Mike Bernheisel

Experience

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  Abelson Legal Search

  Oct 2005 - Jan 2007

  Regulatory Compliance Paralegal

  •Worked exclusively for a major wireless telecommunications company responsible for Section 106, NEPA, Phase I/II ESA, ACM/LBP, & Geotech compliance for all sites in two markets•Provided input and guidance to corporate on issues affecting the company on a national level, e.g. tribal consultation, stealth construction options, compliance regarding site expansions, public notice templates, standards revisions by the ASTM for Phase I ESAs, and changes to the internal database for recording compliance related issues. Show less

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  Betzwood Associates, P.C.

  Feb 2007 - Feb 2013

  Regulatory Compliance Project Manager

  •Drafted, maintained, and managed multiple client and vendor contracts•Simplified the billing structure for Regulatory Compliance Deliverables for Client to reduce both the price and number of Purchase Orders and to consolidate the sources of the POs from five companies to one•Had sole responsibility for the ordering, receiving, oversight, and billing for all regulatory compliance deliverables for Client in two Markets (Philadelphia and Central PA) including but not limited to: FCC Forms 620/621 (SHPO), NEPA, Phase I/II ESA, Habitat Assessments, Wetlands Delineation/Determination, Geotech Reports, Concrete Inspection Reports and special permitting•Oversaw three Environmental Services Vendors to ensure quality of work, Regulatory Compliance deliverables were received in a timely manner, and to adapt to the changing needs and policies of the Client• Attended private/public meetings as representative of the Client, e.g. zoning meetings, preliminary meetings for permits, and historic commission meetings•Had responsibility for pursuing additional clients to provide regulatory compliance services including private real estate firms, municipal authorities, tower companies, and other telecommunication carriers Show less

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  Smartlink Group

  Feb 2013 - May 2020

  Compliance Manager

  •Provided Northeast Region/Nationwide support and final escalation point for all FCC/FAA Regulatory Compliance Matters within the Company•Created and/or standardized all Company wide process and procedures regarding Telecom Regulatory Compliance responsibilities for Company’s Clients and provided training and guidance•Provided training and guidance including creating template Excel Compliance trackers, Word fillable forms, and Training PowerPoints•Was the SME for various Client databases and work directly with Company and Client employees to troubleshoot problems and provide recommendations for improvements•Monitored Regulatory/Industry/Client changes, distributed info, and updated internal policy changes to the Company•Collaborated with leasing, zoning, permitting, RF, and construction teams to ensure that regulatory compliance issues were addressed and resolved in a multidisciplinary approach•Managed Compliance projects directly and provided support, oversight, and leadership on a daily/weekly basis to other employees managing Compliance projects Show less

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  Google

  Sept 2020 - now

  • Program Manager

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Technical Program Manager

    Sept 2020 - Jul 2022