April Perry
Roseburg,OR
Summary
Senior contracts and real estate administration professional with 20+ years of progressive experience across private-sector and government environments. Expert in managing complex commercial and public contracts, land transactions, and large lease portfolios. Proven leader with a strong record of negotiating high-value agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating risk, and driving revenue growth. Recognized for operational excellence, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, and executive leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Administrator
Roseburg Forest Products
03.2023 - Current
- Lead execution of land sale and acquisition transactions, coordinating with escrow, title companies, legal counsel, and third-party stakeholders
- Review and approve title reports, deeds, closing statements, and oversee accurate and timely disbursement of funds
- Direct management of Oregon lease program encompassing 70+ active commercial, ground, and telecommunications leases
- Independently negotiate new contracts and renewals, selecting appropriate contracting strategies to mitigate risk and maximize value
- Draft and approve statements of work and complex contractual language for commercial, ground, and cell tower lease agreements
- Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with regulatory, financial, and contractual obligations
- Manage and mentor one Real Estate Specialist; provide oversight, coaching, and strategic guidance on contract development
- Serve as primary liaison with corporate legal counsel on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and approval of specialized terms
- Oversee department contract lifecycle management software and enterprise cloud-based electronic records program
- Prepare executive-level quarterly performance metrics, portfolio analyses, and forecasting reports to support leadership decision-making
Real Estate Specialist
Roseburg Forest Products
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed and optimized Oregon lease portfolio of 60+ contracts with commercial and wireless carrier partners
- Negotiated high-value contract renewals with national wireless providers, securing hundreds of thousands of dollars in recurring revenue
- Led negotiations for new lease agreements, achieving favorable payment terms and long-term contractual stability
- Drafted detailed statements of work and customized contract language for leases, land use agreements, access permits, and rental contracts
- Oversaw invoice processing for lease and solar contracts, ensuring accurate coding and tracking across multiple funding sources
- Designed and maintained contract and payment tracking systems; produced quarterly executive reports
- Spearheaded implementation of cloud-based electronic document recognition software, eliminating manual retrieval delays and reducing record retrieval time by 100%
Resources Assistant
Roseburg Forest Products
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Supported negotiation and administration of new commercial and telecommunications contracts
- Drafted lease agreements, land use permits, access agreements, and rental contracts
- Processed invoice requests and supported financial tracking and reporting functions
Grant & Contract Specialist
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Administered and monitored $13M in state-funded grant contracts awarded to school districts
- Led competitive procurement processes, including solicitation development, proposal evaluation coordination, and award recommendations
- Drafted contract amendments, evaluated project deliverables, and executed contract closeouts
- Collected, analyzed, and reported performance data to ensure compliance with grant requirements
Program Manager, Business Services
Washington State Department of Commerce
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Directed financial and operational management of multiple statewide grant programs in alignment with legislative appropriations
- Negotiated, developed, and administered grant contracts for three major programs
- Authored fiscal notes and prepared executive and legislative briefings
- Supervised and developed two professional staff; established standardized program protocols and procedures
- Designed grant program contract templates and oversaw amendments, performance monitoring, and closeouts
Program Coordinator, Business Services
Washington State Department of Commerce
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Negotiated and administered grant contracts for two statewide programs
- Developed contract amendments, reviewed deliverables, and executed closeouts
- Provided technical guidance to applicants and regional staff on project development
- Translated gubernatorial funding priorities into executable contract work plans and budgets
Application & Loan Specialist, Public Works Board
Washington State Department of Commerce
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Supported development and administration of public works contracts and loan agreements
- Produced annual legislative reports and board communications
- Managed application intake, loan tracking, and data reporting
- Participated in grant application evaluation and ranking panels
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Management
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WAAssociate of Technical Arts - Office Administration
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WASkills
- Executive Contract Negotiation & Administration
- Real Estate Transactions, Acquisitions & Dispositions
- Government & Commercial Contracting
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Systems
- Revenue Generation, Forecasting & Financial Oversight
- Stakeholder, Vendor & Legal Counsel Management
- Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
- Team Leadership, Coaching & Mentorship
- Records Governance & Information Management
Affiliations
- Tacoma Rotary Club #8
- Club Coordinator | 2003 – 2006
- Coordinated operations for a 400-member service organization
- Produced and distributed weekly communications and managed member databases
- Supported website development and provided technical assistance
- Trained staff and coordinated large-scale fundraising and community events
Timeline
Real Estate Administrator
Roseburg Forest Products
03.2023 - Current
Real Estate Specialist
Roseburg Forest Products
02.2021 - 03.2023
Resources Assistant
Roseburg Forest Products
01.2020 - 02.2021
Grant & Contract Specialist
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
04.2016 - 10.2016
Program Manager, Business Services
Washington State Department of Commerce
01.2008 - 01.2010
Program Coordinator, Business Services
Washington State Department of Commerce
01.2007 - 01.2008
Application & Loan Specialist, Public Works Board
Washington State Department of Commerce
01.2006 - 01.2007
Associate of Technical Arts - Office Administration
South Puget Sound Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Management
City University of Seattle