| Bio: | | SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Started and operated multiple successful businesses. Qualified and capable in the public arena. Competent and diligent.
WORK OF EXPERIENCE
1996 - Present Washington Square Realtors Ottawa, IL
Managing Broker
Responsible for conducting all aspects of real estate transactions. Escrow, advertising, marketing, training, scheduling, public relations.
1984 - 1996 Illini Valley Association of Realtors Ottawa, IL
Realtor
Responsible for all aspects of real estate transactions. Consistently top producer. Multiple million dollar producer awards for outstanding sales performance.
1982 -1984 Dumke Greenhouse Ottawa, IL
Manager
Retail / wholesale operation. Duties included coordination of advertising, accounts payable, billing, shipping, receiving, plant propagation.
1978 - 1982 Katie‘s Marseilles, IL]
Floral Designer / Owner
Successfully operated retail florist.
EDUCATION
1998 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Des Moines, Iowa
Franchise Training
Successful completion of franchise management training.
1996 Motorcycle Industry Council - Cincinnati, Ohio
Dealer Training
Dealer Education Tracts 1 & 2 regarding sales, planning, motivation, support, leadership, and markets.
1994 - Present Illinois Association of Realtors Springfield, IL
Continuing Education
License Las & Escrow, Anti - Trust, Real Estate Advertising, Fair Housing, Client Representation, Agency, Risk Reduction. 1984 - 1996 Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL
Real Estate - Broker
Appraisal, Finance, Contracts and Conveyances, Transactions, Advanced Real Estate Principals, Management Course Work.
1976 Ottawa Township High School Ottawa, IL
Graduate
Completed graduation requirements.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2002 Promoter - Majestic Theatre - Streator, IL
Promoted shows featuring national music acts such as Head East, Lovin’ Spoonful, and Big Brother & Holding the Company.
1980 - Present Extensive work for community oriented local and state wide non profit organizations, and political campaigns. Experienced in public relations, public speaking, fundraising, organizing, bulk mailing.
2001 - 2003 Illinois Audubon Society - Friends of Plum Island
Helped Illinois Audubon Society acquire Plum Island in the Illinois River across from Starved Rock State Park and create a wildlife refuge on the island thus preserving the winter roost /hunting ground of the Bald Eagle.
1990 Recognized by Senate Resolution No. 922 offered by Senator Patrick D. Welch and adopted by the Eighty Sixth General Assembly for work and leadership in dealing with protecting and preserving our environment.
1990 to Present 82nd Airborne Division Association, Women’s Auxiliary
1986 to Present Illinois Association of Realtors
Served on multiple committees. Currently serving on the Program committee.
1984 - Present Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Charter member state wide consumer organization. Elected to represent the 14th Congressional District on the board of directors. (1992- 93 President)
1980 - 1995 Residents Against a Polluted Environment
Helped organize LaSalle County grassroots effort to defeat proposed hazardous waste landfill. Instrumental in promoting the clean up of Luminous Process radioactive sites in Ottawa. Represented the organization on the LaSalle county Solid Waste Advisory Group to the LaSalle County Solid Waste Planning Committee. 1987 Vice President, 1988- 1992 President, 1992 - 1995 Executive Director.
1983 -1984 Participated in concept plan and promoted successful legislation which created the Illinois Michigan Canal Nation Heritage Corridor.
1970 - Present American Legion, Post No. 33, Woman’s Auxiliary |