Real Estate Assistant

Rebecca Kornell

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Brooklyn, NY 11234

917-***-****

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EDUCATION

Binghamton University, Binghamton

Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2007

Grade Point Average: 3.8 Major GPA; 3.4 Overall GPA

Courses of Study: Psychology of Popular Culture, Psychology of Advertising,

Public Speaking

Honors: Dean's List

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City

Visual Presentation & Exhibition Design, Continuing Education, Fall 2009

Interior Design, Continuing Education, Summer 2009

Courses of Study: Small Scale Presentation, Display Graphics, Drafting,

Interior Design Presentation, Drawing

EXPERIENCE

CetraRuddy, NYC

Marketing Intern

February 2010-Present

Work with principals and art directors to revise and lay out client

presentations

Edit, print and bind market sector portfolios to incorporate new

projects

Designed image portfolio to present to potential clients during client

meetings

Maintain contact with potential clients following initial outreach

Housing Works, NYC

Volunteer Visual Merchandising Assistant

August 2009-April 2010

. Change mannequins weekly to incorporate new donations that may reflect

season and current trends

. Assist in pricing new donations and monitoring items in need of price

reductions based on extended time on sales floor

. Assist in organizing various styles of furniture and home accessories

into cohesive displays that may communicate individual living spaces to

appeal to consumers and create order in a small space and maintaining

accessibility

. Organize clothing racks and accessories to enhance visibility and

appeal

Inson Dubois Wood, LLC

Interior Design Intern

January 2009-May 2009

. Maintained client files including images, bills and correspondence

. Researched prices, location and availability of furniture and

appliances

. Recorded meeting minutes

. Measured space and existing furniture of clients' homes

. Chose fabric samples to be presented to clients and placed all fabric

orders

. Maintained sample library

Forest City Ratner Companies, Brooklyn, NY

Community Events Coordinator

July 2006-November 2008

. Assisted in developing and orchestrating events that served as

representation for various real estate projects including ground breakings,

project unveilings, and community rallies and fairs

. Assisted in evaluating requests for funding and monitoring use of

funds to determine effectiveness of company involvement and future

collaborations with organizations

. Served as a liaison between company and community leaders, residents,

and elected officials to address questions and concerns regarding a large

scale real estate project

. Maintained budget for Government and Public Affairs Department

including documenting all spending and processing all invoices and expense

reports

. Assisted in documenting all events including location, funding,

contacts and political districts to assist in strategizing future events to

maximize effect of community outreach

. Responsible for keeping department informed of schedule of upcoming

events

Devereaux and Associates

Legal Intern

Winter 2005

. Organized all case files using newly implemented system of documenting

. Organized legal library

. Retrieved needed documents for associates upon request

Kutchers's Country Club, Monticello, NY

Front Desk Clerk, Office Assistant

Summer 2005

. Assisted in welcoming and checking in guests

. Maintained files on previous guests

Maintained communication with guests during their stay to assure

satisfaction and address any issues including room accommodations or

services needed

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point and

Adobe Illustrator

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