CHRISTOPHER FARRIS
JLOOK NO FURTHER! DYNAMIC SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Christopher D. Farris
Chandler, Arizona 85249
Cell: 623-***-****
acqiy5@r.postjobfree.com
Career Ambition
I aspire to obtain an Administrative Assistant or support position within a
progressive company or organization that will allow me to utilize my
current skill set and accomplishments gained from my five years in the
Real Estate industry. I am a result driven individual with a take charge
attitude. I am detail oriented, organized and possess superlative technical
skills. I offer my prospective employer an ability to adapt to a fast-paced
changing environment. I bring to the table a creative attitude, outgoing
personality and a strong desire to succeed.
Professional Achievements
Licensed Real Estate Agent - March 2006
Short Sale Negotiator Certification - May 2009
Employment History
Pro-Formance Realty Concepts, LLC
January 2010 - Present
Valuation Analyst, Broker Price Opinion [BPO] Agent
Most recently, I partnered with various Asset Management firms and
financial institutions in analyzing current property values using the Arizona
MLS and Maricopa Tax records. This included visitation to properties to
perform interior and exterior inspections, taking photographs of
properties, researching regional sales data, uploading information to
vendor websites and finally providing detailed summary reports.
Creative Realty & Investment Group, LLC
March 2007 - January 2010
Real Estate Counselor, Short Sale Negotiator, REO Manager, Property
Manager
As a seasoned agent, I became certified as a Short Sale negotiator as
well as continuing as a Buyer's and Seller's agent. This included but was
not limited to; Providing services as a Property Manager to investors,
acting as a liaison to Asset Management firms for REO properties and
working with distressed homeowners in conjunction with financial
institutions to secure a short-sale value for their properties.
Terra Vendis Realty, LLC
September 2006 - March 2007
Real Estate Agent
Continuing in my Real Estate career, I targeted first-time homebuyers in
the process of obtaining real estate. This included but was not limited to
accompanying clients to properties of interest, educating buyers in
financing and mortgage options, facilitating contract negotiations and
closing the deal.
Network Realty & Investment Group March 2006 - September 2006
Real Estate Agent
As a newly licensed agent, I sought out new clients seeking to buy or sell
real estate within the Phoenix area. This included marketing and
advertising using many forms of media such as internet and trade
publications. I farmed targeted areas of interest utilizing mass mailings
and developed marketing materials using Microsoft Office products.
American Investment Management Company ~ AIMCO
March 2004 - September 2005
Leasing Consultant
In this position I coordinated relocation of prospective residents
nationwide to AIMCO properties within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
This included but was not limited to customer service, underwriting
applications, resident retention, guided tours of apartment communities,
organizing resident move-ins and move-outs and collection of rental
payments. I was required to utilize Microsoft Office products on a daily
basis.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Products 2003 & 2007
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook)
Arizona Regional Flex MLS
Adobe Photoshop 8
E-Fax Messenger
Education
University of the District of Columbia
1994 - 1995 General Studies
Los Angeles Community College
2003 - 2004 General Studies
ITT Technical Institute
Pursuing Associates Applied Science - Architectural Drafting & Design