Megan Sikes

Experience

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  Enterprise Information Technology Services

  Sept 2005 - May 2008

  Consultant

  Supported clients by troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with electronics and computer systems. Trained clients who were unfamiliar with particular programs on how to more effectively use programs to meet their objectives.

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  Prudential Real Estate

  May 2007 - Jun 2008

  Licensed Assistant

  Assisted agent by working to maintain property listings on various listing services, updated websites, and added to the overall efficiency of the agent.

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  Universal Field Services

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2011

  Enforced easement rights by addressing encroachments to high-voltage right-of-ways. Managed a large territory and worked with property owners to preserve access to facilities and frequently communicated safety hazards to the public. Coordinated with the Land Sales Department and Legal Department to negotiate leases, licenses, and easements while contracting exclusively with Georgia Power. Contracted with Georgia Power in the appraisal, acquisition, condemnation, property management, and closing phases of right-of-way operation. Negotiated agreements for properties and facilities affected by construction, relocation, or adjustment of power lines all while maintaining positive relationships and opinion of Georgia Power.

  • Transmission Right-of-way Services Specialist

    Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Right-of-Way Agent

    Jun 2008 - Jul 2010
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  Harris & James LLP

  May 2012 - Sept 2012

  Summer Associate

  Drafted closing documents, orders, motions, and depositions for eminent domain proceedings. Contacted banks across the nation to secure releases to expedite settlements.

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  Gwinnett County State Court

  May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Judicial Intern

  Served as intern with Judge Emily Brantley. Also observed criminal and civil trials within the State and Superior Court and performed research to answer legal questions as needed.

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  Andersen, Tate & Carr

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Summer Associate

  Conducted legal research and drafted client letters, motions, briefs, and inter-office memoranda.

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  Bibb County Superior Court

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Judicial Intern

  Served under Judge Phillip Raymond through a judicial practicum. Observed court proceedings in both the State and Superior Courts. Assisted by preparing uncontested divorces for review and researched questions of law as needed.

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  Andersen, Tate & Carr

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2015

  Attorney

  Focused practice areas include commercial real estate transactions, secured lending, zoning and business law, including the acquisition, financing and sale of commercial and residential property throughout the Atlanta area. Reviewed and cleared title encumbrances, drafted commercial leases, and handled a variety of issues related to zoning, leasing, community associations, land transfers, and secured lending.

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  Mobilitie

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2019

  Develops and presents in-person and eLearning training curriculum aligned with organizational goals for large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects. Monitors key metrics to assess implementation and collect feedback to improve process and enhance employee experience for cross-functional teams across multiple regions. Leads company-wide training and new hire onboarding for all departments including DAS Venue Sales, leadership, construction, finance, human resources, IT, regulatory, compliance, and engineering. Collaborates with leadership, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to adjust curriculum to better meet the needs of the business as it evolves.• Created and implemented the first eLearning courses with Camtasia software and SmarterU, a new learning management system, for all business units.• Empowered sales teams through development of National DAS Venue Sales Training Summit by providing improved resources including extensive Salesforce training.• Achieved 100% participation in mandatory regulatory training required by VP of Government Affairs. Show less Led specialists and remote permit managers in acquiring all necessary documentation and property interest to support construction, operation, maintenance, and expansion of small cell telecommunications facilities across Southeast region. Leveraged expert knowledge of municipal codes and environmental, historic, FAA, and tribal regulations to ensure site compliance. Analyzed and negotiated land agreements, easements, leases, permits, and licenses. Streamlined communication between internal departments, vendors, cities, counties, and power companies to support right-of-way initiatives. Ensured sites complied with client requirements and were built to specifications with construction and deployment departments.• Established standard acquisition process for regional teams and key contributors across the organization.• Developed internal communication for cross-functional departments with expert information on government and municipal requirements and regulations to successfully obtain permit approvals and ensure compliance during each stage of construction.• Promoted to National Training Manager due to significant impact on organization. Show less

  • National Training Manager

    Sept 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Network Real Estate Manager

    Nov 2015 - Sept 2016
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  TiER1 Performance

  Jul 2019 - now

  Helps organizations improve their performance by improving the performance of their people. From holistic strategy to custom learning solutions, creative communications to effective training programs (plus the tools and technologies to support it all). Partners with organizations to deliver the knowledge needed to achieve success.

  • Senior Solutions Consultant

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Senior Consultant

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2021