LEEANNE McMANUS Web: www.careerfolios.com/leeannemcmanus E-mail: leeanne.mcmanus@gmail.com ***Career Summary DRIVEN PROJECT MANAGER with record of success managing wireless projects (full deployment, overlay, and backfill). Able to work with team members, outside vendors, and RF engineers to drive on time / on budget completion and ensure a smooth flow of operations. Expertise in site acquisition, complex zoning analyses, lease negotiation, status reporting, project tracking, and team leadership, staff training, and mentoring. Strong technical orientation, knowledge of technology trends, and previous experience as a technical writer. * Site Analysis and Acquisition: Skilled in identifying properties, conducting thorough site investigations, interpreting zoning code, reviewing construction documents, and making decisions on site viability. Big picture understanding of urban and environmental planning. Real Estate License: Pending * Project Management: Strong organizational skills and ability to concurrently manage 30 projects in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines. * Site Documentation: Highly accurate in all aspects of documentation (lease agreements, financial documents, title reports, site packages / SCIPS, justification letters, construction drawings, legal documents, business / legal approval forms). Proven ability to draft executable leases and prepare / review / analyze supporting documents. * Community Interface: Accustomed to playing a high-profile role in public hearings and community meetings. Able to simplify complex data, translate it simple language, field questions, address public concerns, and deal calmly and effectively with disgruntled community members. * Persuasive Communicator: Excellent written / verbal communication skills and ability to build positive relations ships with team members, internal / external staff, legal professionals, construction crews, and project engineers. * Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, GPS navigation, Google Earth, Delorme, Adobe Photoshop, cross-platform operating systems, Clearvision, Siterra. ***Professional Experience INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - Pacific Northwest / Oregon Wireless Site Acquisition Specialist / Site Project Manager (3/05- Present) Manage site development and the acquisition of wireless facility site development (full-scale deployment, capacity infills, and site modifications) for clients such as Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint / Nextel, Cingular / AT&T, and Clearwire. Direct and coordinate an average of 30-40 projects concurrently. Extensive experience dealing with utility collocations, urban / rural property owners and landlords. Prepare accurate forecasts, report on project status, and track project milestones. Creatively troubleshoot site issues throughout the development process. Function as site project manager and oversee staff training. * Identify wireless site candidates based on client objectives - including RF engineering objectives, land use feasibility, and overall property viability. Deliver detailed and relevant SCIP / SCIF packages. Assess land use viability for identified candidates and assist with zoning processes through permitting. * Negotiate lease terms, SNDAs, and other legal documents with public and private sector property owners. Prepare and present proposals; obtain design and lease approvals from city councils, boards, and other stakeholders. * Cultivate relationships and function as sole internal point-of- contact with Portland General Electric and Bonneville Power Administration; facilitate the development of multiple wireless utility collocations. * Lead interdisciplinary team members (internal and external) and collaborate with A&E, environmental, and other vendors to meet stringent deadlines and produce high-quality site documentation. ZANTHUS CORP - Portland, Oregon Research Project Coordinator (12/01-3/05) Provided mission-critical project support, conducted research, and coordinated quantitative / qualitative research projects for this boutique research firm. Supported clients in Fortune 500 telecommunications, new product development, gaming, and emerging technology companies. Reviewed research instruments to ensure statistical logic, quality, and clarity. Provided operations project support, including facility and vendor management. Actively facilitated internal communication and systems process development. * Managed multiple concurrent projects and consistently met critical deadlines. * Directed C-level internal recruiting for technology focus groups and conducted in-depth interviews. Consistently met challenging recruiting quotas and timelines. Prepared detailed disposition reports. * Consolidated and summarized conceptual "open-ended" field data into meaningful quantifiable data for final analysis and reporting. MEDIA MAX / 2ENABLE TECHNOLOGIES - Portland, Oregon Junior Project Manager (10/99-12/01) Managed internal operations and marketing / business development projects for Internet technology and Web development firm. Developed persuasive online client proposals to expand existing client base. Assisted with all aspects of client Website development, including GUI and data file management. Researched new technology applications and methods related to HTML, image production, quality, and documentation. ***Other Experience REMOTEMGR.COM - Portland, Oregon Technical Writer / Independent Contractor (11/03-1/04) Authored user manual for startup Web-based management application. Gained in-depth knowledge of product and translated technical data into a detailed, user-friendly manual. ***Activities Volunteer - ESL Tutor Member - Mint Museums Young Professionals Group ***Education J.Y. MONK REAL ESTATE SCHOOL - Charlotte, North Carolina Real Estate Sales / Provisional Broker Prelicensing (Pending State Exam) UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - Gainesville, Florida B.A. Political Science / English Literature