Experience

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  Russ Lyon Sothebys International Realty

  • Residential Real Estate Agent

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  Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

  • Residential Real Estate Agent

    • Oct 2017 - Present

    Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist, Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

  • Residential Luxury Realtor

    • Oct 2017 - Present

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  Dream Town Realty

  • Chicago, IL

  • Residental Broker

    • Mar 2016 - Present
    • Chicago, IL

    Specializing in working with buyers and sellersin the city of Chicago. A member of The National Association of Senior Move Managers. Selling over $2,500,000 in residential sales.

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  Japanese Antiques Dealer

  • Scottsdale and Chicago

  • Owner/Principal

    • Jun 2012 - Present
    • Scottsdale and Chicago

    Secured $350,00 by selling art pieces to individual buyers buyers and global auctions in London, New York, and Phoenix.Sold more than 375 pieces of a 450-piece Japanese antique art collection by acquiring knowledge of Samurai armor, helmets, mempos, tsubas, masks, wood block prints, screens, and paintings.

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  Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty and Realty Executives

  • Paradise Valley and Scottsdale Arizona

  • Certified REO, Short Sale Specialist, Member Luxury Home Tour, Investment Properties

    • May 2008 - Jun 2013
    • Paradise Valley and Scottsdale Arizona

    Earned $122,858 commission by selling property in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Paradise Valley, AZ Specialized in buying and selling luxury spec homes in Phoenix and Paradise Valley from $700,000 to $3,000,000 Achieved $1,700M in first 6 months of $2009 by selling luxury homes and second homes to clientele

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  Remax Fine Properties

  • Scottsdale, Arizona

  • Residential Realtor

    • Oct 2002 - 2007
    • Scottsdale, Arizona

    Created, executed and succeeded annual business plan, catapulting sales activity in residential real estate through customer relationship and being authentic with integrity- based selling, networking, and attention to detail. Acquired over $150,000 in income for first four consecutive years by selling a wide range of single family homes.Recognized as "Rookie of the Year"​ as well as among the top ten agents in 2003 and among top 15 agents in 2004 and 2005. Nominated and featured in 2004 Phoenix Broker Magazine as "the up and coming agent to watch". Achieved Award in 100% Club in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Top lead generator increasing data base from 50 to 150 in four years by employing exceptional sales and marketing strategies.

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  Saks Fifth Avenue

  • Sak's Fifth Avenue

  • Department Manager of Designer Sportswear and Couture

    • Feb 1997 - Apr 1998
    • Sak's Fifth Avenue

    Responsible for driving sales volume 11% over previous year and exceeding sales goals.Hosted CoutureTrunk shows, working closely with Store Manager, PR Director and SalesRepresentative to generate sales in the Designer Salon. Worked closely with New York buyers to add additional trunk shows to impact sales.Played a key role in decision making by traveling to New York to collaborate with with Buyers, identifying the Phoenix customer, improving and increasing vendor matrix. Boosted sales by hiring/ training employees and conducting workshops. Providing constant feedback and communication to New York as to what was selling and reordering. 1 of 2 Department Manager to exceed annual sales plan. Responsible for $4.1 million in volume.Brands included Escada, Chanel, Armani white and black label, Ralph Lauren, Zoran, Dolce and Gabana, Prada, Ferragamo , Valentino as well as others.

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  Family Focus, Inc

  • Chicago Illinois

  • Independent Consultant for the First Annual Gala/ Family Focus

    • Jun 1992 - Jan 1993
    • Chicago Illinois

    Consultant and Benefit Committee Member to organize and spear head first gala to directly benefit Family Focus programs and centers that support mothers with children from birth to age three. Responsible for entire event including planning, budgeting, organizing the gala in conjunction with the Family Focus staff. Created weekly agendas for committee members, providing materials at weekly meetings.Responsible for all details of the event including the hotel, dinner menu, table arrangements, creating and mailing the gala invitations as well as "Save the Date"​ card. Worked directly with CEO, planning the details of evening's itinerary, coordinated air travel plans for out of town guests and speakers. Achieved goals for the benefit as well as providing module that is still being implemented today. Raised over $120,000 with two event within 6 months.

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  Marshall Fields and Company

  • Fox Valley, IL

  • Assistant Store Manager

    • Nov 1981 - 1983
    • Fox Valley, IL

    Hired and Trained Seven department managers in women's apparel, cosmetics, jewelry and accessories.Implemented a pilot program to recruit on college campuses applicants for the fashion merchandise training program for Marshall FieldsMaintained responsibility for over $12.000,000 volume. Reporting to the General Store Manager, assisted in annual sales plan and exceeded sales plan consecutively.

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  The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

  • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Account Executive

    • Apr 1979 - Jun 1981
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Responsible for sales accounts and training counter managers and staff in the stores including Marshall Field & Company, Lord & Taylor,Neiman Marcus, I Magnin and Bonwit Teller. Collaberate with Divisional Merchandise Mangers, Buyers, Department Managers and associates regarding annual sales increases, product role out and seasonal promotions. Excedded sales plan .

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  Gimbel's

  • Assistant Buyer

    • 1977 - 1979