Summer Massey

Experience

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  Harrell Law Firm, PA

  Jul 2007 - May 2011

  Paralegal & Office Manager

  As a Paralegal and Office Manager for The Harrell Law Firm, my responsibilities included the following: Interviewing potential clients and staff;Preparation, editing, and transmission of monthly invoices, reports, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and TimeMatters software;Daily electronic deposit into firm’s operating and trust accounts;Draft and filing of pleadings, Sustain daily operations of the law firm;Summarize deposition transcripts and chronology of medical records;Provide administrative support to the attorney and other staff members; Responsible for cultivation relationships with new and existing clients;Negotiating settlements with Defendants, and office contracts with various vendors;Disbursement of settlement checks;Dealing one-on-one with clients, attorneys, paralegals, Court personnel, and Judges;Perform all aspects of government defense, construction defect, and foreclosure cases. Show less

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  Michael Baker International

  May 2011 - Jun 2018

  Business Development Associate & Right-of-Way Acquisition Specialist

  As a Business Development Associate with Michael Baker International my responsibilities include planning marketing campaigns to develop long-term relationships with potential clients. Identifying and executing opportunities to strengthen client relationships. Attending various events, and meetings throughout the community to cultivate new, and existing relationships Within my role as a Right-of-Way Acquisition Specialist I am responsible for performing technical work associated with right-of-way activities for the negotiation and acquisition of right of way for construction, operation and maintenance of various infrastructure development projects. Further, it is my responsibility to respond to inquiries, problems, complaints, or emergencies affecting availability or quality of services, providing information to the property owners and/or other parities of interest within scope of authority. Show less

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  TRC Companies, Inc.

  Jun 2018 - May 2022

  Sr. Right of Way Agent

  Within my role as a Sr. Right of Way Agent I assist ROW Supervisor in providing guidance to ROW Agents. Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants. While maintaining the ROW price policy, negotiate for ROW options, easements, fee interest, and curative documents as directed by the ROW Supervisor or as required by project documents and the acquisition policy. Assist in the development of a construction line from the conditions and/or restrictions placed on the ROW by the landowner and/or tenant. Maintain a detailed diary containing the facts of each contact for every property owner and tenant on a project and prepare a detailed weekly activity report. Maintain a detailed log of all payments. Negotiate Damage Settlements as required. Support all construction activities as required. Show less

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  Freehold Focus

  May 2022 - now

  President

  Freehold Focus is the only SCDOT certified DBE firm in the state of South Carolina that offers right of way land acquisition and public involvement services for airports, highway departments, utility companies, municipalities, governmental agencies, and engineering firms. Whether you need assistance acquiring property for roadway improvements or coordination of public meetings, Freehold Focus can provide you with professional services to effectively complete your local, state, or federally funded project.The firm’s President, Summer Massey, founded Freehold Focus on the commitment to deliver superior performance with integrity. While continuously improving work processes in a collaborative effort, to build efficiencies, throughout the land acquisition and public involvement process. Show less