Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Diane Chidester

Newark,DE

Summary

Driven professional with a diverse background including roles at Keller Williams and A & J's Signs And More, LLC. Excelled in project management and strategic planning, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional negotiation skills and detail orientation, leading to successful real estate transactions and expanded client base. Proficient in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks, adept at fostering team collaboration.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver

Door Dash
11.2022 - Current
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Promoted eco-friendly driving habits by minimizing fuel consumption through careful route planning and adherence to speed limits where applicable.

Administrative Assistant

YESCO
06.2022 - 10.2022

Provided Sales Group with info on number of sales, routes, repeat business, dollars earned & projected versus previous years. Jobs that were created and managing new contracts - entered into database. Entered daily invoices. Also emailed outgoing invoices.

Job was eliminated due to not enough work.


Transaction Manager/Coordinator

Keller Williams
08.2021 - 03.2022

Coordinated tasks associated with buyer and selling real estate. Assisted agents with all required paperwork and posting to in-house web for compliance. Coordinated with closing attorneys. mortgage loan officers, inspectors and other agents to bring a successful closing.

Small Business Owner

A & J's Signs And More, LLC
10.2013 - 12.2019

Worked with new builder clients using sign placement and directional signs for weekend open houses. Reputation grew and expanded to seven builder clients and several regular Realtor teams. Installed and retrieved their inventory of signs for open house assignments. Builders supplied maps for Open House assignments for various developments as well as Company signs with directional arrows. Supplied free storage for their signs.


A & J's Cleaning Service - Clean model homes for builders, move-in and/or move-out for Realtor clients whether they were selling, buying or renting. Also provided pressure washing and minor repairs for Realtor clients.



Transaction Coordinator

Carnival Real Estate Corporation
02.2018 - 02.2019

As a licensed Realtor working closely with another Realtor who also acted as a property manager -which involved learning new property management software-coordinating repairs with tenants and vendors - easing payment via Tenant Cloud software. Helped in coordinating closings with other agents, attorneys, mortgage lenders, insurance and inspectors to ensure all documents were properly executed and sent to all parties. Procured software, computer equipment, scheduled repairs with vendors and property owners for approval. Communicated with agents and clients to identify and resolve issues with quotes, billing, contracts or leases and any other discrepancies.

Licensed Administrative Assistant

Keller Williams Realty
03.2015 - 03.2017

Served on a team and assisted in preparing listing docs, enter docs into Dot Loop for permanent office record and auditing. Listed in Multi-Listing. Worked with photographers. downloaded and uploaded photos to be entered in MLS system. Met with pest inspectors and agents. Prepared reports for Owners regarding listings. Followed up with agents on showings, updated websites with listing info, attended closings when requested. Provided sign service to agents. Procured supplies, negotiated with vendors and followed up with any remaining items per contract.

Education

Associate of Arts - Secretarial Studies

Goldey Beacom College
Wilmington, DE

MBA - Business Administration

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Delaware State University
Dover, DE
05.1999

Skills

Analyze, Evaluate and Execute Administrative Programs

Detail Oriented - strong communication skills -written/verbal

Manage calendars, travel arrangements & preparing itineraries

Negotiation skills

Cost/Budget monitoring

Time Management Skills

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Reconcile card statements & prepare expense reports

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Google Sheets

Experience with Quick Books desktop & online

Meeting arrangements, luncheons, agenda, taking meeting notes

Provide visitor assistance

Work well with others

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Door Dash
11.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

YESCO
06.2022 - 10.2022

Transaction Manager/Coordinator

Keller Williams
08.2021 - 03.2022

Transaction Coordinator

Carnival Real Estate Corporation
02.2018 - 02.2019

Licensed Administrative Assistant

Keller Williams Realty
03.2015 - 03.2017

Small Business Owner

A & J's Signs And More, LLC
10.2013 - 12.2019

Associate of Arts - Secretarial Studies

Goldey Beacom College

MBA - Business Administration

Wilmington University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Delaware State University
Diane Chidester