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Darrell Duane Smith
LandmanI am an independent Field Landman looking for work as either an independent contractor or salaried position. I would like to discuss positions with your company in these areas and other opportunities to assist you. I am an excellent negotiator, having negotiated settlements and appraisals within the insurance industry. I have been trained in due diligence, Concepts of Land Ownership; Land Legal Descriptions; Instruments Affecting Real Property; Chaining Title; Probate and Heirship Issues; Preparing Mineral and Leasehold Ownership Reports; Locating Lost Heirs; Understanding Well Spacing; Understanding and Calculating Work Interest VS. Net Revenue Interest; Understanding and Creating Reports for HBP Property and Performing Court House Due Diligence; Regulatory Considerations; and AAPL Code of Ethics and Standard of Practices. I am ready to travel where needed on little or no notice, a habit I picked up as an Insurance Adjuster. I am confident that I am a good candidate for the position you are requiring, and look forward to discussing the opportunity within your company.
| Last Resume Update | December 23, 2013 |
| Degree | Certification |
| Experience | 5+ to 7 Years |
| Category | Landman |
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| Street Address | register to see |
| City | Troup |
| State | TX |
Experience
Specializing in Large Loss Commercial and Residential Property loss for Hurricane Irene and Sandy
• Prepared AA and ECR estimates for Damage Evaluations
• Reviewed and managed Quality Control of estimates
• Managed Field Re-Inspectors for Commercial and Residential assessments
• Handled Large Loss Commercial estimates in excess of 5 million
• Managed Field Re-Inspectors for Commercial and Residential assessments
GAB ROBINS/CUNNINGHAM LINDSEY, SC………………………………...................................................2002- 2013
Specializing in Residential, Large Loss Commercial, Flood, Farm and Ranch property insurance claims
• International Assignment – Large loss Commercial and Residential Sewer and Drain Back Up, Canada
• International Assignment – Australia (Flood) & New Zealand (Earthquake) (Feb.-May 2011), including
• Large Loss Commercial, Farm and Ranch and Residential Property Canada 2013 (Flood)
• Consult with the accountants, engineers, architects, construction workers and lawyers in evaluation of the claim.
• General Adjuster, Responsible for Large Loss Commercial and Residential claims.
• Inspecting Commercial Property, Farm and Ranch and completing Estimate
• Responsible for handling phone calls from insured’s, adjusters, field professionals and Service
• Insurance Company.
• Additional responsibilities include auditing Independent Adjusters estimates, resolving all mediation and or appraisal concerns from insured and PA’s
• Experienced in handling files with multiple loss locations, for large loss residential or commercial
EAST TEXAS ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES.………….….……….…….............…………………………..1987-2002
• Determine property use restrictions by researching and examining public and private records including mortgages, warranty deeds, mineral deeds, oil, gas and mineral leases, probate records, deeds of trust and assessments
• Research and verify releases of liens and assignments
• Research abstract plant and mineral title integrity
• Perform deed plotting and GIS mapping
• Run sheet preparation, including leasehold, for stand-up title opinions
• Prepare weekly & monthly reports (MS Excel)
• Cure title defects and reduce title risk associated with mineral ownership
• Prepare ownership reports and title run sheets
• Verification of yearly tax payments for wells
• Obtain mineral and surface takeoffs
• Perform due diligence for acquisition of oil and gas leases
Education
I am an excellent negotiator, having negotiated settlements and appraisals within the insurance industry. I have been trained in due diligence, Concepts of Land Ownership; Land Legal Descriptions; Instruments Affecting Real Property; Chaining Title; Probate and Heirship Issues; Preparing Mineral and Leasehold Ownership Reports; Locating Lost Heirs; Understanding Well Spacing; Understanding and Calculating Work Interest VS. Net Revenue Interest; Understanding and Creating Reports for HBP Property and Performing Court House Due Diligence; Regulatory Considerations; and AAPL Code of Ethics and Standard of Practices.
