Peggy M. Duerr   1410 Tartan Drive, Allen, Texas 75013

peggy.duerr@yahoo.com469-563-9334 - Mobile

 

A strongly motivated professional with the initiative to take action in solving problems. Consistently excels in developing relationships: a team player, decision maker, self-motivated, enthusiastic, problem solver, and customer service oriented. Works well under pressure in a fast-paced atmosphere; passion to drive and ensure quality results to meet deadlines. Raises questions and offers practical solutions while communicating progress to management.

 

General Skills:

·               Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010, Word, Excel, Adobe, Oracle, PowerPoint, SITERRA and NORAD

·               Ability to recognize and resolve problems quickly

·               Ability to perform and accomplish goals in a stressful environment

·               Ability to perform multiple tasks and/or flexibility to switch projects in midstream

 

Employment History:

 

April 2010 to March 2015

Goodman Networks, Inc. – Plano, Texas

Position: Sr. Site Acquisition Specialist

 

Generate PO’s, COI’s, Check Request and JCN’s for Site Acquisition for all NSB, SAO for last 2+ years. Previously handled all NSB/SAO, LTE, UMTS, and assisted with ETTC and FTTC sites for more than (2) two years.

·               Manage Site Acquisition companies and vendors for all required documentation

·               Create and maintain a spreadsheet to track vendor work order request and invoicing

·               Prepare Change Orders and update reports to request Purchase Orders and Check Requests

·               Review Projects for Close Out in accordance with ND298 guidelines and system uploads

·               Provide research and resolution of variances and/or service and invoice issues

·               Check NICAT system daily to resolve any issues with Project Controls and Scoping

·               Coordinate with Internal groups: Controls, Engineering, A/R, A/P, Insurance and External vendors

 

March 2004 to May 2007

Johnson Controls, Inc. – Plano, Texas

Position:  Senior Buyer / Contract Administrator

Within a one year period was able to secure contract cost savings of $2.5 million over the life of the contract.  Increased the scope of work in the first year of hire and by taking services out to bid was able to cut cost by an additional $1.6 million.  In this position, was asked and accepted additional responsibilities to oversee the janitorial, landscaping, mail services, food services and switchboard operations until an operations person could be brought in to handle the workload. I managed these vendors from Sept 2004 until Dec 2006.

·               Negotiate contracts with suppliers on price, quality and services. Utilize national agreements when and where possible to reduce cost. Work with legal to ensure consistency in all subcontracts

·               Manage supplier relationships for improvements / changes to materials and services, price changes, processes, and other supplier changes that can affect the expected level of support

·               Research, analyze, recommend and implement approved solutions for quality of material and support services provided by suppliers.  Work with account management to ensure contract requirements such as budgets and scope of work are met

·               Assist with other internal customers on resolution of problems with contracted suppliers and ensure that long term solutions are implemented

·               Work to improve service and support delivery from suppliers as well as expand the use of national agreements.  Assist with national contracts as requested

·               Conduct monthly performance reviews (KPI’s) following company policies and procedures

·               Develop RFAs, SOWs and SLAs for all major areas of spend when they are competitively sourced utilizing company procedures and templates

·               Conduct all meetings with internal and external customers in a professional manner

·               Develop, manage, supply and maintain current information on diversity vendors and suppliers and keep updated insurance certificates on file as required by company policy and procedures

April 2003 to March 2004

NorthStar Communications, Inc. – Plano, Texas

Position: Document Controls

 

·                           Handle all documentation pertaining to the expansion of Nextel’s Cellular System expansion

·                           Ensure all required documents are available for internal and external use

·                           Request NTP from client as needed for each milestone

·                           Track all correspondence with client using Access database

·                           Prepare documents in accordance to detailed contract requirements

·                           Maintain both hard and soft copies (FTP) of all data

·               Documentation includes, but is not limited to the lease, deeds, tax and title data, structural analysis, concrete test, sweeps, construction drawings, both redline and as built, FCC, FAA, zoning, permitting and purchase orders

·               Train and supervised persons to assist the Project Controls and Document Controls

·               Compile data for submittal of each milestone met to client for approval 

 

May 2002 to April 2003

Arch Wireless Operating Company, Inc. – Plano, Texas

Position: Leasing Coordinator

 

·                           Routinely interface with field technicians to verify site information

·                           Negotiate leasing terms and conditions on all leases and/or lease issues

·                           Interface with Legal departments to discuss difficult leases

·                           Negotiate and/or renegotiate leases to accommodate equipment changes

·                           Diligently work with accounting on any payment issues

·                           Responsible for coordinating building access as needed

·               Routinely coordinate equipment swaps and/or system collapses

 

May 1999 to May 2002                                         

Cell Support - Allen, Texas

Position: President

 

Completed 49 sites in Dallas for VoiceStream, 45 sites in Houston for AT&T, assisted with the completion of 39 sites for Fiber Optic Network deployment of Nextlink in Dallas, and contracted through WFI to assist Broadstream in gathering information on Dallas sites for their database. 

