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DEDRA L. WRIGHT DAVIS, RWP465071 E 1000 Road Sallisaw, OK 74955 918-208-2304 davissequoyahok@OBJECTIVEHighly motivated and skilled professional seeking challenging position with a dynamic organization that values solid technical acumen, complimented by drive to meet organizational business process objectives, and maximize growth and profitability. Areas of expertise include:Status ReportsSoftware InstallationsTract AssignmentRoute SelectionTroubleshootingPurchasingSurface Title ResearchNegotiationCustomer ServiceLegal Document ReviewHBP TitleProblem SolvingRecord MaintenanceSchedule CoordinationLegal Document PreparationService Company Invoice ReviewGathering System ManagementMetes and Bounds DescriptionAccounts ReceivableLand AcquisitionMap InterpretationAppraisal ReviewPayroll/ Payroll TaxesGeneral LedgerEstate Planning and AdministrationProject ManagementPermitsSettlement of Construction DamagesTrainingCorporate LawPipeline DivestituresSubcontractor ManagementHuman Resource ManagementSupplemental Title OpinionsROW/ Survey/ Construction CoordinationEminent Domain/ ExpropriationContractsAccounts PayableDue Diligence ManagementLegal TerminologyCredit/ CollectionsTitle OpinionsTax Roll TakeoffOffice AdministrationReal Estate ClosingsProject EstimationProject EstimationStaff SupervisionHUD-1 PreparationProject ControlsProject EstimationCorrespondenceAbstract ReviewMaintenance CoordinationProject EstimationPROFESSIONAL PROFILE11+ years managing land and right of way activities for pipeline including establishing procedures to enhance ROW efficiencies in the area along with handling multiple assignments and deadlines to acquire necessary easements, licenses, permits, and approvals necessary for pipeline systems, well connects, operations and maintenance. Assisting in project management and controls for multiple projects simultaneously. 14+ years coordinating and managing all document activities of agents assigned to each gas gathering project, while meeting required deadlines and time schedules. Negotiating with property owners, entities, and public officials whom have extraordinary legal requirements in order to finalize the purchase of right-of-way for pipeline, electric transmission lines, access roads, drill pads and all sites, facilities or appurtenances required for project completion and success.Assisting in route selections, determination and due diligence management on acquisitions and divestures along with being responsible for providing right of way and permit cost estimates for new projects. Supervision of the development of legal documents such as easements, leases, releases, and other instruments for further review and approval by legal staff. Promoting strong teamwork and effective communication between field operations staff, landowners, agencies, commercial, engineering, construction personnel, surveyors and management; while also representing the client/company at public meetings with Municipalities and quasi-governmental entities.Drafting, reviewing and directing the execution of necessary legal documents relating to corporate divestitures and/or purchases of assets. Managing the due diligence, curative and transfer of project files. Ensuring all contractual requirements have been satisfied. Extensive experience in running full abstracts from patent forward, deciphering reservations and calculating mineral ownership.Settling claims for property or crop damage resulting from construction, maintenance and survey activities.Working directly with Route Development and Survey Coordinator's to secure routes and finalize plats.Utilizes 17+ years of outstanding technical acumen having designed, developed and implemented accounting procedures, researched and analyzed software needs, and worked extensively with customized computerized networks Managing, supervising and training numerous employees and teams on company procedure and policy, including, software installations, payroll management, customer service, document and communication flow and troubleshooting configuration issues and inquiresDemonstrating extensive knowledge of Business Procedures and Protocol, having designed, drafted and administered Company and Employee HandbooksMaintaining and improving personal skills and management by consistent efforts to learn and improve standards and protocols, keeping up-to-date with the latest theoretical advancesBuilding a solid reputation for effective communication abilities by implementing process innovative techniques, successfully overseeing business goals, and managing all levels of customer/client service and interaction.Offering flexibility and adaptability to continually changing workplace conditions and fast-paced environments; ability to interact productively.Easily acclimates to positions of complexity; thrives when faced with new challenges.Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and receives clarification; Participates in meetings.Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively.EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCEREAL PROPERTY/LAND MANAGER2016 - PresentThe City of Fort Smith, ArkansasUtility DepartmentMichelle Dodroe, Deputy Director of Engineering479-561-1555Responsible for securing utility easements and coordinating acquisition of properties required to complete sanitary sewer projects mandated in the Consent Decree, and to complete water distribution system construction projects. Responsible for the oversight of the Utility Department’s real property and other property assets. Oversees all aspects of Utility Department property and the Utility Department’s real property interests, including legal documentation and coordination of legal representation when court action is required. Research public records as needed; Complete understanding of Arkansas title laws and processes; Complete understanding of the Arkansas Eminent Domain process; Secure appraisals as required from state certified appraisers; Understanding of the appraisal process and its legal requirements; Negotiate and purchase properties or easements as required; Prepare and administer lease agreements for Utility Department owned properties; Prepare and administer watershed protection agreements that meet city standards as per agreements; Prepare and administer land exchange agreements with the USFS to Utility Department standards for watershed protections; Manage and maintain Utility Department owned properties leased to private citizens; Monitor private use of properties to ensure that all terms of leases are followed; Manage areas and archeological sites for unauthorized activities, and compliance with State and Federal regulations; Prepare and administer maintenance contracts for vegetation control at the City Reservoirs; Supervise acquisition agents and provide guidance and support; Supervise real property consultant and verify consultant's work product; Understand completely all aspects of FERC regulations in regards to the Lee Creek Water Reservoir; Responsible for reporting to FERC all requirements related to Lee Creek by stipulated deadlinesACQUISITION AGENT/FIELD OFFICE PROJECT MANAGER/CREW CHIEF2012-2015Elkouri Land ServicesSheryl Christie, Project Manager719-760-0753*Letter of Recommendation available upon requestGlass Mountain Pipeline Project - Acquisition AgentEnid, OK216 Mile Crude Pipeline - Woods, Woodward, Grant, Alfalfa, Garfield, Payne Counties, OKField Project Manager - Brian Fogelman 316-734-3374White Cliffs Pipeline Project - Field Office Project Manager/Crew ChiefEnid, OK525 Mile Crude Pipeline - Traversing Colorado, Kansas and OklahomaField Project Manager - SelfSemGas, LP Gas Gathering Project - Field Office Project ManagerEnid, OKProject Manager - Sheryl Christie 719-760-0753Manager of all aspects of ROW for 525 mile pipeline project for SemGroup, based out of Blackwell, OK. Management duties included survey permission and coordination, title completion and updates on very aggressive schedule. Identified areas for curative title needs and followed through with action to cure title or prepared title for publication process. Worked closely with outside counsel and client to achieve access for survey on property which denied survey permission. Issued initial offer letters and final offer packages. Worked through document changes and redlines with landowners' attorneys as well as clients counsel. Worked closely with engineering on route revisions, landowner construction concerns, and required areas of access needed. Prepared construction linelist and construction books to be issued to inspectors and bid packages. Setup operational procedures for inter office, filing system, line list, reporting system, tracking system of all files. Answered all agents, personnel, client questions in a timely manner. Met with all departments for status update and informational meetings. Met with electric companies to workout ROW crossing terms and agreements. Responsible for proofing all plats, alignment sheets, maps and documents. Made sure all files are completed and accurate. Put personnel in place, including training new agents, to make all of the operation run smoothly and efficiently. Kept ROW and damage cost under control to bring project in on or below budget. Settle all damages, including tree damage issues with landowner/ attorney. Settle all disputes on ROW caused by construction and cleanup with landowners/ attorney.ACQUISITION AGENT2011 - 