Margaret Brown
Mechanicsville
Summary
Dynamic Senior Engineer with a proven track record at Verizon Wireless, excelling in project management and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded infrastructure upgrades, enhancing product quality and team productivity through agile methodologies. Recognized for exceptional leadership and communication skills, driving successful project outcomes and fostering strong client relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineer Tech-Project Mgmt
Verizon Wireless
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to keep Verizon's modification program in Southern Virginia on track, ensuring project milestones were achieved on time and within budget.
- Optimized the existing implementation process, resulting in a marked improvement in product quality.
- Increased team productivity with the introduction of agile methodologies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Engineer III RE/Regulatory Specialist
Verizon Wireless
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Led project initiatives focused on infrastructure upgrades and enhancements.
- Oversaw over 250 real estate projects in the Southern VA market.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Routed leases, ensured that environmental and regulatory procedures were completed, and performed correctly.
- Ensured all real estate due diligence was completed prior to handing sites off to the construction teams.
Project Manager
Dewberry
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for multiple initiatives.
- Performed site acquisition on a large millimeter wave small cell project for a major wireless carrier.
- Obtained land records, negotiations with property owners, zoning approvals and building permits for selected cell sites.
- Tracked data and oversaw approximately 400 small cell nodes for a major wireless carrier.
Right of Way Specialist
Kdr Real Estate
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Established relationships with clients, facilitating effective communication throughout the public right-of-way process.
- Experienced in reading D.O.T. plans from various engineering firms to assist property owners in negotiating a fair and accurate Right of Way settlement.
- Reviewed, researched, and answered questions from government agencies, landowners, and attorneys for the proposed Right of Way project.
Right of Way Agent/Customer Relations Coordinator
Team Fishel
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Negotiated easements and rights-of-way agreements with property owners to facilitate project development with major utility company.
- Coordinated with utility company to ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.
- Conducted site assessments and surveys to identify potential right-of-way issues and solutions.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing project impacts and mitigation strategies for stakeholders.
Market Finance Cost Team Lead
Velocitel Inc.
01.2012 - 05.2017
- Tracked purchase orders, bills of materials, and invoices on over 600 cellular projects for a major cellular carrier.
- Financially closed out cellular projects, ensuring all necessary costs were captured from the beginning to the end of the project.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, ensuring alignment on project goals and objectives.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and the company file management system.
Education
Bachelor's of Interdisciplinary Studies - Sociology, Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VA05-2009
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Team management
- Project management
- Technical presentation
- Quality control
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Senior Engineer Tech-Project Mgmt
Verizon Wireless
07.2025 - 11.2025
Engineer III RE/Regulatory Specialist
Verizon Wireless
01.2021 - 07.2025
Project Manager
Dewberry
03.2019 - 01.2021
Right of Way Specialist
Kdr Real Estate
06.2018 - 03.2019
Right of Way Agent/Customer Relations Coordinator
Team Fishel
05.2017 - 06.2018
Market Finance Cost Team Lead
Velocitel Inc.
01.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor's of Interdisciplinary Studies - Sociology, Management
Virginia Commonwealth University