Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Swimming, Boating, Cooking, Motorcycles, Wrenching on Cars, All Music, Biology, Anat & Phys, History
Timeline
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Sarah Michaels

Sarah Michaels

Real Estate/Implementation Project Manager
Princeton,TX

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Diligent and resourceful manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across all departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote efficiency. Highly committed with a strong work ethic, the results are a consistent quality of goods and services. Organized and dependable candidate accomplished at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16

Wireless/Wired Telecom

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

South Region Venues Program Manager

T-Mobile (through Blue Ally)
Frisco, TX
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Developed strategic plans, set clear objectives and achievable milestones.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to counter any future barriers.
  • Managed cross-functional teams ensuring project complete as expected.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demand.
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
  • Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.

Implementation Project Manager / Network Real Estate Specialist

Verizon (through Experis)
Indianapolis, IN
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Successfully managed multiple high visibility programs for VZW Great Plains, ~1000 projects complete in 12 months.
  • Upgraded hundreds of sites Minneapolis DT/St. Paul DT areas for SB2018
  • Secured the best vendors available from Real Estate, A&E and CX to build/integrate the new/upgraded equipment for ~500 sites Indianapolis.
  • Evaluated vendor quotes, negotiated contracts, and managed external partners to ensure smooth collaboration on projects.
  • Quotes, Purchase Orders, and Change Orders kept in excellent status essentially reducing lost time and money for the company.
  • Created project plans to ensure successful delivery of site to client.
  • Streamlined project implementation by effectively coordinating cross-functional teams with resources.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations via clear communication of goals, objectives, and timelines.
  • Maintained Deliverables on all projects completed within scope, budgetary constraints, and specified deadlines.

Zoning Project Manager

KGI Wireless
Austin, TX
10.2014 - 05.2017
  • Self-performed real estate services, zoning, and permitting while managing multiple vendors for Site Acquisition and Engineering services.
  • Successfully delivered 150-200 completed projects (new sites and modifications on existing sites) for VZW
  • Performed services for Antenna Mods, Generator Adds and New Sites.
  • Weekly update meetings with client.

Site Acquisition Project Manager

Faulk & Foster
Bloomington, MN
01.2013 - 03.2014
  • Performed all tasks necessary to achieve project completion. Identify potential sites, advise property owner of benefits, and facilitate lease approval and execution.
  • Drive projects through RE, Design, Regulatory, Zoning/Permitting, Construction and Integration.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance, materials and COP's (close-out packages).

FTT Project Manager

Zayo
Edina, MN
03.2012 - 02.2013
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results
  • Responsible for end-to-end delivery of project tasks and dates
  • Oversee ISP and OSP processes and vendor performance along with node inserts and testing at each site.
  • Responsible for resolving lease issues, site access and site restoration.
  • Ensure that accountability and cooperation between teams is functioning.
  • Maintain organization and process/procedures to allow for continuity and execution of projects.

Site Acquisition Project Manager

Glotel USA
Bloomington, MN
05.2010 - 02.2012
  • Facilitated Kick-Off Meeting for LTE/Fiber upgrade projects and Gen Adds.
  • Responsible for Site Acquisition tasks on over 350 sites.
  • Managed daily operations of Site Acq agents and Construction vendors.
  • Specifically researched each site for utility easements, Right of Way boundaries and existing tenant's lease area.
  • Tracked and noted all construction vendors active sites, PO's, change orders, punch list items and closeout package after construction complete.
  • Assembled COP's and reported to client PMs with daily updates.
  • Owned and updated all project dates to ensure data integrity, which rolls out to weekly/monthly/quarterly forecasts used by upper management for financial planning.

Site Acquisition Project Manager

TTM (through Networkers MSB)
Burnsville, MN
01.2008 - 09.2009
  • Performed Site Acquisition/Leasing expertise on large fiber and radio build-out in Minneapolis, MN.
  • Simultaneously pushed 100+ New Site Builds through for Leasing, A&E Design, Construction walks, Zoning and Permitting approvals and final completion via submittal of the close-out package.
  • Set up Line of Sight studies for ~200 Microwave sites.
  • Provided updates and feedback twice per week during calls with upper management regarding Lease Execution and Construction Complete.
  • Completed Risk Analysis, which I updated biweekly, to provide clear feedback about any potential "problem children" regarding difficult site builds (zoning Issues, high construction costs, difficult property owners).

Site Development Project Manager

SAC Wireless
Bloomington, MN
04.2006 - 12.2007
  • Successfully brought hundreds of telecommunication sites from inception to integration in the Midwest Region.
  • Competent lease review and redline on new sites and collocations
  • Obtained Zoning Approvals and Building Permits as required per each municipality's ordinances.
  • Secured CUP approvals for proposed sites in otherwise restricted areas
  • Managed a 40 Site Utility Coordination on T-Mobile UMTS upgrades by working with the local electric companies.
  • Coordinate Power & Telco site walks. Reported estimates under review.
  • Managed 55-60 new sites under three different initiatives simultaneously.
  • Experience with Backhaul and Microwave technologies for multiple wireless telecommunications companies such as Cingular, T-Mobile, Clearwire and Cricket.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.

Education

Properties of Real Estate Law - Properties of Real Estate Engineering

IRWA
MN, 55401
02.2001

7 Habits of Highly Effective People -

Carlson Companies
MN, 55401

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -

American Lutheran Homes
WI, 54755

GED -

Menomonie High School
Menomonie, WI
05.1997

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Quality Control
  • Project Plan Development
  • Risk Assessment
  • Vendor Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Detail Oriented
  • Process Improvement
  • Budgeting and Resource Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Documentation Management

Swimming, Boating, Cooking, Motorcycles, Wrenching on Cars, All Music, Biology, Anat & Phys, History

Swimming - I went to State in four events my freshman year of high school. Three relays and one individual. The 50 Freestyle was always my favorite event, at State and also at home. I broke the school record that year and held the title for just shy of a decade.

Boating - I grew up in Wisconsin near the Mississippi River and spent a good amount of my time there into my 20's. I love the water and have owned several boats over the years.

Motorcycles - I've been on bikes my whole life, even as a child. My parents both rode their own Harley and I was about six years old when my mother took me out for the first time. I've owned three motorcycles to date. I currently have a '22 HD Street Bob 114. I love it :)

Music - I always have and always will have a deep love of music. Any genre, style, fast, slow, house, classical, old, new, etc.

Biology, Anatomy, History, Engineering - I'm a student at heart. I love learning. I soak up everything I see and hear to educate myself as much as possible.

Timeline

South Region Venues Program Manager

T-Mobile (through Blue Ally)
06.2019 - 06.2020

Implementation Project Manager / Network Real Estate Specialist

Verizon (through Experis)
05.2017 - 06.2019

Zoning Project Manager

KGI Wireless
10.2014 - 05.2017

Site Acquisition Project Manager

Faulk & Foster
01.2013 - 03.2014

FTT Project Manager

Zayo
03.2012 - 02.2013

Site Acquisition Project Manager

Glotel USA
05.2010 - 02.2012

Site Acquisition Project Manager

TTM (through Networkers MSB)
01.2008 - 09.2009

Site Development Project Manager

SAC Wireless
04.2006 - 12.2007

Properties of Real Estate Law - Properties of Real Estate Engineering

IRWA

7 Habits of Highly Effective People -

Carlson Companies

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -

American Lutheran Homes

GED -

Menomonie High School
Sarah MichaelsReal Estate/Implementation Project Manager