With over 15 years of leadership experience in the Financial Services Industry with an emphasis in Real Estate Services and a passion for connecting with people and community AND a decade of helping clients realize their dreams in the real estate arena, I am uniquely positioned to assist you through the entire real estate process for an unparalleled experience. I strongly believe that we all have different needs and that doing the right thing for each unique client is the first step to creating an extraordinary experience.
When you choose me to represent you for your real estate needs, you gain from my vast industry experience and passion. You can also count on the fact that I believe in an educated approach, am straight forward and adaptive yet authentic. I look forward to getting to know you as an individual and helping you through all of your real estate needs.
Education, Training & Awards
I have invested over 15 years in leadership roles in Financial Institutions, primarily in Credit Unions. I was responsible for multiple facilities and co-led an organizational Real Estate department. Additionally I was responsible for loan processors, loan officers, mortgage underwriters, title representitives, etc. What this means for you, is that I have hands on industry experience from a very wide reaching perspective, not to mention the annual completion of ongoing education and required compliance training and coursework.
After leaving the financial industry, I attended and graduated Kaplan Real Estate schools and partnered with Coldwell Banker Burnet in 2013, known throughout the industry for their highly respected training model. Since that time, I have continued to elevate my knowledge and have obtained my Real Estate Brokers license in addition to the Real Estate Sales license.
I have obtained the following designations through intense development programs: SRS (Seller's Representative Specialist), RCC (Residential Construction Certified), CNHS (Certified New Home Specialist), AHWD (At Home With Diversity)
Awarded Super Real Estate Agent (SREA) by Twin Cities Business & Mpls/St.Paul Magazine consequtively since 2017.
2017: Rated #4 Realtor in Minneapolis on Social Media by PropertySparks.
Community Involvement
Volunteer and Fundraiser for the Polar Bear PlungeSpecial Olympics Minnesota: 6 year annual participant with the Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Special Olympics athletes. In addition to participating as an individual, I also led participation on an organization level at Affinity Plus with 2013 having the greatest participation with 135 registered plungers.
Volunteer: People Helping People
Volunteer: Open Arms of Minnesota 2000 ndash; 2002 Delivered weekly meals to families and individuals that were not able to provide for themselves due to the impact of living with HIV/AIDS.
Personal Background
In addition to Real Estate, I have over 15+ years of leadership experience in the financial industry. This experience has ranged from private banking to the majority of my experience with not for profit credit unions, including co-leading a real estate department and leading multiple facilities with the following: Mortgage originators and underwriters, mortgage closers, title and financial advisors. I take great pride in doing the right thing for each client based on their unique and individual situation. Due to my experience, I am strategically positioned with very broad and far-reaching hands on industry experience and knowledge to help navigate my clients through the real estate arena. I would be honored to get to know you and help you achieve your real estate goals.