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United States

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Illinois

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Guiding you to better wealth.Nobody can predict the future, but you can plan wisely for it. Whether you’re an individual, a trust, a charity or a family trust, Hobson Wealth works with you in managing your money as if it were our own. Our diligence, insights and experience help you navigate towards the best possible decisions for both portfolio protection.

Auckland, New Zealand

• Responsibilities
• Built strong relationships with Brokers through active engagement.
• Assessed and managed home mortgage applications through to settlement.
• Remained abreast of bank policy & lending rules within rapidly changing market conditions.
• Assessed lending risk and overall suitability of loan security.
• Ensured adherence to compliance and audit requirements.

New Zealand

Haven was established to meet the growing financial needs of everyday New Zealanders. Combining expertise in the fields of Accounting, Insurance, Lending and Property Management we offer you a total financial planning solution that is tailored to your individual situation. Haven has a team of dedicated Accountants and Financial advisers that are up to date.

Hamilton, New Zealand

Based in Hamilton servicing the Waikato and Bay of Plenty providing insurance advice and ACC management. At AFL Insurance we pride ourselves on a “best cover best cost” approach. So if you already have the best policy for your needs, we'll tell you.Whether it is your family, your health, your business or your farm that you want to protect, we can create a.

1-dayOut is simply ‘entertainment’ in your local town at ridiculously discount prices. Each day at 12pm we feature a cool new experience at an unbeatable price in cities across New Zealand. From movie tickets, golf, beauty treatments, concerts, shopping, locals bars and restaurants, adrenalin filled activities – there is no end to us putting some spice.

• Having recently moved from the USA to New Zealand, I am currently seeking a challenging customer focused role, where a strong background in business development, relationship management and project leadership can be.
• Holds a NZ Residence Visa
• Full New Zealand Drivers Licence

• GENERAL MANAGERResponsibilities:
• Develop long term business and operational strategies for a leading real estate consultancy and training organisation.
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure a high standard of service is maintained.
• Grow and expand the customer base through strong relationship development. Major Achievements:
• Developed the company’s training manual and program.
• Provided a high level of support, coaching and mentoring to up to 25 agents.

• Certified in the state of Idaho to teach pre license courses, broker finance and various continuing education classes.Responsibilities:
• Prepare and present lessons for pre-license classes as well as broker level and continuing education real estate courses throughout the State. These could range from three hours to two weeks of nine-hour days.
• Break down and convey complex concepts and engage adult learners.
• Recognise and teach to different learning styles and successfully build trusted relationships with students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Effectively manage a variety of classroom environments, with up to 50 students present, including simultaneous classes on site and remote via satellite.Major Achievements:
• Developed a positive and highly successful learning environment for all students. Achieved an unheard of 98% pass rate for new agents and 90% for brokers.

• Responsibilities:
• Oversee as many as 17 agents in a full service agency.
• Plan and manage an annual budget of $60k.
• Build strong and trusted relationships with potential purchasers and vendors.
• Design and implement strategic marketing initiatives and promote properties through print and internet media.
• Liaise with valuers, solicitors, builders and mortgage brokers on behalf of the vendor and purchaser. Major Achievements:

• Responsibilities:
• Identify and develop new and potential clients as well as implement effective strategies to gain their business.
• Lead and motivate agents and staff.
• Coordinate direct marketing campaigns and produce advertising and other promotional materials.
• Review all contracts and ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Oversee management of trust account and complete all accounts and bookwork.Major Achievements:

• Responsibilities:
• Maintain high levels of customer service
• Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting guidelines.
• Manage pipeline of 25+ loan applications at any given time through closing and complete required management reports.

• Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative support for both Tenants in Common (TIC) and Residential Escrow.
• Manage 1041 exchanges, prepare closing documents, verify information and coordinate receipt of funds.
• Handle original purchase on out-of-state properties, including clearing titles and dealing with title companies located nationwide.
• Communicate extensively with investors, exchange companies and lenders. Major Achievements:
• Successfully interacted with 20 Exchange companies on a daily basis, developing collaborative working relationships, which facilitated quality operations.

• Responsibilities:
• Guide clients through loan documents, purchase contracts and other necessary documents in preparation for closure.
• Coordinate purchase processes with Title Officers, Real Estate Agents/Brokers, Purchasers, and other interested parties.
• Liaise closely with construction contractors.Major Achievements:
• Developed and implemented several successful sales and promotional marketing programs for new subdivisions, which increased overall interest in properties and led to new business.
• Actively promoted open houses and conducted grand opening presentations, marketing available properties to other real estate agents in order to facilitate sales.

• Responsibilities:
• Direct daily operations including buying, marketing, and selling numerous properties through realtors, FSBOs, trustee sales, and auctions.
• Oversee and coordinate all property closings.
• Serve as Project Manager during remodels, ensuring project completion within established time and budget constraints.

• Responsibilities:
• Acquire and manage all aspects of 26 rental properties.
• Manage outsourcing of various business needs, coordinating of complex renovation projects and negotiating of maintenance and improvement costs.
• Establish and maintain budget objectives, ensuring profitable operations.

Professional Development

• Registered Financial Adviser • Grosvenor Kiwisaver Accreditation • Generate Kiwisaver Accreditation • Sovereign Accreditation - Home.

Aas - In Progress, Accounting; Business Management

Near completion of Associate degrees in Accounting and Business Management.

Professional Development - Real Estate

• Leadership Academy – Idaho Association of Realtors (2008) - 1 of 9 people chosen from throughout the state to attend a year-long.