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Karen Bennett

Porter,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Investor

Self-employeed
Brenham, TX
03.2019 - Current
  • Finding potential properties to buy through research, such as analyzing market trends or studying tax records to identify potential undervalued properties
  • Negotiating with sellers to obtain the best price possible for a property
  • Managing the purchase process from beginning to end, which may involve obtaining financing for the purchase price
  • Conducting research on market conditions in an area to determine whether a potential investment will be profitable
  • Coordinating with contractors to perform renovations on properties as needed
  • Developing marketing plans to attract potential renters or buyers to properties
  • Multi-tasking including paperwork, client meetings, and phone calls
  • Communication with clients, contractors, suppliers, inspectors and other professionals to complete a project
  • Negotiating with contractors to complete projects for less than the original estimate

Administrative Assistant

Cabot Specialty Fluids
The Woodlands, TX
05.1999 - 07.2004
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail
  • Prepare communications, such as memos, emails and other correspondence
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and booked travel arrangements.
  • Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues.
  • Assisted CFO and submitted and reconcile expense reports .
  • Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance on all equipment.
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials.
  • Maintain contact lists.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Administrative Assistant

Dynex Financial
The Woodlands, TX
04.1996 - 05.1999
  • Managing and routing phone calls appropriately.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments.
  • Scheduled meetings and appointments.
  • Updated office policies as needed.
  • Hands on experience with office machines.
  • Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Organized weekly staff meetings.
  • Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Made all travel arrangements.

Education

Esthiology -

Aveda Institute Houston
Shenandoah, TX
02.2009

High School Diploma -

McCullough High School
The Woodlands, TX
05.1984

Skills

  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Travel and Event Coordination
  • Office Management
  • Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
  • Email Correspondence
  • Postage Meter
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Expense Reports
  • Lease Documents
  • Real Estate Practices

Timeline

Real Estate Investor

Self-employeed
03.2019 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Cabot Specialty Fluids
05.1999 - 07.2004

Administrative Assistant

Dynex Financial
04.1996 - 05.1999

Esthiology -

Aveda Institute Houston

High School Diploma -

McCullough High School

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