Catherine Baxter

Email: abqhbq@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** **** ******** **.

City: Richmond

State: VA

Zip: 23236

Country: USA

Phone: 804-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $45,000

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Seeking position in property management or corporate real estate utilizing diverse operational, organizational and communications expertise and real estate background. Specialized career acumen with years of demonstrated success in real estate related positions utilizing a creative problem solving mindset.

KEY SKILLS

* Communications Expertise

* Property Management

* Public Speaking

* System Organization

* Technology Proficiency

* Administrative Tasks

* Client Service Programs

* Reporting/Presentations

* Research and Analysis

* Operational Oversight

* Key Negotiations

* Problem Resolution

* Business Mathematics

* Real Estate Appraisal

* Real Estate Sales

KEY FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES

Familiarity with real estate documents, including contracts, leases, title, surveys, settlement statements, subdivision plats, zoning and land use maps, building plans and specs, etc.

Knowledge of fair housing laws, real estate ethics, ethics in property management and appraisal.

Experienced in real estate sales, appraisal, photography, staging, negotiating, and marketing

Strong organizational and analytical skills - highly adaptable to changing business environments

Effective experience with administrative tasks, including office oversight and organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to research, analyze and synthesize data to solve problems, answer questions, sell benefits

and create value

Creative/analytical thinker, analyzing processes and looking for new efficiencies via vendor

relations, office environment and structure, processes, partnerships, and marketing

Proficient in business mathematics and real estate finance, accounts payable & receivable

Performed thousands of property inspections, trained eye for condition and quality

Demonstrated success with public speaking as an expert witness, with scores of television appearances as a volunteer, and with presentations to realtors

Experience with property renovations, contractors, knowledge of home building construction

Strong sense of ethics and professionalism - "If it is worth doing, it is worth doing well."

CAREER SUMMARY

Administrator, Bronze et al, Ltd. 2004-Present

Certified Residential Appraisal, Numerous Clients 1996-2012

Licensed Realtor, Long & Foster 1998-2011

Senior Appraiser, Chesterfield County 1992-1996

Planning Technician, Chesterfield County 1990-1992

Corporate Properties Assistant, Bowers, Nelms & Fonville 1990-1991

ACADEMIC TRAINING

Virginia Commonwealth University, Real Estate and Urban Land Development

Courses included property management, real estate law, brokerage, negotiating & finance

California College of the Arts, B.F.A., Environmental Design

Appraisal Institute, Successfully challenged three Institute examinations, including income producing properties

LICENSES

Certified Residential Appraiser (active status #400*-******)

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (active status on referral basis)

CAREER SUMMARY

Administrator, Bronze et al, Ltd.

Comprehensive management of administrative aspects of a sculpture conservation business.

Primary set up and maintenance of office systems, vendor platform registrations, insurance requirements, audits, certifications, budgeting, finances, and benefits.

Assist as necessary with conservation proposals, photographs and other required documents

Independent Certified Residential Appraiser

Marketed appraisal, customer service, and report writing skills in order to become an approved appraiser for numerous national and local lenders.

Provided quality reports by diligently researching and analyzing data, providing highly credible

and concise reports to underwriters, attorneys, accountants, and other intended users

Used creative problem solving on numerous unique and complex assignments

Appeared as expert witness in court

Licensed Realtor, Long and Foster

Gained trust of clients by solving their problems on a proactive basis with comprehensive

needs analyses.

Utilized consultative marketing approach and strategic negotiation skills in multi-faceted

functions, including market research, presentations, appraisals, staging, marketing brochures,

online flyers and open houses for realtors and the public to meet client objectives.

Sold personal residences in 2010 and 2011 in under a week during the initial public open house

Real estate was an adjunct to appraisal.

Senior Appraiser, Chesterfield County

Researched sales, conducted field inspections, and analyzed data to appraise the market value

of over 6,500 properties worth over $475,000,000 at that time.

Explained methodologies and data to defend assessments to the public

Planned work for the year and met goals for accuracy and completion in assigned territory.

Planning Technician, Chesterfield County

Clarified Chesterfield County zoning ordinance for the public, builders, and developers relative

to land use, rezoning, development standards and other relevant issues.

Gained a wealth of transferrable knowledge about land use and development

Corporate Properties Assistant, Long & Foster

Handled property management, ensuring that contractor assignments were done as specified

Compiled monthly sales reports and worked with marketing department to produce marketing materials.

Corporate properties section handled up to 35 vacant properties at a time and doubled sales

that year.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Institute of Real Estate Management, Associate Member

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