Real Estate Project Management

David Edwards

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Apt. ***

Lakewood, CO 80227

727-***-**** ad5nc8@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my diverse experience in governmental administration, Real Estate Acquisition and Relocation, project management, land use and zoning, property management, and customer service. My college education is a BS in Environmental Resource Management and Planning from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. I am one class (2 credits) shy of my receiving my MS in Real Estate Management from New England College. I hold an active Florida Broker's License and could get my Colorado License if required.

City and County of Denver

August 2017 to August 2023 Retired

Provides Project Management oversight of several right of way projects, utilizing consultants to provide appraisal, title, acquisition and relocation services.

Provided expertise and coordination to Different Departments within the CCD such as the Attorney’s Office, Survey Department and Planning while processing deeds, easements, small cell 5G permitting through our Permitting Department with Verizon, AT&T and other documents. Reviewing title for Deeds of Trust (getting partial releases), other easements that conflicted with dedications (having them removed), while communicating with the developers/Owners.

Working through negotiations with the Railroads, Utility Companies and the Regional Transportation District (RTD) to acquire right of way and easements.

Provides research capabilities for title issues.

Colorado Department of Transportation

January 2016 to August 2018

Directs, supervises and assigns the work functions and activities of the Acquisition/Relocation unit at HQ;

Supervising three professional positions; developing performance plans and objectives and evaluating performance of subordinates;

Analyzing and approving relocation determinations of benefits to individuals, businesses, farms, or non-profit organizations displaced by a highway projects Statewide;

Supervises and participates in the creation of warrants for acquisition and relocation payments, supervising and preparing reports for CDOT, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the IRS;

Helped develop and implement the new Transportation Commission approval process for Right of Way Plans, start of negotiations, condemnation and settlement approvals.

Defending and justifying CDOT's position in appeals hearings;

Formulating, developing and implementing training on Acquisition and Relocation;

Developing and implementing quantitative and qualitative methods to review and evaluate qualifications of acquisition and relocation agents;

Developing, implementing and updating acquisition/relocation policies and procedures for the CDOT ROW Manual;

Providing expertise, technical and procedural advice/guidance on acquisition and relocation standards and CDOT's policies and procedures;

Reviewing Environmental Assessment studies regarding ROW involvement in statewide transportation projects;

Maintaining expertise of acquisition and relocation fields;

Researching and identifying trends that affect the practice of eminent domain acquisition and relocation;

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

1/2015 to current

Sole proprietor Brokerage providing expert Brokerage services to customers and providing for their real estate needs. I was also the Operations Broker for Transmark Real Estate Services, a small Real Estate Company in Spring Hill Florida specializing in Property Management.

Real Estate Manager

5/2007 to 1/2015 Pasco County Board of County Commissioners

Plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of Right-of-Way Agents. Establishes training programs for personnel. Gives assistance and advice on unusual problems and in difficult cases. Supervises and administers right-of-way acquisition procedures, including property descriptions, title research, appraisal, negotiations and relocation for right-of-way for roads, bridges, canals, and other activity requiring access to or use of private or public land. Worked with Crown Castle in Florida on several Tower Leases. Prepares leases, contracts, resolutions and agreements to present to the Board for approval. Coordinates with appraisers to establish values of property to be acquired; maintains and preserves public records and reports related to the work. Processes documents necessary to close real estate transactions. Coordinates procedures for eminent domain actions by providing quality control, evaluating property needs, formulating cure plans, represent Pasco County as the Client at mediations and court hearings, and as a liaison between project management, acquisition consultants, and the County Attorney’s Office. Presents public hearing items to the Board of County Commissioners. Utilized Project Management skills in many projects (ATIDS, Surplus Properties, consolidation of current processes in to one stop information supply). SR 54 acquisition, relocation, mediation including eminent domain trials and construction project on time and within budget.

Confers with department heads and supervisory personnel in planning various projects and determining methods and procedures used to effectively complete such projects.

Deals frequently with the public answering questions and researching requests for information.

Broker/Manager/VP

2/2002 – 5/2007 ReMax First Class, Century 21 Mills First and Century 21 Sunshine all in Florida Florida

Broker, trainer, recruiter for real estate office in the Clearwater, Florida area. Ran day to day operation of my office. Created training programs for new and experienced agents. Recruited new and experienced agents for the company. Elected as Chairmen-Elect for the Pinellas Realtor Organization (PRO) for 2007 and Chairmen for 2008. Developed working relationships with affiliated companies to the real estate field. Key Contact position with State Legislator and Federal District Coordinator with Federal Congressman Bilirakis. Maintaining records, processing closings, paying agents’ commissions using Peachtree Accounting. Proficient in Outlook, Peachtree Accounting, CREST EDG, Excel, Word and other proprietary software associated with Century 21 Franchises.

