LINDA M. LOGAN
Phone: 678-***-****
Post Office Box
188
E-Mail: abk9p5@r.postjobfree.com
Acworth, GA 30101-0188
SITE ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Career Overview-Candidate recently worked for a telecommunications
company, and previously issued permits for collocations and new cell
towers as an Urban Planner for the City of Atlanta. Coordinated zoning
review processes, reviewed applications, attended zoning hearings, served
as liaison to neighborhood groups, made oral presentations at public
hearings. Also was a Real Estate Consultant to various Atlanta developers
and brokers; a Property Rights Researcher for Georgia Power Company's Land
Department; and a Leasing Agent.
. Accomplishments-Career efforts have had major influence on the planning,
design, approval, and construction of various types of real estate
development projects. Worked extensively with property owners,
developers, real- tors, builders, attorneys, architects, engineers,
surveyors, elected officials, zoning boards, and citizens. Successfully
processed reviews of multiple applications simultaneously in a fast-paced
production environment to meet tight legal deadlines. Developed excellent
skills in real estate research and property analysis, writing,
administrative functions, customer service, and oral communications.
. Awards-Won two customer service awards at the Zoning Desk for advising
property owners and developers on land development alternatives and zoning
procedures. Received a research award for a case study of developers'
locational and site selection decisions for commercial projects in the
Cumberland Mall area of Cobb County.
. Credentials--Have a Master of Science in Real Estate, a Master of Science
in Planning, a Real Estate License, and a Paralegal Certificate. Obtained
Certified Planner (AICP) designation. Completed courses in zoning/land
use, real estate law, property development, construction, real estate
sales, site planning, and land acquisitions.
. Professional Attributes--Am detail-oriented in analyzing technical
documents and writing reports, highly organized in carrying out systematic
processes, resourceful (proactive in devising new procedures), and self-
motivated (take pride in producing quality results). Proficient in
utilizing various computer software programs.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE
1 A-COM TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC--MARKETING COORDINATOR. Acworth, Georgia.
March to August 2010. Part-time. Activities:
. Gained insights into the telecommunications technology industry.
Contacted existing business customers for the sale of new telephone
equipment, and updated company information in the QuickBooks computer
database.
. Examined construction data reports for planned construction projects in
Metro Atlanta. Contacted developers, architects, engineers, general
contractors, property owners, and commercial tenants. Sought appointments
to allow the installation of low-voltage wiring and telecommunications
systems within new buildings.
. Sent company marketing materials to prospects, and maintained
construction project files by counties.
OTHER RECENT POSITIONS:
. Metro Brokers Referral Company-Real Estate Referral Agent. Atlanta,
Georgia, 2008 to Present. With an active real estate license, am under
contract to refer residential real estate buyers to the Relocation
Department.
. U.S. Census Bureau (under contract with Ryla Teleservices, Inc.)-Census
Interviewer. Kennesaw, Georgia, April to July 2010. Seasonal position.
Conducted telephone surveys with U.S. residents to obtain Census
population and housing information. Gained proficiency in communicating
with difficult clients.
. Liberty Tax Services-Tax Preparer. Woodstock, Georgia, January to April
2010. Seasonal position. Completed a training program and prepared
clients' income tax returns in compliance with IRS regulations, using
company tax software.
. Retail Associate-2008-2009. Held part-time retail positions, providing
customer service. Details are available.
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY / LAND DEPARTMENT (under contract with Think
Resources, Inc.)-PROPERTY RIGHTS RESEARCHER. Atlanta, Georgia, 2007-2008.
To identify Georgia Power's legal property rights on developers'
properties, performed real estate legal research on approximately one-
hundred fifty (150) properties for law firms representing developers in
real estate closings for site acquisitions. Communicated regularly with
staff attorneys and paralegals in law firms. Details:
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. Real Estate Legal Research--Researched county tax assessor records for
property ownership and land parcel data. Utilized GIS mapping software
to locate properties and transmission utility lines on computer maps.
Researched Georgia Power's land records database for pertinent real
estate easement documents. Evaluated developers' property surveys to
locate transmission lines, easements, and potential encroachments.
. Property Analysis--Analyzed developers' property surveys to locate
Georgia Power's transmission lines and right-of-way easements.
Identified potential encroachments. Typed and faxed "containment
letters" with research findings to law firms, and entered results into
the Access computer database.
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT-Independent Contractor, 2005-2007. (Also, stints in
1997-1999 and 1993-1995). Provided consulting services to real estate
development and brokerage firms. Details of projects:
. Site Investigation and Due Diligence-Completed a Site Investigation
Report for a proposed retail strip center in Alpharetta. Identified
existing site conditions and prepared a site drawing. Met with City
officials to assess project compliance with zoning, land disturbance, and
building permit regulations. Completed a detailed feasibility report
evaluating project land use, zoning, topography, transportation, and
utilities.
