Lisa Ann Bera
Project Manager / Site
Acquisition / Zoning Specialist Wireless Build and Modifications
lisabera@gmail.com
414-403-3103
Over 13 years’ experience in Site Acquisition, Zoning, and
Project Management. Demonstrated track record in managing teams and providing
direction in challenging markets.
Supervision of Site Acquisition Vendor firms. Evaluation and
development strategies for Land Use application progress, resolves obstacles
to work start between carrier, facility owner, and controlling jurisdiction.
Directly prepares financial approvals, change order requests, internal and
external consensus for implementation action plans, and budgeting operations.
Works at large to problem solve and remove obstacles between client and turf
vendor, contract service providers, client's landlords, and governmental land
use and building permit entities. Coordination delivery of internal
documentation to assure progress of problem projects. Design and apply new
methods and procedures. Define project phases, set deadlines and manage
staff. Develop project plans with milestones. Ensure client satisfaction with
the project process and project team by effective and timely communication
including status reporting, and resolution of issues that arise.
Lead Zoning / Permitting Project Manager
Clearwire
/ Nationwide
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Rosemont,
IL
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April 2012 to December 2013
Responsible for Zoning / Permitting nationwide on Clearwire
project. Responsible for submittal and tracking of permitting through the
overseeing of 6500 plus Site Count and 75 plus Site Acquisition Specialists.
Management of Nationwide Zoning Tracker for Project with assigned sites with
detailed site specific information. Determination of site by site
jurisdiction. Contact with jurisdictions to determine approval process for
specific scope of work. Management of outside vendor involvement. Attend
zoning hearings and present case and findings to obtain any and all necessary
zoning relief as it relates to each site. Preparation of hearing packages.
Public hearing investigation and preparation of submittals. Coordination and
distribution of Interference Studies, Photo Simulations, Coverage Maps,
Ballon Test, etc. Coordination with local Utility, DOT, Railroad, Police, and
Fire, state owned properties. Review and analysis of 3rd party independent
engineering reports. Neighborhood meetings, including correspondence with
local Councilman, Alderpersons, Home Owner Associations, Tribal Councils,
etc. Perform and review redline zoning and construction drawings to verify
they comply with the zoning codes and design requirements. Identification of
permitted use areas, difficult jurisdictions, filing deadlines, approval time
frames, application requirements and interpretation of zoning codes.
Site Acquisition Specialist
Buell
Consulting Saint Paul, MN (Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota)
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April 2010 to April 2012
Verizon Wireless project : Completion of Site Audits /
Analysis. Modification applications to specific tower carrier. Amendment
preparation and execution. Obtain resolutions or other authorizations or
consents pertaining to the execution and delivery of lease. Procure
memorandums of lease for signature of land owner and recordation of the same.
Acquire information / documentation on preferred candidate (existing survey,
drawings, deeds, legal documentation). Evaluate deed, property tax records,
confirmation of tax liens. Obtain SNDA as required. Evaluate environmental
statement / historical data. SHPO, NEPA, and THPO. Evaluate title reports for
any potential legal issues. Obtain corporate resolutions. Coordination and
track preparation through legal services, including filling all applications
with tower owners. Negotiate lease or license agreements for rooftops,
municipal properties, etc. Evaluate easement, structural studies, FAA/FCC
regulatory documents, tower drawings. Right of Way procurement. Obtain Entry
and Testing Agreements. Assist engineering in determining, moving, removing
rings, alternate site options, etc. Manage documents through the local state,
and or federal jurisdictional offices permit process.
Zoning Acquisition Specialist
Faulk
and Foster – (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts)
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October 2010 to April 2011
US Cellular : Identification permitted use areas, difficult
jurisdictions, filing deadlines, approval time frames, application
requirements and zoning codes. Perform zoning analysis reports for each site
candidate information packet. Perform review and redline of zoning and
construction drawings to verify they comply with the zoning codes and design
requirements. Prepare, review and submittal of all zoning applications.
Attend zoning hearings and present case and findings to obtain any and all
necessary zoning relief as it relates to each site. Neighborhood meetings,
including meeting with local Councilmen, Alderpersons, Home Owner
associations, and Tribal Councils. Manage documents through the local, state,
and or federal jurisdictional offices permit process. Preparation of
materials required for pulling of Building Permits (contractor registration,
COI's, etc).
Project Manager
Centerline
Communications - Canton, MA (New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
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April 2009 to April 2010
T-Mobile and Cleawire :Completion of Site Audits / Analysis.
Searching of areas, identifying and cataloging any and all viable candidates.
Preparation of RFP's. Confirmation of legal access to site and identify all
other conditions, restrictions, liens, or other matters that may impact the
suitability of the potential site. Obtain resolutions or other authorizations
or consents pertaining to the execution and delivery of lease. Procure
memorandums of lease for signature of land owner and recordation of the same.
Evaluate deed, property tax records, confirmation of tax liens. Evaluate
environmental statement / historical data. Obtain corporate resolutions.
Identification permitted use areas, difficult jurisdictions, filing
deadlines, approval time frames, application requirements and zoning codes.
Perform zoning analysis reports for each site candidate information packet.
Perform review and redline of zoning and construction drawings to verify they
comply with the zoning codes and design requirements. Prepare, review and
submittal of all zoning applications. Attend zoning hearings and present case
and findings to obtain any and all necessary zoning relief as it relates to
each site. Neighborhood meetings, including meeting with local Councilmen,
Alderpersons, Home Owner associations, and Tribal Councils. Manage documents
through the local, state, and or federal jurisdictional offices permit
process. Preparation of materials required for pulling of Building Permits
(contractor registration, COI's, etc).
Project Manager
Skylink Networks - Wisconsin and Illinois
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2008 to 2009
AT&T : Develop, plan, analyze, evaluate, and assign
priorities to deliverables and requirements. Define project phases, set
deadlines. Develop project plans with milestones. Coordinate all meetings and
interface with business units, staff, and service providers. Ensure delivery
of project to the business partners; meet the approved scope of work, cost,
schedule, and quality for the project. Ensure client satisfaction with the
project process and project team by effective and timely communication
including status reporting, and resolution of issues as they arise.
Completion of site audits / analysis. Searching of areas, identifying and
cataloging any and all viable candidates. Prioritize and submit viable
candidate search area request. Preparation of RFP's. Confirmation of legal
access to site and identify all other conditions, restrictions, liens, or
other matters that may impact the suitability of the potential site. obtain
resolutions or other authorizations or consents pertaining to the execution
and delivery of lease. Procure memorandums of lease for signature of land
owner and recordation of the same. Acquire information / documentation on
preferred candidate. Evaluate deed, property tax records, confirmation of tax
liens. Obtain SNDA as required. Evaluate environmental statement / historical
data (SHPA, NEPA, THPO). Evaluate title reports for any potential legal
issues. Obtain corporate resolutions. Coordinate and track preparation
through legal services, including filling all applications with tower owners.
Negotiate lease or license agreements for rooftops, municipal properties,
etc. Evaluate easement and structural studies, all FAA/ FCC regulatory
documents, tower drawings, Zoning and Permitting. Coordinate required owner
forms including W-9's, payment direction. Right of Way procurement. Obtain
Entry and Testing Agreements. lease renewal amendment. Assist RF in
determining moving, removing rings, alternate options, etc. Identification of
permitted use areas, difficult jurisdictions, filing deadlines, approval time
frames, application requirements and zoning codes. Perform zoning analysis
reports for each site candidate information packet. Perform review and
redline of zoning and construction drawings to verify they comply with the
zoning codes and design requirements. Prepare, review and submittal of all
zoning applications. Attend zoning hearings and present case and findings to
obtain any and all necessary zoning relief as it relates to each site.
Neighborhood meetings, including meeting with local Council / Alderperson's,
Home Owners Association, Tribal Councils. Manage documentation through the
local state, and or federal jurisdictional permit process. Preparation of
materials required for pulling Building Permits. Power / Telco determination.
Site Acquisition Specialist
Cricket
Communications - Milwaukee, WI
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2007 to 2008
Completion of site audits / analysis. Searching of areas,
identifying and cataloging any and all viable candidates. Prioritize and
submit viable candidate search area request. Preparation of RFP's.