 

Site Acquisition

·               Research, obtain, and secure candidate sites for wireless equipment and coverage

·               Work with Engineering and Construction to obtain site designs and specifications

·               Routinely interface with Planning and Legal departments to discuss difficult lease negotiations

·               Negotiate leasing terms and conditions to finalize lease documents with landlord/client for leases and/or purchases. Coordinate request for structural and other documents necessary for permitting and construction

·               Research all jurisdictions on land use, zoning, building codes and procedures. Prepare zoning feasibility analysis for all jurisdictional land-use regulations

·               Complete site surveys, zoning issues, maintain and track leasing status, complete progress reports while corresponding with various departments

 

Project Management

·               Manage the Network Development Process

·               Engage and direct negotiations and coordinate legal review

·               Contracted 4 persons to assist in the site acquisition and deployment efforts of the VoiceStream project 

·               Design and implement a system to track and report site acquisition efforts and network development progress

·               Responsible for site selection and lease negotiation and obtaining Building Access to all sites

·               Oversee the right of way and various other positions necessary in the deployment of a system

 

 

 

 

March 1997 to March 1999

Comm Site International, Inc. - Richardson, Texas

Position: Site Identification Manager

 

·                           Locate communication facilities nationwide for PCS, Cellular, Paging and SMR companies

·                           Maintain current communications vendor and site databases

·                           Negotiate leases and subleases while working with legal departments to close contracts

·               Interface with Project Managers, RF Engineering, Installation Crews and Lease Coordinators to locate, develop and install sites

·               Supervise and train support personnel

·               Develop strategic relationships to introduce new business

 

August 1994 to March 1997                           

WebLink Wireless, Inc. - Dallas, Texas

Position: NPCS Lease Supervisor

 

·               Research, obtain and secure candidates for wireless paging equipment and coverage for approximately1500 upgrades and 500 new sites for 2-way Beta trials in Dallas and Austin markets

·               Perform propagation studies for all candidates

·               Work closely with RF and Systems Engineering groups to obtain site designs and specifications

·               Interface with Administration, Planning and Accounting to complete difficult lease negotiations

·               Negotiate leases/licenses for new sites and renegotiate existing leases/licenses to accommodate equipment changes and other modifications

·               Prepare sensitive correspondence and a variety of departmental site documentation and disperse to various internal organizations within Network Implementation and Accounting

·               Maintain and track leasing/licensing progress on various spreadsheets

·               Assist with documentation of Site Implementation procedures and Installation Techniques for 2-way

·               Schedule daily routine for 5 Project Managers and assist in their efforts to complete build-out of the Dallas and Austin markets on schedule

·               Arrange for deliveries of materials, telephones, electrical, building and platforms as necessary

·               Work all zoning issues and attend all zoning meetings as required

·               Supervised personnel to secure leases necessary for NPCS Implementation and delegated projects to contractors to meet deadlines as necessary

·               Work closely with purchasing and inventory for equipment and delivery progress at all locations

 

February 1985 to June 1992                           

Digital Equipment Corporation - Houston, Texas

Position: Contract Administrator

 

·               Create and maintain a customer database supporting quality invoicing and contractual compliance for 380 contracts with a contract base of over $1.8 million

·               Prepare quotes and modification contracts and complete warranty conversions in accordance to the contract guidelines

·               Provide research and resolution of service and invoicing issues

·               Coordination of technical and support groups

·               Interaction with sales, customer support, credit and collections, as well as customers for such major accounts as: Shell, Chevron, Amoco, Bechtel, BASF, NASA and Enron

·               Successfully completed multiple in-house training classes including:

 

·               Total Quality Management

·               Personal and Organizational Change

·               Negotiations

·               Operations and Integrated Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1983 to 1985

Donco Fence Company - Houston, Texas

Position: Office Administrator

 

·             Handle phones and prepare service orders to ensure proper supplies are pulled and assign crews per location

·             Check inventory and order as required maintaining inventory levels in stock and/or tools needed

·             Prepare customer invoices from orders.

·             Check service vehicle summaries and match gas tickets to billings

 

 

1982 to 1983

Charter Financial Group, Inc. - Houston, Texas

Position: Real Estate Secretary

 

·             Provide administrative services to 5 Real Estate salespersons

·             Handle phones and provide backup relief for Receptionist

·             Prepare and maintain both computerized and manual property listings

·             Provide Telex and other office duties as required

·             Assist other groups at the brokerage as needed

 

 

1979 to 1981

Laventhol & Horwath, CPA - Houston, Texas

Position: F/C Bookkeeper

 

·             Maintain personnel records and updates

·             Maintain both manual and computerized set of books

·             Prepare checks and backup documentation for signature

·             Provide insurance reports for review

·             Maintain accurate inventory for all office supplies

·             Prepare quarterly tax reports

·             Various other duties as required