Real estate leader with experience negotiating interests/rights, including fee simple, easements, air/water rights, leaseholds and permits, among other complex transactions.

  Honored with the Project of the Year Award for leading the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Third Runway Expansion Project, negotiating and handling relocation assistance for displaced property owners.

  Earned the runner-up award for Project of the Year from the International Right of Way Association for negotiating complex real estate assignments for property rights pertaining to the WDOT expansion of Interstate 405, including obtaining fee rights, easements, permits, rights of entry and leasehold interests.

  Strong knowledge of Washington Department of Transportation (WDOT) and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act guidelines.

Negotiations Safety Audits Project Planning

Title-Related Issues Team Building/Leadership Subcontractor Management

Community Relations Budgeting Policies and Procedures

Contract Management Public Relations/Presentations Contract Compliance

Right of Way Project Manager, Oregon Department of Transportation July 2015-Present

  Lead projects for clearing the right of way, including appraisal, relocation title and negotiations.

  Oversee projects from inception to completion, including budget, schedule and delivery.

  Manage local public agency projects for cities in Multnomah County.

  Mentor, lead and coach a team of personnel, including assigning tasks.

Associate Agent, Redfin Mar. 2013-Mar. 2015

  Educated home buyers about real estate in Southern Washington and Northern Oregon.

  Attended open houses and home inspections.

Regional Housing Manager (Contractor), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Jan. 2014-Jan. 2015

  Assisted with planning housing quarters for residents in support of tenant managers with the Forest Service Division, including the Integrated Quarters Management Information System Database.

  Worked closely with administrative officers, budget directors, district rangers and support staff and served as a liaison to the Housing Manager, Portland Habilitation Center.

Senior Right of Way Agent, Universal Field Services Feb. 2012-Nov. 2012

  Negotiated right of way acquisitions and relocations of residential and commercial properties, including fees, easements, permits, rights of entry and leaseholds, on behalf of cities in Southwestern Washington.

  Interpreted and analyzed appraisals, title related issues and construction plans.

Lease Contracting Specialist (Contractor), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Sept. 2009-Oct. 2010

  Negotiated lease terms, conditions and price of office space, including lease extensions, renewals and succeeding leases according to Federal pricing standards based on FAR Part 570 and related regulations.

  Led project scope, schedule and budget, including building shell improvements completed by contractors.

Project Manager/Lead Negotiator, Certified Land Services, Inc. June 2005-Oct. 2008

  Earned the runner-up award for Project of the Year from the International Right of Way Association for negotiating complex real estate assignments for property rights pertaining to the WDOT expansion of Interstate 405, including obtaining fee rights, easements, permits, rights of entry and leasehold interests.

  Resolved title-related issues and detailed written settlement justifications while leading contracted right of way consultants (acquisition/relocation/appraisal/title), budgets and more.

Project Manager, O.R. Colan Associates Mar. 1998-Aug. 2002

  Honored with the Project of the Year Award for leading the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Third Runway Expansion Project, negotiating and handling relocation assistance for displaced property owners.

  Negotiated complex parcel acquisitions, including fee simple acquisition of residential and commercial properties, easements, permits and rights of entry for wetlands mitigation purposes.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Southern Connecticut State University

Associate of Science (AS), Springfield Technical Community College

Licensed Managed Broker, State of Washington

Notary Public, State of Washington

Member, International Right of Way Association, Chapter 4