Teaches these Subjects and Topics
Real Estate and Entrepreneurship (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance (Real Estate)
Language of Instruction:
English
203k Finanacing
Professional Experience
Regional Certified Instructor
Keller Williams,
Illinois, United States
Oct 2006 - Mar 2008
Oversaw development and implementation of pre licensing, broker, continuing education, and special interest classes for 163 real estate agents. Mentor and coach a core of 15 agents on time blocking, business planning, buyer representation, listing strategies, and marketing.
• Office top agent recruiter 2006-2007.
• Create new monthly special interest classes and seminars, i.e. Tax Liens, Buying HUD Properties, and Improving your Credit Score in 45 Days
• Member of the Associate Lead
Founder
Homes 2 Sell, Inc.,
Illinois, United States
Apr 2002 - Oct 2006
Initiated plan to develop a Discount Real Estate Brokerage Corporation that would focus on capturing 10% of its immediate market share. Initiated marketing campaign that consisted of launching a web site, benches, billboards, print media and collateral materials.
• 2006 Elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is the third largest Real Estate Board in the United States.
• 2004 received Bronze Level award fro
Sales Manager
First Priority Mortgage,
Illinois, United States
Jul 1999 - Jul 2006
Direct 12 loan officers in developing territory from ground up and expanding sales from zero to $20 million. Conceived and developed direct mail campaign that targeted 2000 upscale renters with the ability to purchase up to $400 million in real estate.
• Make presentation at Home Buyers Seminar, business meetings; host bowling tournament/dinners for clients.
• Commended by management and customers for ability to build trust and confidence, resulting in repeat business and increased sale
Vice President
Lem's Bar-B-Que,
Illinois, United States
Jun 1991 - Jul 1999
Directed operation in selling $2 million annually in Bar-B-Que products. Responsible for all aspects of business development, marketing, quality assurance, new product development, and staff development. Independently produced business plan and advertising samples.
• Created lunch menu and added three new products, which increased revenue by $175,000 in 1998.
• Designed multi-media advertising via radio, newspaper, billboard, and sponsorship, which increased sales by 31%.
• Negotiat
Academics and Credentials: Education
MBA
Marketing
Saint Xavier University,
Illinois, United States
Jun 1993 - May 1996
BS
Hospitality Management
Chicago State University,
Illinois, United States
Jun 1989 - May 1993
Academics and Credentials: Professional Exams
Indiana Licensed Real Estate Broker
IAR
Indiana, United States
Year Of Passing:
2007
Illinois Licensed Real Estate Instructor
IDFPR
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2006
Illinois Licensed Loan Originator
IDFPR
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2004
Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker
IDFPR
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2002
Bronze Level REALTOR Chicago 2004-2006.
Certifications or Credentials
Certified Residential Specialist
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2006
Certified Residential Mortgage Specialist
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2002
Accredited Buyers Representative
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2004
Accredited Buyers Representative Manager
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2004
Certified Residential Broker
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2006
Keller Williams Regional Certified Instructor
United States
Year Of Passing:
2007
Quality Service Certified
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2008
Certified Negotiation Expert
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2008
Certified Distance Education Instructor
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2008
Certified Distress Property Representative
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
2008
Membership and Associations
Chicago Association of REALTORS Education Foundation
Illinois, United States
Sep 2007 - Present
2008-2009 Treasurer
Chicago Association of REALTORS
Illinois, United States
Jul 2004 - Present
2006-2008 Board of Directors
Toastmasters-MJM Speakers Circle
Illinois, United States
Jun 2006 - Present
VP of Public Relations
Dearborn Real Estate Board
Illinois, United States
Sep 1999 - Sep 2008
2008-Board of Directors
Illinois Association of REALTORS
Illinois, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2008
Chairperson- Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity
Publications and Research
Time isn't of the Essence in the World of Foreclosures and Short Sales
Marki D. Lemons
Article in Chicago REALTOR magazine