DAVID D. DEANO
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Self-motivated, results oriented professional with extensive experience in purchase and sale of property asset portfolios, negotiation and formation of contracts, negotiation of settlements and resolution of legal disputes. Excellent supervisory and analytical skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2003 to David Deano, Inc.
Present Realtor under Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta
Represent various clients in Metro Atlanta, GA and Cashiers, NC for the purchase and sale of residential and investment properties.
Real Estate Consulting Services - Most Recent Consulting Projects include:
(July 2008 to November 2008) – Petroleum Land Management Consultant
Cimmaron Field Services, Inc.
Negotiated and acquired Oil & Gas leases, performed title searches for surface & mineral ownership on behalf of a Large U.S. Natural Gas Production Corporation in the Haynesville Shale area of North Louisiana.
(October 2007 to July 2008) – Right of Way Agent
Southern Land Services, LLC, Georgia
Negotiated and acquired gas pipeline easements for Atlanta Gas Light Co.
December 2002 to Common Wealth Associates, Inc., Jackson, Michigan
March 2003 Land Agent
Negotiated and acquired easements for MEAG Power’s transmission line project in Lawrenceville, GA
June 2001 to Southern Land Services, LLC, Snellville, Georgia
December 2002 Real Estate Project Manager
Negotiated and acquired easements and building access agreements for Southern Telecom. Audit and supervision of title curative for the perfection of Southern Telecom’s Atlanta to Jacksonville fiber optic cable route.
May 2000 to Crown Castle International, Atlanta, Georgia
June 2001 Site Acquisition Manager
Coordinated and supervised the acquisition process of new tower sites for Bell South Mobility / Cingular in the Atlanta Metro area.
November 1999 to David Deano, Independent Contractor
May 2000 Southern Land Services, Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Right Of Way Manager
Acquired DOT permits, easements and fee property for MEAG Power’s transmission lines and substations.
December 1997 to Service Resources Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia
November 1999 Contract Right Of Way Agent
Negotiated and acquired distribution and transmission line easements for Georgia Power.
July 1996 to Bill’s Dollar Stores, Inc., Jackson, Mississippi
November 1997 Real Estate Manager – Southeastern US. Territory
Identified, negotiated and acquired sites for new stores and the relocation of existing stores.
March 1995 to AMS Resources, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
July 1996 Project Supervisor
Supervised special projects and managed numerous telecommunication projects throughout the United States. Negotiated the best possible contract terms regarding acquisition, leases, easements, right of ways, permits, licenses, etc.
October 1993 to David Deano, Independent, Atlanta, Georgia
March 1995 Realtor / Property Acquisition Consultant
Realtor under Harry Norman Realtor Brokerage for residential properties.
Consultant for various property acquisitions and right of way projects.
November 1987 to Graham Resources, Inc., Covington, Louisiana
August 1993 Petroleum Landman
Responsible for negotiating and acquiring the best possible contract terms regarding the purchase, sale, exploration and management of numerous multi-million dollar oil and gas properties located in the southeastern United States. Negotiated various settlements resolving potential litigation related to these properties. Performed title research, due diligence and curative. Also, responsible for daily management of contract field personnel.
March 1986 to Independent Contractor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
November 1987 Senior Right Of Way Agent
Accomplished the goals of AT&T’s fiber optic communication network expansion project within budgeted cost and time constraints by locating the appropriate landowners and acquiring the right of way to construct and maintain AT&T’s fiber optic cables in south Louisiana.
1983 to 1986 Oil and Gas Landman
Performed lease acquisitions, right of way acquisitions, mineral histories, title research, abstracting and title curative for numerous exploration and property acquisition projects located in southern Louisiana.
1980 to 1982 Avatar Exploration, Lafayette, Louisiana
Oil and Gas Landman
Performed lease acquisitions, right of way acquisitions, mineral histories, title research, abstracting and title curative for numerous exploration and property acquisition projects located in southern Louisiana.
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana
B.S. Business Administration – Marketing, 1977
B.S. Business Administration – Petroleum Land Management, 1984
Georgia Real Estate License, 1994 (current)
North Carolina Real Estate License, 2006 (current)
Georgia Notary – Fulton County