Sales Real Estate

Rhonda Rae Wilkinson

**** **** **** ******, ***** Falls, SD 57106

Cellular Phone: 605-***-****

Objective:

It is my desire to work for a company that pursues a level of excellence

and commitment to strong values and integrity who will appreciate my

professionalism, experience, organizational and interactive skills and

utilize them to my potential and for the benefit of the company.

Strengths:

. Excellent attitude & superior work ethic

. Continually striving to learn and grow within a position

. Excellent oral and written communication skills

. Ability to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines

. Ability to work independently with no supervision or in a team

setting

. Motivated self-starter

. Superior public and client relation skills

. Ability to problem solve

. Outstanding multi-tasking skills

Professional Training / License:

. 1998: Zenger-Miller Frontline Leadership Training

. 2001: Professional Real Estate Broker's License

Awards and Achievements:

. 1985: Argus Leader Sales Person of the Year

. 1991: Argus Leader Sales Person of the Year

. 1998: Argus Leader Manager of the Year

. 2008: Customer Service-of-the-Year Award

Education:

. 2001: Completion Certificate, Pro-Ed Real Estate School

. 1980-81:University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

. 1980: Graduate, Lincoln Sr. High School, Sioux Falls, SD

Volunteerism:

. 2006-07: Fundraising Chairperson for Student Church Trip

. 2008-10: Roosevelt High School Booster Club Secretary

. 2009: Presidents Bowl Activities Parade Coordinator

. 2009-09 : Roosevelt Senior Class Party Games/Entertainment Chairperson

. 2010-11: Roosevelt Senior Class Party Games/Entertainment Chairperson

. 2010-11: Roosevelt Senior Class Party Decorating Committee

Chairperson

. 2010-11: Roosevelt Senior Class Party Steering Committee Chairperson

. 2010: United Way Campaign Committee Member for Argus Leader

Media

. 2010: Presidents Bowl Ticket Blitz Chairperson

Rhonda Rae Wilkinson

Experience:

Argus Leader Newspaper Real Estate Sales & Magazine Sales

May 2006 - Present

Sioux Falls, SD

. Meet sales goals by generating and maintaining advertising

revenue.

. Directing sales team in the creation of advertising programs and

marketing presentations that are customized to meet client

needs.

. Make sales and formal presentations of recommended marketing

programs to new and existing client base.

. Continued development, coordination and implementation of new

media print and online products to meet evolving needs of

clients with consideration to market conditions.

. Work closely with management and other departments to oversee

completion of campaigns.

First Dakota Title Escrow Officer Dec.

2003-May 2006

Sioux Falls, SD

. Prepared required documentation such as payoff's, satisfaction

of judgments, tax liens, escrow analysis and other supporting

paperwork associated with the final closing of real estate

loans.

. Prepared and coordinated complicated final settlement documents

with all parties prior to closing and met all deadlines.

. Worked closely with Realtors, Lenders, buyers and sellers

throughout closing process.

. Prepared, explained and disclosed all loan and title transfer

documents to buyers and sellers at final closing.

Preferred Real Estate, LLC Office Manager/Marketing Manager

Aug. 2002-Feb. 2003

Sioux Falls, SD

. Coordinated and managed new, pending and closed real estate

listings.

. Prepared individual marketing programs for each agent.

. Coordinated all advertising for company and individual agents.

. Managed all bookkeeping duties to include accounts payable,

receivables, payroll, reconciliation and monthly reports for

management.

. Prepared all necessary documents and commissions for real estate

transactions.

Rhonda Rae Wilkinson

ERA Associates Realty, LLC Office Manager/Marketing Manager Oct.

1999-Aug. 2002

Sioux Falls, SD

. Worked closely with the National ERA Franchise regarding

productivity reports and awards.

. Coordinated staff meeting agendas and presented new MLS

information to agents.

. Oversaw all advertising and marketing for firm and individual

agents.

. Managed administrative staff.

. Managed all bookkeeping duties to include accounts payable,

receivables, payroll, reconciliation and monthly reports for

management.

. Prepared all necessary documents and commissions for real estate

transactions.

Argus Leader Newspaper Assistant Sales Mgr, Classified Advertising

Oct. 1997-Sept. 1999

Sioux Falls, SD

. Managed six sales representatives.

. Coordinated and performed all sales and marketing training for

department.

. Handled South Dakota's largest automotive dealership account.

. Coordinated and maintained annual advertising budgets.

. Coordinated three bi-annual public Job Fairs.

. Prospected new businesses and conducted sales presentations.

Account Executive, Outside Classified Sales

Feb. 1982-Nov. 1993

. Handled forty-five active accounts in the areas of automotive,

real estate, and employment agencies.

. Coordinated the Home Builders Association monthly planning

meetings and their annual media budgets.

. Solicited new businesses via face-to-face presentations and

telemarketing.

. Cross-sold classified and retail advertising as well as special

inserts publications.

. Active member of the Sioux Falls Board of Realtors & Home

Builders Association.

Personal and Professional References are available upon request.

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