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Jerry Gerke

Real Estate Broker
Nassau,NY

Summary

I worked for United Parcel for 31 years and retired in 2016. While I worked for UPS I was elected as a Shop Steward of 1000 employees. I was offered a position by D.R.I.V.E. which is the lobby group for The Teamsters International which is the acronym for Democratic Republican Voter Information. The IBT allowed me to structure teams and plan meetings with other Teamsters to persuade them to vote for their chosen candidate, I also manned phone banks and canvased door to door "off hours" when I wasn't being paid by the IBT for the AFL/CIO. It was one the most rewarding experiences I've had.

I have had my Real Estate Brokers License for many years and still sell homes and work with clients. I have been in the top 15% of agents in the Capital District for the past 5 years. The market is changing and as I search for a position I am looking for something in a field I find rewarding.

Overview

80
80
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Broker

RE/MAX
Troy, NY
01.2010 - Current
  • Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
  • Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
  • Advised clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction.
  • Advising and managing clients throughout a transaction to achieve the best possible outcome.

Union Steward

Teamsters Local 294
Albany, NY
05.1990 - 03.2016
  • Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
  • Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
  • Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
  • Educated members on contract procedures, administration and interpretation.
  • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.

Delivery Driver

United Parcel Services, UPS
Albany, NY
12.1985 - 03.2016
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.

Sales Representative

Increte Of Albany
Albany, NY
04.2010 - 02.2016
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.

Campaign Canvasser

International Brotherhood Of Teamsters
Washington, DC
06.2007 - 11.2012
  • Collected and documented voter opinions on various local, regional and national topics.
  • Advised Teamster members about political candidates that would best represent their interests as union workers.
  • Worked with dozens of Teamster locals and their executive boards in Ohio and Pennsylvania to gain access to Teamster work sites to promote candidates.
  • Worked with AFL/CIO manning phone banks and canvassing door to door.

Education

Associate Broker - Real Estate Broker

Manfred Real Estate Learning Center
Albany NY
10.2010

Associate of Arts - Sales And Marketing Education

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY
05.1985

Skills

  • Marketing Development
  • Persuasive, Influential
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Managing Time Lines And Appointment Schedules
  • Adapting, Relating To Others And Finding Common Ground
  • Strong Leadership Qualities

Timeline

Sales Representative

Increte Of Albany
04.2010 - 02.2016

Real Estate Broker

RE/MAX
01.2010 - Current

Campaign Canvasser

International Brotherhood Of Teamsters
06.2007 - 11.2012

Union Steward

Teamsters Local 294
05.1990 - 03.2016

Delivery Driver

United Parcel Services, UPS
12.1985 - 03.2016

Associate Broker - Real Estate Broker

Manfred Real Estate Learning Center

Associate of Arts - Sales And Marketing Education

Hudson Valley Community College

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