Joanna Seebeck Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Challenger, Gray & Christmas is an outplacement firm supporting executives in transition. In my role, I work with business professionals in transition to create a search plan that maximizes their potential to land the best possible career alternative. I work with clients across a variety of industries to collaborate and develop customized strategies based on their individual needs. Together, we focus on career options, target markets, on-line branding, resume preparation, interviewing techniques, personal assessments, networking, job offer negotiation, social media optimization, and how to leverage our proprietary tools to create an effective plan.

Rolling Meadows, Illinois

- Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details throughout the process from contract to close- Arrange for financing of property purchases- Develop and maintain lasting client relationships; acting as an advisor for all real estate needs- Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, financing options and government programs- Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure that all deadlines are met - Work closely with management to recruit new agents

Rolling Meadows, Il

- Maintained all bank accounts and handled all monetary transactions for the office- Managed Front Desk Staff- Onboarded and processed all documentation for new agents- Handled Payroll, taxes and insurance for the office- Coordinated all required annual inspections and routine maintenance for our office building- Assisted with office training

Naperville, Il

- Managed a portfolio of 1,200 single family residential homes throughout Northern Illinois - Collected rents, issued landlord letters, processed evictions, and attended trials - Monitored and maintained high occupancy levels averaging 98%- Approved vendor invoices and payments to submit to accounting- Coordinated with maintenance managers, both internal and external, to ensure resident needs were met while still sustaining profitability - Collaborated with renewal coordinator to develop strategic plans for attaining high retention levels averaging 96%- Audited and reviewed all resident accounts weekly to confirm accuracy- Administered regional resident communication through electronic, postal, and face-to-face

Schaumburg, Il

- Assisted clients through real estate process from contract to closing - Worked closely with management to recruit new agents- Certified REO Agent – Bank of America- Key collaborator for office marketing campaigns and print programs- Developed and coordinated community awareness events

Bartlett, Il

Wheaton, Il

Carol Stream, Il

Bloomingdale, Il