Realtor

• Nov 2019 - Present

Selling the best of California desert homes and lifestyles. The Coachella Valley is breathtakingly beautiful. Towering rocky pyramids cradle the Valley in lush palms and bold flowers of fuschia and the sweet smells of jasmine. The warm, dry winters,world-class entertainment and sports lure local and international home buyers of discriminating tastes. Call me for a resort-styled home of your own, in the cities of La Quinta, Indio, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage or Palm Springs. Selling the best of California desert homes and lifestyles. The Coachella Valley is breathtakingly beautiful. Towering rocky pyramids cradle the Valley in lush palms and bold flowers of fuschia and the sweet smells of jasmine. The warm, dry winters,world-class entertainment and sports lure local and international home buyers of discriminating tastes. Call me for a resort-styled home of your own, in the cities of La Quinta, Indio, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage or Palm Springs.

REALTOR® serving the cities of Greater Palm Springs - PalmDesert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio

• Feb 2018 - Nov 2019

Licensed California Real Estate Sales Agent, CalBRE#02038351

• Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

Coldwell Banker Residential, specializing in California desert home purchases and sales. Formerly a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Bain, Kirkland, WA, I'm now dedicated to helping my fellow Washingtonians follow their hearts and sun, to Greater Palm Springs. CalBRE#02038351 Coldwell Banker Residential, specializing in California desert home purchases and sales. Formerly a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Bain, Kirkland, WA, I'm now dedicated to helping my fellow Washingtonians follow their hearts and sun, to Greater Palm Springs. CalBRE#02038351

Residential Real Estate Broker

• Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

Residential Real Estate Seattle Metro Area and National Home & Lifestyle Location Services, specializing in comprehensive, customized retirement and vacation home search, analysis and referral services to better serve the needs of long-distance retirees and second home buyers. Residential Real Estate Seattle Metro Area and National Home & Lifestyle Location Services, specializing in comprehensive, customized retirement and vacation home search, analysis and referral services to better serve the needs of long-distance retirees and second home buyers.

Communications, Management Analyst; Economic Development Program Manager

• Oct 2004 - Mar 2011

A cabinet member and spokesperson in charge of community, media and public affairs; wrote press releases, interacted with press on all issues; assisted in writing annual budget speech and state-of-the-county address. Coordinated with elected officials on a variety of regulatory and compliance issues. Interacted cross-functionally, educating and coordinating marketing, messaging and positioning of all county departments. Developed and executed a new branding strategy to position the county’s economy, from aerospace to next generation technology solutions. Results attracted leaders of major multinational corporations from Korea, Japan, and New York City. Managed a multi-million dollar budget (including grant programs), staff of four and, collaborated with department directors to integrate new economic development marketing strategies, into all government functions. Show less

Governmental Affairs and Information Manager

• 2001 - 2004

Governmental affairs, marketing and community affairs strategies development and implementation to protect City owned public transit and transportation services assets. Established new brand and identity for ET; collaborated with unions and community leaders to mount a successful sales tax initiative for ET. Coordinated with elected officials and local community business and organization leaders to achieve success in preserving and growing the city's transportation services. Governmental affairs, marketing and community affairs strategies development and implementation to protect City owned public transit and transportation services assets. Established new brand and identity for ET; collaborated with unions and community leaders to mount a successful sales tax initiative for ET. Coordinated with elected officials and local community business and organization leaders to achieve success in preserving and growing the city's transportation services.

Executive Director

• 1996 - 2001

Established and provided professional commute trip reduction marketing, technical and advocacy services to major City of Redmond corporations among them, Microsoft, SAFECO, Nintendo, Eddie Bauer, Group Health, Allied Signal. The GRTMA developed RIDEQUEST.com, the first dynamic internet ridematching service used today as Rideshareonline by KC Metro Transit for the Puget Sound region. Acted as liaison between corporate members and the City of Redmond. GRTMA won several int'l marketing awards. Established and provided professional commute trip reduction marketing, technical and advocacy services to major City of Redmond corporations among them, Microsoft, SAFECO, Nintendo, Eddie Bauer, Group Health, Allied Signal. The GRTMA developed RIDEQUEST.com, the first dynamic internet ridematching service used today as Rideshareonline by KC Metro Transit for the Puget Sound region. Acted as liaison between corporate members and the City of Redmond. GRTMA won several int'l marketing awards.

Manager of Marketing and Community Affairs

• 1989 - 1992

Managed marketing, public and media relations, customer service, and corporate education services. Integrated computer graphics design to reduce costs and improve customer service delivery. Manager of the Year. Department won 8 international APTA marketing and advertising awards. Managed marketing, public and media relations, customer service, and corporate education services. Integrated computer graphics design to reduce costs and improve customer service delivery. Manager of the Year. Department won 8 international APTA marketing and advertising awards.