Ayana Davis
Houston,Texas
Summary
Motivated professional with R/W - RAC designation and over eight years of experience in the right-of-way industry, specializing in relocation. Successfully completed relocations for 10 Texas Department of Transportation projects and various city municipalities, including flood and disaster recovery initiatives. Managed over 600 relocations encompassing business, residential, personal property, outdoor advertising signs, farms, and cell phone towers. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work independently and quickly acquire new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Right of Way Agent
AtkinRealis
Houston, Texas
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducted thorough site assessments to determine right-of-way needs.
- Provided relocation services across multiple TxDOT, city, and federally funded projects.
- Conducted DS&S inspections, eligibility assessments, and full-scope advisory assistance for residential and commercial displacements.
- Managed parcel documentation, QA/QC reviews, claim processing, and regulatory compliance under URA, HUD, and TxDOT guidelines.
- Coordinated with project managers, stakeholders, and affected property owners to ensure smooth transitions.
- Supported major projects including:
NHHIP I‑45 — Harris County
FM 2920 — Harris County
FM 1179 — Brazos County
I‑45 Causeway — Galveston County
Relocation Agent
Stateside Right Of Way Services
Houston, Texas
04.2017 - 03.2024
- Has extensive knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA) and Title 49 CFR, Part 24, and client’s policies and procedures
- Attend Appraisal inspections.
- Provides advisory assistance to displaced person(s), including conducting personal interviews; preparing, issuing and explaining required notices; offering transportation to view replacement housing, etc.
- Locate comparable housing and compute rental assistance and price differential calculations.
- Perform Decent, Safe and Sanitary Inspections.
- Prepare Mortgage Interest Differential Payment and Incidental Expense calculations.
- Locate and advise non-residential displacee(s) of suitable replacement sites.
- Prepare and/or obtain Moving Cost Estimates.
- Compute payments for Substitute Personal Property, Actual Direct Loss of Tangible Personal Property and Low Value/High Bulk.
- Mobile Home and Mobile home Park relocation
- Residential and Non- Residential relocation
- Evaluate and prepare Reestablishment Payments.
- Analyze criteria and prepare Fixed Payment In-Lieu of Moving and Reestablishment Payment.
- Prepares paperwork and submit claims for payment on behalf of the displacee.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data input into status tracking reports and/or databases on assigned parcels.
- Maintains accurate records of every contact made with the displaced person(s).
- Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files.
- Accurately completes all required paperwork in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
- Communicates all daily activities to immediate supervisor, as defined by the project(s).
- USACE Funded Project for the City of Wharton, TX Flood Control Project HUD Requirements
- Harris County Post Disaster Recovery for Harvey URA Specialist, Draw Team Manager and QA/QC Team Lead
- QA/QC General Land Office Documents to ensure accuracy
Education
R/W - RAC -
International Right of Way Association
Houston, TX01-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Technology
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Proficient in Smartsheet
- Excel spreadsheets
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent ability to add to difficult situations
- Relationship Building
- Clear Communication
- Professional demeanor
- Critical thinker
- Excellent quantitative skills
- Decisive
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Professional Networking
- Claim processing
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Education and Training
other
Certification
- Law Office Clerk
- Legal Assistant
- Texas Notary Public
- R/W - RAC
Timeline
Right of Way Agent
AtkinRealis
06.2024 - 11.2025
Relocation Agent
Stateside Right Of Way Services
04.2017 - 03.2024
R/W - RAC -
International Right of Way Association
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Technology
Houston Community College