Gerhard Paletta

Execute and Installation of Quality

• Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues efficiently.
• Analyzed data from inspections to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Led initiatives to streamline inspection processes, reducing workflow bottlenecks.
• Developed comprehensive reports detailing inspection findings for management review.
• Oversaw corrective action plans for non-conforming products, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
• Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.

• Implemented and monitored AT&T QC Manual and Construction Inspection and Test Plan to support the project requirements and construction schedules
• Maintained accurate records of all inspection results and corrective actions taken
• Coordinated with engineers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, regulatory representatives and field staff to ensure that the installed product met with the applicable codes, specifications
• Kept Site QC, Manager and Regional Manger Field QC Manager informed of the projects conducted
• Created reports detailing findings from inspections performed throughout the day.
• Provided feedback regarding changes needed to improve production processes and product quality
• Prepared and reviewed reports and quality records in compliance with procedures
• Conducted and approved corrective actions associated with quality inspection program
• Reviewed and controlled the documents for the certification of construction equipment and testing equipment
• Assist with coordination of punch list and walk downs/inspection
• Audited completed inspections to validate effectiveness of inspection process.
• Trained new contractor/subcontractors on inspection and quality control procedures
• Generated reports, records, correspondence, advocate Safety, follow division policies,standards an guidelines

Responsible for all aspects of small cell construction for Verizon Wireless Projects.

Participated in Clark County Public Works workshops on the new small cell ordinance.

Responsible for all aspects of small cell construction on Verizon Wireless's projects including; on-site management, vendor management, OEM management.

• Represent Verizon as the expert on construction issues relating to small cell projects, including public right-of-way small cells along with the associated inside & outside plant construction method.

• Conducts bid walks with contractors. Manages below-ground fiber installation (HFC), hub construction, node construction and related utility make-ready.

• Troubleshoot issues with small cells such connection to the network, fiber installation, and loss of power to the site.

• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with Verizon's policies and procedures in support of Verizon's objectives.

• Manages general contractors to ensure compliance with local jurisdiction building codes.

• Administer all aspects of construction of Clark County ROW and private landlord Small Cells
• Participated in Clark County Public Works workshops on new Small Cells ordinance
• Responsible for all aspects of Small Cells construction on Verizon Wireless's projects including; on-site management, vendor management, OEM management
• Conducts bid walks with contractors
• Manages below-ground fiber installation (HFC), hub construction, node construction and related utility make-ready
• Troubleshoot issues with Small Cells such connection to network, fiber installation, and loss of power to sites
• Inspects and approved construction close out

• Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Developed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure resource alignment.
• Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate project challenges and obstacles.
• Worked on site development and OEM ( Ericsson) to ensure correct equipment ordering and installation.
• Follow construction schematics to ensure installation and equipment installed to specs.
• Created and managed the approval of the RFDS's, BOM's and SOW's
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Led project planning and execution for multimillion-dollar construction initiatives.
• Developed and enforced safety protocols, enhancing compliance across job sites.
• Implemented risk management strategies, reducing potential delays and issues.

• Diminished costs, reviewed and qualified competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution
• Oversaw all construction functions for all sites in Las Vegas and Northern Arizona on L700 & U2100 project
• Single point of contact between project management and construction vendors
• Created and managed approval of RFDS's, BOM's and SOW's
• Monitored milestones to ensure timely completion
• Worked with Site Development and OEM (Ericsson) to ensure correct equipment ordering and installation
• Construction drawing management including review, redlines, approvals and as-builds
• Quality assurance approval
• Built relationships with engineering staff and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns for cell towers
• Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers
• Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of all work orders and purchase orders
• Contracted to Sprint to augment their personnel for Network Vision and 2.5 projects in Las Vegas
• Oversaw and coordinated all aspects of install project with local fiber providers using Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC)
• Coordinated all aspects of projects to build wireless cell site foundations within timelines

• Oversaw all construction functions for all sites in Las Vegas and Northern Arizona on L700 & U2100 project
• Created and managed approval of RFDS's, BOM's and SOW's
• Worked with Site Development and OEM (Ericsson) to ensure correct equipment ordering and installation
• Construction drawing management to review, redlines, approvals and as-builds
• Punch list completion with vendors
• Built relationships with engineering staff and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns for cell towers
• Oversaw and coordinated all aspects of install project with local fiber providers using Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC)

• Prepared foam and air coaxial, hardline and elliptical waveguides for construction of towers
• Replaced antennas and installed new dishes
• Performed coaxial, fiber, lines and hybrid cable installations and lead work on top of tower
• Rendered solid leadership skills in handling all general contractors for AT&T LTE project
• Administered weekly call with AT&T market manager and internal deployment call
• Managed over 100 sites for LTE and new site build construction start to finish
• Modified changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date
• Met project deadline on timely manner
• Coordinated and managed over 600 design walks, site builds and installations
• Collaborated with different jurisdictions for correct building and permitting requirements.