Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Hobbies
Community Activism
Timeline
Receptionist
J. Evan Devine

J. Evan Devine

Hobart,IN

Summary

Enthusiastic professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of management, communication and teamwork. Plenty of experience in market analysis and personal customer service along with an eye for design and experience using design software. Have a working knowledge of personal investing and investment styles and strategies based on personal research and the education/training received while obtaining my Insurance License . Used to handling a large workload and comfortable working in stressful and time sensitive situations. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any field or position presented. Always will bring 100% of of my effort everyday and happy to go above and beyond expectations even when inconvenient for myself.


Self-motivated, flexible, goal-oriented and good team player. Willing to learn and quick to admit mistakes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen and Bath Designer

Schillings
St. John, IN
09.2020 - Current
  • Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Created professional presentations using 20/20 to creatively communicate design intent and direction.

Licensed Realtor

Rossi And Taylor Realty Group
St. John, Indiana
03.2017 - 02.2021
  • Identified over 40 potential profitable home projects for both rehab, re-sale
    and rent-and-hold - through thorough professional market analysis
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Compared properties with similarly sold properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Wrote effective listings detailing property features.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Coordinated appointments with buyers, sellers and other realtors to show buyers and tenants prospective homes.
  • Drafted contracts for purchases, sales and managed home repairs before move-ins and final steps.
  • Monitored local residential property market to adjust sales tactics, prices and overall business effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with attorneys, loan officers and agencies to complete property sales and purchases and thoroughly explained all financial requirements and data to potential buyers and sellers.

Project Manager

Self-Employed
Hobart, IN
03.2017 - 09.2020
  • Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
  • Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
  • Identified home rehab projects and managed complete process from acquisition to construction to listing and then finally re-sale. Completed over 40 projects for multiple investors.
  • Negotiated pricing to ensure budgets met and introduced professional workmen to investors.
  • Worked with local building departments, utility companies/departments

Property Management Assistant

McCormick Real Estate
Crown Point, IN
11.2013 - 03.2017
  • Prepared meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project punch list, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Transferred and directed phone calls, guests and mail to correct staff members.
  • Personally inspected bank owned homes throughout NWI and completed accurate reports on the property; Condition, Value, Security, Area and recommended repairs.
  • Communicated with Bank/REO reps
  • Met/Communicated with city inspectors to ensure property compliances with local codes.
  • Promptly responded to tenant complaints/concerns for over 30 properties.

Construction Laborer

Devine HomeKrafters Co.
Crown Point, IN
01.2011 - 11.2014
  • Used required tools to complete jobs, including hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices.
  • Boosted team efficiency and project requirements by correctly operating site equipment.
  • Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
  • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
  • Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.

Education

No Degree - Real Estate License

McColly School of Real Estate
Crown Point, IN

No Degree - Insurance License

Primerica
Merrillville, IN

High School Diploma -

Devine Academy (Homeschooled)
Crown Point, IN
07.2013

Skills

  • Leasing and Sales
  • Scheduling
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Marketing Materials
  • Appointment Setting
  • Contract Review
  • Mortgage Lending Requirements
  • Communications
  • Selling Techniques
  • Contract Preparation
  • Market Strategy
  • Appraisal Reports
  • Property management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Market Research
  • Presentation Materials
  • Space Planning
  • New Materials Research
  • Creative Solutions
  • Design Rendering
  • Material Cost Estimates
  • Materials Requirements Determination
  • Design Planning
  • Color Scheme Coordination

Accomplishments

Produced over 1.2 million in volume during my first

year in Kitchen and Bath Design.

Paced at over 2 million in volume in my second year.

Top Producer at Rossi and Taylor Realty Group for 6 months of 2019

Produced over 5 million in sales in 2019

Produced over 6 million in sales in 2018

Sold nearly 100 residential homes during my tenure with Rossi and Taylor Realty Group

Affiliations

National Association of Realtors.

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors

Hobbies

I play Amateur Beach Volleyball and am Nationally Ranked in the top 1500 in the U.S. for amateur Volleyball players through AVPAmerica.

Enjoy fitness and weightlifting.

Love to golf when I have the time.

Community Activism

Being active in my community is another important part of my life. I believe that everyone has a responsibility to serve those around them and to give back to their communities.

Helped Organize and fully participated in charity car wash to find DNA matches for patients needing organ transplants.

Have been involved in blood drives through the Red Cross annually at my current office.

Actively serving in my local church in children's ministry and community outreach events.

Timeline

Kitchen and Bath Designer

Schillings
09.2020 - Current

Licensed Realtor

Rossi And Taylor Realty Group
03.2017 - 02.2021

Project Manager

Self-Employed
03.2017 - 09.2020

Property Management Assistant

McCormick Real Estate
11.2013 - 03.2017

Construction Laborer

Devine HomeKrafters Co.
01.2011 - 11.2014

No Degree - Real Estate License

McColly School of Real Estate

No Degree - Insurance License

Primerica

High School Diploma -

Devine Academy (Homeschooled)
J. Evan Devine