My Resume, Accomplishments & Background

bulletProfessional Accomplishments
bulletGeneral Resume
bulletEducation
bulletPast Positions
bulletHonors
bulletHobbies
bulletReal Estate Seminars Attended
bulletRecent Real Estate Articles/Books Read

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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Awarded multiple times Leading Edge Designation, for being in the top 4 percent of all agents nationwide (out of over 30,000 agents nationwide).

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LISTED AND SOLD an entire subdivision, almost 8 million dollars of real estate.

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WINNER of a large number of real estate productivity rewards.

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SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION of four out of five national exams for the highly respected designation of Certified Financial Planner (C.F.P.).

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SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION of numerous technical seminars in real estate subjects such as:

bulletAppraisal Practices
bulletCounseling of Buyers and Sellers
bulletLandlord-Tenant Laws
bulletGeneral Real Estate Law
bulletInvestment and Tax Consequences
bulletFinancial Planning Seminars

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ESTABLISHED my own personal staff, to enhance the quality of service to my clientele.

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WROTE AND PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED educational seminars on real estate.

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RECEIVED professional appraisal training.

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PUBLISHED a series of real estate articles.

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AUTHOR of a monthly real estate newsletter

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REFERRAL & REPEAT Business comprises a significant   portion of my transactions.

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SERVED as President of County Council For Community Services, and President of The Board of Directors for a local Symphony, Vice President of Habitat For Humanity, & Area Governor and President for Toastmasters International.

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GENERAL RESUME

A licensed real estate agent, state of California, member of the National Association of Realtors, and the California Association of Realtors.

Marketing and sales throughout Sonoma & Marin Counties, including entire subdivisions, single family homes, condominiums, land, homes with acreage, and income properties.

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EDUCATION

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Reed College, Portland, Oregon

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University of Utah

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San Francisco Conservatory

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PAST POSITIONS

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Realtor Associate, Valley of California

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Realtor Associate, Coldwell Banker

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Realtor Associate, Home & Land Company

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Realtor Associate, TRI Realtors

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Realtor Associate, Prudential California Realtors

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Faculty member, Pacific Union College.

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Hewlett-Packard Company

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Faculty member, San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

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Director of Music, United Methodist Church

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Director of Music, Community Congregational Church

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Directory of Music, United Methodist Church

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Faculty member, St. Joseph High School

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HONORS

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Honors Program, University of Utah

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Dean's list, University of Utah & Reed College

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Scholarship to Aspen School of Music

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HOBBIES

Hiking, reading (real estate, history, literature, politics, investing), writing (real estate articles, real estate newsletter, investing), Toastmasters, performing on classical guitar, and conducting. Teaching of guitar, saxophone, clarinet, recorder, piano, music theory, and conducting.

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REAL ESTATE COURSES ATTENDED

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Training program, Valley of California Realtors

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"Real Estate As An Investment Vehicle." Bruce Wrisley, Real Estate Broker, College of Marin.

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"HP 12-C -- Basic through advanced functions". John McComish, Real Estate Broker, College of Marin.

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"Seller Financing, Past, Present, & Future." Ray Bagley, Instructor for California Association of Realtors, Marin Civic Center.

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Real Estate Counseling. Charles Chatham, noted author and Real Estate Broker, San Rafael.

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"Creative Financing". Noel Sieman, Attorney for California Association of Realtors, University of California.

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"Wellenkamp & De La Questa". Fred Crane, noted attorney that argued the above cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Marin Civic Center.

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"Ethics and Professional Conduct". Conducted by Marin County Board of Realtors, San Rafael.

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"Single Family Home as an Investment". Duane Gomer, syndicator, investor, real estate broker, San Francisco.

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"Common Tax Problems of Real Estate Clients". Duane Gomer, syndicator, investor, real estate broker, San Francisco

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"General Sales Skills". Tom Hopkins, internationally known real estate agent & trainer.

bullet"National Sales Training Seminar". Tom Hopkins, internationally known real estate agent and trainer, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

"Successful Listing and Selling Skills". Danielle Kennedy, nationally known real estate agent and trainer, Santa Rosa.

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"Creative Listing". Mike Ferry, nationally known real estate agent and trainer, Santa Rosa.

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"Real Estate Legal Update". Noel Sieman, former California Association of Realtors Attorney, San Rafael Civic Center.

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"Real Estate Continuing Education". Lumbleau School of Real Estate, San Rafael.

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"A New Look at Successfully Marketing A Listing". Barb Schwarz, Nationally known real estate broker and trainer, San Jose.

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"Financial Planning Survey Course". College of Financial Planning, San Mateo.

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"Complete Risk Management". College of Financial Planning, San Mateo.

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"A Successful Financial Planning Practice". Andrew Rich, C.F.P., San Mateo.

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"Investment Counseling and Practice." College of Financial Planning, San Mateo.

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"Professional Appraisal Techniques". Mike Bryan, Professional appraiser, Santa Rosa.

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"High Volume Real Estate Practice". Floyd Wickman, nationally known real estate agent and trainer, San Rafael.

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"Insight Time Management System". Charles Hobb, Nationally known time management consultant, San Rafael.

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"Excellence in the Organization". Tom Peters and Robert Townsend, nationally known business authors, managers, and consultants.

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"Taxation and Exchange". Brooke Gabrielson, Real Estate Tax Attorney and Author, Santa Rosa.

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"Investment Vehicles & Practices". College of Financial Planning, San Mateo.

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"Tax Reform Bill Update". Brooke Gabrielson, Real Estate Tax Attorney, Santa Rosa.

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"Real Estate Contract Law." Ted Knight, Real Estate Lecturer, Santa Rosa.

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"Real Estate Legal Update." Noel Sieman, Past Attorney For California Association Of Realtors.

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"Real Estate Ethics." California Association Of Realtors.

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"Real Estate Marketing." Mike Pinto, nationally known real estate speaker and marketer.

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"Legal Issues in Real Estate: An Update." Bob Brand, consultant to my firm, with extensive experience in disclosure/legal issues.

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"Disclosure." 4 hours, consultant to my firm, with extensive experience in disclosure/legal issues.

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"Real Estate Exchanges." Rochelle Stone, well known expert on real estate exchanges.

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MOST RECENT REAL ESTATE BOOKS/PERIODICALS READ

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"Real Estate Law and Reference Book", California Department of Real Estate

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Significant Legal Developments Affecting Real Estate," Calif. Assoc. Of Realtors

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"First Tuesday", (Real Estate Legal Periodical), Fred Crane

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"Smart Investors Guide to real Estate", Robert Bruss

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"Marketing Investment Real Estate", Messner

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"U.S. Master Tax Guide"

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"H & R Block Tax Guides"

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"Tax Reform", Price Waterhouse

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"What The New Tax Law Means To You", J.K. Lasser

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"Intrapreneuring", Gifford Pinchot

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"On People Management, Mary Kay Ash

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"Personal Financial Planning", Hallman & Rosembloom

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"Fundamentals of Risk Management", Vaughn

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"Rollover & Exclusion Of Gain On The Sale Of A Principle Residence", California Association Of Realtors.

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"Unlawful Detainer: The Eviction Process, Calif. Association Of Realtors

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"Title Insurance," Calif. Association Of Realtors

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