Lyndsey Ankney
Fort Wayne
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proactive approach and quick learning ability. Strong work ethic complemented by effective communication skills. Committed to contributing to team success and supporting organizational objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Acquisition Agent/Right of Way Agent/Contract
Energy Renewal Partners, LLC
Austin
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Coordinated renewable energy projects from planning through execution stages.
- Negotiated contracts securing favorable outcomes for clients in land acquisitions.
- Developed strategic relationships with stakeholders to enhance project alignment.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and transactions, ensuring transparency.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and resolved issues in a professional manner.
- Delivered excellent service via inbound and outbound calls, achieving minimum targets.
- Attended ongoing training programs to enhance job-related skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with colleagues across departments on special assignments to drive efficiency.
Sr. Right of Way Agent
ORC-ORColan & Associates
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Ensured projects, such as highways, pipelines, and public utilities, to proceed smoothly and efficiently.
- Coordinated acquisition of land and property rights for public and private infrastructure projects, ensuring timely access for development.
- Obtained necessary permissions and agreements from landowners for property use in infrastructure development.
- Negotiated land acquisition agreements with property owners to secure necessary rights for infrastructure projects.
- Valuation-Assessing the value of the land and determining fair compensation.
- Conduct public meetings with team to answer questions and concerns regarding projects/processes.
- Documentation/Communication skills with landowners, community, and team.
- Performed GIS research and mapping to identify land parcels relevant to infrastructure projects.
- Manage deadlines and prioritize effectively.
- Developed organized systems for tracking project progress and deadlines, enhancing collaboration and communication within the team.
- Problem Solver/Team Player/Can work independently.
- Negotiated and settled damage claims with landowners, ensuring compliance with company standards while supporting construction efforts.
- Constant updates to landowners, community, and company team members via email/text/phone calls.
- Conducted negotiations with landowners and issued compensation checks after securing project approvals.
- Solar Utility Experience with current projects.
- Real Estate Utilities and Infrastructure
RIGHT OF WAY PROGRAM MANAGER
CITY OF FORT WAYNE
Fort Wayne
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed right of way processes for city infrastructure projects.
- Processed Right of Way permits for citizens and contractors, ensuring compliance with city regulations.
- Administered outreach plan for Barrett Law 50/50 Cost Share Program, engaging with stakeholders to inform about program benefits.
- Manager of the Cost Share Program with City Staff & Citizens of Fort Wayne
- Plans and coordinates Utility Meetings on behalf of the Public Works Division.
- Planned, coordinated, and managed special events to support Public Works Division functions and enhance community services.
- Coordinates, attends, and manages public/neighborhood meetings and events
- Performs Neighborhood Surveys/Petitions/Project requests with the City of Fort Wayne and staff within the City and County.
CLERK TO BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF FORT WAYNE
Fort Wayne
12.2014 - 03.2018
- Acted as a key point of contact between Board members and departmental personnel to enhance collaboration on initiatives.
- Organizes bids for openings and supervises bid lettings with the Board and Contractors.
- Monitored contracts, bonds, certificates of insurance, and financial statements, ensuring compliance with City regulations.
- Supported Division Director by managing administrative tasks for transportation projects and activities.
- Resolved citizens' questions and concerns by coordinating with City departments to provide timely solutions.
- Maintains current knowledge on State statutes with regards to legal advertisements, Public Hearings, Notice to Property owners, etc.
- Executed notarization of documents for the City of Fort Wayne, supporting legal and administrative processes.
Education
REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND BROKERS LICENSE -
INDIANA
INDIPLOMA -
BISHOP DWENGER & NORTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Fort Wayne, IN2 YEARS -
CPCC-CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Right of Way Acquisitions
- Right of Way Permits
- Right of way management
- Land Acquisition
- Contract negotiations
- Contract negotiation
- Customer relationship management
- GIS software
- Cell Towers
- Renewable energy
- Ability to Multitask
- Microsoft Office
- Word/Excel
- Creative Thinking
- Client meetings
- Cold calling
- Lead generation
- Customer Service
- Customer issue resolution
- Communication Skills
- Public speaking
- Leadership/Team Player
- Relationship building
- Notary
References
Professional and Personal References are available upon your request.
Leadership Experience
- Board of Executive Directors - Board Member for S.A.V.E. (Emergency Services Team-EST/SWAT TEAM) City of Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD)
- Saints Alive- Bishop Dwenger Volunteer
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Volunteer
- YWCA Volunteer (Fort Wayne) Circle of Women
- Shriners Children Hospital - Volunteer
- MYEC- Mayor's Youth Engagement Council - Volunteer (City of Fort Wayne, IN)
Timeline
Land Acquisition Agent/Right of Way Agent/Contract
Energy Renewal Partners, LLC
10.2025 - 02.2026
Sr. Right of Way Agent
ORC-ORColan & Associates
09.2022 - 04.2024
RIGHT OF WAY PROGRAM MANAGER
CITY OF FORT WAYNE
03.2018 - 04.2021
CLERK TO BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF FORT WAYNE
12.2014 - 03.2018
REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND BROKERS LICENSE -
INDIANA
DIPLOMA -
BISHOP DWENGER & NORTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
2 YEARS -
CPCC-CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE