Cecelia A Richardson
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Professional Summary
** ***** ********** ** **** acquisition, planning, development, ROW's and
permitting. Providing site prospecting, environmental planning, natural
resource, routing and regulatory approval support. In-depth knowledge of
general mapping principles, spatial analysis and cartography. Advanced
knowledge of GIS software (GRASS, IWIS, uDIG & ArcMap) and strong
familiarity with relational database design as it applies to GIS software.
Strong working knowledge of MySQL, Access, Sketch Up and ArcMap.
Professional Experience
ReNue Properties, San Diego, CA Contract - Limited Assignment
2009 and 2010
Perform market analysis, site acquisition, due diligence and permitting for
multi-family and SFR projects in San Diego and Los Angeles
Aera Energy, Bakersfield, CA 2008-2009
Land Technician
Research, assess, integrate and analyze geographic databases and related
source material.
Build and maintain MS Access databases and tables for GIS and LeaseData.
Analyze Oil and Gas Leases, Right of Ways and Purchase & Sale Agreements.
Assist Landman as needed in areas of title research, contract drafting,
preparation of exhibits, and acquisition of real property rights.
Set-up and maintain the company's land records and related contracts in
Tobin Land Suite / LeaseData.
Research public records for ownership and other rights in support of
leasing, acquisition, or ROW activities for all assets.
Assist with Due Diligence research in support of acquisitions or
divestitures.
Work with BLM, DOGGR, County and State governments.
Design and create maps based on needs of several departments, manage
various adhoc mapping requests from individuals or departments.
K. Hovnanian Homes, Ontario, CA 2006-2007
Land Acquisition Manager
Work with the VP of Land Acquisition to develop and implement the land
acquisition/disposition strategy for the South Division of the Inland
Empire Region.
Identify opportunities for land and lot acquisition.
Negotiate,acquire and entitle the land necessary to meet company goals and
projections prospect for potential land acquisition opportunities.
Establishes broker-seller relationships.
Analyze land development proformas
Handles bond submittals and reimbursements.
Draft and submits LOIs.
Negotiate and finalize contracts for targeted acquisitions.
Maintain reports, critical target dates, contract summaries and periodic
market analysis.
Network with other builders and developers to maintain market awareness.
Coordinate the activity of engineers, land planners, architects and general
contractors in the development of acquired properties.
Coordinate with local, county, state and federal governmental agencies to
annex, zone and otherwise secure regulatory approval for projects.
Identify and acquire mitigation land (2081 Permit).
MasterCraft Homes, Santa Ana, CA 2005-2006
Land Acquisition Manager
Researched approvals/permits, zoning, engineering plans, and improvement
estimates, off-site improvements, soils/geology, wetlands, US Army Corps of
Engineers, building costs, overhead allocation and interest carry.
Prepared financial analysis, market analysis, and narrative reports for
parcels under consideration for purchase.
Assess site viability and provide information where appropriate.
Interface with homeowners association as necessary
Hillside Townhomes, LLC, Reno, NV 1998-2005
Assistant Project Manager - Planning - Reno, NV
Oversaw project from pre-construction to closeout
All phases of development, including due diligence, escrow, entitlement,
planning, permits and final map stages.
Project Coordinator - Land Development / Planning, San Diego, CA
Coordinated engineers, architects, code and other municipal entities for
lot entitlement.
Assistant - Land Acquisition/Planning, San Diego, CA
Researched land acquisitions, easements, encumbrances
Giles Financial Group, Wyomissing, PA 1992-1998
Office Manager
Areas Worked
California, Nevada, Pennsylvania
ACHIEVEMENTS
Awards for GIS projects at AERA Energy
4 Successive Quarterly Performance at K. Hovnanian
Industry Memberships
BAPL
CA Notary
Computer Skills
Advanced knowledge of GIS software (GRASS, IWIS, uDIG & ArcMap) and strong
familiarity with relational database design as it applies to GIS software.
Strong working knowledge of MySQL, Access, Sketch Up
Oracle 10G Database
Python
Tobin Land Suite (Lease Data)
MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook
LR-2000 (BLM)
Education
1992 - 1993 Drew University, Madison, NJ MA/History
1991 - 1992 West Chester University, PA Post Graduate Studies/Classics
1989 - 1991 Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA BA/History
Professional REFERENCES
Chris Boyd - Land Consultant, AERA ENERGY 661-***-****
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Gary Hester - VP Land Acquisition K HOVNANIAN 909-***-****
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Charles Abrams - President/Owner HILLSIDE LLC 619-***-****
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