. Market Research and Analysis-Researched and compiled demographic, land
development, and building occupancy trends data for Atlanta submarkets.
Assessed market area opportunities.
. Property Data Research-Researched property characteristics regarding
ownership, taxation, parcel identification, acreage, building occupancy,
recent sales, leasing, zoning, utilities, and access using courthouse
data, tax records, maps, surveys, easements, legal descriptions, and the
MapMerge computer program.
. Property Field Research-Conducted fieldwork to identify available land
sites for development and commercial buildings for redevelopment.
Analyzed the surrounding market area.
. Site Selection-Evaluated the developmental feasibility of sites and
likely project impacts regarding land use, topography, and transportation.
Prepared maps and compiled property site profiles. Completed brokerage
packages for the marketing of land sites for sale. Created a brokerage
prospecting handbook and mapping system.
CITY OF ATLANTA-URBAN PLANNER (Bureau of Planning, 1999-2005) and
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER (Transportation Services Office, 1996-1997).
Managed review process for cell tower permits, zoning, land use amendments,
enterprise zones, and subdivision applications. Interacted extensively
with developers, attorneys, architects, engineers, surveyors, property
owners, and consultants. Supervised staff, met with applicants, conducted
field visits, analyzed site plans and subdivision plats, completed staff
reports, attended zoning hearings, conducted subdivision meetings, and
served as liaison to neighborhood planning meetings. Identified legal
requirements for compliance, conducted site visits, took digital
photographs of properties, prepared legislation, spoke before City Council
members, and made oral presentations at public hearings. Details:
1) CELL TOWER PERMIT ISSUER-Reviewed wireless applications for proposed
cell towers and co-locations. Met with engineers, analyzed site plans,
conducted site visits to assess project locations ( in terms of site
access, neighborhood suitability, fencing, lighting, and buffering), and
evaluated modes of operation for compliance with zoning regulations.
Issued Special Administrative Permits for satisfactory applications.
2) ZONING COORDINATOR AND PLANNER-Functioned in several zoning roles, as
follows:
. Zoning Administration-Coordinated the review of zoning applications for
the Zoning Review Board and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Managed
zoning caseloads, prepared zoning case agendas for newspaper
advertisement, supervised other planners, and reviewed staff reports.
Processed incoming applications and compiled case packets for zoning
boards. Regularly attended zoning hearings.
. Entitlements Advisor-Won two quality customer service awards for
effectively serving walk-in customers at the Zoning Desk. Researched
zoning and land use regulations and delineated application procedures.
Advised property owners, developers, and realtors on development
alternatives for their properties prior to land acquisition, sale, and
construction. Analyzed project feasibilities and their likelihood of
approval. Identified needed steps for implementation and discussed the
likelihood of approval.
. Zoning Case Analyst-Conducted detailed technical reviews of over two
hundred (200) zoning applications, including rezonings, special use
permits, changes in conditions, site plan amendments, variances, specials
exceptions, and text amendments. Met with zoning applicants and
attorneys, analyzed site plans and traffic impact studies, conducted
property site visits, advised architects and engineers on needed design
changes, and completed staff reports with case recommendations for the
zoning boards.
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. Neighborhood Planning Liaison-Served as liaison to monthly neighborhood
planning meetings. Advised developers and citizens on regulations and
procedures for voting on zoning, land use, and subdivision cases.
Prepared meeting materials and recorded case votes for transmittal to
zoning boards and City Council.
3) LAND USE AMENDMENT COORDINATOR-For associated zoning cases, coordinated
the review process for proposed land use amendments to the Comprehensive
Development Plan. Visited properties and assessed the compatibility of
proposed development projects on surrounding land use. Wrote staff
reports with recommendations. Prepared legislation and made oral
presentations at public hearings.
3) ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM MANAGER-Managed the Urban Enterprise Zone
Program to encourage development activity in designated areas of the city.
Consulted with the Development Authority, Tax Assessors, Law Department,
and Finance Department. Interacted extensively with developers,
attorneys, architects, and engineers. Responded to Program inquiries from
citizens and developers. Met with prospects. Successfully guided the
approval of over thirty (30) applications, allowing significant affordable
housing and other new investment in the City. Spoke at City Council
Committee meetings. Made oral presentations at public hearings.
Supervised assistants. Details of accomplishments:
. Program Administration-Responded to Program inquiries from developers,
realtors, property owners, and citizens. Revised application materials,
created project spreadsheets, and maintained project files.
. Property Certifications-Certified the eligibility of project locations
for urban enterprise zone designation, based on GIS demographic and
property data. Typed eligibility analyses letters to applicants.
. Application Processing-Assessed application compliance with Program
requirements. Advised applicants on needed revisions via letters.
Prepared public hearing notices and legislation for City Council
adoption.
