Experience

Best Choice Realty LLC

• 206-300-5663

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  Caliber Real Estate is an investment minded real estate brokerage that understands real estate is not only a place to call home and creates memories, it is also likely the single largest financial investment made in one’s lifetime. Caliber Real Estate is dedicated to engaging our investment roots, unrivaled market knowledge, cutting-edge technology, and niche resources to completely exceed the expectations of our clients, guide the best possible outcomes, and provide an experience that reflects a higher degree of excellence within the real estate industry. If you want to see these properties before your competitor does, send me an email at: kathy.finney@caliberre.com to get the process started. My company Update Your Pad helps you realize the dream you've had of updating your kitchen, bathrooms, etc. I can help with that. I have outstanding contractors who can do the work, to your specification under my watchful eye to make sure the job gets done right. The pricing for the vendors and contractors that I refer you to is highly competitive because I have scoured the market for the best buys then I pass the savings on to you. Show less



King County Housing Repair

• Project Manager/Engineer

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016

  Qualify applicants for program funds; create proposals after initial inspection of property; vet the contractor selected from approved list to ensure their license, insurance, etc. are up to date and has no violations; create and explain loan documents for homeowner to sign; work with team to make sure all HUD and King County Program guidelines have been followed and approved by two sets of people before funding takes place; work with contractor selected by property owner to complete the project in a timely manner, on budget and work of the highest quality; do final inspection; follow-up with homeowner for feedback on the work the contractor did and their satisfaction; submit all docs for funds disbursement to vendors/contractors. In process of earning Lead Based Paint Assessor Certification and other areas that require special attention based on laws, rules and regs for Federal, State and local governments. Show less



Liberty Road Foundation and Olive Crest

• Volunteer

  • 2010 - Oct 2015

  I volunteer to help those who are less fortunate than I am, in whatever way is needed through a variety of non-profit organizations that we partner with here in the Puget Sound Area and one non-profit in Guatemala. We meet bi-weekly for a breakfast meeting in several locations. All are welcome to attend and get involved. For more information please go to: http://libertyroadfoundation.org/. Olive Crest helps families whose children are at risk. I work as an advocate for moms and dads whose children have been temporarily placed in foster care while they get their lives in order. Show less



Politics

• United States
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • 1995 - Jan 2015

  - I was elected as the Precinct Committee Officer, Area Chair for the 45th District Republican Party. -I serve on the Executive Board for the 45th District Republican Party. - I help residents living in the area I chair identify who is running, what the issues are and what a vote, one way or another will mean - I co-teach a class called Principles of Liberty, The Founding Fathers, The Bible and How this relates to today. All are welcome to attend. Please contact me for more information and class location. -I also work on various campaigns for elected office. Show less



Purse-Son-Ality

• Owner

  • 2006 - 2010

  Former owner of a ladies handbag and accessories company that provided products to the general public. Sales were held at a variety of non-profits where anyone could purchase our products. A portion of the profits were given back to the organization to help fund and support their various projects. Former owner of a ladies handbag and accessories company that provided products to the general public. Sales were held at a variety of non-profits where anyone could purchase our products. A portion of the profits were given back to the organization to help fund and support their various projects.



Keller Williams Realty

• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Real Estate Consultant

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2009

  Real Estate Consultant, CDPE, ABR Keller Williams - Bellevue, WA, Windermere - Bellevue, WA, Associates Network (ReMax) – Bellevue, WA 2001 to 2011 • Specialized experience in performing & knowledge of a full range of commonly applied real estate functions, principles, rules, regulations & practices. • Residential Real Estate sales including buyer & seller representation providing customer service • Research: Analyzed and interpreted markets, inventory, competition, customers and market trends into marketing strategies. • Responsible for managing the entire sales process and communicating with the customer from the first interaction through the close of Escrow. • Customer Service: Developed, solid referral client database, consisting of 500+ people. • Instructor: Cascadia Community College, Bothell (staff teacher) First Time Home Buyer Classes; currently teach agents within my office real estate practices. • Decorator/Staging: Developed vendor relations including discount agreements to aid clients in remodeling homes to include upgrading interiors and exteriors including design, colors, carpet, fixtures, exteriors and staging. Show less



Morris Management

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Association Manager, CMCA

  • Apr 2005 - Jun 2006

  Association Manager • Association Manager, for Homeowner and Condominium Associations. • Board of Directors: Managed activities, homeowner problem solving, budgets, management plan, and calendar of events, contract negotiations for property amenities, dispute resolution and provided excellent customer service. • Recognized for highest quality customer service based on survey results (87%) during 2nd quarter of 2006. • Managed and worked directly with the attorney’s and other contractors to develop construction defect lawsuit: that was litigated in 2006 for Condominium Association. • Project Management & operations experience assembling & working with teams of professionals including: attorneys, developers, contractors, engineers, lenders, and financial consultants • Vendor Contract Negotiation: Expertise choosing & working with vendors, construction materials & installation to obtain best price to value ratio and maintaining competitive pricing; & time lines of project within budget • Provided a broad range of expertise including strategic planning, investigation, negotiation, mediation, & outsource management. Show less



Principal Financial Group

• United States
• Financial Services

• Insurance Professional

  • Sep 1990 - Mar 2006

  • Developed market share for Health First Partners (subsidiary of Swedish Hospital). • Customer Development: Converted and retained 84% of all existing Health First accounts by developing an easy transition and strong benefit packages from one company to another. • Identified and acquired large and small accounts in Washington State. Secured benefit contracts with major corporations such as Starwood Hotels, Wyndam Garden Hotels, Best Western Hotels, Huntwood Industries as well as Lake Washington, Lake Stevens, Evergreen and Monroe School Districts to name a few. • Project Management: Implemented, planned, presented, lead benefit meetings for existing and new clients. Show less



First Choice Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Jun 1996 - Feb 2000

  Represented First Choice Health Insurance Managed Care Insurance plans to Insurance Brokers and Employer groups for part of their employee benefits package. I also implemented the plans to different employer groups as needed. Represented First Choice Health Insurance Managed Care Insurance plans to Insurance Brokers and Employer groups for part of their employee benefits package. I also implemented the plans to different employer groups as needed.