcomes
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regulatory Specialist
TRIAD Group
REMOTE
04.2018 - 05.2026
- Managed 150+ Small Cell New Site Builds, 5G C-Band modifications, and Macro New Site Build projects, conducting comprehensive Regulatory Compliance Reviews of FAA/FCC filings, NEPA, SHPO/Section 106 documentation, Phase I/II environmental reports, lease agreements, construction drawings, and zoning/building permits, achieving 98% documentation accuracy and regulatory readiness.
- Streamlined project execution by monitoring FUZE dashboards daily, assigning vendors, tracking deliverables and purchase orders, and resolving documentation gaps through 200+ Action Items with Real Estate Managers, RF Engineers, and A&E teams, reducing review cycle times by 25% and improving project milestone completion rates.
- Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders including Verizon, tower owners, landlords, vendors, and engineering teams, maintaining regulatory records in FUZE DRM/SPM, preparing MS1, MS2, and MS4 Construction Memos, and delivering weekly status reporting that supported 100% on-time compliance approvals and efficient purchase order processing through TRIAD.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards across multiple projects and departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely submission of regulatory documentation.
- Analyzed complex regulations and communicated implications to relevant stakeholders effectively.
- Ensured timely renewal of licenses and registrations through meticulous tracking systems, preventing lapses that could impact business operations.
- Managed complex regulatory projects, ensuring timely completion and optimal outcomes.
- Performed and documented quality control checks to maintain compliance with company initiatives.
Director of Social Media
Eagles Nest Ministries
03.2015 - 05.2024
- Developed and maintained engaging content across Facebook, YouTube, ministry website, and weekly e-bulletins, creating 100+ promotional materials, event campaigns, and communications that strengthened audience engagement and expanded digital reach.
- Operated and managed two weekly livestream broadcasts, ensuring reliable production, seamless technical execution, and effective online engagement to support ministry outreach objectives.
- Supported special events and ministry initiatives in collaboration with leadership teams, maintained accurate records for weekly offerings and annual tax statements, and reviewed communications materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professional quality.
Regulatory Manager – Grant Administration
LanceSoft Inc
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of 50+ Federal, State, and local grant funding opportunities, reviewing NOFOs, guidelines, regulatory requirements, and funding criteria to assess eligibility, compliance obligations, project feasibility, and funding potential, supporting strategic investment decisions and grant acquisition efforts.
- Leveraged GIS and geospatial mapping tools, including Google Earth, shapefiles, KMZ/KML files, and environmental databases, to identify environmental risks and regulatory constraints such as CERCLA sites, wetlands, endangered species habitats, historic preservation areas, tribal interests, and protected lands, enabling proactive NEPA/SHPO compliance assessments and risk mitigation strategies.
- Spearheaded the delivery of executive-level grant opportunity assessments and strategic recommendations for Finance, Engineering, Planning, Strategy, and Advocacy teams, synthesizing complex funding, environmental, and regulatory data into actionable insights that improved grant readiness, accelerated decision-making, and strengthened Frontier Communications' pursuit of competitive funding opportunities.
Area Manager - Regulatory Compliance
AT&T Mobility
REMOTE
03.2001 - 02.2015
- Directed regulatory compliance and wireless infrastructure programs supporting 500+ Macro, DAS, and Small Cell deployments, ensuring 100% adherence to FAA/FCC requirements, including FAA 7460-1 filings, FCC ASR 854 registrations, NEPA, SHPO, TCNS reviews, environmental due diligence, and license renewals, reducing permitting delays and accelerating project delivery timelines.
- Led cross-functional collaboration with Legal, RF Engineering, Site Acquisition, Construction, and Operations teams, managing pre-CNTP and post-CNTP closeout packages, lease administration, landlord negotiations, A&E drawing reviews, and EH&S compliance activities, resulting in improved project execution, regulatory risk mitigation, and streamlined deployment processes.
- Served as a strategic regulatory advisor to executive leadership by conducting policy research, developing compliance frameworks, preparing stakeholder presentations, executive briefing materials, talking points, and FCC response documentation; successfully supported regulatory investigations, audit readiness initiatives, and process improvement programs that enhanced organizational compliance and operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute large-scale construction projects, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to improve project timelines and reduce costs.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and implement corrective actions for quality control.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project goals with organizational objectives, driving success.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, improving collaboration and information flow.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining detailed records and documentation as required.
- Developed comprehensive training programs that equipped employees with the skills necessary for success in their roles.
Technical Meeting Representative / Registrar
Meeting Management
Irvine, CA
05.1994 - 09.1998
- Orchestrated end-to-end operations for 25+ IEEE engineering conferences annually, overseeing technical paper submissions, attendee registrations, cash reconciliation, and conference logistics while maintaining 99% data accuracy across proprietary tracking databases and processing thousands of participant records.
- Spearheaded conference publication production and stakeholder communications, coordinating the review of 500+ engineering paper submissions per event, facilitating acceptance/rejection workflows, producing conference proceedings and promotional materials, and ensuring 100% on-time delivery of printed materials to conference attendees nationwide.
- Directed cross-functional project management, financial controls, and workforce planning, supervising temporary staff teams of up to 20+ personnel, reconciling daily registration revenues, implementing process improvements with software developers, and delivering executive reporting that improved operational efficiency and supported successful conference execution across the United States
- Coordinated logistics for meetings, ensuring seamless scheduling and resource allocation.
- Managed communication with clients to address inquiries and provide updates on event progress.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff, fostering skill development within the team.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing complex events, aligning objectives with client expectations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of California
IrvineState License - Oklahoma Life And Health Pre-licensing
XCEL
Oklahoma City, OK07-2026
Skills
- FAA/FCC Compliance
- Vendor Management
- Data Entry & Tracking
- Documentation Review
- Financial Reconciliation
- Database Management Systems
- Stakeholder Communication
- End-to-End Conference Operations
- Workflow Management Across Multiple Teams
- Regulatory Compliance Program Development
Certification
Numerous internal AT&T certifications including AT&T Six Sigma Green Belt with additional coursework towards obtaining Blackbelt.
Timeline
Regulatory Manager – Grant Administration
LanceSoft Inc
07.2022 - 12.2022
Regulatory Specialist
TRIAD Group
04.2018 - 05.2026
Director of Social Media
Eagles Nest Ministries
03.2015 - 05.2024
Area Manager - Regulatory Compliance
AT&T Mobility
03.2001 - 02.2015
Technical Meeting Representative / Registrar
Meeting Management
05.1994 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of California
State License - Oklahoma Life And Health Pre-licensing
XCEL