OBJECTIVE: To take full advantage of a challenging opportunity that will utilize my skills, experience, and education.
EDUCATION: 1997 Graduate of Northside Christian School, North Charleston, SC
2001 Graduate of Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies – Business Administration & Horticulture
ADDITIONAL TRAINING/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
150+ hours of Real Estate Courses to receive Real Estate License
Real Estate Leadership Class (6 months into the completion of the 1 yr course
sponsored by Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors)
Real Estate Brokers Class
Real Estate Owned (REO) Certification
Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) Certification
WORK EXPERIENCE:
May 2008 – Present SELLSTATE “GROUP” REALTY Murrells Inlet, SC
• Office Manager
• Relieve broker of administrative detail concerning all projects.
• Coordinated & Completed Contract Signing with Clients.
• Update and chase delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines.
• In charge during Owner/Broker’s absence.
• Keep projects on schedule insuring milestones are met to completion of contract.
• Maintain procedures manual to ensure consistent performance of routines.
• Arrange essential mail in priority action order for Owner.
• Check deadlines on incoming requests and put preliminary work in play.
• Maintain calendar; ascertain which events require boss's presence.
• Fix commitments to maximize boss's time efficiency.
• Budget Analysis, Expense Reports and Tax Certifications.
• Prepare meeting agendas and office schedules in advance.
• Process new hires documentations (applications, resumes, payroll/W-2 (form 1099).
• Transaction Coordinator for Real Estate Closings (Attorneys, Banks, Inspectors).
• Act as recording secretary; prepare action minutes.
• In depth knowledge in word processing and software applications on computer for business, accounting, payroll and scheduling events.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Training of real estate agents in operation of various office equipment and software programs for realtors.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Establish and maintain various web sites and advertising accountability.
November 1998 – August 2008 LAWN BUILDERS INC. Myrtle Beach, SC
• Owner/Operator
• Interviewed / Hired / Terminated Employees
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Billing of Clients
• Client Relations
• Scheduling of Projects
• Bidding of Projects
• Vendor Relations
• Company Advertising
• Payroll
• Manage Lawn Crew Teams
May 2002 – August 2002 SKINNER NURSIES INC. Conway, SC
• Office Manager
• Ordered & Maintained Inventory
• Placed Orders
• Client Billing
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Organize Deliveries & Shipments
June 1997- October 1998 M.H. SMITH ACCOUNTING FIRM Myrtle Beach, SC
• Administrative Assistant for 3 Accountants
• Organizing Client Data
• Filing
• Client Relations
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Business correspondence
• Recordkeeping systems
• Office machine operations
• English grammar including usage and composition
• Telephone etiquette.
• Perform filing, receptionist, recordkeeping and other related clerical tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work.
1996-1997 ELIZABETH ARDEN COSMETICS Charleston, SC
• Part time during High School
• Stocked merchandise
• Ordered Merchandise
• Customer Relations
• Sales
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Windows, Lotus, Outlook, Quick Books Accounting Program, Type 45+ wpm, Web Design, AD Design
REFERENCES:
Robert Duncan 843-***-**** Owner/Broker of Sellstate “Group” Realty (Retired Army)
Ronald Chestnut 843-***-**** Real Estate Agent (Retired Army)
Stuart Royall 843-***-**** Owner of Coastal Lawn & Land Care
Degree & Transcripts available upon request.
I certify that the above information is accurate.
Shannon T. Bass