Cindy Leinart

Mission Viejo, CA  92691

714.293.7800 / cell

leinartc@gmail.com

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-leinart-8a52547

 

Summary:

 

·   Extensive experience in Business, proving to be successful in Site Acquisition, Land Use Planning, Environmental Compliance, Project Management, A&E Management and Project Coordination. 

·   Solid zoning and permitting skills with effective lease negotiations and administration.

·   Work well in a dynamic, fast paced, and deadline driven environment.

·   Effective at creating and maintaining positive relationships with co-workers, outside contractors and customers. Work well independently and as a member of a team.

·   Strong at taking the initiative, prioritizing workloads, time management, and the ability to think outside the box. 

 

PROVEN ABILITIES AND RESULTS

 

Zoning / Construction Achievements:

Ø       Effective in working with internal staff, Engineering, Construction Managers, Sub-contractors, Property Owners, HOA’s, outside vendors, and multiple layers of City Officials, ensuring projects meet all Federal, State, & City Zoning, and Building Requirements, including, Fire, Health,  Environmental Regulations and Codes.

 

Ø       Practice on-going follow-through to complete new or modified wireless build-outs; ensuring all work is accurate, complete and meets with Planning, Building and State Environmental Requirements.

 

Ø       Successfully prepare, maintain, and submit land use and building project documentation for all City required permits. Follow thru until project is approved at all legal, jurisdictional, and client levels.

 

Ø       Keep internal functional groups informed on requirements and regulations of government entities and municipalities, to assist with the compliance and conditions of approvals at permit and construction stages of the project.

 

Ø       Collaborates with cities and property owners to correct and remove restrictions that could impact time-sensitive construction.

 

Ø       Experienced at working with City Jurisdictions for proper permitting procedures for fiber and construction installations in private and “Right of Way” (ROW) properties, including highways, bridges, and overpasses.

 

Ø       Work with engineering in the identification of locations for Small Cell and/or DAS facilities, specifically located on ROW properties, while at the same time, working with appropriate City Departments to procure required permits and agreements necessary for a successful installation.

 

Ø       Work with General Contractors assisting in preparing and presenting Bids.

a.           Collect and review addendums, invoices, and change orders from Subcontractors. Collect, maintain, and assemble close-out packages to be distributed be to appropriate staff and/or client.

b.           Ensure proposals are accurate for labor, materials, and profit prior to submitting to client.

c.            Manage final releases including Warranty Letters, Unconditional & Conditional Waivers.

d.           Review and approve payment of vendor and subcontractor invoices.

 

Leasing / Contract Achievements:

Ø       Effectively negotiate Lease Agreements and Amendments for various wireless carrier facilities proposing to locate on private properties, City-owned properties, high profile facilities/venues, Government protected lands, and “ROW” properties.

 

Ø       Successfully work with Site Acquisition, RF Engineers & Construction Managers to identify qualified properties for new installations for wireless communication facilities, throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Identification includes: Property Location, Owner identification and level of interest, Land Use Entitlements and Building Permit Requirements for permit approvals.

 

Ø       Resolve all other real estate matters including condemnations, encroachment claims, easement relocations, tax liens, etc. as expeditiously as possible ensuring policies are followed and litigation exposure is minimized.

 

Ø       Review leases, licenses and amendment, and create abstract summaries and/or business decision memos for document execution, while communicating with property owners, verbally and in writing, to resolve any disputes or clarify lease interpretations.

 

Ø       Collect, review and evaluate Environmental reports to ensure facilities are not located on contaminated  or protected lands, while verifying if protected animal wild life is on premises. Skillfully take action and correct discrepancies and inconsistencies.

 

Ø       Perform site inspections on private and Governmental properties with existing or proposed wireless facilities. Document and report existing lease terms, maintenance and/or compliance concerns, while providing risk assessment.

 

Project Management Achievements:

Ø       Accomplished at “Hands-on” experience managing a diverse staff, including employees, outside contractors and vendors. Bring cohesiveness to multiple groups, while also providing direction and solutions.

 

Ø       Successfully chair meetings, providing support & solutions in all phases of assigned projects.  Collaborate with upper management and legal teams to implement changes on outstanding obstacles.

 

Ø       Effectively lead internal teams for continual review of status of each project, to ensure timely and accurate completion.

 

Ø       Measure and report on schedules, and risks throughout project lifecycle, while maintaining agreed schedules and guidelines are followed and enforced.

 

Ø       Act as a bridge to coordinate the activities of cross departmental work, to ensure successful outcomes are on schedule and within budgets.  Recognize and work with possible changes to established procedures, enhancing and exceeding project projections and performance.

 

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

Telkin Development ConsultingSept’ 06 – Current

Project Manager / Site Acquisition- Zoning Manager / Project Coordinator

Ø       Projects successfully accomplished:  (1) Verizon- Project Manager / Zoning Manager;  (2i) AT&T – Zoning / Site Acquisition Manager; (3) Wireless Capital Partner (“WCP”) – Property Manager; (4) Clearwire – Leasing/Zoning Specialist; (5) Sprint – Real Estate Manager; (6) Cricket – Zoning Specialist; (7) Otay Water District – Telecom Consultant; (8) Extenent Fiber – Real Estate Manager / Zoning Manager, San Diego

 

Infranext,/ Tynan Group – Lake Forest, CA 2004 – 2006

Zoning Manager

Ø       Projects Successfully Accomplished: Verizon Wireless: Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura County, Inland Empire and Palm Springs

WFI (Wireless Facilities, Inc.) - San Diego, CA1999 – 2004

Ø       Wireless Telecommunications Projects successfully accomplished:  (i)  Project lead : Cingular Wireless / Bechtel in the Greater Los Angeles Area;   (ii)  Zoning Manager: Nextel Communications and Verizon Wireless in San Francisco, including East Bay, San Jose, Monterey & Carmel; (iii) Leasing and Zoning Manager: Metricom in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties, (iv) Project Lead: ART in San Jose

 

Tetra Tech - Brazil1998 – 1999

Ø       Project Manager / Managed projects for Ericsson (for ATL) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 

 

Education, Skills & Certificates:

Database & Application Experience:(i) MS Office applications, MS Project, Siterra, Oracle, Adobe

(ii) Proficient at reading & interpreting Architectural Plans

 

Construction Management: California State University, Hayward, California   

California Real Estate Salesperson License:   License # 01208070

Business Management   Kennesaw College, Atlanta, Georgia