I feel you should thoroughly interview any perspective agent when considering hiring them to represent you. So... Here's my resume!


PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Twenty five years of comprehensive experience in the field of residential real estate, construction and home inspection. Freelance writer, instructor, and public speaker.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Licensed Realtor®       1/06-Present

Specializing in Representing Buyers, Sellers, Renters & Landlords.

In & Out Publications LLC      9/05-Present
Contributing Columnist
Weekly contributor for this North Valley magazine, combining humor and valuable homeowner related information to a loyal readership of over 20,000.

LandAmerica Property Inspection Services     12/04-11/07
Arizona Manager      
Responsible for state-wide marketing and sales. Management and training of Home Inspectors in the areas of Construction Phase, New Home Warranty, and Resale inspections. Development of New Construction Inspection Program for this Fortune 500 Company

Landmark Home Inspection, LLC      9/01-12/04
Owner/ Home Inspector
Performed residential home inspections for resale, warranty, and construction. Managed all aspects of this successful small business. Sold company to LandAmerica Inc.

Del Webb Corporation  Phoenix, AZ       1/00-9/01
Construction  Field Superintendent
Managed construction of multiple semi custom homes. Handled all aspects of phase inspections, trade supervision, buyer relations, and troubleshooting challenges relating to design and scheduling.

White Birch Builders, L.L.C.  Greenwich, CT      3/92-12/99
Partner
Developed “Total Accountability” concept into a very successful construction company, in the highly competitive Lower Fairfield County market. Acquired an underachieving kitchen dealership and custom cabinet shop and turned a profit in the first year.

Benchmark Carpentry Stamford, CT     1/89-3/92
Owner
Performed all duties as sole proprietor of this service-oriented company. Emphasis on customer satisfaction and prompt service related to general home repair and carpentry. Successfully merged with another sole proprietor to form company listed above.

Rabbitt Builders Inc.  Greenwich, CT         2/83-1/89
Carpenter/Site Supervisor
Advanced from apprentice to site supervisor in high-end remodeling company. Directed a crew of six employees through start-to-finish on luxury renovation projects. One project showcased in “Fine Home Building” Magazine.

EDUCATION/ ACCREDITATION

Norwalk Community/Technical College
Construction Technology Program      1984-1987

US Navy Veteran        Served 1977-1981

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)           Member  2001-2007
 Central District Director ’05-‘07

AZ Board of Technical Registration-          Certified Home Inspector # 38449 (Retired)
 Enforcement Advisory Committee ’05-‘07

AZ Registrar of Contractors            Licensed General Contractor # ROC 168556 (inactive)

AZ Structural Pest Control Commission      Licensed Termite Inspector #050038 2005-2007

AZ Licensed Realtor                        CP-194
 

AFFILIATIONS

Western Maricopa Association of Realtors -Member

We Care at Anthem (Charitable Organization)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

Inspection Training Associates (ITA-Kaplan)       ’05-‘07
State Accredited Home Inspection School

C David McVay Real Estate School   ’05-‘07

ADRE Certified Continuing Education Instructor    
       
       

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

"DIY Guy" for Sonoran Living TV

ABC-15 Phoenix

"House Care Hero" for AM Arizona TV

Cox Communications Arizona

Talk Show Host- “The Home Inspector” Radio Show
1010 AM KXXT       ‘04-‘06

Emcee & Comedy Performances for Local Charitable Causes and Community Events