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Denise L. Skinner

Boerne,United States

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply project management and leadership skills in various environments. Seeking new opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

SR/WA Designation - International Right of Way Association

PMP designation - Project Management Institute

Texas State General Appraisal License

International President Elect - International Right of Way Association.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor - Real Estate and Survey

NuStar Energy
San Antonio, TX
06.2016 - 06.2023
  • Delivered multiple strategic and reliability projects on time and on budget.
  • Manage 1,650+ miles of easements, 15 terminals (including major Port facility), 29 surface sites and 3 office sites.
  • Worked with landowners and Operations to identify and resolve encroachment issues.
  • Worked with AP and accounting for lease payments and verify invoicing.
  • Developed and managed project budgets of up to $25MM.
  • Reviewed field survey data using calculator, computer and GPS equipment.
  • Worked with project teams to develop routing and solve real estate related issues.
  • Verified accuracy of survey measurements and calculations.
  • Negotiated lease for Regional office space and lease space for satellite field offices.
  • Reviewed and interpreted legal documents, construction drawings and maps.
  • Completed analysis of market data for acquisition, lease negotiations and asset disposition.
  • Managed the real estate side on the acquisition of $100MM in assets at major port facility.
  • Work with inside and outside counsel on drafting documents.
  • Provided legal support for eminent domain proceedings.
  • Provided testimony in eminent domain proceedings.
  • Promoted high stakeholder satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Worked successfully with diverse teams to accomplish corporate goals.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish project and corporate goals.
  • Demonstrated leadership by developing improvements to work processes.
  • Kept project teams and corporate management updated with regular and effective communications.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

ROW Agent - Real Estate and Survey

NuStar Energy
San Antonio, TX
06.2011 - 06.2016
  • Managed new build projects of 3 to 35 miles.
  • Delivered multiple strategic and reliability projects on time and on budget.
  • Reviewed and negotiated leases, easements and other legal agreements.
  • Worked with inside and outside counsel to draft documents.
  • Worked with diverse project teams to reach corporate goals.
  • Kept project teams and management updated with regular and effective communications.
  • Collected and analyzed market data for acquisitions and lease negotiations.
  • Conducted lease and easement negotiations.
  • Provided legal support for eminent domain proceedings.
  • Worked with landowners and Operations to identify and resolve encroachment issues.
  • Negotiated for office, terminal and surface site leases and renewals.

Senior Appraiser

Atrium Real Estate Services
Austin, TX
06.2005 - 06.2011
  • Collection and analysis of market sales and leasing data
  • Developed market value estimates and recommendations for just compensation for eminent domain.
  • Property types include vacant land, industrial, retail and multi-family properties.
  • Communicated conclusions of market analysis to clients.
  • Interacted with landowners, clients and brokers.
  • Developed strong working relationships with market participants.
  • Reviewed commercial leases and developed proforma operating statements and discounted cash flow analyses.

Review Appraiser

City of Austin, TX
Austin, TX
02.2002 - 06.2005
  • Contracted with third party appraisal companies for appraisal services.
  • Reviewed appraisals, surveys, and title commitments for condemnation or acquisition projects.
  • Verified accuracy of survey measurements and calculations.
  • Managed the appraisal process for 80 to 400 parcel acquisition projects.
  • Worked with the project team on routing and real estate issues.
  • Worked with project team to creatively develop special provisions that would mitigate damages to the landowner and keep the projects moving forward.
  • Assisted negotiation teams with communication of the project and finding creative solutions to landowner concerns.
  • Read and interpreted legal documents, construction drawings and maps.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Worked successfully with diverse teams to accomplish project goals.
  • Efficiently prioritized and organized tasks.
  • Identified needs of landowners and project stakeholders promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained and updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

Master of Agriculture - Land Economics And Real Estate

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12.1987

Bachelor of Science - Range Science - Natural Resource Management

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12.1984

Skills

  • Problem Resolution
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • People Skills
  • Team Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer Skills
  • Data Management
  • Training & Development
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Building
  • Property Assessments

Accomplishments

  • Managed project teams of 5 to 20 individuals
  • Developed and managed project budgets from $3MM to $25MM
  • Managed new-build projects from 6 to 75 miles and 10 to 170 parcels
  • Worked with engineering and construction teams on pipeline routing and solving real estate issues
  • Provided legal support for parcels in condemnation
  • Gather, review and analyze market data for lease renewals, acquisitions and surplus property sales
  • Effectively negotiated multi-year contracts with governmental agencies and private landowners
  • Proficient in development and management of operational and capital project budgets
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Exceptional team builder

Affiliations

  • International Right of Way Association (IRWA):
  • Current International President Elect
  • Previously held positions of International Executive Vice President, International Executive Treasurer and International Executive Secretary, Region 2 Chair and Vice Chair as well as multiples offices at the Chapter level
  • Responsibilities of serving on the International Executive Committee include operational oversight and strategic planning for an 8,000 member, $5MM/year professional association

Timeline

Supervisor - Real Estate and Survey

NuStar Energy
06.2016 - 06.2023

ROW Agent - Real Estate and Survey

NuStar Energy
06.2011 - 06.2016

Senior Appraiser

Atrium Real Estate Services
06.2005 - 06.2011

Review Appraiser

City of Austin, TX
02.2002 - 06.2005

Master of Agriculture - Land Economics And Real Estate

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Range Science - Natural Resource Management

Texas A&M University

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