Jennifer L. Carisch
Rogers,MN
Summary
Dedicated Project Planner professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Effective Scheduling Coordinator promoting more than 18 years' experience supporting personnel in busy, office environments. A pleasant individual with terrific scheduling, project tracking and issue resolution talents. A knowledgeable employee considered a valuable asset to any company.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Luke Team Real
Ramsey, MN
01.2005 - Current
- Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Followed up with prospective buyers regarding incentives from builder and new developments in surrounding area.
- Used NMLS and other realtor databases to find properties for clients.
- Collected fees and documented payment processes for property transactions.
- Greeted and registered new clients to engage each in process and cultivate long-lasting relationships.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
Project Planner
Hanson Builders
Andover, MN
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Developed and initiated projects and monitored performance.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Updated operational methods and tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
- Achieved over 200 project deadlines per year by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed over projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity.
- Oversaw high profile projects through all scheduling phases.
- Helped reduce expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Reported regularly to managers on project progress and technical problems.
Project Manager & Office Manger
Regency Homes Incorporated
Anoka, Mn
08.2004 - 08.2018
- Designed/ produced & distributed marketing material for housing developments
- Managed and scheduled all aspects of new home construction for various projects simultaneously
- Including - surveyors, suppliers, utility companies, subcontractors, building inspectors, change orders, appraisers, lenders and title companies
- Conducted pre walk through and final walk through with homeowners prior to closing to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Created various forms such as critical path charts, bid sheets for clients, framing packages for subcontractors, dig packages for excavators and sworn construction statements for closing companies, verifying all invoices and lien waivers
- Coordinated and scheduled all warranty work with subcontractors and homeowners
- Managed office and labor staff
- Real Estate Agent for all model homes
- Hired, scheduled and educated all host and hostess for model homes
- Scheduled and managed all remodel jobs
- Managed all Insurance claims including meeting with lawyers and court appearance if necessary
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Education
B.A. - Communication, Psychology
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN 12.2002
Skills
- Property Research
- MLS Data Entry and Maintenance
- New Construction Assessment
- Purchase Agreement Writing
- Closings Coordination
- Buyer and Seller Representation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Negotiation Management
- Open House Management
- Contract Preparation
- Problem Solving
- Mobile Devices and Laptop Computers
- Microsoft Office
- BuilderTrend
- Mondaycom
- Real Estate License
Timeline
Project Planner
Hanson Builders
08.2018 - 02.2022
Real Estate Agent
Luke Team Real
01.2005 - Current
Project Manager & Office Manger
Regency Homes Incorporated
08.2004 - 08.2018
B.A. - Communication, Psychology
University of Minnesota Duluth