Cathryn M. Hale

7827 Brodie Castle Court

Las Vegas, Nevada 89166

(702) 612-6012

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION:

 

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona – May, 2010 Master of Business Administration

University of Phoenix, Las Vegas, Nevada – May, 2008Bachelors of Science – Business Management

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

Black & Veatch Corporation – Henderson, Nevada

 

March 2012 – November 2015

As a Senior Wireless Regulatory Specialist, responsible for regulatory compliance requirements as they relate to the construction of cell towers for AT&T. Coordinate and monitor the progress of all environmental compliance requirements related to NEPA/SHPO/FAA/FCC & RF Safety. Responsible for accurately forecasting deliverables to adhere to schedules. Ensure timeliness and quality of subcontractor deliverables and manage related proposal/purchase order requests. Preparation of environmental compliance notice to proceed approvals and packages and on-air notice to proceed. Communicates overall compliance status with internal project teams, Client, and Compliance Director.

 

Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada

 

June, 2010 – Present

As a credentialed mediator, perform mediation duties with a co-mediator for a wide variety of mediation situations following the Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center model. Certified for Mandatory Small Claims Court mediation. Advanced Mediation Certification Course completed in December, 2011.

 

April, 2001 – November, 2010

As a Development Specialist/Senior Right of Way Agent in Development Services, responsible for placing Civil Engineering conditions on Land Use Applications. Prepared agenda items for Zoning and Planning Commission meetings. Staff representative for Civil Engineering at Planning and Zoning Commission meetings. Reviewed and analyzed appraisals, title reports, deeds, legal descriptions, easements and other documentation. Worked with the District Attorney’s office, as required, for legal assistance and opinions. Prepared related documents such as correspondence, deeds, grants, legal descriptions, agenda items, and reports. Used Open Doors, Assessor’s and Recorder’s records through the Internet, HTE,  KOVIS , and other related software to research properties. Read and interpreted maps and drawings. Prepared legal descriptions for patent easements to be excepted out of properties being auctioned by BLM in compliance with the Southern Nevada Lands Management Act. Met regularly with citizens, developers, engineers, surveyors, utility companies and staff of state, local, and federal agencies, providing advice and expertise in public and private development related rights of way for infrastructure (roadway and drainage facilities) and public facilities such as fire stations, libraries, schools, parks, and other government sites. Communicated regularly with the general public, the development community, utilities, government entities, and appointed and elected officials and boards. Performed field checks for off-site development within Clark County and processed applications including planning and zoning. Performed compliance checks and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws and zoning conditions. Prepared BLM application packages for rights-of-way, leases, permits, temporary use permits, and cooperative agreements and facilitated processing through BLM working closely with BLM staff to ensure compliance with all requirements and stipulations and prepared NEPA analysis and other documentation as required. Worked regularly with BLM staff to resolve trespass situations within rights-of-way and R&PP leases granted to Clark County. Worked effectively with the right-of-way, survey, mapping, and off-site teams in developing input into land use applications and plans.  All functions required extensive research and analytical skills. Involved extensively in all aspects of the following BLM land transactions: Sunrise Landfill, Southern Nevada Lands Management Act, Apex, 215 Beltway, and Clark County Shooting Park. Worked with utility companies on planning, zoning, and development related issues for easements, rights-of-way, transmission lines, telecommunication lines, utility corridors, and cell towers both within the Las Vegas Valley and outlying areas of Clark County.

 

July, 1998 - April, 2001

As Right of Way Agent/Administrative Specialist in the Department of Real Property, responsible for the acquisition, management, transfer, sale and disposal of real property as required for County projects. Responsible for the management for County owned and leased facilities and parks. Reviewed and analyzed appraisals, title reports, deeds, legal descriptions, easements and other documentation. Maintained a database for all County leases. Maintained a database for surplus property requests received from the public. Prepared documentation for formal offers to purchase. Work with technical or professional support staff engaged on a contract basis to ensure compliance with County policies and procedures during the negotiations. Worked with the District Attorney’s office, as required, for legal interpretation and opinions. Prepared related documents such as correspondence, offers to purchase, agenda items, and reports. Use Open Doors, Assessor’s and Recorder’s records through the Internet and Decision Master, and other related software to research properties. Read and interpret maps and drawings. Worked regularly with BLM staff in processing R&PP leases/patents, land exchanges, direct sales, temporary use permits, airport leases/patents, and other public land use authorizations requiring extensive research and analytical skills. Ensured compliance with Clark County R&PP leases. Monitored and ensured compliance with stipulations and conditions of BLM land use authorizations. Worked regularly with BLM staff to resolve trespass situations within rights-of-way and R&PP leases granted to Clark County. Involved extensively in all aspects of the following BLM land transactions: Sunrise Landfill, Volkmar Land Exchange, Southern Nevada Lands Management Act, Apex, Ivanpah Airport, and Fire Station 21 Land Exchange. Provided assistance to all county departments and agencies through strategic planning and budget process related to land acquisition, land disposal, and development. Prepared formal bid specifications and request for proposals for real property related activities. Developed improved processes for land acquisition and land disposal in compliance with NRS. Worked closely with Purchasing, Finance, and the District Attorney in the preparation and scheduling of real property agenda items. (Right of Way Agent 04/00 - 04/01, Administrative Specialist 07/98 - 04/00)

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