Vernon Cederstrom

e-mail: vrayc@hotmail.com

phone: 321-591-7498

Project/Construction Manager

Seasoned telecommunications professional possessing multifaceted experience. Current area of interest:

telecom project management. Skills include: Keeping abreast of current trends and technologies in the

industry; self-starter & team player; effective in developing healthy interactive work relationships; able to

quickly assimilate product knowledge and features, effectively communicating the benefits to customers,

helping them make informed decisions; able to prioritize, solve problems and meet deadlines and goals. Key

values that I consider important are personal integrity and respect of others, inside the workplace as well as

outside.

Professional Experience

Ericsson, Orlando

October 2012 - Present

Operations Manager - 800 MHz

Direct and manage Sprint Network Vision (SNV) launch of 800Mhz in Florida

Manage and budget on air launches of over 600 SNV sites

Direct 35-40 tower crews daily to facilitate the launch

Upgrading all sites from T1 to fiber. Included both aerial and underground installation

Negotiating with multiple backhaul carriers on pricing, capacity planning and MMP’s

Managing right of way entry for backhaul upgrades into public venues and buildings

Managing test and turn up and certification of backhaul equipment customer premise

Backhaul Director - Fiber

Executive role of management over AAV in Florida for Sprint Network Vision project, managing in excess of

600 sites

Accomplished in excess of 80 AAV completes in a week’s time

Managed all aspects of Sprint Network Vision installations for over 1200 sites in Florida

Managed multiple types of sites: water tanks, rooftops, monopoles, self-supports, guyed towers and

stealth poles

Conducted high level reviews of redlines, redline CD’s, structural and RFDS

Managed over 90 general contractors to complete Sprint Network Vision installs including hot-slides,

cold-slides and no-slides

Reviewed quotes and applied for notice to proceed with landlords

Performed site walks with landlords, customers, A&E, general contractors and government agencies

Managed relocation of existing equipment and removal of decommissioned equipment

Received an award for excellence of performance from Ericsson

Commercial Real Estate

August 2010 - Present

Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate

Site Acquisition, Sales, and Customer Service

Negotiate terms, leases and sales & purchase contracts

Interface with clients; track customer contacts; provide superior customer service

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Vernon Cederstrom

VRC of Florida (Telcom Consulting)

January 2005 – August 2011

Operations Manager

Specialized in tower development and site acquisition

Conducted full turnkey site development and site acquisition project management

Managed carrier, landlord and government relations

Oversaw project management, site acquisitions and site inspections, including A&E site walks

Negotiated terms, leases and permits – including public hearings, zoning, site design and

preconstruction preparations

Overcame objections of prospective customers and determined solutions

Inspected and evaluated on-site properties to determine product needs

Implemented property improvements, procured vendor services, oversaw and coordinated contractors

Coordinated bids from vendors and presented to board to procure approval

Mycom North America

2003 – 2005

RF Field Engineering Manager

Management, Customer Service, RF Field Engineer - Nokia 3G BTS installs

Responsible for Nokia 3G BTS installation, commissioning and Ericsson co-siting with integration

Handled Integration and Drive testing for AT&T and Cingular 3G launches

Oversaw other Field Engineers/Technicians

MSCD

2002

Manager / Sr. Project Technical Project Manager 3

Oversaw upgrades and collocations to telecommunications sites

Assisted on 3G upgrades

Responsible for business development and customer relations with carriers and tower companies

Education

Virgil I. Grissom High School, Huntsville, Alabama - Diploma

University of Alabama, Huntsville (1 year of coursework)

Liberty Bible College, Pensacola, Florida (Licensed minister)

Florida Real Estate Sales Associate and Licensure by State of Florida DBPR

Currently attending Ashford University online

Other Skills

BTS Installer

Wiltron Tester

Certified Open Water Diver