John R. Dewberry
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Palm Coast, FL 32164
Career Overview
Proven, committed, experienced and motivated Manager with exceptional customer-relation and decision-making skills.
Strong work ethic, professional demeanor and great initiative. Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
and foster a cohesive staff.
Skill Highlights
Meets/exceeds goals Quick learner
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Detail oriented
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Administrative support Keeps detailed records
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Excellent communication skills
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Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Planning/coordinating
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Organized
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Critical thinker
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Core Accomplishments
Management
Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to policies and procedures .
Multitasking
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing
operations, to increase productivity.
Administration
Effectively conveyed and ensured adherence to state regulations and legislative updates. Reviewed
for completeness and accuracy applications for services and contacts submitted by licensed agents. Oversee
activities directly related to making products or providing services.
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Customer Service
Handled customers of diverse backgrounds effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust,
approaching complex situations and resolving problems to maximize efficiency.
Training
Successfully trained managers, employees, and interns on all, policies and procedures while focusing on
minimizing errors and generating superior results.
Professional Experience
04/2004 – 12/2011
Real Estate Professional/ Realtor/ Real Estate Broker
Various Brokerages Baltimore, Maryland
As a real estate professional/ Realtor, Real Estate Broker in Maryland I was an independent contractor responsible for
all aspects of operating multiple successful real estate brokerages, while effectively representing my clients. My daily
responsibilities included but were not limited to the following:
Managed multiple real estate offices handling associate business details
Managed rental properties
Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy
Negotiated the sale or lease of properties and completed appropriate documents and forms
Efficiently assisted both buyers and sellers in the purchase and/or sale of real property
Checked work completed by loan officers, attorneys and other professionals to insure a smooth transaction
Listened to my clients/customers to ascertain their needs and desired result from the transaction
Scheduled showing and listing appointments
Utilized showing services and secure electronic devices to gain access to properties
Accompanied clients on home showing, home inspection and appraisal appointments
Operated and maintained my own office including all record-keeping, filing, purchasing and maintaining office
supplies and equipment
Independently organize work, set priorities, and completed tasks with close attention to details and
established time-frames
Responding to requests and inquiries
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing with individuals of diverse backgrounds
Clearly understanding written and oral instructions and state and local regulations
Maintaining strict confidentiality
Effectively reviewed for accuracy and completeness contracts, licensing applications/ renewals and advertising
materials
04/2004 - 01/2010
Mortgage Broker/ Mortgage Branch Manager
Various Brokerages Baltimore, Maryland
As a licensed mortgage broker licensed in Maryland I managed my office and followed state and local guidelines. My
daily responsibilities included but were not limited to the following:
Conduct applicants interviews which were intended to obtain and verify information required for mortgage loan
applications
Determine appropriate programs after interpreting varied guidelines and governing rules to ensure
appropriate solutions for customers
Resolve discrepancies and clarify issues prior to making decisions as to whether or not applicant qualified for
available loan programs
I originated mortgages for home purchases, refinances, and new home construction
Assembled all required documentation for loan processing and underwriting
Verified accuracy and completeness of contracts with local Realtors, contractors, financial advisors, and other
sources
Reviewed and analyzed loan transaction packages for preliminary approval or denial in accordance with bank
guidelines
Generated 65% of in-house business through referral sources
Oversaw the posting of job announcements
Recruited, trained, disciplines staff members
Process payroll documents
Prepare personnel actions
Created clear and concise reports on local and federal level
Prepared outgoing and interoffice correspondence
Prioritize tasks and work very effectively
Working knowledge of office practices and procedures
Achieved office’s profit and growth objectives
Produced oral and written communications to effectively convey technical information to people at all levels, both
inside and outside the organization.
Restaurants Training Manager 02/2002 - 07/2004
Wendy’s Restaurant/ DavCo Restaurant Laurel, Maryland
Oversaw all restaurant operations, food safety handling, kitchen operations, staff training, and directly manage the
management training team.
Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations,
team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food
is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner
Successfully maintained staff attrition rate of less than 4%
Supervised a staff of 40 including assistant managers and employees
Trained managers and assistant managers for the northeast district
Responsible for resolving customer complaints for northeast district
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and building maintenance
Restaurants Managing Partner/ General Manager 03/2000 – 10/2001
Burger King Dulles (Airport), VA
Provide direct leadership to upwards of 40 personnel, including assistant managers, for a restaurant with revenues in
excess of $75,000 per week, $3.9 million annually.
Successfully managed one of the top 5 Burger Kings Restaurant in the United States with sales volume of over
$75k a week under my leadership this restaurant moved from a ranking of 60th to 4th in the country in less than
six months, by effectively reorganizing, managing cost, and retraining employees
Served 10k plus airport employees and guest weekly
Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
Prepared sales and inventory report
Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
Approved requisitions for food and supplies, and employee scheduling
Authorized the purchase and deposit of currency via an armored currier
Early Careers:
Owner/Operator 5/1993-3/2000
2 bagel shops- Bagels and More I & II, Annapolis, MD & Crownsville, MD
Dewberry’s Café, Pasadena, MD
Dewberry’s Delectables Catering Pasadena, MD
Assistant General Manager 1/1991-5/1993
Food and Beverage Director Temple Hills, MD
Security Director
Days Inn Hotel
Education and JOB RELATED TRAINING
Stratford University/ATI Career Institute: Hotel Restaurant Management 156 hours
Community College of Baltimore County: MD Real estate Law, Appraisal Law, Business Law 24 hours
ED Smith Real Estate School: Broker License 135 hours
Essentials of Maryland 20 hour Mortgage Education Class 1/2008
MD Legislative Law, Purchasing Contracts, Diversity Doing Business 2008
MD Ethics Continual Education GBBR 2003, 2005,2007,2008,2010
MD Fair Housing, Fair Housing Law, Buying Foreclosures MD Continual Education Class 2010
Home Owners Association Class, Predatory Lending, Buyer presentation 2008
Foreclosure short sales and bankruptcy, Home inspection and contracts 2008
Maryland Real Estate License Course 2003, 60 hours