JOHN ACKLEY
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Accomplished real estate professional with extensive experience in managing large-scale billboard portfolios and leading site development from concept to completion. Highly skilled in zoning and municipal regulations, lease negotiations, contract management, and permit coordination. Expert in utilizing GIS mapping to locate high-potential greenfield opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Manager
Lamar Advertising
09.2023 - Current
- Managed a portfolio of 400+ billboard assets, including leading negotiations, renewals, relocations, and contract enforcement.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local ordinances in 70+ jurisdictions to inform development decisions and project probability.
- Conducted property research and analysis for new billboard placements using GIS mapping.
- Supported land development and zoning departments with site plan submittals, variance requests, and hearing presentations.
- Negotiated and secured easements for both newly developed and existing billboard locations.
- Coordinated with legal, construction, and operations teams to ensure proper development and compliance with zoning and municipal codes.
Account Executive
Lamar Advertising
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Exceeded sales goals by identifying new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for clients.
- Conducted sales presentations to show the value of our product.
- Developed an extensive pipeline of prospects through diligent research and targeted efforts.
- Negotiated contracts successfully securing long-term accounts.
Senior Mortgage Banker
Rocket Mortgage
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Guided clients through the loan process from application to closing.
- Present and evaluate valuable financial solutions to clients.
- Collaborated with underwriters to expedite loan approvals while adhering to stringent lending guidelines.
Education
BBA - Supply Chain Management
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI08.2019
Skills
- Site Acquisition
- Lease Negotiation & Renewals
- Zoning and Permitting Compliance
- Contract Management
- Property Research & Due Diligence
- GIS Mapping & Site Analysis
- Ability to understand complex land development code
- Strong communication skills across multiple departments
- Review, understand, and update large quantities of data
- Proficient in drafting and reviewing lease agreements, memorandum, and easement documentation
- Skilled in reviewing engineered billboard plans
- Proficient in coordinating and evaluating property surveys
Accomplishments
- Achieved a city partnership enabling a normally prohibited greenfield digital installation (2023–2024)
- 2023 Regional Sales Competition Winning Team – Lamar Advertising
- Top performer by percentage to goal – March Madness 2022 (Rocket Mortgage).
- Rocket Mortgage March Madness 2022: Sales competition team finalist.
Affiliations
- 2023-2025 Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Member
Timeline
Real Estate Manager
Lamar Advertising
09.2023 - Current
Account Executive
Lamar Advertising
03.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Mortgage Banker
Rocket Mortgage
03.2021 - 02.2023
BBA - Supply Chain Management
Grand Valley State University
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