Patricia Mejia Fugit
Tucson
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of OPERATIONS
CORE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Accomplish company and client goals by overseeing, planning and evaluating activities and deliverables of multiple departments across various competing projects
- Lead cross-functional teams in site development projects for wireless communications service providers, including Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile
- Establish project accountability tools to track and measure performance and ensure company profitability
- Oversee all human resource activities, including hiring, training and evaluating performance of production and support staff
- Develop and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships to understand needs and obstacles to effectively problem solve and meet project objectives
- Collaborate with teams and ownership to prepare project proposals in response to RFPs and RFQs.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
CORE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Lead cross-functional teams in site development projects for wireless communications service providers, including Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and Sprint
- Manage special projects for zoning entitlement audits and renewals for various tower companies
- Prepare and present project proposals at planning commission and city council public hearings to secure land use entitlements.
PROJECT MANAGER
CRAIG & ASSOCIATES
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Oversaw team in real estate activities for deployment of 200+ Verizon Wireless cell site projects
- Coordinated with team and client daily to manage project schedule and budget for timely and efficient delivery of successful project outcomes.
PROGRAM OFFICER
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Managed and led implementation of green affordable housing grant programs: Enterprise Green Communities program; $0.6M Los Angeles County Green Grant program; $1M BP Solar Neighbors program; and $1M SCAQMD Renewable Energy Project
- Collaborated with environmental and housing organizations to provide trainings and technical assistance to housing development partners
- Administered contracts and grant funds to community-based organizations and consultants
- Oversaw the implementation of work plans and budgets
- Managed reporting requirements.
PROJECT DIRECTOR
TETRA TECH, INC.
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Managed projects for Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, Sprint PCS and Sirius Radio
- Supervised a $3M project to develop 100+ wireless facilities
- Hired, trained and managed a cross-functional team of twenty planners, real estate managers, construction managers and administrative staff
- Defined project site development processes and ensured compliance with client guidelines and policies
- Met project goals on schedule.
VP of Wireline
Butler America
01.2022 - Current
Education
Master of Public Administration: Non-Profit Management -
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning, magna cum laude -
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Project Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
Community Service
- CLUB SERVICE CHAIR, FULLERTON SUNRISE ROTARY, 2015-01-01, Present, Fullerton, CA, Coordinate guest speakers at weekly meetings. Participate in community service projects and fundraising events to benefit youth and education programs in the community.
- COMMITTEE MEMBER, NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, Fullerton, CA, Annual fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Medical Memorial Foundation Care for the Poor Program.
- TUTOR, OUTREACH LOVE, 2011-01-01, 2013-01-01, Orlando, FL, Volunteer tutor/mentor for at-risk school aged children in the high crime district of Parramore.
- COMMISSIONER, CITY OF PASADENA NORTHWEST COMMISSION, 2010-01-01, 2011-01-01, Pasadena, CA, Advised City Council on community issues in the under-served area of Northwest Pasadena, including recommendations for community grants.
- COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR, HILLSIDES VOLUNTEER NETWORK, 2009-01-01, 2011-01-01, Pasadena, CA, Served with a group of volunteers to support the children of Hillsides, a local non-profit that provides community-based and residential treatment programs to at-risk and foster children in Los Angeles County.
Timeline
VP of Wireline
Butler America
01.2022 - Current
VP of OPERATIONS
CORE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
01.2013 - 12.2021
PROJECT MANAGER
CRAIG & ASSOCIATES
01.2011 - 01.2013
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
CORE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
01.2009 - 01.2011
PROGRAM OFFICER
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS
01.2005 - 01.2008
PROJECT DIRECTOR
TETRA TECH, INC.
01.1995 - 01.2003
Master of Public Administration: Non-Profit Management -
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning, magna cum laude -
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
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