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Reno, NV 89506

 

Real Estate Acquisition, Construction, and Sales Professional

 

Summary

Over twenty five years combined experience in real estate management, construction, land use, acquisition, due diligence, entitlements, sales and leasing, real estate broker and corporate real estate manager dealing with alternative energy, telecommunication, residential, commercial, retail, industrial and government projects.  Experience as acquisition specialist, trained to take project from purchase to permits, and through disposition of final leases or sale. Well trained and experienced in sales and customer contact from 15 years as a real estate broker.  High energy, loyal employee, team builder, highly creative in solution process, and expert at negotiations and strategic planning.  

 

Key Qualifications

 

·         MBA: Finance: Marylhurst University 2004, Graduated with honors

·         BS: International Affairs, Business: Lewis & Clark College 1982

·         Excellent negotiator

·         Experienced Manager in construction and real estate

 

 

Professional Experience

 

General Dynamics IT                                                                11/2012- Present

Site Acquisition Manager

Responsible for site acquisition and permitting on cellular project with 428 sites.

 

Iluka Resources                                                                           3/2011- 8/2012

Land Man

Responsible for real estate acquisition, title research, zoning and lease creation for mining company.

 

WSG Energy, LLC                                                                                 1/1/09 –1/1/10

Head of Acquisitions and Permitting

   Responsible for real estate acquisition and permitting for a solar project.  Attainment of Special Use Permit, transmission line permits and agreements, and construction permits.  Make presentations to local and county officials, negotiation on project requirements and financing options. Negotiated as land owner with cell site providers.

·         Acquired 1150 acres of land for solar project.

·         Special Use Permit attained for project.

·         Interconnection Agreement application ready for submittal.

 

 

Newcore Energy, Inc.                                                                               4/1/08 – 1/1/09

Vice President of Acquisition and Permitting

Responsible for acquisition, due diligence and management of private and government property and mineral rights through leases and purchases for the development of alternative energy projects. Responsible for all permitting of projects, attainment of easements and rights of way.

·         Leased over 5,000 acres of property and rights for company

·         Purchased over 1,500 acres of property for company

·         Attained a Special Use Permit for a solar farm of 100 acres

 

American Ready-Mix, Inc, Reno NV                                                 4/15/06 – 4/1/08

In House Legal Counsel/Real Estate Manager

Responsible for all real estate acquisition, due diligence, disposition, management, leases and entitlements for mines, production facilities, commercial, retail, industrial, residential properties, and construction.  Act as in-house legal counsel. Created new operating agreements, negotiated joint venture agreements over $60,000,000.00 in value, and corporate acquisitions. Responsible for construction and planning oversight on all internal projects, attainment of all licenses, permits and corporate filings.

 

·         Responsible for over $100,000,000.00 in acquisitions and sales of real estate, primarily commercial, retail and industrial properties

·         Negotiated a $60,000,000.00 joint venture agreement for a 1200 acre master planned community, responsible for permitting and entitlements

·         Responsible for all due diligence on real estate transactions

·         Responsible for management of 35 commercial properties, 25 multifamily properties and 15 retail properties

 

Zemex Industrial Minerals, Atlanta, GA                                               7/15/05 – 12/1/05

Director of Real Estate /In House Legal Counsel

Responsible for all real estate acquisitions, management, due diligence, leases, sales, and permitting issues.  Responsible for all sites in the United States and Canada, comprising over 15,000 acres in 7 states, with 21 mines and 7 processing facilities.  Supervised and coordinated all due diligence with geology department for new sites, negotiate terms, attain permits, and support engineering to create final projects that are marketable as residential sites after mining is completed. Attend all permitting hearings, hire, and work with local attorneys, engineers, and environmental consultants to attain needed permits and land use variances.  Negotiated with cell phone providers for placement of cell towers on company properties.    

 

·         Responsible for purchase of over 1000 acres of property for mining, as well as entitlements, right of way and permits

·         Responsible for sale of over $50,000,000.00 of real estate, processing facilities and office properties

·         Responsible for all due diligence activities regarding real estate acquisitions, leases and sales

·         Permitted mining pit that traversed 2 states and moved a grave yard for mining

 

L. Biddison Construction, Inc. Portland, OR                                  3/15/2002 –7/1/2005

Vice President, Project Manager

Heavy Equipment Company, project superintendent on residential, commercial and government jobs.  Assisted clients attain permits, and supervised the project from infrastructure to final occupancy permits for end users.

·         Responsible for all scheduling and material deliveries

·         Manager on 90 unit residential subdivision construction of infrastructure and homes

·        Project manager of 250,000 sq/ft retail center

·        Project manager on large sewer project for over 8 months

 

Advanced Real Estate Services, West Linn, OR                         2/15/1998 –3/15/2002

Real Estate Broker

List and sold and leased residential, commercial, retail and industrial properties and projects.  Assisted clients with the purchase of properties and attainment of building permits.  Work between engineers, city planners, and contractors to assure economically feasibility of project.  Sell or lease final product to final user.

·         Specialized working on telecommunication site locations and zoning for over 3 years.  Was contracted to attain 15 sites and acquire zoning for the installation of tower facilities.   Contacted land owners and negotiated leases or sales of property needed for tower sites. Submitted all permitting applications and presented our plans to planning commissions.  Maintained relationships with neighborhood groups to reduce opposition to projects. 

·         Experienced sales trainer, and sales team builder.

·         Consistent top producer for office

·         Excellent with client care and follow-up

 

Pacific Excavation, Portland, OR                                                 2/15/1994 – 9/12/2000

Owner, Manager Heavy Equipment Company

Supervised residential, commercial, and government construction projects. Project manager for opening of 170 acre rock pit in Columbia River Gorge Protected area with barge loading facility.  Responsible to attain all permits and placement as well as operation of processing facility (washing, crushing and separating) for sand and rock.  Responsible for all material deliveries, scheduling, and equipment deliveries for all company jobs.

·         Experienced in all infrastructure placement

·         Used land use knowledge to open pit in environmentally sensitive area

·         Supervised construction of rock pit machinery, conveyor belt systems, and  barge loading facilities

·         Supervised construction of 2 miles of highway in Washington State, project was completed early. Job included installation of culverts, and storm drain system.

·         Project manager for construction of 150 unit residential subdivision that had rock and unstable soils issues, completed project on time and attained all approvals.

·         Project manager for 250 unit apartment complex on unstable ground that required excavation and engineered compacted fill to be placed at site prior to construction could begin.

·         Project manager for 175,000 sq/ft retail center, including all infrastructure in public right of way.

 

Lazar & Nozaki Attorney’s at Law, Portland, OR                         7/1/1988 -10/16/1995

Co- Owner, Trial Attorney

Focus was on real estate, construction, land use, and transactional law. Became expert on land use, construction disputes, water issues, and transactional real estate law. 

·         Expert negotiation skills

·         First Attorney to move a wetland for residential subdivision in Oregon

 

Northwest Development Partnership, Portland, OR                  7/1/1987 – 10/15/1993

Managing General Partner.

Purchased, developed and rezoned residential and multifamily properties. Initiated zoning, and worked with planning departments for final construction plans.  Supervised and participated in underground, road improvements, and final home construction.  Arranged for financing and sold final product to builders and home buyers.  First residential developer to move a wet land in Oregon.

·         Project feasibility and profitability skills

·         Experienced at financing attainment

·         Constructed 550 single family lots and 725 multifamily units