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Katelyn Stafford

Arlington,VA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential & Commercial Real Estate Extern

Long & Foster Commercial Division
01.2024
  • Analyzed real estate contracts
  • Attended vacant open houses and buildings
  • Learned marketing techniques and determinants of site selection, due diligence, and developments
  • Received training by Washington DC CoStar representatives for their CRE data analysis tool

Real Estate Study Abroad in Croatia & Montenegro

05.2023
  • Learned to develop sales plans and strategies
  • Reviewed loan proposals and how to research markets before developing projects
  • Collaborated with other real estate professionals by having Q&A sessions and tours
  • Analyzed the differences between American and foreign real estate markets

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Intern

Office of the Commissioner of Revenue
05.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed and analyzed sales data for market sales approach
  • Verified structural dimensions and construction type for the replacement cost approach
  • Analyzed income and expense statements, rent rolls, and operating statements for the income approach
  • Used modern technology to digitally create dimensioned sketches of commercial properties

Server

Dockside Marina Bar & Grill
05.2023 - Current
  • Acquired and honed skills in customer care, satisfaction, and courtesy
  • Developed stronger soft skills by being the first person to greet customers
  • Employed excellent customer service skills by interacting with customers during sales transactions

Hostess

Woody's Bar & Grill
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Worked 30+ hours per week to help fund my college education.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Real Estate - Commercial Development & Investment

Virginia Tech, Pamplin College of Business
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Virginia Tech
05.2025

Skills

  • Research abilities
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Team Collaboration

Certificationsskillsinterests

Certified in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA.), Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, GIS, CoStar CRE data analysis tool, Bluebeam, field hockey, volunteering at animal shelters, writing research papers

Activities

  • CREW Network / CREW DC, 08/2023, Present, CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Network brings together women involved in many aspects of commercial real estate to exchange information, develop business contacts, and help each other succeed professionally. Provides high-level leadership development training and opportunities to more than 12,000 members worldwide to serve on global boards and communities to develop and hone applicable leadership skills.
  • Real Estate Club at Virginia Tech, Fall 2021, Present, Actively engaged in networking event opportunities with ambassadors, staff, and alumni. Attended club meetings every month to learn about how to become a successful real estate professional.
  • Finance Club at Virginia Tech, Fall 2021, Present, Partnered with various companies to host panels, treks, and workshops. Educated about the available opportunities and the roles that finance plays within our daily lives.

Timeline

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Intern

Office of the Commissioner of Revenue
05.2024 - Current

Residential & Commercial Real Estate Extern

Long & Foster Commercial Division
01.2024

Real Estate Study Abroad in Croatia & Montenegro

05.2023

Server

Dockside Marina Bar & Grill
05.2023 - Current

Hostess

Woody's Bar & Grill
05.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Real Estate - Commercial Development & Investment

Virginia Tech, Pamplin College of Business

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Virginia Tech
Katelyn Stafford