2012Percheron AcquisitionsAlan Wurtz832-300-6403Copano Liberty Pipeline Project - Acquisition and Permitting Agent83 Mile NGL Pipeline - Colorado, Wharton, Matagorda, Jackson Counties, TXCopano Central Complex to Formosa Petrochemical PlantProject ROW Manager - Brian Fogelman 316-734-3374Worked as Acquisition and Permitting Agent to acquire remaining required easements and all project permits on a project which had fell behind schedule. With a very aggressive timeline, was able to successfully obtain all required permits from state and local governments; and finalize all required easement acquisition to meet the project’s original deadline.NuStar EnergyProject Coordinator of Central West RegionVarious pipeline projects located in CO, NM, TX, and OKROW Supervisor - Martha Dowlearn 210-918-4678Worked as Project Coordinator for various pipeline and transportation projects in Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma and New Mexico including the Port of Houston areas. Managing survey permission, title completion, and acquisition. Purchased fee property for clients. Identified areas for curative title needs and followed through with action to cure title or prepared title for publication process. Worked closely with outside counsel and client to achieve access for survey on property which denied survey permission. Issued initial offer letters and final offer packages. Worked through document changes and redlines with landowners' attorneys as well as clients counsel. Was offered in-house ROW Coordinator position which I declined due to, at the time, not wanting to permanently relocate to San Antonio, TX.LANDMAN2010 - 2011American Right of Way Associates for EnCana Oil & GasDrill Site Acquisition/ HBP TitleTed Valdez/ Don Valden817-361-8839COORDINATOR - RECORDS MANAGEMENT2008 - 2010Chesapeake Midstream Mgmt, L.L.C. (from 2009-2010) same project as below - hired in-houseHaynesville Shale Gas Gathering Projects (Mansfield, Springridge, Stanley, and Urban)Phillip Deaton318-453-5138*Letter of Recommendation available upon requestWorked to manage and establish Right of Way Department in Haynesville Shale including team of ROW agents, title agents, and a documents and legal group. Incorporated work processes with all other disciplines including construction, survey and route development. Developed systems and processes utilized companywide for the acquisition and tracking of ROW assets.ROW AGENTKASS Land Services for Chesapeake (from 2008-2009) Rodger Terrell, Owner 254-631-6994OIL & GAS TITLE OPINION & DIVISION ORDER PARALEGAL2007 - 2008Hargrove, Smelley, Strickland & Langley LP, Shreveport, LAOil & Gas Law Firm Paul Strickland, Partner318-429-7200ROW AGENT2007 - 2008KASS Land Services for CenterPoint Energy, Shreveport, LARodger Terrell, Owner 254-631-6994FINANCIAL COORDINATOR2006 - 2007Willis-Knighton Physician Network, Shreveport, LAAdam Miller, Director of Finance 318-212-8976REAL ESTATE CLOSING COORDINATOR/PARALEGAL/BOOKKEEPER2003 - 2005Stone & Lumsden, P.C., Emerald Isle, NC (Closed Office)Treve B. Lumsden, President252-728-5334 (Home)*Letter of Recommendation available upon requestA/R, A/P, PAYROLL, ASSISTANT TO CONTROLLER 1999 - 2001Magik Glass & Door, Palm Springs, CALennie Barkhuff, Controller760-325-1876*Letter of Recommendation available upon requestADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/TEMPORARY PART-TIME1999 - 1999Erik G. Jensen, CFP, Palm Desert, CA Erik G. Jensen, CFP760-341-5242*Letter of Recommendation available upon requestADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/TEMPROARY PART-TIME1998 - 1999C & N Financial, Inc., Palm Desert, CACathy Brown, CFO760-836-0131*Letter of Recommendation available upon requestOFFICE MANAGER / ACCOUNTING MANAGER1994 - 1998Eagle Mudd Logging, Shreveport, LADavid Wright, President318-929-1909*Letter of Recommendation available upon requestEDUCATIONAccountingCampbell University, Buies Creek, NC2005GPA - 3.45Junior Status 84 credit hoursIRWA – RWP DesignationCurrently working towards SR/WA certification through the IRWA. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIESLAN Administration Systems; Windows NT / 2000 / XP / VISTA; MS Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint; Microsoft Outlook, Soft Pro, Quickbooks, GlasPac, AccPac, NextGen, FileNet, Sharepoint, Google Earth, CRecs, K2, Landworks, Citrix.MEMBERSHIPSTexas NotaryOklahoma NotaryArkansas NotaryIRWAIRWA Chapter 33REFERENCESBRIDGET THEDORFF405-664-4425Chesapeake Energy Corporate Office, OKC, AttorneyPHILLIP DEATON318-453-5138Chesapeake Midstream Mgmt., Coordinator - Right of WayLEE TERRELL318-584-2749Laser Northeast Gathering, LLC, Right of Way Manager ................
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