MITCHELL HOLMGREN

Wireless Professional

mitchholmgren@comcast.net

404 Readington Road

Somerville New Jersey 08876

Home 908-534-5274

Cell 908-295-1050

 

Innovative Technology executive with strong strategic planning, project management background.  Achieved major results in problem solving and business planning.   Exceptional accomplishments in directing and coordinating company objectives and turnaround situations.  Areas of expertise include: Managing People Teams & Projects Market Research, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Innovative Leadership, Strategic Planning, Workflow Management Market Research, SOX Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Product Design/Enhancement, Strategic Alliances/Partnerships, Team Building Development, and Process Improvements.

 

 

Experience

 

Communication Infrastructure Corp. Regional Manager                                                       2011/Current

 

 

 

·   Regional Manager for multiple high frequency trader customers; responsible for the site acquisition, and construction of low latency microwave networks. Single point of contact for all matters related to real estate project schedule, monthly billing and problem resolution for site acquisition. Oversee all areas of the business progress payments, contract extras, insurance, bonding, field supervision, client relations, sub-contractors, architect inquiries, value engineering, vendors and material

 

 

·      Overseeing all Site Walks and developing Site Estimates. Prepares regional staff budgets and work schedules for the approval of the responsible manager; prepares progress reports and submits staffing, cost and budget forecasts

 

·   Experience directing Site Walks and developing Site Estimates.

·   In addition to zoning and all applicable civil permits.

All deliverables met on schedule and within or under budget.

 

·   Diversified experience in real estate acquisition and coordinating total project activities including project objectives based on timing and staffing requirements for each project phase. Achieved 30% reduction in project time line.

 

·   Evaluated potential vendors (Site Acquisition, Antenna, Tower, Construction) and develop a preferred vendor/contractor list.

 

·   Consulted with the field superintendents and handled job site visits to consult with the owners and clients; reviewed and recommended solutions for billing items and process change orders.

 

Silbert Realty & Management Corp. Millington NJ Asset Manager 2006 – 2011

 

·         Salvaged several large and difficult projects which were over budget by more than 25% by working with clients to discuss scope, intent, current and future needs in the preliminary stages and providing a budget engineering analysis based upon specific parameters and variables.

·   Established long range planning system that determined scope and direction of the organizations goals and identified crucial issues.

·   Coordinated supplier management and overall lifecycle management, coordinating Product Management, Finance, Legal and Operating System disciplines.

 

T-Mobile (Contractor)2005/2006

Site Acquisition Manager for T-Mobile

 

·   Oversees Site Acquisition contractor(s) in the site acquisition process. .

·   Assists with execution of commencement packages and final lease documents

·   Coordinate Phase I,II and National Environmental Protection Act compliance with the Site Acquisition Group and client.

·   In addition to zoning and all applicable civil permits.

·   Review and monitor regional site acquisition programs for progress time line schedule & budget..

 

AT&T Basking Ridge NJ Division Manager Network Operations    2001/2004

 

·   Insured compliance to budgets for capital expenditures and daily operating costs. When managing new projects insured on time completion schedules and kept within project budget.

·   Responsible for national & regional build out in excess of 500 cell sites & 1200 LSO's.

·   Negotiated service agreements and worked closely with legal for review and execution.

·   Confirm evidence of a fully executed lease with appropriate exhibits, final zoning approval documentation and drawings, building permits, and stamped construction drawing to ensure consistency.

·   Responsible for a large territory encompassing the eastern United States to fulfill the company's system development needs.

·   Reviewed plans and specifications to insure that workmanship conforms to drawings and specifications and that schedules are adhered to.

·   Experience with SONET, and Microwave installation.

 

·   AT&T Network District Manager Dayton NJ 1999/2000

 

·   Insured compliance to budgets for capital expenditures and daily operating costs. When managing all projects insured on time completion schedules and kept within project budget.

·   Diversified experience with DWDM, FRAME, MPLS & TCP/IP transport services.

·   Represented the company as liaison and spokesperson in land use and development approval process including public meetings and formal public hearings, through to the superior and appellant court level if necessary.

·   Co-location & right of way subject matter expert on behalf of business unit evaluating Model interconnect agreement.

·   Assists with execution of commencement packages and final lease documents.

 

·   AT&T Wireless Services Manager Real Estate & Zoning Paramus NJ 1996/1998

 

·   Advised and assisted AT&T senior management on planning and site acquisition, operation costs, architecture, equipment and lease costs of each location and developed multiple solutions that will address the networks current & future requirements.

             Oversee all regulatory documentation including zoning imposed by local jurisdictions,

state regulatory requirements, and federal packages for compliance filing with the Federal  Aviation Administration, Federal Communication Commission, and any other regulatory  agencies.

 

·   Coordinated and evaluated the activities of outside professional (Legal, A&E, Construction & Planners) in preparation for company presentations before municipal planning and zoning boards.

 

·   Negotiated land and real property leases with respect to company goals, position and time lines.

 

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Technical Proficiencies

PMP/PMI Certification 2011 Currently Working toward RPA Quick base

Siebel, Oracle Microsoft Word Excel Power Point Visio MS Project

 

Education

Rutgers University New Brunswick NJ Batchelor Science

Raritan Valley College Branchburg NJ Associate Science

Professional Development

NJ Real Estate Brokerage License

Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Course

AT&T School of Business &Technology Management Certificate

Presentation Skills, Business Strategy & Planning

Investment Finance, Business & Marketing Plans

Emerging Technologies