Richard M. Skinner
*** ****** ***** – Austin, Texas 78734
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I am a versatile and dedicated worker that is passionate about real estate. I am
seeking a new opportunity to apply my diverse skill set and experience in the real
estate industry.
Education
Better Trade Options Trading Institute (2009 – 2012)
Institute of Real Estate Management – IREM (1989 - 1992)
Houston, Texas
Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute – CCIM (1988 – 1992)
Houston, Texas
Southwest Texas State University (1974 - 1975)
San Marcos, Texas
Experience
Options Trader (2009 – current)
Austin, Texas
I attended the Better Trades Options Trading Institute. I trade options under several
mentoring programs.
Loan Officer (2004 - 2008)
USA Mortgage LLC; Austin, Texas
As a state-certified loan officer, I refinanced residential mortgage loans.
Independent Land Developer (2001 – 2007)
Austin, Texas
I located suitable land for residential subdivision development. I coordinated acquisitions,
engineering, entitlement and permitting, road and utility contracts and construction. I
oversaw marketing, sales and lot closings as well. The communities that I developed
include: The Canyons at Lake Travis, Bee Creek Estates and Verde Vistas in Travis County,
Texas.
Commercial Broker (1998 – 2000)
Henry S. Miller Brokerage; Austin, Texas
My responsibilities included sales and leasing of office, retail properties and land. I also
created the research department for the newly opened Austin office.
Commercial Broker (1991 – 1996)
C.B. Commercial; Austin, Texas
My responsibilities included sales and leasing of office and retail properties. I was awarded
C.B. Member “Top 5 in 1995” for Austin, Texas.
General Partner (1985 – 1991)
Forum Investments; Houston, Texas
My responsibilities included projections, acquisitions, property management, leasing and
disposition of office and retail investments in Houston, Texas. Some accomplishments
during this period would include CCIM and CPM designations, Securities Exchange
Commission (SEC) licensing for series 6 and 63 for the purpose of creating private
placement partnerships.
Site Manager (1980 – 1985)
Audubon Park Development; Houston, Texas
My responsibilities included construction management, sales management, construction
draws, and closings. During this time, I also initiated Home Owners Association for two
projects in Houston, Texas and one condo project on Lake LBJ in Granite Shoals, Texas.
Appraiser (1976 – 1980)
San Jacinto Savings; Houston, Texas
I was a residential appraiser for existing and construction lending. I completed the courses
for the MAI designation.
Qualifications
Mortgage Loan Officer License (2004)
Certified Commercial Investment Member – CCIM (1991)
Certified Property Manager – CPM (1991)
Securities Exchange Commission – SEC; Series 6 and 63 License (1983)
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience initiating and running Home Owners Associations
References
Jack Lieberman
Owner, USA Mortgage LLC; Austin, Texas
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Larry Williams
CEO, Capital Energy; Austin, Texas
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Pete Palmer
Retired Investor, GE Capital; The Woodlands, Texas
Email upon request.