Bill Laster
Wheaton,IL
Summary
Well-qualified Real Estate Agent with proven success in residential sales and rentals. Skilled at solving problems with great customer service. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Glen Ellyn, IL
11.2014 - Current
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Assisted clients in financial planning for purchase.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
Teaching Assistant
District 200
Wheaton, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Bakery Worker
Pepperidge Farm
Downers Grove, IL
11.1999 - 11.2012
- Completed inspections of bakery products, checking for quality and conformity.
- Shut down equipment at end of shift for line going down.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment by cleaning and clearing of debris and materials.
- Turned on equipment to run facility at beginning of shift.
- Performed minor package change-overs on equipment and change-overs for raw material.
- Cleared product from machines at end of run and shift.
- Worked with team members to smoothly move materials between stations.
- Reviewed purchase orders, work orders and machine setting instructions to process each job with accurate data and standards.
- Moved raw materials and finished products by hand or with help of forklifts and other equipment.
- Monitored and updated inventory to reflect correct usage of raw materials and accurate storage of finished products.
- Investigated and resolved issues arising during any stage of production.
- Supervised machine functionality and evaluated product samples to validate machine settings for temperature, flow and humidity.
- Kept close eye on operating equipment and made adjustments to keep speed, temperature and other factors within ideal tolerances.
Education
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILHigh School Diploma -
Westmont High School
Westmont, IL06.1997
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Value Estimation
- MLS Data Entry and Maintenance
- Property Assessments
- Comparative Market Analysis
- Closings Coordination
- Negotiation Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Purchase Agreement Writing
- Contract Preparation
- Property Inspection
- Buyer and Seller Representation
- Rental Listings Research
Certification
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, Illinois
- Licensed Paraprofessional, Illinois
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
District 200
08.2021 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
11.2014 - Current
Bakery Worker
Pepperidge Farm
11.1999 - 11.2012
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Westmont High School
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