Site Acquisition/ Zoning / Compliance

Job Target: Site Acquisition Specialist, Florida

****- *************** ************, ***. *** Diligence –Evaluate properties for purchase and lease. Oversee the "due diligence" aspects of large commercial/retail projects including clients Home Depot, Kohl’s, NAPA, Target, and Public Storage. Maintain oversight management of geotechnical, environmental, traffic, civil and survey consultants. Responsible for zoning and municipal research, site assessment investigations, jurisdictional wetland approvals, site planning, complete complex feasibility/ due diligence reports .Track and manage funded projects from inception to construction. Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining project schedules, financials and pro formas. Use excellent communication skills, development experience and ability to manage multiple projects in multiple Georgia -Florida markets .Efficiently manage projects within budget and/or contract terms. Work closely with Mechanical and Civil Engineers, Site Development Coordinators, Site Planners,and Real Estate Managers.

 2006-2007: D.R. Horton, Inc.: Land Acquisition and Development-Division Paralegal. Draft all land acquisition contracts, amendments, assignments and agreements for Southeast Division. Evaluate properties for development projects. Prepare NOS binders on property under contract, coordinate development and due diligence testing during inspection period, and insure corporate approval of takedown schedules, earnest monies and funding. Prepare budgets, financials, and executive summary documents necessary to issue Notice of Suitability. Coordinate closings with outside counsel. Resolve Homeowner Association inquiries and tax issues.

 2003-2005: Dietrick, Evans, Scholz and Williams, LLC. Atlanta, GA- Paralegal to Senior Partner Review contracts and exhibits, Prepare modifications and amendments. Assist in all aspects of commercial, residential secured transactions. Audit real estates files; resolve all title/survey/escrow and Article 9 filings. Issue title insurance policies. Evaluate research and review real estate reports for quality control. Respond to client and contractor inquiries. Investigate lien release, record fifa’s, tax issues and prepare all required affidavits. Maintain overall management of all active files and issue exit memo on 1000 closed files.

 1999; Sutherland Asbill and Brennen, LLP, Atlanta-GA- Paralegal-Review code and compile documents for NY class action suit.

 1997; Franzen and Salzano, PC, Atlanta GA - Paralegal-Review audit loan documents for compliance with lending laws, compile due diligence report in class action suit and draft interrogatories for interest rate contract suit. Review collateral files.

 1993;1996 relocated Boston, MA

 1991-1993 Resolution Trust Corporation, Atlanta-GA -Paralegal Specialist; Draft documents. Prepare and refer cases to Outside contractor and assigned counsel. Oversee intervention and resolution activities of failed thrifts in the Mid-Atlantic States Issue all documents related to the sale of the bank, and deposition of assets. Prepare schedules and exhibits and federal reports requested by outside council congressional requests. Coordinate interdepartmental information for personal liability, bankruptcy and foreclosure cases. Facilitate asset sales. Approve legal fees and contractor billing.

 1986-1991; Georgia Federal Bank, Atlanta, GA- Legal Assistant to Group Vice President: Monitor all metro Atlanta closing offices, including review titles, taxes, surveys, deed filing .Direct special projects included assisting in contract due diligence on sale of bank institution, review of branch leases, contracts. Review and evaluate portfolios offered by Resolution Trust Corporation for purchase.

EDUCATION: - Villanova University, Villanova, PA

- BA Political Science

- National Center for Paralegal Training, Atlanta, GA

ABA Approved Certification

Microsoft Training in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

SharePoint, Outlook, Notes, WordPerfect

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