BENNY THOMAS Jr.
**** **** ****** *** ********* 718-***-****
Snellville, Georgia 30039 Email:*******@***.***
BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE: Excalibur Realty Corp. Brooklyn, New York
Broker/Appraiser January 2002-Present
• Founded the corporation serving as president and broker
• Negotiate and structure the terms and conditions of acquisitions, dispositions, lease
extensions, modifications and terminations to ensure most favorable position for party being
represented
• Identify, recommend and implement revenue generating real estate opportunities
• Oversee company budget and responsible for preparing documentation and financial analyses
for real estate transactions
• Generated new business through networking efforts and execution of creative marketing plans
implemented within strict advertising budgetary guidelines
• Inspect and appraise 1 – 4 family/ income producing properties based on evaluation of area
and current market conditions
• Train and direct sales force and act as liaison between sales associates and clients
Property Manager
• Currently managing several residential, mix-use and small commercial properties
• Evaluate property performance by analyzing income, vacancy rates and expenses, and correctly
adjusting the Proforma Schedule to reflect the net loss or net gain
• Prepare and lease vacant apartments, collect lease payments, and independently resolve
tenants’ complaints.
• Interact with tenants, vendors, and property owners on a daily basis
• Familiar with New York State Rent Stabilization Guidelines
Southern Star Mortgage Corp. Brooklyn, New York
Branch Manager July 2004-January 2005
• Recruit and train loan officers and loan processors
• Monitor and update computer database with wholesale mortgage company contact
information
• Perform daily office duties inclusive of tracking mortgage production, placement of loans for
better pricing and researching new loan programs
• Utilize “suggestive selling” techniques leading to effective closings
• Identify training needs of staff and recommend appropriate course of action
• Plan and administer commission splits and incentives to ensure rewards and recognition of
high performers within the office
American Capital Staten Island, New York
Branch manager October 2003-July 2004
• Oversaw hiring of staff, which included loan officers, processors and underwriters
• Assessed training needs and implemented appropriate courses of action
• Approved loans, set interest rates and credit limits
• Kept abreast of a rapidly growing array of financial services and products
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MILITARY
SERVICE: 800TH Military Police Brigade Reserves Uniondale, New York
Finance Officer July 1998- May 2006
• Prepared post budgets and reports to commanding general
• Approved budgets and monitored expenditures of subordinate units
• Supervised twenty soldiers in finance and commercial sections
107TH Military Police Company Reserves Brooklyn, New York
Squadleader/Patrol Supervisor (Active Duty 92-96) October1992-July 1998
• Served seven years in supervisory position over eleven soldiers
• Counseled subordinates in areas of performance, policies, and procedures
• Military Clearance Secret (expired)
EDUCATION: Adelphi University, Garden City, New York
Bachelor of Science, May 2005
Major: Business Management and Communication Specialization: Finance
Real Estate Education Center, Brooklyn, New York
Salesperson July 1998, Broker January 2002, AQ-1, R-1, R-2, Ethics and Standards, National
USPAP February 2004
LICENSES: Real Estate Broker (current) Real Estate Appraiser Assistant (current)
General Contractor (current)
COMPUTER
SKILLS: MS Office Suite, Countor, Calyx Point, ACI, Comps Inc
References furnished upon request
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