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Bellingham, Washington Area

REALTOR and broker specializing in residential and commercial sales in Bellingham and Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties in Washington. A high producing broker operating with a team of professionals in a very organized and efficient manner, ensuring our clients receive the best representation in their Washington real estate transactions. Applying best.

Instructor and course developer for a variety of courses offered by CRB, a 7,000 member affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS devoted to developing management and leadership in REALTOR organizations throughout the U.S.Instruction in brokerage management topics including: strategic planning, recruiting, retention, coaching, marketing.

Austin, Texas Area

Instructor of one of the top short sale educational programs in the real estate and financial services industries - the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) course.This two-day course trains real estate agents, brokers and mortgage professionals in dealing with short sale and pre-foreclosure transactions, focusing on the unique needs of distressed.

Consulting and training services for sales, marketing and non-profit organizations with the purpose of providing companies and individuals with the means to build stronger relationships with their customers, clients and partners. Focusing on developing comprehensive social media marketing strategies. Also offering speaking and consulting on social media.

Consulting and training services for the real estate industry in sales, marketing, recruiting and all aspects of brokerage management. Focus includes financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, creating operational efficiencies, recruiting/retention, marketing, technology and increasing sales performance.Approvals and certifications.

Developing and instructing Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) courses in technology, career development, risk management and working with buyers and sellers. Consistently earning high evaluation ratings instructing for large and small REALTOR associations throughout the state.

• Executive overseeing 41 company-owned brokerage offices along with related title and mortgage operations. Working closely with and directing four company presidents on strategy including: recruiting initiatives, long.
• Directed acquisitions which added over 400 Associates, increasing annual revenue $1.2 million.
• Expanded west coast operations 20% through acquisitions and implementation of highly effective focused recruiting campaign.
• Saved more than $2.5 million by identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives which involved consolidation, staff reduction and renegotiation of vendor contracts.
• Developed revenue enhancement strategies projected to improve NOI more than $2.6 million during next 24 months while factoring lower, single digit Sales Associate growth.
• Successfully advised and assisted franchise owners throughout U.S. on mergers, acquisitions and business strategies.

Directed activities for franchisor-owned region encompassing four states, with over 125 franchise offices and 3,000 Sales Associates. Responsibilities included: complete P&L responsibility; directing and supporting franchise sales; delivery of franchise service and support through business development / franchise consulting; managing planning and.

Responsible for growth, development and management for U.S. commercial operations. Directed activities including: directing and supporting regional owners/directors in commercial-only franchise sales; enhancing service offering to franchisees through identification of relevant products and services; and development of vendor relationships.

The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) is an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) dedicated to advancing the careers of professional real estate brokerage managers and owners through networking and education. This 7,000 member organization counts among its membership some of the top talent in the real estate industry.

Senior consultant and primary liaison between franchisor and franchisees within Mountain States Region. Worked closely with more than 250 offices of four state region, providing assistance in recruiting, retention and operations management. Planned and delivered member benefits training; ensured trademark and franchise compliance; partnered with brand.

Delivering the Graduate, REALTOR Institute training programs to REALTORs throughout the state. Focusing on technology, working with buyers, relationship development, marketing and finance. Wrote the original GRI Technology Applications course for C.A.R. in 1996, a course that was then widely adopted throughout the U.S.

Led, motivated and trained 30 high producing Sales Associates, improving individual annual average sales from $3 million to $4.5 million. Office achieved #1 ranking in sales per associate in Northern Solano County MLS.

Bachelor Of Science, Sociology, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Lamda Alpha, (National Anthropology Honors Society), Alpha Kappa Delta, (International Sociology Honor Society).

Bs, Sociology, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Nu fraternity, Strollers, Dakota Days Musical, USD Soccer Club, Men's Chorus, Brothers of Bordeaux, Alpha.

General

Activities and Societies: Football, basketball, track, cross country, baseball, band, stage band, jazz band (Alto sax), mixed chorus.