KATHERINE L. BENDIX
Chicago, Illinois
60611
*********@*****.***
GOAL Use my strengths in building relationships and problem
solving skills
to secure a position as a corporate concierge.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
2000-Present BAIRD & WARNER REAL ESTATE, Chicago, IL
E-Business Consultant
. Retrieved internet leads, qualified them and consulted
with real estate agents to solidify sales
. Increased internet sales from 300 closed deals in
2003 to 750 in 2005
. Trained Baird & Warner sales associates on how to handle
internet referrals in order to close home sales
. Acted as resource to sales associates and internet
customers
on how to navigate Baird & Warner internet site
1982-2000 CARLSONWAGONLIT (formerly MARITZ TRAVEL), Chicago, IL
Executive Coordinator for Brunswick Account
. Facilitated charter aircraft for executive services
. Coordinated small meetings and events
. Became proficient in propriety software travel products to
enhance the
reservation process, share information and reduce cost
Lead Corporate Agent at Jones Lang LaSalle
. Coordinated new office layout
. Helped develop and implement travel policy with customer by
working with their employees nationwide
. Handled all aspects of domestic and overseas travel
. Interacted with embassies and consulates to insure proper
documentation for international travel
Executive Travel Consultant - Fortune 500 Companies
. Handled travel arrangements for top executive clients with
emphasis on in-depth client servicing
. Surpassed company targets, generating close to $1 million
in business per year
. Participated in training travel agents on national level to
initiate executive desk services
. Assisted with client presentations and seminars to market
new accounts
. Created comprehensive procedures manual
. Coordinated arrangements with airport manager for V.I.P
clients from regional offices
Lead Corporate Agent-Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
. Supervised unit of 6 people and trained on account
responsibility
. Acted as trouble shooter on accounts
EDUCATION
. Bachelor of Arts, University of Denver, Denver, Co. Major:
Sociology
Illinois Real Estate License 2002-present
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
. Member of Board of Advisors of Baird & Warner Goodwill
Network
. Baird & Warner Team Spirit Award