DEBORAH KRUSE

Somerset, KY *****

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+1-630-***-****

Ambitious Real Estate Broker and client advocate skilled in establishing buyer and seller partnerships to foster stress-free real estate sales transactions. Proven success in contract negotiation and housing market monitoring. Strong focus on sales marketing to increase clientele. Willing to relocate to: Knoxville, TN - Bristol, TN - Middlesboro, KY Work Experience

Real Estate Broker

HomeSmart Connect - Algonquin, IL

June 2016 to Present

• Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.

• Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.

• Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.

• Advised clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction.

• Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.

• Advised Investors of properties available to rehab and or add to their investment portfolio.

• Advise Investors of approximate costs to rehab

Investment Properties

• Advise Investors of possible rental rates of Investment Properties

Manager/Bartender

Donkey Inn Bar and Grill - Palatine, IL

2013 to 2023

• Managing the business aspects of the bar/restaurant, negotiating supplier contracts, taking inventory and reordering supplies, managing/balancing cash drawers and server cash outs.

• Hiring and training staff to provide excellent service to patrons.

• Creating effective schedules and quickly resolving conflicts to ensure that bar is well staffed during peak hours.

• Setting and enforcing quality and safety controls.

• Making and teaching new cocktail receipts.

• Working with diverse personalities both on the staff and patrons.

• Planning and taking part in promotional events.

• Diffusing tense situations between patrons or staff members to prevent possible safety or legal issues, ejecting unruly persons, if needed.

• Maintaining a fun, safe atmosphere for patrons.

• Performing all duties to open and or close business and overseeing the duties being completed by employees.

Office Manager

Jannes Building Development - Chicago, Illinois

February 1993 to September 2001

• Maintained computer and physical filing systems.

• Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

• Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.

• Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.

• Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.

• Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.

• Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.

• Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.

• Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.

• Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.

• Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.

• Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.

• Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.

• Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.

• Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures. Education

Real Estate Saleperson in Real Esate

Kentucky Real Estate College

2023 to 2023

License Real Estate Broker in Real Estate

Illinois Institute of Real Estate

2016 to 2016

High school diploma

West Chicago High - West Chicago, IL

June 1989 to June 1989

Skills

• Stocking

• Administrative experience

• Project coordination

• Contract negotiation

• Social Media Digital Marketing

• Construction

• Sales

• Negotiation

• Property management

• Marketing

• CRM Software Use

• Office management

• Maintenance

• Filing

• Analysis skills

• Email Marketing

• Project Management

Certifications and Licenses

IL Real Estate Broker

KY Real Estate License

Bartender License

Food Handler Certification

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