Jo-Ann Chase
***** ***** **** ***** ? Ashburn, Virginia 20148
571-***-**** ? accfik@r.postjobfree.com
summary
A results-oriented professional with a proven track record of successful
management experience. Strong and diverse background with excellent people
skills. Fluent in Spanish. Strong communicator capable of maintaining and
growing client relationships, while managing diverse teams and motivating
subordinates. Additional strengths include:
* Leadership * Contract Negotiation *
Consulting/Advising * Planning *
Coaching/Mentoring * Strategic Accounts
* Team Building * Creative Thinking *
Business Development
professional experience
Broker/Owner Exclusive Realty, Inc. August 2005 - Present
Owner and broker of Exclusive Realty, Inc. specializing in residential
sales in the Northern Virginia area. Responsible for corporate management,
development, design of marketing plans, and arrangement of buyer financing.
Specialize in counseling first time home-buyers and presented home buyer
classes.
Broker/Owner Exclusive Homes, Inc. August 2000 - August 2005
Owner and broker of Exclusive Homes, Inc. specializing residential sales in
the Columbia, South Carolina area. Provided consulting services to land
developers and builders on lot acquisitions, house style, floor plan
selections, financing packages, marketing strategies and advertising goals.
Spearheaded changes in building industry legislation at the county level.
Realtor
November 1989 - August 2000
Licensed Realtor in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Pioneered the use of locally-produced television commercials for
advertising listed properties in several markets. Practiced under various
models including the Re/Max concept. Consulted extensively with area
builders in locating development sites, planning and addressing
construction issues, and home pricing. Received Million Dollar Producer
awards in both Virginia and South Carolina.
Jo-Ann Chase
22834 Arbor View Drive ? Ashburn, Virginia 20148
703-***-**** ? accfik@r.postjobfree.com
activities and community involvement
. Member of Congressman Frank Wolf's 2007 Hispanic Advisory Board
. Member of the Loudoun County Housing Advisory Board
. Northern Virginia Million Dollar Club (Lifetime Member)
. Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Grievance Committee (2005)
. South Carolina Association of Realtors Million Dollar Club (1996 -
2002)
. Chairwoman South Carolina Hispanic Outreach and Development Committee
(2002 - 2003)
. Board of Directors South Carolina Hispanic Leadership Council (2000 -
2003)
. Board of Directors School District 5 Human Relations Committee (1997 -
2002)
. Appointed to South Carolina Economic Development Committee by Governor
Mark Sanford (2000)
Additional Professional Experience
Court Interpreter
1983 - Present
English/Spanish interpreting and translating for the federal district
courts, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the general
district courts of the States of South Carolina, Virginia, and
Florida. Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretations of all
courtroom proceedings including criminal, civil, small claims,
landlord/tenant, and domestic relations matters as well as psychological
evaluations and conferences.
TV Production
1980-1994
Produced and Co-hosted TV commercials and TV shows. Radio talk show host.
education
Trinity College. Washington, D.C., Sociology and Languages
University of Puerto Rico. San Juan, Puerto Rico