Accomplished and personable real estate professional with experience buying and selling commercial properties, including negotiating favorable contracts.

  Real estate history of consistently exceeding performance objectives and building relationships with key stakeholders by demonstrating excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

  Proven ability to identify and resolve problems in real time using diplomacy and tact.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; QuickBooks; Tenant Pro; and Calyx software.

Registered Real Estate Broker/Co-Owner, Carrabba Properties 2009-Present

  Build and grow relationships with key stakeholders, including buyers, sellers, realtors and business partner.

  Display strong advertising and marketing skills while promoting properties for sale via multiple methods.

  Showcase excellent negotiating skills while communicating with opposing realtors to close transactions.

  Sell properties on behalf of clients or help a buyers locate the home of their dreams.

Co-Owner, Club4paws LLC 2006-Present

  Breed labrador retrievers and bloodhounds according to American Kennel Club (AKC) breed standards.

State Broker Relations Manager, Connect Realty 2008-2009

  Spearheaded the growth of this real estate firm by helping to open locations in its first 12 states.

  Coached a broker in each state and ensured they met compliance guidelines for their specific territory.

  Played an integral role helping colleagues in each state maximize their productivity and excel.

  Initiated and managed the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for each state.

Co-Owner, Sunny Management & Investments 2002-2008

  Oversaw nearly 100 homes that were designed to serve as rental properties to generate income.

  Led a team of staff that fostered positive relations with residents to maintain their tenancy.

  Communicated effectively with vendors to perform any necessary repairs as needed.

  Managed the collection of monthly rent and also maintained billing and ledgers in QuickBooks.

Broker/Co-Owner, Southern Homes Realty & Mortgage (formerly, ERH Realty) 1999-2008

  Led a team of real estate agents, loan officers and processors that bought, sold or rented residential and commercial real estate properties.

  Negotiated with lenders and realtors and purchased investment properties for lease and flips.

  Generated additional revenue after securing approval to sell subprime and prime loans.

Realtor, Century 21 1997-1998

  Gained the trust, confidence and respect of superiors to participate in the management training program.

  Bought first investment property for $38,000 and sold the property for $68,900.

Associate of Arts (AA), Lone Star College-North Harris (formerly, North Harris County College); earned 2000

Real Estate License, State of Texas; earned 1997