SARAH R. SAKA
**** *. ******** ***. *******, IL *0653
ad0bal@r.postjobfree.com
Cell: 312-***-****
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts- Sociology emphasis in Mental Health and Criminology – DeKalb, Illinois, 2004
Century 21 Real Estate, Real Estate Salesperson License – Richton Park, Illinois, 2004
RESA, Real Estate Brokers License – Richton Park, Illinois, 2017
SRS -Seller representative Specialist Designation, 2021
CPR Designation, 2022
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BROADWAY OF CHICAGO - Chicago, IL
Assistant Front of House Manager (06/22-01/23)
Managed more than 30 ushers
Maintained payroll and timecards
Handled customer issues and house emergencies
Interacted with security, concessions, ushers and Front of House staff
Assisted with closing the theater, getting patrons out and completing reports
Involved with promoting the non for profit “Broadway Cares”
STAGES REAL ESTATE – Flossmoor, IL
Office Manager (08/2019-Present)
Effectively formulate strategies, tactics and action plans to achieve results.
Develop programs to improve the effectiveness of the department and overall operation of the organization.
Polished and confident speaker.
Demonstrate an ability to overcome internal barriers.
Excel in achieving outstanding project results raised operational sales by 35%
Licensed Real Estate Broker (06/2014-Present)
Supports statewide brokerage operations through representing sellers/buyers of real estate.
Negotiate sales agreements and managing critical documentation to execute property transactions.
Leverage a lucrative client relationship through exercising advanced product/market knowledge
Built impactful rapport and strategically navigating objections to close difficult sales.
Managed multiple construction projects simultaneously, ranging in size from $250k-1.5MM
Receive and carryout tasks in a cooperative manner.
WAYPOINT HOMES – Chicago, IL
Area Coordinator /Customer service (06/2014 – 06/2015)
Managed resident accounts, ledgers, payments, work orders and eviction processing.
Redesigned and pioneered the opening of South Holland office and staff
Supports office as team lead of the property management group.
Aid as a liaison between departments Leasing, Home Services, Construction and Acquisitions.
Organized and lead multiple events such as the Grand opening of two resident service center.
BARRY CALLEBAUT – Chicago, IL
Sales Support Analyst (3/09 – 2/14)
Managed all National accounts such as Costco and Bake Mark and Godiva
Act as an information clearing house for the pricing, logistics, planning, marketing, finance, and customer service
Support and acted as backup for sales staff.
Manage entire West coast division accounts as Regional Representative (over 400 clients)
Negotiate renewal contracts with existing customers when the staff is unavailable.
Create multiple weekly reports such as contract balance, sales history, and comparison reports
Skills
Team Oriented Leadership Problem solver
Fast Learner Motivational Time management
Goal Oriented Team Building Excel