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John Hunter

Rock Island,IL

Summary

Seasoned Small Business Owner with 21 years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Hunter Estate Services
Rock Island, IL
01.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversee all aspects of Shipping & Receiving
  • Implement high volume of internet sales on various platforms
  • Developed and implemented strategies for freight cost reduction.
  • Supervised a team of warehouse personnel responsible for loading, unloading, packing, and shipping products.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies between physical stock levels and computer records.
  • Analyzed customer orders to determine most efficient methods of shipment based on cost, speed of delivery, or other factors.

Real Estate Appraiser

Red Sky Risk Services/US Bank
Fort Collins, CO
07.2016 - 12.2019
  • Performed detailed analysis of real estate property to determine market value for clients.
  • Conducted physical inspections of residential and commercial properties to collect data for appraisal reports.
  • Created written appraisals detailing the estimated value of a property based on comparable sales, market trends and other factors.
  • Drafted documents related to appraisals such as contracts, agreements, deeds, mortgages and leases.
  • Organized data into comprehensive report formats that complied with USPAP standards.
  • Researched public records to obtain deed information, legal descriptions and zoning regulations.

Owner

Hunter Appraisal Services
Rock Island, IL
07.2004 - 07.2016
  • Managed and trained appraisal staff of 3 appraisers.
  • Managed all incoming and outgoing financial aspects of business
  • Analyzed economic indicators in order to predict future changes in the real estate market.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to explain appraisal results and provide additional services upon request.
  • Provided consultation services on various aspects of the real estate industry including land use planning and development strategies.
  • Performed detailed analysis of real estate property to determine market value for clients.
  • Conducted physical inspections of residential and commercial properties to collect data for appraisal reports.
  • Drafted documents related to appraisals such as contracts, agreements, deeds, mortgages and leases.
  • Gathered relevant financial information from lenders regarding mortgage loans and foreclosure status.
  • Organized data into comprehensive report formats that complied with USPAP standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05-1993

Skills

  • Business Management
  • Labor Relations
  • Budget Administration
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Marketing Tactics
  • Operations Management
  • Cost Reduction
  • Client Service
  • Customer Relations
  • Consulting
  • Business Planning
  • Marketing
  • Relationship Building
  • Business Marketing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Sales Oversight

Timeline

Owner

Hunter Estate Services
01.2019 - Current

Real Estate Appraiser

Red Sky Risk Services/US Bank
07.2016 - 12.2019

Owner

Hunter Appraisal Services
07.2004 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
John Hunter