Terrell Jackson has extensive knowledge of oil & gas, electric transmission, wind farm and solar panel project management. With over 10 years of management to include project, people, time, data and quality management, Terrell has proven to be an effective leader in the Right of Way, Energy, Electric Transmission, and Renewables Sectors. Terrell has advanced computer skills with proficiency in various programs including the CLSLiNK Maps and CLSLiNK. Terrell has excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse audience. Strong work initiative with a commitment to learning, innovation and continuous improvement. Dedicated Right of Way professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Work History
Sr. Manager (Department Head), VROW
CONTRACT LAND STAFF, LLC
Houston, TX
2019 - Current
Maintain standard processes and procedures and educate Project/Program Directors on best practices based off standard processes.
Work with Project/Program Directors on proper utilization of domain values within CLSLiNK database.
Provide Project/Program Directors auditing tools
Confers with Project/Program Directors and other senior management staff to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from status and conditions.
Assists with managing and implementing policies in areas of techniques, materials usage, shipping and receiving, capacity planning, customer satisfaction, employee relations and performance measures.
Work with and PDI departments to ensure our training material is up to date and made available to all those who can benefit from it.
Also work with these departments to find gaps in our training material and work to fill gaps.
Oversee training of Database and Document Specialists on established CLS policies, procedures, and coach as needed.
Manage and maintain VROW training programs such as: CLSU Boot Camp, lunch and learn, and etc
Continue promoting cross-department training between corporate departments for betterment of all employees.
Assist with CLSLiNK Software training and administrative training of CLS Subsidiaries.
Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality standards.
Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
Produced staffing matrix to provide adequate coverage of department.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Project Service Manager, VROW
CONTRACT LAND STAFF, LLC
Houston, TX
2016 - 2019
Represent VROW in project kickoff and RFP meetings.
Produce VROW Cost Estimates as needed following established calculations and metrics.
Track actuals.
Utilize VROW Supervisor to plan, schedule and lead regular conference calls with field project teams, concentrating on Database and Document Specialists job functions.
Assist with coordination of daily field tasks with Database and Document Specialists and/or leads as needed.
Monitor and assess field workloads and advise if VROW should assist as demands warrant it.
Ensure that all necessary reports were generated, and data changes were implemented correctly and efficiently
Performed office audits/assessments and provided feedback and corrective actions to project management team.
Support and assist other field positions and clients with all questions and requests specific to their needs.
Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to replenish stock.
Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
Reduced service downtime for clients by proactively addressing potential issues and maintaining clear communication channels.
Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to address complex customer issues, facilitating better communication and collaboration between teams.
Enhanced team morale through regular recognition of exceptional performance and organizing team-building events.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Project Services Supervisor, VROW
CONTRACT LAND STAFF, LLC
Houston, TX
2014 - 2016
Implement and author administrative procedures as it pertains to assigned projects.
Implement electronic file and hard file maintenance procedures and protocols.
Implement procedures and instructions for data management as it pertains to Data/Document specialist position.
Contribute to creation and/or modifications to instructions and procedures for use for CLSLiNK and GIS Maps
Setup and maintain all data management infrastructure like SharePoint, MS Teams, and ensure all field and client personnel have proper permissions for accessing these locations.
Assisting in Maintenance of Help Desk Tickets.
Lead or contribute to project Mail Outs.
Administer or assign Document preparation duties as needed.
Run reports, scan documents, and manually input data into computer applications.
Import data using existing data import tools and help develop additional data import processes.
Perform quality checks and maintain data accuracy on active project databases.
Worked in extremely dynamic and fast paced team environment with aggressive schedules and demanding clients.
Diagnosed project related issues and conducted necessary tasks to resolve issues.
Troubleshoot technical issues faced by both corporate and field staff.
Trained CLS staff and Clients on company procedures and technologies
Support VROW manager in his/her absence.
Oversaw daily responsibilities/tasks of VROW Corporate Staff.
