Project Manager Real Estate

Lisa Young Ashley

**** *. **** ***** . *******, AZ 85083

623-***-**** cell . abmwcg@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

**** ** ******* - **** * ASHLEY, PLLC Glendale, Arizona

President Independent contractor, Real Estate Salesperson*

Responsible for facilitating and negotiating all aspects of the

residential real estate transaction. Experienced in REOs and investor

sales. Recognized as consistent local top producing agent, with

average 25 million dollar sales volume per year for past five years.

Responsible for marketing, budgeting, insurance, business planning,

networking and compliance. Participant in industry seminars,

continuing education, focus groups.

*NOTE: Have taken all coursework, passed school exam and met

state requirements to test for Arizona Real Estate Brokers License*

2003 - SUMMIT MORTGAGE Glendale, Arizona

Office Manager, Client Relations Manger Responsible for marketing

strategies and daily rate input to Bankrate.com website. Coordinated

loan applications, worked with appraisers and title companies,

interfaced with correspondent lenders' client service representatives

to ensure product guidelines were met. In charge of compliance,

trouble-shooting and general customer-correspondent relations.

1994 to 1998 - CABLE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL Phoenix, Arizona

Investor Relations Manager Responsible for working with extreme

confidentiality on sensitive issues such as mergers and acquisitions,

business performance results and new product releases. Performed due

diligence functions related to acquisitions. Acted as project manager

for annual report and corresponding investor relations'

communications. Presented finance contract and compliance updates to

senior leadership at monthly meetings. Coordinated board of

directors' quarterly meetings. Ghostwrote senior leadership news

columns and bulletins to employees on financial results and profit-

sharing program.

Publications Editor Managed corporate communications program for this

privately held telecommunications equipment manufacturer. Developed

company employee communications. Worked with the CEO and other senior

executives weekly to plan and strategize all company communications

issues. Ghostwrote senior leadership messages to employees. Developed

content for employee news bulletins and newsletters. Worked closely

with human resources and labor relations to ensure timely and

consistent dissemination of information. Acted as internal consultant

to all company leaders on communications and public relations issues.

Coordinated media coverage. Managed the use of all corporate brand

images and logos. Photographed events. Created internal publicity

campaigns to increase employee awareness of critical issues. Managed

and administered employee programs including United Way. Coordinated

special events for both employees and customers.

1994 - THE SUMMIT GROUP Carefree, Arizona

Publications Manager, Strategic Marketing Responsible for the

development and implementation of a strategic marketing program for

this privately held marketing firm. Supervised a graphic production

artist. Highlights included: working with firm's principal to

develop publication concepts for a new wellness marketing campaign (in

conjunction with Dr. Andrew Weil) which was purchased by Prevention

Magazine; launching a five-city cause-related marketing seminar to

include writing and designing the direct mail piece and seminar

workbook, writing and preparing PowerPoint presentations, coordinating

meeting arrangements at each location and pitching press releases.

Facilitated and edited a 100-page book .

1991 to 1993 - USAF MORALE, WELFARE, RECREATION & SERVICES SUPPORT

GROUP

Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Marketing Director Managed staff of three in producing marketing and

publicity materials for 15 separate organizations. Trained new

managers on how to utilize marketing, publicity and corporate

sponsorship services. Developed weekly radio spots. Coordinated and

implemented annual survey. Represented department at weekly senior

staff meetings. Advised senior leadership on marketing and publicity

issues. Represented organization at weekly briefings and other

speaking engagements. Worked with base public affairs to coordinate

local German media for both military and community events.

Highlight: Receiving 1993 'Woman of the Year' Award.

Lead Publicist Marketing and communications consultant to senior

military and civilian leadership in 15 different organizations.

Managed customer accounts and produced publicity materials. Tracked

and reported results of communications and publicity activities.

Planned, wrote and edited weekly 'News Now' section for base

newspaper. Designed and created a 30-page Newcomer Guide for

Spangdahlem Air Base. Spoke to more than 300 people each week at base

Newcomer Briefing. Developed, wrote and produced monthly Human

Resources newsletter The Connection for more than 450 civilian

employees. for 15 different organizations. Coordinated monthly

promotions. Created, planned and organized numerous contests and

promotions. Utilized PageMaker, Corel Draw and Quark. Photographed

events for use in marketing and publicity materials.

1990 - Kraft General Foods Glenview, Illinois

Scientist 1 Editor for corporate New Products Digest, a publication

highlighting industry product development and marketing. Wrote

technical reports on product performance. Hosted weekly presentations

and demonstrations to senior staff on comparative product testing and

performance issues. Spearheaded research project and co-authored

article for industry publication, Journal of Food Technology.

1984 to 1989 - Additional Work Experience

Staff Writer - Des Moines Magazine

Des Moines, Iowa

Test Kitchen Home Economist - Better Homes & Gardens: Meredith

Publishing Des Moines, Iowa

Consumer Affairs Intern - Amana Refrigeration

Amana, Iowa

Research Assistant - Dept. of Food Science & Technology, Iowa State

University Ames, Iowa

EDUCATION

State of Arizona licensed Real Estate Salesperson - April 2004 to present

Drake University, Des Moines, IA - December, 1989

Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications

Iowa State University, Ames, IA - May, 1988

Bachelor of Science in Consumer Food Science and Nutrition

AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Realtors (NAR)

2004-present

Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR), Phoenix Association of

Realtors (PAR)

VOLUNTEER WORK

Director and Secretary, Stetson Hills HOA Board of Directors

Phoenix, AZ

Northwest Xpress Track & Field Club, fundraising team member

Peoria, AZ

Make a Difference Day Team Leader - Christ's Church of the Valley

Peoria, AZ

Coordinator, Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program - CCV Small Groups

Ministry Peoria, AZ

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