Real Estate Manager

Vickie Johnston

979-***-**** *** N. Market

********@*****.*** Brazoria, Texas 77422

Dedicated, customer focused, and ethical employee with sharp skills in analyzing financial

statements and profit retention, auditing, cost control, and organizational behavior; can

effectively integrate legal knowledge and accounting background Critical thinker and team

player with strong multitasking abilities; capable of motivating teams in achieving goals and

objectives. Committed to excellence; eager to acquire new knowledge through continuous

learning. Core competencies include:

Real Estate Management Sales & Marketing Strategies

Accounting & Auditing Expertise in Federal & State Laws

Human Resource Management Analytical & Problem Solving Skills

Professional Experience

Attorney at Law / Business Consultant (Sole Practitioner) Jun 2009 – Present

Brazoria, TX

Law Practice focusing on real estate transactions, wills and estate planning; analyzed

real estate contracts and title commitment for clients.

Prepared and executed strategies for a mid sized title insurance company to open a

new operation in Brazoria County, Texas; formulated staffing and market penetration plans.

Reviewed and improved financial reporting systems between branch offices and

corporate offices for a mid sized company.

Prepared legal documents to address underwriter closing conditions for local

companies.

Compliance and licensing issues with state regulators for a Fortune 500 company.

Internal Auditor for a mid sized title insurance company.

Alamo Title Company Dec 1996 – Jun 2009

County Manager

Angleton, TX

Oversaw and supervised responsibilities of 22 to 30 employees for 6 offices ensuring

accomplishment of targeted objectives.

Reviewed monthly profit and loss statements for accuracy, variance from budget and

compliance with industry regulations.

Formulated strategic plans and tactic; developed, executed and managed a

comprehensive marketing plan designed to penetrate and build market share.

Executed action plans that significantly reduced expenses in the organization by

reviewing all service contracts with vendors and evaluating commission structures and

staffing.

Coordinated and prepared audit responses to both internal and external audits working

with outside counsel when necessary for the operation within the Houston area.

Resolved compliance issues with industry regulators independently or collaboratively

with the company’s compliance officer.

Southwest Land Title Company Jan 1995 – Dec 1996

Title Operations Manager

Angleton, Texas

Directed the improved productivity of escrow and title personnel to decrease average

turnaround time on title commitments from 10 days to 5 days.

Spearheaded the asset purchase and merger with another company that resulted in a

smooth transition for employees and customers.

Developed a marketing strategy to build the operation from 3 to 6 offices; prepared

financial budgets, salary standards and revenue goals.

Effectively negotiated sales contracts, licensing with state regulators, transfers of

leases and contracts for the sale of Southwest Land Title Company to Alamo Title

Company.

E d u c a t i o n & Te c h n i c a l S k i l l s

South Texas College of Law

Nov 1990 – Present

Doctor of Jurisprudence

Texas A & M University

Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting

Microsoft Office Suite

Notable Highlights

Graduated Cum Laude for the degree Bachelor of Business Administration –

Accounting at Texas A & M University.

Successfully managed operations of Alamo Title Company that led to average annual

revenue of $3.4M with average profit retention of 32%.

Implemented plans and strategies that significantly reduced local organizational

expenses for over $20,000 per year and over $50,000 annually in the Houston operation.

References Gladly Provided Upon Request

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