. Project Reviews-Reviewed urban enterprise zone applications for
compliance with regulations. Analyzed project components, zoning, land
use, site plans, subdivision plats, property surveys, legal descriptions,
housing affordability data, construction schedules, architectural
drawings, and parking plans. Assessed project development costs,
financial statements, and property tax impacts with the Finance
Department. Advised architects and engineers on needed site plan
revisions. Conducted site visits of properties.
. Project Presentations-Prepared narrative reports with project
recommendations for City Council adoption. Assembled meeting materials
and handled large copying and collating functions. Made oral
presentations before Council committees and at public hearings.
. Project Monitoring-Coordinated major survey research processes to
identify the statuses of approved enterprise zone projects. Created new
survey forms, mailed surveys to property owners, and compiled results.
4) TRANSPORTATION PLANNER-- Coordinated zoning and subdivision application
review processes for real estate development proposals. Identified
potential traffic and transportation impacts of projects. Created project
databases, conducted site visits, met with architects and engineers, and
prepared zoning case reports. Attended zoning hearings and served on the
Subdivision Review Committee. Drafted a valet parking ordinance.
5) SUBDIVISION MANAGER-Managed the subdivision application review process.
Advised property owners and developers on the feasibility of
subdividing their properties. Performed detailed technical reviews of
subdivision plats for code compliance, consulted with staff engineers,
conducted Subdivision Review Committee meetings, advised surveyors on
needed plat design changes, and typed letters to applicants with these
recommendations.
COFER, BEAUCHAMP, STRADLEY & HICKS, LLC (law firm)-REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL.
Atlanta, Georgia, 1998-1999. Contract position. Revised community
association bylaws, conducted property title research, prepared property
legal descriptions, updated property deeds, and participated in a
commercial real estate closing.
FULTON COUNTY TAX ASSESSORS, FIELD BOOK OFFICE-REAL ESTATE APPRAISER.
Atlanta, Georgia, 1995-1996. Updated property deeds records and plat books
to reflect recent real estate transactions and lot splits. Was exposed to
residential real estate appraisal techniques. Attended proceedings of a
property tax court case.
DEFOORS CROSSING APARTMENTS-LEASING AGENT. Atlanta, Georgia, 1994-1996.
Part-time. Managed all weekend apartment leasing management functions.
Met with leasing prospects, discussed floor plans and leasing terms, showed
model units, typed leases, coordinated tenant moves, and updated tenant
records.
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EARLY CAREER:
. Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission-Urban Planner. Macon,
Georgia. Served as Information Officer to developers by providing
demographic and land development information for their market studies.
Researched and compiled community data reports. Reviewed zoning
applications and created land development tracking systems. Completed
neighborhood land use plans, and presented them at citizens' meetings.
Coordinated transportation planning processes, completed transportation
plans, attended committee meetings, worked with Georgia DOT officials, and
made oral presentations of project recommendations to elected officials.
. Cobb County Community Development Department-Planning Intern. Marietta,
Georgia. Completed the Cobb Industrial Survey for use by the Cobb Chamber
of Commerce in industrial recruitment. Conducted site visits of all Cobb
County industrial parks to identify existing facilities. Researched site
utilities, contacted real estate brokers for sales and leasing
information, drafted site maps, and compiled property site profiles.
EDUCATION
. Master of Science in Real Estate-Georgia State University. Specialties:
Market Analysis and Development.
. Master of Science in Planning-University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Master's thesis won a research award.
. Bachelor of Arts, Major in Geography; and Landscape Architecture
coursework-University of Georgia.
. Paralegal Certificate-Kennesaw State University. Included legal
research, real estate law, litigation, and law office technology courses.
. Georgia Real Estate Salesperson's License-Georgia Real Estate Commission,
2006.
. Special Training-Includes courses in land acquisitions (from the
International Right-of-Way Association), real estate sales, construction,
site planning, urban design, engineering, and tax preparation.
SKILLS
. Coordinating multiple projects, project administration, committee
meetings, and survey research processes.
. Interacting with landowners, attorneys, design professionals,
elected officials, neighborhood groups, and citizens.
. Researching real estate market trends, county tax records deeds,
property plats, and easement documents.
. Interpreting maps, property surveys, easements, and land development
regulations.
. Identifying and communicating legal requirements for compliance for
land development proposals.
. Analyzing property locations, field conditions, site plans,
subdivision plats, and potential project impacts.
. Assessing land development opportunities, evaluating proposals, and
completing feasibility studies.
. Communicating effectively with architects, engineers, and land
surveyors regarding project design proposals.
. Creating property site profiles, schematic site plans, survey
questionnaires, and spreadsheets.
. Preparing land development reviews, meeting materials, and
professional reports.
. Speaking before zoning boards, elected officials, and neighborhood
groups; and making oral presentations.
. Drafting legislation, resolutions, public notices, site plans,
property sketches, maps, and land use plans.
. Utilizing Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, GIS (Geographic Information
Systems), PowerPoint, MapMerge, and QuickBooks.