Oversaw daily operations of department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Data/Document Specialist
CONTRACT LAND STAFF, LLC
Denton, TX / Victoria, TX
2011 - 2014
Aintained CLSLiNK database system for Energy Transfer Red River Gathering Project and Kinder Morgan South Texas Project.
During survey phase, maintained Survey Line List Report within CLSLiNK database that illustrated each landowner associated with project and their survey permission status.
During acquisition phase, maintained acquisition reports to which illustrated total dollar amount paid to landowners, percentages of ROW footage closed, and overall dollars per foot.
During construction phase, maintained Construction Line List report to which illustrated specific construction provisions unique to each landowner.
Scanned and uploaded title documents, executed easements, and other miscellaneous documents into CLSLiNK database for accessibility to client.
Performed various miscellaneous clerical duties which include but not limited to answering multi-line phone system, copying, scanning, and maintaining office’s petty cash.
Performed regular audits of document repositories, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all stored information.
Managed high volumes of documents efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and project requirements.
Built and updated diverse documents, charts, tables and mail merges using various programs.
Prepared digital files, physical documents and work requests in compliance with company guidelines.
Demonstrated adaptability in meeting evolving business needs, quickly mastering new software tools and platforms as needed.
Transmitted documents, organized revisions and tracked changes.
Maintained organized and efficient document flows by using excellent planning and multitasking skills.
Data/Document Specialist
CONTRACT LAND STAFF, LLC
Houston, TX
2010 - 2011
Data Analyst for Shell Pipeline.
Input data into CLSLiNK.
Filed and maintained onshore and offshore files.
Scanned and coded onshore and offshore documents.
Managed high volumes of documents efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and project requirements.
IT- Documentation Contractor
MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS, INC.
Houston, TX
2010 - 01.2010
Filed, scanned, and prepared off-site storage of IT Hosting documents.
Call Center Customer Service Rep
AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES
Houston, TX
2009 - 2010
Assisted customers with bill and general cell phone related issues.
Solicited Sprint Services and Products to potential customers.
Served as general technical support technician for customers.
Legal Assistant
LAW OFFICE OF MOULTON AND MEYER, LLP
Houston, TX
2007 - 2009
First responder to client inquiries regarding services, project status and other communication.
Responsible for handling and maintaining client files as well as ordering and maintaining confidential medical records.
Assisted in preparation of litigation files for trials.
Constructed and organized pleadings in preparation for trial.
Legal Assistant
LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT & MAYO
Houston, TX
2006 - 2007
Responsible for managing and maintaining client files and documents to ensure files were properly secured and available upon request.
Administered both incoming and outgoing mail.
Managed and monitored inventory of office supplies and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Media Production
University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2009
Skills
Data Management
Project Management
People Management
Time Management
Project Controls Management
Customer Service
Project Cost Estimation Preparation
Professional Development
CLS GISLiNK Maps
CLS LiNK
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Publisher
MS Outlook
QuickBooks
QuickBase
Simplifile eRecording
CSC eRecording
Zendesk
Strategic Planning
Cross-functional Team Coordination
Documentation And Reporting
States Worked
Texas
Industry Experience
Pipeline
Electric Transmission
Renewables
Public Sector
Data Management
Project Controls
Timeline
Sr. Manager (Department Head), VROW
CONTRACT LAND STAFF, LLC
2019 - Current
Project Service Manager, VROW
CONTRACT LAND STAFF, LLC
2016 - 2019
Project Services Supervisor, VROW
CONTRACT LAND STAFF, LLC
2014 - 2016
Data/Document Specialist
CONTRACT LAND STAFF, LLC
2011 - 2014
Data/Document Specialist
CONTRACT LAND STAFF, LLC
2010 - 2011
IT- Documentation Contractor
MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS, INC.
2010 - 01.2010
Call Center Customer Service Rep
AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES
2009 - 2010
Legal Assistant
LAW OFFICE OF MOULTON AND MEYER, LLP
2007 - 2009
Legal Assistant
LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT & MAYO
2006 - 2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Media Production
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