qualification summary

 

strong legal acumen gained as a real estate broker and vice-president of legal affairs; vivid knowledge of real estate law combined with client relations and leadership expertise. broad mastery of state and local law including statutes, regulations, and legal doctrines. able to magnify the ethics, character, and integrity of high-level executives within multi-level organizations. qualified leader quickly promoted through progressive career because of strong ability to produce results individual and as part of a team. excellent communicator; demonstrated expertise in verbal and written formats.

 

public relations / seminar presentation / education/marketing / client coordinator

business manager / real estate knowledge / public speaking & presentations

 

technical competencies: i still would like to add your software, operating system, and platform knowledge.

career history

 

real estate broker - independent contractor, san diego, ca, 11/2006 c present

• advise and consult with brokerage firms on handling risk management and ensuring dre compliance. 
• operate real estate office, overseeing real estate transactions and performed other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.
• act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details, and during the closing of sales.
• appraise property values, assessing income potential when relevant; arrange for financing of property purchases and complete title searches of properties being sold.
• compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold, in order to determine its competitive market price.
• generate lists of properties for sale, their locations and descriptions, and available financing options.
• exhibit awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning, building and tax laws, and growth possibilities of the area where a property is located.
• maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, and types of available mortgages, financing options and government programs.

 

vice-president of legal affairs

san diego association of realtors®, san diego, ca, 08/1998 c 11/2006

• propelled sales store-wide by 25% introducing innovative risk management tools which ultimately were trademarked and copy written.
• incorporated knowledge of real estate law and legal functions to generate reports and create documents that increased organizational efficiency.
• utilized strong communication and subject matter expertise as the designer and instructor of a 4-hour ethics course with up to 250 attendees.
• spearheaded 5 legal volunteer member committees: grievance, professional standards, risk management, realtor/attorney, and mediation. 
• skillfully educated other professionals as the statewide instructor for the california association of realtors® professional standards administrator course. 
• headed up the development and deployment of sdar s risk management specialist program.
• promoted and maximized market presence of real estate mediation center.
• performed a variety of ancillary functions including clerical duties, addressing public complaints, budgeting, and board of director reviews.

 

 

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paralegal - independent contractor, san diego, ca, 08/1995 c 08/1998

• performed high-level legal support within civil litigation, family law, and construction defect disciplines.
• performed a variety of functions including office administration, billing, collections, calendaring, and file management.

education

bachelor of arts in english, san diego state university, san diego, ca

paralegal program: certificate, national university school of law, san diego, ca

 

certification

certified car professional standards instructor & professional standards administrator

 

activities

2004, president of rebuilding together, junior league, jr. achievement and special olympics