Amy Floyd
Califon,NJ
Summary
Highly skilled Right of Way Agent with Paralegal degree and extensive knowledge of property legal descriptions, tile reports and instruments of ownership.. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Right of Way Agent
CW Solutions, Inc. D/b/a CW Solutions
08.2023 - Current
- Negotiate and acquire land, land rights, licenses, leases, right of entry agreements, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of various private and public infrastructure development projects.
- Obtain all necessary railroad agreements required where facilities are (or will be) crossing railroad tracks/property, occupying railroad property longitudinally, or within close proximity to railroad tracks - Pipe and Wire; Temporary Access; Longitudinal Occupations.
- Draft and finalize all documents for rights of entry, contracts, easements, licenses, leases and permits, as well as temporary construction rights such as laydown areas, access agreements and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.
- ROW Assessments - review land record maps and documents to capture all rights, title and interests against a certain parcel of land. Evaluate access points and potential problems gaining access, including but not limited to bridges, fences and easement restrictions.
- Utilize county and state records, public domain records, private databases, and courthouse records to produce chain of title and capture all rights, title and interests against a certain parcel of land. Determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
- Collaborate with project engineering and construction personnel to facilitate on-time project completion.
- Participate in professional development initiatives for consistent improvement and up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices.
- Understanding of land related contracts and agreements for construction, operation, and maintenance of existing and new facilities including but not limited to fee simple, rights-of-way, leases, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, consents and permits
- Research problems, negotiate and coordinate solutions, and oversee/supervise the work of others. Assist with onboarding newly hired staff members.
- Experience with Tax maps, Land use maps, Railroad and State and County Highway and Road maps, Geo-Web, GIS mapping and Google Earth.
Project Coordinator
CW Solutions, Inc. d/b/a CW Solutions
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Coordinated and supported project Files for both Acquisition and Disposition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
- Conducted property searches by researching in Tax Records, various databases and other online systems to locate land title documents necessary to determine present property ownership and the extent of interests therein.
- Verified legal descriptions from instruments in order to determine and confirm the coverage area.
- Reviewed Leases, Licenses, Consent Agreements, Access Agreements, Easements, and Right of Entry Agreements to determine ownership.
- Reviewed chain of title and interpreted metes and bounds descriptions to determine if document effects the subject property.
- Collected accurate data and transcribe information from documents producing results and information in a timely manner.
- Kept detailed records of any requests, projects, and emails before, during, and after completion.
- Finalized documents for recording and request checks to Grantor.
- Notarized Agreements.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
Closing Specialist
Statewide Closing Services, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted Real Estate Closings for Bank Owned Properties, residential and commercial purchases.
- Coordinated with sellers, buyers, escrow agents and real estate agents to complete loan submissions and scheduled closing dates.
- Prepared documents including Closing Disclosures or HUD-1 Settlement Statements, ALTA, buyer and seller affidavits and any additional applicable documents.
- Gathered payoffs, HOA statements, discharges, commission statements, legal fees, tax information, tax sale certificates (where applicable) and any additional invoices needed for the preparation of the Closing Disclosure or HUD-1 Settlement Statement.
- Scheduled final water and sewer readings.
- Interfaced with lenders for approval of the CD/HUD-1 and release of the Lender Package.
- Reviewed Lender closing instructions and prepare Final Closing Package.
- Coordinated funding approval and disburse checks to be distribute at the closing table and post-closing.
- E-recorded documents post-closing.
- Communicated/coordinated with all parties through the Real Estate closing transaction, including buyers, sellers, attorneys, realtors and lenders.
- Managed closing calendar, coordinate and schedule closers.
- Prepared loan change and/or price change .endorsements as needed.
Closing Processor/Title Officer
Princeton Assurance Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Reviewed Title Commitments in their entirety and all the documents related to the closing process, including lender closing instructions and conveyancing
- Ensured that all liens and judgments were addressed, and Title was clear prior to closing.
- Prepared endorsements/amendments to title as needed.
- Communicated/coordinated with all parties regarding the Real Estate closing transaction.
- Prepared HUD-1 Statements and Closing Disclosure Statements.
- Gathered payoffs, HOA statements, discharges, commission statements, tax information, tax liens (where applicable and any additional invoices needed for the preparation of the Settlement Statement
- Scheduled final water and sewer readings
- Interfaced with lenders for approval of the CD/HUD-1 and release of the Lender Package
- Prepared final closing packages and disbursing checks to be distributed at the closing table
- Managed closing calendar, coordinating and scheduling closers
- Conducted closings as needed
- Familiar with NJ tax and municipal liens, HUD owned homes and foreclosures.
Remote Closing Coordinator
Investors First Title Agency
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared HUD-1 statements and Closing Disclosure Statements.
- Delivered positive customer experiences and successful deal closures through open, constructive communications.
Paralegal
Shanahan & Voigt, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted the firm with Refinances, Land Use and Zoning applications, Loss Mitigation and Foreclosure matters, Landlord/Tenant matters, Litigation support, Preparation/ Execution of Estate Planning documents, Business Formation and maintaining company website
- Created, organized, and maintained various procedures and systems including document templates and checklists for each type of real estate transaction
- Opened, reviewed and closed contracts from beginning to end including attorney review, inspection contingency negotiations, municipal requirements, ordering survey, preparation of closing documents and review of settlement statements for accuracy
- Analyzed title reports for Requirements and Exceptions, judgments, tax liens, easements, and encroachments to ensure clear title
- Prepared bulk transfer requests, lease assignments, and estoppel certificates applicable to commercial transactions
- Communicated with clients, real estate agents, Title Company an adversary throughout the transaction to successfully close each file.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ05.2011
Skills
- Real Property Transactions
- Title Search
- Land Rights
- Utility Coordination
- Project Management
- Investigative Research Skills
- Document Preparation
- Negotiation Expertise
- Data Entry/Database Management
- Process Improvement
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Certification
- NJ Title Insurance Producer License, 1633119
- New Jersey Real Estate License, 0678923
- Notary Public, State of New Jersey, 50019232,
- Right of Way Agent Certification though IRWA
Timeline
Right of Way Agent
CW Solutions, Inc. D/b/a CW Solutions
08.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
CW Solutions, Inc. d/b/a CW Solutions
09.2019 - 08.2023
Closing Specialist
Statewide Closing Services, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Closing Processor/Title Officer
Princeton Assurance Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2018
Remote Closing Coordinator
Investors First Title Agency
01.2016 - 01.2017
Paralegal
Shanahan & Voigt, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Raritan Valley Community College
- NJ Title Insurance Producer License, 1633119
- New Jersey Real Estate License, 0678923
- Notary Public, State of New Jersey, 50019232,
- Right of Way Agent Certification though IRWA
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