Wyatt French
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated leader with exceptional written and oral communication skills. Adept at managing time effectively and adaptable to various circumstances, always striving for optimal outcomes. Demonstrates a talent for fostering positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, and clients. Valued team player who embodies a strong work ethic and genuine eagerness to learn and make a meaningful impact. Currently serving as a Right of Way Agent at Rayburn Electric Cooperative.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Right of Way Agent
Rayburn Electric Cooperative
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for over 250 miles of electrical transmission line ROW.
- Collaborates with Rayburn’s Operations, Engineering, and Legal teams to successfully complete an assortment of projects for the betterment of Rayburn's’ Infrastructure.
- Interprets job schematics and transmission line route documentation to identify land easement requirements.
- Collaborates with project engineering and facility construction personnel on transmission line routes to inform landowner negotiations.
- Handles Encroachments, Right of Way Maintenance, Easement research, and other ROW responsibilities as necessary.
- Oversees contractors working on Rayburn infrastructure and ROW.
- Follows land acquisition and construction permitting schedules to facilitate on-time project completion.
- Synchronizes project construction schedules and damage settlement negotiations to minimize project delays.
Right of Way Agent 1-2
ATMOS ENERGY
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Collaborate with Atmos’ Operations, Engineering, Environmental, Legal, and Marketing teams to successfully complete an assortment of projects for the betterment of Atmos’ Infrastructure.
- Proactively engage with numerous, diverse external entities to review utility coordination projects, subdivision developments, TxDOT activities, and other requests.
- Manage and oversee contractors on multiple pipeline projects.
- Successfully negotiate a multitude of agreements to meet company deadlines, and ensure company’s best interests.
- Effectively presented complex situations to upper management, including Vice Presidents, Directors, and Associate General Counsel.
- Synchronized project construction schedules and damage settlement negotiations to minimize project delays.
Education
MBA -
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Nebraska, NE12-2026
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - undefined
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX05.2018
Skills
- Encouraging leadership style
- Strong work ethic
- Fosters collaboration and relationship building
- Strong sense of loyalty
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- Experienced negotiator
- Familiar with ArcGIS
- Familiar with Microsoft Word
- Familiar with Microsoft Excel
- Property acquisition
- Document preparation
- Damage claim negotiation
- Property management
- Land rights
- Real property transactions
- Familiar with Excel for reporting and analysis
- Skilled in social media such as X
- Skilled in Facebook
- Skilled in LinkedIn
Websites
Achievements and Volunteerism
- Musician, First Baptist Church of Rockwall, 2017, Present
- BMW Marathon Relay Team Captain, Atmos Energy, 2019-2022
- Member, Rockwall Rotary, 2023, Present
- Senior Right of Way Agent Certification, International Right of Way Association, June 2024 to Present
Timeline
Right of Way Agent
Rayburn Electric Cooperative
05.2023 - Current
Right of Way Agent 1-2
ATMOS ENERGY
03.2019 - 05.2023
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - undefined
Dallas Baptist University
MBA -
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
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