Real Estate Sales

12/1994 - 1/2002 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. Inc., 3217 Tampa Rd. Palm Harbor, Fl 34684

Residential, commercial real estate sales, auctions, and other projects. Develop and maintain all marketing and advertising strategies. Structure and negotiate multi-million dollar transactions. Triggered new sales through effective cold calling, lead generation and direct mail marketing programs. Implement high-tech promotional campaigns including websites, email marketing, sales presentations utilizing lap top computers and presentation software. Top Associate award 1997 and 98. Top 10 in volume in office of 60 agents, 1998-2001. Executive Club sales award, 1998-2001.Elected as Director to the Greater Clearwater Association of Realtors (GCAR) 1999-2001. This is a leadership position within the Association (2500 members) that is responsible for making business decisions for the Board and overseeing the merger between the GCAR and the Saint Petersburg Association of Realtors (SSAR) to form the Pinellas Suncoast Association of Realtors (PSAR) of which I am a Director (7500 members). Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee for GCAR and for District Six, Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) 1999-2005. Key contact for Florida State Representative. Participated in NRT Management Training in Atlanta, Georgia.

Community Redevelopment Agency Director (CRA)

12/1992 - 3/1994 City of Dunedin, Dunedin, Fl

Maintained daily operations of the CRA. Oversaw management staff of three, developed the agenda and staffed the CRA. Coordination and implementation of all special events held in Downtown area. Managed Tax Increment Financing District

Land Use Planner

1/1990 - 11/1992 Pinellas Planning Council, Clearwater, Fl

Directly responsible for processing all land use amendments before the Council. Contributed to the preparation of the Countywide Comprehensive Plan and the conversion of the future land use map to a digitized version available on computer.

Project Manager

1/1988 - 7/1990 Goulish Engineering, Inc., Tarpon Springs, FL

Responsible for marketing and generating new business. Construction Project Management of several developments projects from design through permitting and construction. Coordinated with governmental agencies to obtain development permits. Oversaw construction and site development while coordinating with local government. These projects where brought in on time and with in budget.

Senior Planner

1/1987 - 1/1988 Greiner Engineering, Inc./URS, Tampa, FL

Responsible for several transportation projects, land use feasibility studies, environmental assessments for large scale developments. Prepared feasibility reports for Request for Proposals (RFP) for new work. Including site feasibility analysis for DeBartolo Mall sites in the Central and West Coast of Florida. Prepared environmental audits, Phase I and phase II.

Planning and Zoning Director

3/1986 - 12/1987 City of Tarpon Springs, Tarpon Springs, FL

Responsible for day-to-day operation of Department. Met with public and with developers to coordinate developments and/or permit request. Represented the City on many levels and with many different governmental agencies. Was responsible for all zoning determinations, Land use and Overseeing the land development review staff. Supervised a staff of three.

Regional Director of Environmental Planning/Office

1/1985 - 3/1986 Ralph D. Denuzzio & Assoc., Crystal River, FL

Responsible for setting up a branch office, calling on businesses to generate new survey work, hiring of staff and supervising a staff of 15. Responsibilities included design, permitting, and processing of development projects including wetlands determinations for large projects. Ended first year as a profitable office.

Planner

1/1983 - 12/1985 Citrus County, Lecanto, FL

Staff planner responsible for preparation of staffing for several Commissions and Boards including recommendations. Position required a multiple task environment dealing with public and with developers.

Education

09/2013 through (anticipated Graduation date) 05/2018 New England College

Masters of Science, in Real Estate Management.

6/1982 University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida

Bachelor of Science Degree, Environmental Resource Management and Planning

Certificate of Training NHI, FHWA –NHI- 141030 Advanced Relocation Under the Uniform Act. October 19-21, 2016

CDOT Transportation Core Curriculum February 22-26, 2016

State of Colorado Notary 2016 Expires on 11/21/2020

Floyd Wickman Business Courses, Tampa, FL

Professional Certification in Sales

State of Florida Department of Business Regulations, Tallassee, FL

Professional Florida Real Estate Sales License

2005 Florida Brokers License BK 611134

Skills: Internet marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Top Producer, Windows, Word, Excel

Certified in CPR, AED, Basic First Aid

Certificates:

Notary Public State of Colorado

Encouraging and Motivating Staff

Hire the Best Training

Performance Evaluations Training

Workplace Diversity/Harassment Prevention

Specifications/Sole Source

Quality Management and Business Process Mapping

Leadership/Management Spectrum

Eminent Domain Training Conferences (2009-2012, 2016)

Transportation Planning Certificate of Training

CEI – Certified Environmental Inspector (December 1991)

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