Confirmation of legal access to site and identify all other conditions,
restrictions, liens, or other matters that may impact the suitability of the
potential site. obtain resolutions or other authorizations or consents
pertaining to the execution and delivery of lease. Procure memorandums of
lease for signature of land owner and recordation of the same. Acquire
information / documentation on preferred candidate. Evaluate deed, property
tax records, confirmation of tax liens. Obtain SNDA as required. Evaluate
environmental statement / historical data (SHPA, NEPA, THPO). Evaluate title
reports for any potential legal issues. Obtain corporate resolutions.
Coordinate and track preparation through legal services, including filling
all applications with tower owners. Negotiate lease or license agreements for
rooftops, municipal properties, etc. Evaluate easement and structural
studies, all FAA/ FCC regulatory documents, tower drawings, Zoning and
Permitting. Coordinate required owner forms including W-9's, payment
direction. Right of Way procurement. Obtain Entry and Testing Agreements.
lease renewal amendment. Assist RF in determining moving, removing rings,
alternate options, etc. Identification of permitted use areas, difficult
jurisdictions, filing deadlines, approval time frames, application
requirements and zoning codes. Perform zoning analysis reports for each site
candidate information packet. Perform review and redline of zoning and
construction drawings to verify they comply with the zoning codes and design
requirements. Prepare, review and submittal of all zoning applications.
Attend zoning hearings and present case and findings to obtain any and all
necessary zoning relief as it relates to each site. Neighborhood meetings,
including meeting with local Council / Alderperson's, Home Owners
Association, Tribal Councils. Manage documentation through the local state,
and or federal jurisdictional permit process. Preparation of materials
required for pulling Building Permits. Power / Telco determination.
Site Acquisition Specialist
Bottom
Line Telecommunications – Wisconsin and Illinois
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2000 to 2007
Completion of site audits / analysis. Searching of areas,
identifying and cataloging any and all viable candidates. Prioritize and
submit viable candidate search area request. Preparation of RFP's.
Confirmation of legal access to site and identify all other conditions,
restrictions, liens, or other matters that may impact the suitability of the
potential site. obtain resolutions or other authorizations or consents
pertaining to the execution and delivery of lease. Procure memorandums of
lease for signature of land owner and recordation of the same. Acquire
information / documentation on preferred candidate. Evaluate deed, property
tax records, confirmation of tax liens. Obtain SNDA as required. Evaluate
environmental statement / historical data (SHPA, NEPA, THPO). Evaluate title
reports for any potential legal issues. Obtain corporate resolutions.
Coordinate and track preparation through legal services, including filling
all applications with tower owners. Negotiate lease or license agreements for
rooftops, municipal properties, etc. Evaluate easement and structural
studies, all FAA/ FCC regulatory documents, tower drawings, Zoning and
Permitting. Coordinate required owner forms including W-9's, payment
direction. Right of Way procurement. Obtain Entry and Testing Agreements.
lease renewal amendment. Assist RF in determining moving, removing rings,
alternate options, etc. Identification of permitted use areas, difficult
jurisdictions, filing deadlines, approval time frames, application
requirements and zoning codes. Perform zoning analysis reports for each site
candidate information packet. Perform review and redline of zoning and
construction drawings to verify they comply with the zoning codes and design
requirements. Prepare, review and submittal of all zoning applications.
Attend zoning hearings and present case and findings to obtain any and all
necessary zoning relief as it relates to each site. Neighborhood meetings,
including meeting with local Council / Alderperson's, Home Owners
Association, Tribal Councils. Manage documentation through the local state,
and or federal jurisdictional permit process. Preparation of materials
required for pulling Building Permits. Power / Telco determination.
Jeff
Fowle
WE
Energies
414-507-2204
Mark
Russert
Bottom
Line
414-416-2057
Ron
August
T-Mobile
262-271-0012
Eric
Engen
T-Mobile
eric.engen@t-mobile.com
Dave
Lyshek
Edge
Consulting
608-219-5775