EXPERIENCE:

8/2012 - 6/2013

Team Lead

Ensures providing exceptional customer service is the top priority of every interaction. Trains and develops associates. Provides feedback on how associates are executing day-to-day tasks. Provides direction to associates so that customers are assisted in a timely, efficient and knowledgeable manner. Suggests methods to improve department operations. Assists senior team lead or manager with daily operation of the department. Works as a leader or member on special projects. Ensures compliance with established sales, safety and security practices and procedures in conjunction with local, state and federal regulations. Organizes and displays merchandise in accordance with company merchandising standards. Assists with departmental zoning. Drives the completion of daily tasks. Notifies senior team lead or manager of all associate relations issues, as well as any and all issues that require action in the department. Joins floor walks with regional vice president, district manager, store director, and manager. Coordinates associates and their work. Provides input on the appropriate allocation of payroll hours and staffing levels.

5/2010 - 7/2012

Cooking Connections Chef

Cooking Coach Specialists in charge of cooking demonstrations at the Cooking Connection. Strong salesmanship skills and excellent communication skills where a key factor due to the direct contact with customers.Responsibilities included but where not limited to:Demonstrating dinner menus/recipes to create excitement around cooking at home and the overall enjoyment of foodConducted cooking method and recipe preparation demonstrations and provides samples to customersProvided customer assistance and education in meat/seafood selectionsLending advice to customers for menu development to create a mealInformed customers about meat/seafood contribution to the dietPreps products for use in demonstrations Demonstrated to customers how to cook a gourmet meal in thirty minutes or less and sold products related to the area.

8/2009 - 2/2010

Bakery Manager

Ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy.Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas. Completed opening duties: set up work station with required tools, equipment and supplies; inspected the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies; check production schedule and pars; establish priority items for the day; prepare list of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the week's tasks.Maintained stock and work before the item runs out. Maintained proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department. Minimized waste and maintain controls to attain food cost.

3/2009 - 8/2009

Receiving Manager

Provided leadership and direction with respect and dignity to a diversified workforce. I have the ability to multitask and adjust priorities to changing operational needs. Used computer skills in a Microsoft environment and have good math / problem solving skillsUsed positive interpersonal communication skillsP /L responsibility; ability to identify controllable variances and take corrective action;I did efficient workforce scheduling and labor controls; prioritized work assignments to provide positive communication and performance counseling to associates; Provided training /development for first line supervisors; Ensured safe work practices, OSHA compliance, and accident prevention;monitored work related injuries; Managed dock receiving and unloading operation to assure efficient and effective use of staff; Ensured accurate and timely operational reports.

5/2008 - 1/2009

Store Manager

Hire, train, and coordinate a staff, Directed sales floor activitiesHandle all merchandising, inventory control, ordering, cash control, and maintenance functions and customer careCoordinate special promotions and events Prepared daily sales reports Interacted with corporate personnel at all levelsAssisted in developing local marketing and advertising strategiesSupervise and motivate employees, handled IT situations

8/2007 - 4/2008

Site Acquisition/Zoning Manager

Manage 6 Vendors with over 350 sites conducting weekly meetings with all Vendors for progress and participate in assistance with Landlord contacts Ensured assignments and scheduling of work follows strict timelinesEvaluate current processes and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling of projectsManaged SAS efficiently and effectively by assisting team with issues, concerns and timelines.Maintained schedule and report progress of SAS for upper management concerning the progress of the market buildCoordinate site leasing activity with Legal and Procurement groups, Managing timely completion of milestone Environmental coordinator tracks all the studies that need to be completed and produce the check request and attend meetings.Coordinate and work with the Zoning Attorneys and collect analysis and ordinances and produce check request and attend meetings. Coordinate with Title companies make sure Titles are ordered and completed.Closely working with Radio Frequency Engineers and Construction,Redlining and reading Lease Exhibits, Zoning & Construction drawings.

