I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism / Advertising from California State University Fresno. I also have extensive Real Estate Sales and Marketing training and completed the National Association of Home Builders Certified Sales Professional (CSP) designation coursework.

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Summary
A Professional Manager with over thirty-five years experience in consultative sales, client negotiations, project planning, collaboration, networking and service excellence as it relates to New Home as well as Real Estate Resale and Media Industries. Expert in establishing 
and developing strong internal and external business relationships in support of achieving and exceeding identified goals.

Major strengths include:
 Relationship Management
 Team Collaboration and Execution
 Negotiation
 Persuasive Communication

Computer / Technology:
 Highly skilled in Microsoft Office - Publisher / Word / PowerPoint / Excel, Pivotal, NewStar, Salesforce, SalesBuilder and various CRM applications 
​ common to the industry.

Experience
Real Estate Sales and Marketing
Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
01/2021 - Present | Redfin Corp. | Dublin, CA
New Home Sales Consultant
11/2015 - 12/2019  | Landsea Homes | San Ramon, CA
New Home Sales Consultant
04/2014 -10/2015 | Signature Homes | Pleasanton, CA 
New Home Sales and Marketing Consultant 
11/2011 - 03/2014 | J. Williams Recruitment & Staffing| Irvine, CA 
New Home Community Sales Manager
04/2007 - 11/2011 | Toll Brothers Real Estate, Inc. | San Ramon, CA 
New Home Community Sales Associate
01//2006 - 04/2007 | Toll Brothers Real Estate, Inc. | San Ramon, CA 
10/2005 - 01/2006 | The Westphal Group | San Ramon, CA 
New Home Temporary Sales Associate
03/2005 - 10/2005  | New Home Professionals | Dublin, CA 
02/2004 - 02/2005 | Real Estate Temps| Citrus Heights, CA 
Realtor®
11/2001 - 08/2002 | Coldwell Banker | Pleasanton, CA 

New Home Sales Management responsibilities included: 
 - Overseeing the daily sales operation of Toll Brother’s Firenze Collection at Sorrento at Dublin Ranch in Dublin, California.
- Accountability for on-site sales and marketing, construction monitoring, homebuyer mortgage status, and implementation of Realtor® and 
 homeowner events.
- Greeting prospective homebuyers, demonstrating product models, analyzing financial qualifications, pre-qualifying interested home purchasers, 
 closing transactions, spec-ing Quick Delivery Homes, preparing and presenting required purchase agreement documents.
- Following up with prospective homebuyers, home purchasers, Realtors® and lenders to accomplish sales objectives and successfully close 
 transactions.
- Coordinating on-site Realtor® functions and marketing new home community to area Real Estate offices and associations to achieve Realtor® 
 sales involvement.
- Creating and administering community social media site on Facebook®.
- Developing event htmls, prospect collateral and property specific marketing postings on national and regional advertising sites.
- In role as Temporary Sales Associate, I provided sales support to several new home builders including: Toll Brothers, KB Home, D.R. Horton, 
 Lennar Homes, Standard Pacific Homes, K. Hovanaian Homes, Braddock and Logan, Brook Street Builders, Northbrook Homes, US Home, 
 JTS Communities / The Advantage Group, Brook Street Builders, Greenbriar Homes, Richmond American Homes, Morrison Homes, Prestige 
 Homes, Legacy Partners and Pacifica Companies. 

Media Advertising Sales and Marketing
New Home Advertising Senior Account Manager 
6/2004 - 10/2005 | ANG Newspapers / MediaNews Group | Oakland, CA 
Real Estate Account Manager 
01/2000 - 10/2001 | The Pleasanton Weekly | Pleasanton, CA 
Real Estate Major Accounts Sales Executive
08/1999 - 01/2000 | ANG Newspapers / MediaNews Group | Pleasanton, CA 
Senior Classified Advertising Account Executive
09/1990 - 08/1999 | ANG Newspapers / MediaNews Group | Pleasanton, CA 
Classified Advertising Sales Director 
04/1988 - 09/1990 | ANG Newspapers / MediaNews Group | Pleasanton, CA 
Classified Advertising Account Executive
04/1984 - 04/1988 | ANG Newspapers / MediaNews Group | Pleasanton, CA 

​Advertising Director / Account Executive responsibilities included:
- Directed the sales of classified display advertising and classified in-column advertising for automotive, real estate and employment divisions.
- Hired and trained new inside and outside sales personnel.
- Forecasted monthly and annual department revenues.
- Consulted with company wide department heads in planning strategic campaigns.
- Actively participated in various business and community events.
- Maintained positive department morale resulting in increased revenue achievement.
- Created Real Estate advertising section for start-up community newspaper in Pleasanton, California.
- Consulted with major New Home and Real Estate corporations in designing their advertising and marketing campaign requirements.


Education
California State University Fresno, CA 
08/1979 - 12/1983 - B.A., Journalism - Specialization in advertising and marketing
California Bureau of Real Estate Sacramento, CA 
02/2002 - Present - Licensed California Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker Real Estate San Ramon, CA 
01/2002 - 04/2002 - CareerTrac® Real Estate Training
National Association of Home Builders
09/2005 - Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) Designation


Achievements
Building Industry Association - Excellence in Home Building Awards
04/2019 - 2018 Salesperson of the Year Finalist
04/2019 - 2018 Multi-Million Sales Volume Honoree
04/2018 - 2017 Multi-Million Sales Volume Honoree
04/2015 - 2014 Salesperson of the Year Nominee
LeBlanc and Associates
08/2009 - 94% score on New Home Sales Video Shop / Product Demonstration Profile 
01/2008 - 95% score on New Home Sales Video Shop / Product Demonstration Profile 


​Affiliations
Valley Real Estate Network (VREN)
9/1999 - Present


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what sets me apart 

the service you deserve

R e a l  E s t a t e  P r o f e s s i o n a l

Whether you are buying, selling, or simply considering a move, I can help make this important life experience a positive and successful one!

Real Solutions For Your Real Estate Needs

A native Californian and lifetime resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, I have worked in the Real Estate Industry for over 35 years, during which time I have enjoyed partnering with several hundred home purchasers, Real Estate agents and industry professionals.

In addition to my broad knowledge of the local Real Estate market and successful, marketing concepts, my sincerity and affability has transformed client relationships into lifelong friendships which have enriched and strengthened my bond to the Real Estate community. I am widely known for developing quality working relationships at all levels – collaborative partnerships based on respect, integrity, and trust.

I call the Livermore Valley home and have owned several residences throughout the Tri-Valley region over the past three decades.