Michael J Smith
Columbus, OH **214
*****.*****@*****.***
Profile
Accomplished professional that demonstrates proven talents to ensure
overall associate and client satisfaction. Exceeds expectations as a
dedicated contributor to company goals, health and mission. Witnessed by
peers as an essential team-player that goes above and beyond to guarantee
desired results. Effectively prospects potential clients while preserving
essential relationships with current customers.
Core Competencies
? Results Oriented ? Problem Solver ?
Interpersonal Skills
? Team Player ? Quick Study ? Negotiation
? Public/Client Relations ? Attention to Detail ? Dependable
Professional Experience
Keller Williams Classic Properties
Columbus, OH
Licensed Agent/Consultant August 2007 to Present
? Negotiate terms of sale and advise on contracts for sale and purchase.
? Market sellers' homes as well as market to potential clients.
? Prepare and deliver buyer and seller presentations to potential clients.
? Ensure fiduciary responsibilites to clients.
? Research neighborhoods and study trends to be an informed consultant.
? Maintain records and all documentation needed for transactions and to be
in
compliance with all appropriate laws, rules and regulations.
Dispatch Broadcast Group
Washington D.C.
Bureau Photojournalist/Editor July 2003 to August 2007
? Responsible for all technical aspects as part of two-person news bureau
team.
? Consulted and made reccomendations for new equipment within the bureau's
annual
budget.
? Vital cog responsible for converting bureau from analog to digital
editing.
? Lead the implementation and logistics of saving stories to digital
format.
? Exceeded daily deadlines and solved problems while shooting, lighting,
recording audio,
editing and feeding daily news stories to three affiliates via
satellite.
? Profesional representative of station, including but not limited to
regular and direct contact with U.S.
Senators and Representatives.
? Responsible for coordination of studio, microphones and light board to
shoot and record a weekly 30-
minute talk show.
WTTG FOX 5 Washington
D.C.
Freelance Photojournalist/Editor May 2002 to July
2003
? Worked independently and closely with reporters to package daily stories
for a top 10 news
market.
? Troubleshooting and overcoming obstacles to ensure tight deadlines were
met.
? Responsible for essential attention to detail in every shoot and edit of
stories for air.
? Implemented company guidlines and safety procedures while operating a
highly technical microwave
vehicle.
WBNS-TV Columbus, OH
Photojournalist/Editor June 1999 to May 2002
? Ensure daily deadlines were consistently met in a fast-paced environment.
? Worked as part of a team and independently to maintain stations quality
standards for audio and
video.
? Work ethic and competency impetus for representing station on national
stories including: JFK
Jr.'s missing plane, the first year anniversary for 9/11 terriorist
attacks, the Fiesta Bowl (2002
National Championship Game), the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and the
Outback Bowl.
? Helped WBNS-TV obtain Ohio News Photographers Association (ONPA) Station
of the Year
Award by placing high in many quarterly clip contests for various news
stories.
? Personally placed 3rd in ONPA's quarterly clip contest for the year
(2001).
WTVC-TV Chattanooga,
TN
Photojournalist/Editor May 1997 to June 1999
? Worked independently and closely with reporters to shoot and edit daily
news stories for
air.
? Maintained equipment and company vehicle.
? Operated microwave live truck according to company policy.
? Consistently met firm deadlines and solved problems even in adverse
conditions.
Education
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
Bachelors in Communications -1995
Hondros College Columbus, OH
Real Estate Sales License - 2007
Professional/Philanthropic Organizations
Habitat for Humanity - Current Volunteer
National Association of Realtors - Current Member
Ohio Association of Realtors - Current Member
Columbus Board of Realtors - Current Member
White House Press Photographers Association - Past Member
Ohio News Photographers Association - Past Member
National Press Photographers Association - Past Member