1/2007 - 8/2007

Site acquisition /Zoning Specialists

Working on the 4G project completing over 200 leasing and zoning files and collocation applications. I am experienced and self-motivated in this field.I perform all aspects of the Site Acquisition process from site candidate identification and qualification through the completion of zoning approval for multiple sites.I coordinate with RF Engineering and Construction personnel and others daily to ensure timely and accurate completion of required tasks, while reporting progress to the Project Manager / Team Leader on a regularly defined basis.Experience in Siterra. I communicated and organized all the applications for the tower owned companies by submitting applications and following up with Structurals needed Construction drawings and executed amendments.Completion of site candidate identification packages and/or lease and zoning audits. Coordinate site walks, A&E site design walks and other site/field visits with RF Engineering, Zoning, Construction Project Manager and A&E Departments as required Negotiation of Lease, Amendment, License, Right-of-Way and/or Easement Agreements with property owners.Completion of leasing packages and other documentation required by the client Researching and obtaining information regarding all applicable planning, zoning codes, and regulations which would affect the development of a site. Maintaining complete documentation related to all planning procedures, communications regarding the sites, and actions taken on each site assigned.Preparing and ensuring completeness of all necessary zoning applications and supporting documentation including written site description, justification for site, plans and sketches, maps, and photo simulations. Organizing and conducting presentations for neighborhood meetings or public hearings as required by local jurisdictions or as requested by respective property owner(s). Daily interaction with the RF Engineering and Construction personnel to ensure compliance with all clients, landlord, jurisdictional, governmental and industry standards. Accurate daily and weekly reporting to the Project Manager / Team Lead and/or client, as required. Project accurate lease dates and attend status meetings. Complete all site file documentation

9/2005 - 12/2006

Site Acquisition/Zoning Specialists

Review applications for new installations and/or modifications to sites and obtain all necessary consents and approvals. Review zoning regulations in support of new customer applications and attend meetings as needed. Communicated with and resolved Landlord issues, while improving the quality of our relationships. Negotiated deal terms with property owners that support the business needs of the Company. Worked with corporate/local attorney for preparation and approval of property deal documents. Assisted District and Sales on property issues. Certified the accuracy of rent payments.Assisted and supported external property consultants as needed.Ensure all necessary property databases are updated and accurate.

1/2003 - 8/2005

Telecommunications Site Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities include survey existing useable structures and identify rawland build candidates. Prepare and submit candidate packages for client review.Pre- zoning analysis for approved candidates. Preparation of zoning andpermitting materials. File regulatory documentation with municipalities,prepare status reports. Close interaction and coordination with RF engineering, zoning, and construction.Prepared leases and lease option agreement, including attachments and supporting documentation. Responsible for updating clients on lease and option status.Review invoices for work, submit check requests, and forward correct invoices toclient for payment.I am responsible for wireless site candidate identification, due diligence,lease negotiations within a specified search area, all activities required to obtain the approval for a communications site, which include the following: reviewinglocal zoning ordinances, determine requirements to obtain a zoning permit,prepare and file zoning applications and represent the client in publichearings. I work with outside vendors, RF engineering, and constructionpersonnel throughout the process of identifying and permitting of a viablesite. Perform a Preliminary Zoning Analysis to include: identification ofpermitted use areas, difficult jurisdictions, filing deadlines, approvaltime frames, application requirements, zoning codes, zoning maps, and a zoning code summary, and continue this on through the process of obtaining a Building permit.

12/1999 - 1/2002

Telecommunications Site Acquisition Specialist

Contract personnel for Nextel Communications of the Mid-Atlantic.I am responsible for identifying sites. I have a clear understanding of the scope and geographical area of the projects I work on.My duties include and are not limited to performing a market analysis, initial zoning analysis of all municipalities, travel to site to identify and site survey of availableuseable structures, investigate market conditions, market lease rates, tax records, deeds and all other relevant data, prepare and report in writing.Initial zoning analysis with detail to be court presentable if needed, I negotiate leases with property owners and/ or lawyers & managers attend regulatory and local meetings relevant to the site. Complete candidate packages, have multiple site visits schedules. I.D best site for difficult search area.