Shari Marra, PMP

Experience

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  Garrett & West

  Nov 1994 - May 1995

  Installation Technician

  Contracted to MCI to perform switch upgrades.Managed work assignments for 5 technicians.

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  ADEX

  Feb 1996 - Jun 1996

  Installation Technician

  Contracted to Motorola to install Fixed Network, DC Power and Telco equipment in PrimeCo. cellular sites.

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  Nextel

  Jul 1997 - May 2002

  Managed cell site design, construction and acceptance in the Chicago Metropolitan area.Presented Asset Management software training for Site Development department and gave follow-up training as needed.Consistently took on additional projects to help team meet EOY objectives. Responsible for construction scheduling and quality control for e Chicago market supporting 6 Project Engineers. Coordinate all services and materials purchases, inventory and logistics for Site Development department.

  • Project Engineer

    Sept 1999 - May 2002

  • Field Engineer

    Jun 1999 - Sept 1999

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    Jul 1997 - Jun 1999
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  TEKsystems

  Jan 2003 - Apr 2004

  Project Engineer

  Contracted to Nextel Communications to manage all construction processes from site design through integration in the Chicago Metropolitan area.Assembled necessary site documentation and coordinate submission of site completion binders with corporate office for sale of towers to Spectrasite, Inc.

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  CH2M HILL

  Apr 2004 - Apr 2007

  Project Manager

  Partner to Ericsson, Inc for Site Development projects.Manage site modifications required for GSM and UMTS Overlays.Scope included all Site Auditing, Design, RF, DC Power, E911, T1 and Fixed Network Equipment upgrades.Drove team of 20 to achieve all goals ahead of schedule and under budget.

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  SAC Wireless

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

  Construction Manager

  Managed in-house tower and civils crews performing client's site construction from bid through closeout package.

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  TEKsystems

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2010

  Project Manager

  Contracted to US Cellular to manage EVDO Phase I launch and Cell Site Hardening (Fixed Generator Deployment) Program.

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  SBA Network Services

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

  Field Operations Manager - Midwest Territory

  Hire, train and develop qualified internal field personnel.Develop and promote new business opportunities within the IL/IN/IA/MN/WI markets.Project estimating, budget management and forecast maintenance.Maintain the fleet of vehicles and equipment.

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  Data Workforce

  Jul 2011 - Oct 2012

  Construction Manager - Telecommunications

  Contracted to Ericsson, Inc.to manage AT&T Carrier Adds from design through acceptance.

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  Ericsson

  Nov 2012 - now

  Clearwire Spectrum Optimization, ATP Testing and Market Optimization.Sprint Small Cells Service Assurance, Mini Macro Commissioning & Integration and Service Assurance Process Development. Assist Internal ISO 27001 Certification Program team.

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2019 - now

  • Project Manager / Construction Manager III

    Nov 2012 - now