Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Involvement
Timeline
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Jennifer Peterken

Wilmington,NC
Jennifer Peterken

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a social work position at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Ready to help make a positive difference in the transitional period of people's lives.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

Real Estate Sales Agent
07.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Negotiated between buyers and sellers of properties with efficiency and transparency to maximize profits and maintain satisfaction of clients.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Educated clients on sales and buying processes and advised buyers on making decisions.
  • Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing and mortgages.
  • Part of a top producing team- over $20 million in 2022
  • Compared, researched and appraised properties.

Lumina Appraisal Company

Real Estate Appraiser Trainee
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
  • Stayed updated on market trends for local area and similar property types.
  • Inspected new and existing properties and noted distinctive characteristics.
  • Performed appraisals in line with federal requirements and USPAP guidelines.
  • Took photographs of interior and exterior of buildings to properly document features and conditions.
  • Completed appraisals on pre-set number of properties to meet weekly production goals.
  • Computed final estimation of property values, taking into account depreciation, value comparisons of similar properties and income potential.

Realty World Cape Fear

Real Estate Sales Agent
09.2013 - 07.2015

Job overview

New Hanover County Department Of Social Services

Child Protective Services Investigator
07.1998 - 10.2000

Job overview

  • Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
  • Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
  • Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
  • Remained objective in handling each case, especially when children and families were in high-stress situations.
  • Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
  • Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.

Education

University of Georgia Athens, GA

Master of Social Work from Social Work
06.1998

University Overview

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
05.1994

University Overview

Skills

  • Empathetic and intuitive listener
  • Client Advocacy
  • Client Representation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Articulate and Persuasive
  • Recruiting Clients
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Risk Assessment
  • Case Documentation
  • Cultural Competency
  • Case Management
  • Social Psychology

Community Involvement

Community Involvement

Founded and was the Race Director for the March of Dimes 5K in Wilmington, NC- 3 years

March of Dimes Board, Wilmington, NC- 3 years

Girls on the Run Coach- 9 years at Wrightsville Beach Elementary School

Member of The Pink Ladies- service oriented group of active women in Wilmington, NC

Staff - IronMan NC- 4 years

Staff - Wrightsville Beach Marathon- 8 years


Timeline

Real Estate Appraiser Trainee
Lumina Appraisal Company
03.2021 - Current
Real Estate Sales Agent
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
07.2015 - Current
Real Estate Sales Agent
Realty World Cape Fear
09.2013 - 07.2015
Child Protective Services Investigator
New Hanover County Department Of Social Services
07.1998 - 10.2000
University of Georgia
Master of Social Work from Social Work
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Jennifer Peterken