Charmaine Dregalla has over 12 years of experience as a paralegal and site acquisition specialist. She has expertise in real estate transactions, permitting, zoning requirements, lease negotiations, and building new cellular sites. Currently she works as a site acquisition specialist for Smartlink LLC, locating sites in difficult areas and navigating the permitting process. She has a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a certified pilot.

1. CHARMAINE DREGALLA
Current Address: 6644 Apache Place, Larkspur, CO 80118
Email: Charmained1960@gmail.com
Cell Phone: 303-507-3471
CAREER SUMMARY: Experienced site acquisition specialist assigned to difficult new site
builds along with modification of existing sites and audits. Lease negotiations, zoning
requirements, special use permits, building permits, design and negotiating RF requirements are
a few areas of expertise which I have acquired while working on different, hard to build stealth
sites and modifications of cellular sites. Twelve years experience as a paralegal in goal oriented
settings with emphasis in real estate and title work have allowed me to thrive in pressure
oriented environments. I am a dedicated self starter who excels at meeting deadlines in
challenging, hands-on positions which utilize my diverse experience and unique expertise in
land, site builds, permitting and other real estate venues.
WORK EXPERIENCE
 SMARTLINK LLC May 2014 to Present
Site Acquisition Specialist – Site Acquisition Specialist for a large, national firm specializing
in new site builds for AT&T along with modification projects and site auditing. Rooftop and
ground builds along with third party leases with an emphasis on various sites in difficult
geographic areas that require unusual design and building solutions along with difficult
permitting and zoning areas which require creative thinking, a strong understanding of goals
and tenacity. Negotiations involving leases and zoning in difficult jurisdictions including
Boulder County and City of Boulder, Jefferson County and Larimer County, experience in
obtaining building permits, holding public hearings, obtaining special use permits and
variance permits along with the ability to work with RF Engineers and architects on design
and frequency requirements for specific site builds and modification projects.
Knowledgeable in Excel, several AT&T systems including Filenet and Casper, Google Earth,
Microsoft and Adobe along with various other systems as a site acquisition specialist.
 FOX ROTHSCHILD (Temp) October 2013 to February 2014
Transactional Paralegal – Transactional Paralegal for large, corporate law firm. Conduct
Closings from the Buyer and Seller side, prepare Closing Books, review title, confirm title is
clear and all Schedule B-2 Permitted Exceptions are correct. Review title policies, prepare
Timelines, draft Amendments and Closing Documents.

2.  BLACK & VEATCH (Contract) April 2013 to October 2013
Site Acquisition Specialist - Site Acquisition Specialist for international telecommunications
company. Locate appropriate sites for telecommunication towers through due diligence,
meeting with county and town planning and zoning departments to obtain zoning and
building permits, reviewing title work and negotiating easements. Attend and present at town
meetings construction proposals and drawings. Meet with in house engineers and
construction managers to satisfy county codes and ordinances in the design, operation and
location of the cellular tower and all antennas, upgrades and changes required for LTE and
UMTS operations. Negotiate leases with landowners in order to build or upgrade
telecommunications sites. Maintain working relationships with landlords along with
obtaining title work and negotiating easements when needed for egress and access.
 MDC HOLDINGS, INC. October 2012 to February 2013
Senior Real Estate Paralegal in Land Acquisitions – Closer on large land purchases as a
transaction paralegal for a national builder. Review of title work on parcels of land involving
finished lots and raw land, review of plats, site maps, and P.U.D.’s. Review and resolve all
title issues of land purchases including title objection letters, waivers and a variety of issues
regarding land development. Handling of wires, closing documents, closing binders,
preparation and review of pre and post closing documents, along with extensive contract
review. Review and problem solve locations of easements, mineral rights, water rights and
Surface Leases.
 BROWN, BERARDINI & DUNNING October 2003 to October 2012
Paralegal – Nine years experience in all aspects of commercial foreclosures, including but
not limited to Purchase Agreements, Assignments of Deeds of Trust and Notes prior to the
foreclosure sale in order to purchase a specific lenders lien position along with acquisition of
commercial properties following the completion of the foreclosure process for large banks
and private investors. Financial analysis of payoff vs worth of real property, preparation of
bids and reinstatement amounts on existing loans. Extensive follow-up to ensure all
negotiations have met goals and requirements of both buyers and sellers. Appointment and
monitoring of Receiverships, purchase transactions, title resolution on vacant commercial
land as well as commercial buildings, easements, water and mineral rights. Preparation of
initial drafts and final preparation of Purchase Agreements, Forbearance Agreements, Fee
Agreements, Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure on commercial and residential properties.
Extensive knowledge of Judicial Foreclosures, Chapter 11, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Bankruptcies, Releases and Redemptions on time sensitive cases.
 LAND TITLE August 2002 to October 2003
Commercial Title Officer - Title Officer for commercial real estate property and
development in Douglas and Elbert County. SKILLED Trained, Plats, large title searches for

3. title commitments regarding commercial real estate purchases, title back ground, water and
mineral rights.
EDUCATION
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science
to include pilots licenses and instruction certification; Graduation: December, 1981 all
honors.
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Associate in Science in Aeronautical Studies
to expand knowledge to include airport management; Graduation: December, 1981 all
honors.
 Commercial/Instrument Multi Engine Rating; CFI, CFII, CF Multi I.
 Notary
 OSHA Construction Training Certified
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 DENVER KIDS Mentor 2009 to
Present
Focus of organization is to keep kids in school and provide guidance in an effort to attain
college admittance by exposing them to various life experiences along with proving quality
time in various academic and social settings.
 TRAIL WORK Volunteer 2009 to
Present
 DOUGLAS COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM Fielded Member
2012
AWARDS
 Who’s Who
 National Deans List