Real Estate Broker, GRI, RHI

• Sep 2013 - Present

Broker

• 2012 - Aug 2013

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is an international residential real estate franchise company with a growing network of brokerages and real estate professionals. Our brokers and real estate agents combine a respect for the tradition of home ownership with an eye on innovation to deliver an exceptional real estate experience. Knowledgeable counsel, strong negotiation skills, and overall excellent customer service experience are the trademarks of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. If you are searching for a real estate agent, you are at the right place. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has broker offices and agents that are trained to help you find the right home or get the best price for your home sale while handling all the complexities of your real estate transaction. Show less

Real Estate Broker

• 1996 - 2012

Realtor

• 1988 - 1996

Realtor

• 1986 - 1988

Manager/Greenskeeper

• 1984 - 1985

Leased golf course from owner. Major objectives were to rejuvenate course for possible sale. Responsibilities were to reestablish proper turf growth on tees, greens, trees and fairways. Implement a weed control program, repair machinery and irrigation system. Reestablish a faltering client base and manage day to day business operation. Mission was successful. By years end, all had been reestablished. I made more money then expected from my lease and the owner sold for a nice profit. Leased golf course from owner. Major objectives were to rejuvenate course for possible sale. Responsibilities were to reestablish proper turf growth on tees, greens, trees and fairways. Implement a weed control program, repair machinery and irrigation system. Reestablish a faltering client base and manage day to day business operation. Mission was successful. By years end, all had been reestablished. I made more money then expected from my lease and the owner sold for a nice profit.

Owner/Operator/Builder

• 1978 - 1984

Owner / Operator / Builder, Victoria Hills Golf Course - Carved a golf course out of 150 treed acres. Established the business by working closely with the Township, County and State to obtain all the necessary Licenses and permits. Obtained the operating capital. Purchased the machinery. Implemented a marketing plan. Designed and constructed the course and irrigation system. Once course was operational, carried on the day to day operation, hired and managed the staff, negotiated with the food and liquor vendors, supervised the turf management, maintained the machinery, maintained accounting and records and set up leagues and tournaments. Show less

Marketing Rep & Graphic Desiger

• 1971 - 1983

Marketing Representative - Initiated and maintained contact with potential and current clients. Prepared proposals, presentations, and completed marketing research. Promoted the company at conventions, Trade shows, civic and business organizations. Established and maintained the marketing departments budgeting records. Design and produce slide shows, brochures, pamphlets, award boards, overhead transparencies, business cards, letter heads, and displays. Produced construction and technical illustrations for engineering reports, technical publications, seminars, and presentations. Designed, cataloged and distributed all company forms. Show less

Danage Controlman

• 1967 - 1971

Duties included: Prepare ships readiness in case of flooding, fire, explosion, gas attack, and boarding emergencies. On Scene Leader (fire chief) during actual emergencies. Instruct ships crew on damage control procedures, Supervise crew during on board drills. Other duties include: Ships carpenter, managed the carpentry shop, Ships career counselor, shore patrol officer and conducted and critiqued on board disasters drills to other U.S. Navy ships. Duties included: Prepare ships readiness in case of flooding, fire, explosion, gas attack, and boarding emergencies. On Scene Leader (fire chief) during actual emergencies. Instruct ships crew on damage control procedures, Supervise crew during on board drills. Other duties include: Ships carpenter, managed the carpentry shop, Ships career counselor, shore patrol officer and conducted and critiqued on board disasters drills to other U.S. Navy ships.

U S Post Office

• 1966 - 1967

Duties included sorting mail and parcel post. Duties included sorting mail and parcel post.