Brian M Reese 224-***-**** brianr*****@gmail. Jan *013
Chicago, IL 60647
Dear Human Resource Manager:
In response to your recent advertisement, please accept this letter in application for the current
position available within Your Company.
As you can see from my resume, I have many talents and diverse qualifications that I think would
be an asset to your organization.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my credentials with you at a mutually convenient time.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully yours,
Brian M Reese
Brian M Reese 224-***-**** brianr60510@gmail. Jan 2013
2915 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Salvation Army Milwaukee, WI / Chicago, IL (2010-2012)
Currently In charge of the shoe department and increased sales 56% in the past 9 months.
Filled several positions in a retail thrift store.
Worked as a team member to get the quota of production met on a daily basis.
Filled several specialized duties in the everyday operations including- Truck helper, Elevator
operator and Material handler, Helped in scheduling routes and expediting, Final position was
supervisor of the dock area.
Home Tuners Remodeling Inc. Chicago, IL (1989-1994) Batavia, IL (2006-2010)
In Charge of all home remodeling projects
Performance included - managing personnel, ordering, estimating and application of all home
improvement projects.
Subcontractor for RTD Services. Naperville, IL (2008-2009)
Synergistic Services Inc. St.Charles, IL (1997-2006)
Real estate appraiser/ Office and Field appraiser Manager (2000-2006)
Staff Appraiser (1997-2000)
Performed Appraisals on all types of residential properties using comparisons and breakdowns
of residential components.
Performed quality review of all reports.
Managed the workflow of field appraisers, performed customer relations and
acted as a liaison between field appraisers & clients.
Used several different computer applications throughout the process.
Ace Hardware Geneva, IL (1997-2000)
Supervisor of 6-8 employees throughout store for 13 months.
Service counter technician, including window and screen repairs, lock and
key work and minor repairs to home maintenance equipment.
Assisted customers with technical support for their home repair/replacement projects.
Eby-Brown Inc. Elgin, IL (1994-1997)
Maintained an outside sales route with an average of 15 customers daily.
Trained In all the areas of the company.
Solicited new customers in N. IL including all of the Chicagoland area.
Education:
Computer Training Aurora, IL (2006-2007)
Certificate of Accomplishment in Microsoft, Including - Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Typing Skills are 45+ wpm at 100% Accuracy
Appraisal Education Various Locations in IL (1997-2003)
IL–4 Basic Valuation Procedures: Non-Residential Properties
IL–6 Residential Report Writing
National USPAP Update
Home inspection standards
Appraisers Inspection and Valuation of the single family home
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Fair Housing Fair Lending and the Appraiser
Residential Case Study - Appraisal Institute
Residential Report Writing - Appraisal Institute
Residential Appraisal - Appraisal Institute
Standards of Professional Practice - Appraisal Institute
Real Estate Appraisal Principals – Appraisal Institute
North Park University - BA in Marketing Chicago IL, (1994)
Aurora Central Catholic High - Graduated Aurora IL, (1985)
References:
Adam Griswold 773-***-**** (professional)
James Hanford 630-***-**** (professional and personal)
Demitrius Mabry 773-***-**** (professional)