Josh Cote
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Well-qualified Real Estate Agent and Investor with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Sales Agent
North Idaho REI Team
12.2020 - Current
- Negotiated between buyers and sellers of properties with efficiency and transparency to maximize profits and maintain satisfaction of clients.
- Educated clients on sales and buying processes and advised buyers on making decisions.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Reviewed local listings and kept detailed list of availabilities for sales, purchases and possible new clients.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
Owner/Operator
Lake City Home Buyers, LLC
07.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including acquisitions, dispositions, and renovations on all investment properties.
- Consulted with home owners to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Conducted detailed investment analysis, calculations and reports.
- Generated comprehensive reports on portfolio performance and risk assessment.
- Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide investment decisions.
- Created financial strategies to optimize portfolio performance and reduce risk.
- Conducted due diligence on potential investments and presented findings to investors.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
Claims Customer Care Associate
Liberty Mutual Insurance
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted Liberty Mutual and Safeco customers in filing new claims
- Operated as a member of the Property Team filing primarily property claims
- Served as a member of the Wildfire Defense Team
- Took on additional responsibilities in Wildfire Defense to assist in ground mail, email and voicemail
- Trained as a member of the Business Lines Team to assist Business Lines Customers in filing claims from the CSC (Claims Center) during nights and weekends
- Provided excellent customer service promptly and courteously
- Built rapport and a lasting impression with customers
- Utilized online standard practice material in order to accurately provide the best information to Insured customers.
- Answered incoming phone calls to articulate product value to prospective customers and support current policyholders.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Wildland Firefighter
U.S. Forest Service
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Aid - Performed fire suppression tactics as a member of a team
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Maintain a calm and collected attitude during high stress events
- Routinely took responsibility of leading fire crews as a squad boss.
Combat Engineer
Army National Guard
06.2008 - 06.2022
- Rank E5 Sergeant -Ensuring my soldiers are adequately trained and led in their specific job and tasks
- Assistant Commander/ Gunner on an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle
- Experience in the care of and employment of multiple demolitions and munitions.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
- Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $4.5 Million.
Information Systems Operation Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard-Idaho
07.2008 - 01.2018
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
Supply Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard-Idaho
07.2008 - 07.2013
- Provided briefings and monthly communications to promote property acquisition, accountability and regulatory compliance.
- Trained and coached supply team members on issues concerning Installation Property Accountability to realize compliance, cost savings and efficiency.
- Closely monitored material readiness of high-priority units.
- Maintained and managed HAZMAT equipment.
- Trained and coached supply team members on issues concerning Installation Property Accountability to achieve compliance, cost savings and efficiencies.
Combat Driver/Machine Gunner
U.S. Army
09.2010 - 09.2011
- U.S. Army Enlisted -Rank Specialist E4
- Convoy Security/ Operations
- Personal Security Detail
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Worked hard to build and maintain level of physical fitness required to carry and position weapons and ammunition.
- Conducted patrols over different types of terrain.
- Practiced clock and gun drills to maintain optimum skills.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in different shooting positions.
- Used modern communication systems to relay orders to squad members.
- Monitored and reported enemy activity to command center.
Education
Associate of Science - Forestry, Fire, And Range Management
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID05.2017
Certificate of Graduation - Web & Graphic Design Program
Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA07.2013
Diploma, U.S. Army Signal Center - Information Systems Operator (Analyst)
Fort Gordon
Augusta10.2009
Certificate of Graduation - Leadership
U.S. Army Basic Leadership Course
Salt Lake City, UT07.2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Marketing and Advertising
- Real Estate Industry Understanding
- CRM Software Use
- Database Management
- Microsoft Office
- Real Estate Development/ New Construction
- Investment Property Expertise
- Cold Calling
- Lead Follow-Up
- Closing Sales
Accomplishments
Successfully flipped 6 homes, and completed 4 new construction projects on 2 single family homes and 2 duplexes.
Have Acquired 3 homes in the last 2 years for my personal real estate rental portfolio.
Completed over 10 successful real estate transactions per year as a brand new agent in a very small market with very little support.
Reached Commission split cap with Keller Williams Realty Every Year.
Military Awards
- Purple Heart Medal
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Two time Army Achievement Medal recipient
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device
- Idaho Service Ribbon
Timeline
Real Estate Sales Agent
North Idaho REI Team
12.2020 - Current
Owner/Operator
Lake City Home Buyers, LLC
07.2020 - Current
Claims Customer Care Associate
Liberty Mutual Insurance
01.2018 - 08.2020
Wildland Firefighter
U.S. Forest Service
06.2015 - 08.2017
Combat Driver/Machine Gunner
U.S. Army
09.2010 - 09.2011
Information Systems Operation Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard-Idaho
07.2008 - 01.2018
Supply Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard-Idaho
07.2008 - 07.2013
Combat Engineer
Army National Guard
06.2008 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Forestry, Fire, And Range Management
North Idaho College
Certificate of Graduation - Web & Graphic Design Program
Institute of Technology
Diploma, U.S. Army Signal Center - Information Systems Operator (Analyst)
Fort Gordon
Certificate of Graduation - Leadership
U.S. Army Basic Leadership Course
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