Real Estate Sales

ARTHUR KOHTZ

*** **** ******, #** ( Akron, Ohio *4313

330-***-**** ( abg26e@r.postjobfree.com

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Licensed contractor, realtor and degreed engineer with more than 20 years

of combined experience in residential building, land development, and

mortgage banking. Positive communicator, proven leadership, problem-solving

and negotiating skills. Demonstrated success in startup, growth, and cost-

savings initiatives.

Real Estate Development ( Custom Homebuilding ( Property Management (

Construction Management ( Compliance

Team Leadership ( Negotiations ( Sales & Marketing ( Business Development (

Client Relationship Management

Consultative Services ( Operations Management ( Planning & Zoning ( Project

Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOMEBUYER EXPERTS, Fairlawn, Ohio ( 2009-Present

Exclusive Buyer Agency representing only buyers.

Exclusive Buyers Agent (Licensed Realtor)

Identify new clients through personal referrals and search properties for

existing clients. Propose and negotiate all offers. Sales leader among 4

agents.

. Recently named social chair for the International Referral Network (IRN)

West Akron Chapter.

. Secured new clients and generated $1.5M+ in new business while attending

the University of Akron.

DISTINCTIVE HOMEBUILDERS, INC., Lexington, Virginia ( 2002-2008

Custom home builder and home restoration company.

Founder / President

Managed all operational functions of company. Recruited and managed 10 full-

time employees (tradespeople and office staff). Built and maintained

client relationships. Provided residential real estate development,

building, and management consulting services.

. Established company and grew sales from $0 to $2M+ in custom home and

home restoration contracts in 2 years.

LIFESTYLES DEVELOPMENT CORP., Lexington, Virginia ( 2003-2005

Property management / development corporation.

Founder / President

Managed all aspects of properties. Secured all tenants and evaluated

profiles. Selected and negotiated prices.

. Maintained positive cash flows on all rental properties.

. Secured $375K in equity from capital investments of $54K by leveraging

buying opportunities and effectively negotiating.

THE CONSERVANCY, Rockbridge Baths, Virginia ( 2000-2004

High-end, exclusive community surrounded by open spaces in view of

mountains, meadows, woodlands, and water; encompassed 12 building sites and

110 acres of greenspace - a 187 acre conservation subdivision.

Owner / Developer

Designed and supervised project through completion. Oversaw development of

roads, trail system, storm water management, utilities, bridge

construction, etc. Interfaced with community officials, presented plans,

and negotiated zoning exceptions. Collaborated with engineers on design of

entire infrastructure, including trails, lots, site plan, roads, etc.

Consulted with architects, engineers, land planners, real estate agents,

and marketing consultants.

. Introduced first conservation development to the community; set standards

for future developments in the area.

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THE CONSERVANCY, continued. . .

. Generated $1.2M in equity on a capital investment of $350K.

. Gained specialized knowledge of local laws and regulations.

REAL ESTATE FINANCE GROUP, INC., Jericho, New York (Long Island) ( 1994-

1999

Full service mortgage company.

Founder / President

Managed all facets of operations.

. Grew company from 2 employees / one location to 10 employees across 4

locations (Akron, Ohio, Des Plaines, Illinois, Kingston and Jericho, New

York).

. Grew loan origination from $0 to $40M.

MORTGAGE CENTER, INC., Roslyn Heights, New York (Long Island) ( 1989-1993

Full service mortgage company.

Managing Partner

Oversaw sales team and solicited new clients. Managed sales growth in

Florida and Puerto Rico.

. Expanded company from 3 to 14 employees.

. Grew loan origination from $30M to $100M.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering Technology (2011), Dean's

List

Associate's Degree, Sales & Marketing (2007)

The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Licensed Professional Contractor-Class A, State of Virginia

Licensed Realtor, State of Ohio

OSHA-Construction Safety & Health

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Social Chair, International Referral Network, Akron West Chapter

United States Green Building Council

Society of Students in Construction

Akron Area Board of Realtors

Ohio Association of Realtors

National Association of Realtors

National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Germany

Panama

Puerto Rico

ARTHUR KOHTZ

750 Mull Avenue, #8C ( Akron, Ohio 44313

330-***-**** ( abg26e@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Sir / Dear Madam:

Having positively impacted a wide range of communities and organizations, I

am now seeking the opportunity to join a company such as yours in a Real

Estate Development and / or Construction Management position.

I recently completed my Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction

Engineering. As a Licensed Professional Contractor offering 20+ years of

versatile industry experience, an additional Associate's Degree in Sales &

Marketing, and a real estate license, I am confident in my abilities to

leverage these qualifications and effectively contribute to your

organization.

Throughout the course of my career, my roles have varied from Managing

Partner and Founder / President to Owner and Developer. A few of my

notable career achievements include:

. Founding and managing a number of successful businesses, including Real

Estate Finance Group, Inc., LifeStyles Development Corp., and Distinctive

Home Builders, Inc.

. Securing new clients and generating $1.5M+ in new business for HomeBuyer

Experts while attending the University of Akron.

. Growing sales from $0 to $2M+ in custom home and home restoration

contracts in 2 years at Distinctive Homebuilders, Inc.

. Maintaining positive cash flows on all rental properties at LifeStyles

Development Corp.

. Introducing first conservation development to the community of Rockbridge

Baths, Virginia; set standards for future developments in the area.

. Growing loan origination from $0 to $40M at Real Estate Finance Group,

Inc.

. Growing loan origination from $30M to $100M at Mortgage Center, Inc.

Please accept this letter and enclosed resume as an introduction to my

skills and credentials. For a more detailed account of my contributions,

feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience to schedule an

interview. Thank you in advance for your consideration. I look forward to

your call.

Sincerely,

Arthur Kohtz

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