Objective
I am looking to apply my legal and growing industry knowledge in the Maritime industry. I am a recent graduate of the University of Washington Paralegal program and am currently enrolled in the Environmental Law and Regulation program through the same university.
My schedule is flexible and I am available immediately.
Experience
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Exceptional Real Estate Group, Maguire Hill Real Estate, RE/MAX Real Estate;
Coldwell Banker Bain Real Estate 1999 – Present
Consulting, Negotiating & Marketing Residential Real Estate Seattle, WA
Experience across Washington State includes upper end market, vacant land, first time home buyers, relocation as well as transitional sellers. Focus on synchronicity – all parties win. Specialize in challenging properties.
Daily Buzz Café coffee shop 1996 – 1998
Owner/Manager Bellevue, WA
Researched existing market and competition, State and County regulations prior to opening. Hired, trained, educated and motivated employees. Monitored and maintained inventory and equipment. Developed relationships with vendors. Excellent customer service and products created a strong and consistent stream of customers.
Coldwell Banker Bain 1995-1996
Office Manager North Bend, WA
Created inviting and resourceful working environment for agents and clients. Collaborated with Broker and agents in office and company promotions. Responsible for advertising in six publications. Transaction coordinator for all contracts. Implemented education and training program for agents. Inventoried and monitored all office supplies and equipment.
Rockwell Publishing and Institute 1991 – 1996
Software Sales and School Administrator Bellevue, WA
Outside sales for Rockwell Publishing. Sold over $140,000 of real estate educational software to real estate offices throughout Washington. Generated advertising for real estate industry newsletter with 20,000 copy circulation. Maintained customer database, cultivated new clients and existing client relations, attended industry trade shows.
• Administrator for Rockwell Institute School of Real Estate
Successfully operated ongoing Real Estate school. Managed and supervised multiple assistants including scheduling, training and project management. Developed course approval, maintained student records and enrollment, prepared course materials, scheduled classes and instructors, provided student support and customer service.
Nordstrom 1985 - 1991
Sales Associate San Francisco, CA & Seattle/Bellevue, WA
Achievements include consistent recognition as a “top twenty salesperson”. Reliably exceeded department quotas and was recognized by managers and peers as a positive and strong team player.
Education
EDUCATION
• Paralegal Certificate program through the University of Washington Law School, 2010
• University of Washington, Bachelor of Science, Political Science, 1991
• Environmental Law and Regulation Certificate, University of Washington 2011 (currently enrolled)
Certification
Notary
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Skils
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Strong communicator and negotiator in complex and changing environments.
• Independent, self-starter, able to balance several projects at once.
• Great problem solver – good at identifying objectives, obstacles and solutions.
• Leadership skills include collaborating, teaching, coaching, team building, motivating.
• Outstanding people skills – high energy, exceptionally positive attitude
• Extensive marketing knowledge and background.
• Excellent organization and research skills.
• Strong administrative, personal assistant and customer service experience.
• Fluent in Microsoft Word and Publisher. Familiar with Westlaw, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Internet and computer savvy.
• Registered Notary Public and licensed Real Estate Broker.
• Experience working with King County agencies – land acquisition, grant writing, child protective services, Department of Social and Health Services.
• Patient advocacy:
- Advocated successfully for client who had been denied a medical claim through private insurance, saving over $5,000 in medical bills for client.
- Advocated successfully for financial hardship assistance for uninsured patient – saving over $15,000 to client.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND OUTREACH
Community Involvement - Individual advocacy, drug education, neighborhood clean-up and Earth Day events, school volunteer. Experience working with Child Protective Services, Hope-Link, Fall City Food Pantry, State of Washington, King County Sherrif and Drug Enforcement.
Fall City Community Association - Member and activist. This Association of business persons co-ordinate various community events and act as ombudsmen to the King County Council, Sheriff, Washington State Department of Transportation and the community at large.
Powderpig Ski School – Volunteer with ski school for children for over 20 years. Work with children ranging from 3 years (students) to 22 years (instructors and Jr. Instructors). www.powderpigs.com
Shoofly Farm – Summer camp for children ranging from 3-12 years. Oriented towards the joy of the outside world away from the pressure and fast pace of our modern world. Administrator and counselor. www.shooflyfarm.com.
Issaquah Fish Hatchery - 2010 Salmon Days Docent