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About Me

RETS Associates is a national firm specializing in the recruiting and placement of interim, permanent and executive positions specifically targeted to the commercial real estate and financial services industries.

Since its founding in 2002, RETS Associates has an established reputation for successful placements in a variety of positions, ranging from Lease Abstracters to Underwriting Specialists, Property and Asset Managers, Development and Acquisition professionals, to Hedge Fund and Private Equity experts. Clients recognize the value and integrity reflected in our results.

www.retsusa.com

Work History

• RETS Associates
• Director
• September 2010 to Present

• Advantage Professional
• Managing Staffing Specialist
• December 2007 to September 2010

• *Market to clients via telephone and conduct in-person meetings with key managers and senior-level executives
  *Negotiate bill rates and pay rates with clients
  *Recruit for executive level direct hire placements
  *Use networking tools (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) to locate new business opportunities and passive candidates.
  *Provide qualified candidates to fulfill client job orders and maintain contact with client and our candidates currently on assignment to ensure both receive exceptional customer service.
  *Review resumes and assist candidates as need with resumes
  *Coordinate interviews between the candidates and our clients
  *Phone screen, interview, test and check references for all candidates
  *Update reports and document all interaction with clients and candidates
  *Virtual recruiting for any clients within the United States
  *Present staffing solutions to clients to show the value of Advantage Professional
  *Created new brochures and flyers for marketing

• Trans West Home Loans (Powered by Countrywide)
• Production Assistant
• April 2005 to December 2007

• Daily interaction and communication with clients, real estate agents, and vendors
  Work as a liaison between Trans West Housing and Countrywide Home Loans
  Advertising- Create brochures and send out mailers
  Created pertinent loan documents and templates used on a daily basis
  Created and maintained documenting systems to keep organized records of loan transactions
  Assisted in the creation and implementation of policies/procedures during the start-up phase
  Created a spreadsheet system to organize office records
  Review and troubleshoot home loan applications, including credit restoration and repair
  Quoted rates and provided explanation of loan programs and options to borrowers
  Worked with escrow, title and appraisal companies

• Countrywide Home Loans
• Productions Assistant
• September 2002 to April 2005

Education

• Oregon State University
• Early Childhood Education
• 1998 - 2001

• Houston Jr. / Sr. High School
• High School Diploma, College Prep.
• 1992 - 1998