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Kathleen Bak

Antioch,IL

Summary

Licensed real estate managing broker and owner with 25 years of experience leading and managing real estate operations and business activities profitably. Has a track record of performing market assessment and providing exceptional service with expert knowledge of the real estate market. Valued for servant leadership, interpersonal communication, complex negotiations, and accountability. CORE SKILLS Visionary & servant Leadership Commercial acumen Real estate Negotiation Contract administration Staff management Communication Analytical & Problem solving and Attention to detail. Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated real estate management expertise, including competitive offerings, pricing and market positioning.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Real Estate Broker

Gates & Gables Company
01.2020 - Current
  • Oversee portfolio of 17 real estate properties with responsibility for marketing and sales
  • Direct real estate operations and business activities to produce desired sales and customer service results
  • Coordinate variety of real estate transactions involving various phases of real estate from contract to closing
  • Review and negotiate 20+ property leases and renewals that amounted to $1.2 million in base rent commitments for 2 years
  • Analyze real estate market to identify and leverage investment opportunities regarding acquisition and disposition of real estate properties
  • Provide strategy development, portfolio analysis realization of cost savings initiatives for company's real estate portfolio
  • Supervise and mentor real estate professional on strategies to gain trust and loyalty with customers
  • Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities
  • Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices
  • Managed roster of clients to send announcements and information on new properties

Real Estate Broker

Self - Realtor
01.2006 - 12.2019
  • Led real estate operations and business activities in line with the overall strategy & mission to produce the desired sales and customer service results
  • Oversaw the entire transaction of real estate deals worth over $1 million - from pricing to open houses, negotiating, closing and settling
  • Managed communication and relationship with clientele, real estate investors, and business partners to ensure business growth
  • Generated a steady flow of new sales leads through referrals from satisfied buyers/sellers, online marketing, and network of partner realtors
  • Prepared, drafted, reviewed and negotiated real estate contracts for clients with confidentiality to suit their best interest
  • Maintained a great sales & customer service oriented environment through training, mentoring, management, and supervision of 25 real estate staff
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service, and selling techniques.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.

Lead Database Analyst

Zebra Technologies
02.1996 - 01.1999
  • Reporting and Visualization: Expertise in creating impactful reports and dashboards.
  • Forecasting: Skilled in developing accurate sales forecasts and marketing projections.
  • Market Research: Conducts comprehensive market research to identify opportunities and trends.
  • Database Management: Ensures data accuracy and optimizes processes for efficiency.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.

Education

High School Diploma -

Prospect High School
Mount Prospect, IL
05.1988

Skills

  • Business Management
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Small Business Operations
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Project Management
  • Business Marketing
  • Budget Development
  • Marketing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Client Service
  • Contract Management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Expense Tracking
  • Performance Management
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

  • License Designation CRS – Certified Real Estate Specialist
  • License Designation SFR – Short Sale Foreclosure Representative
  • License Designation MRP – Military Relocation Professional
  • License Designation CRP – Certified Relocation Professional
  • License Designation CREN - Certified Real Estate Negotiator
  • Illinois Real Estate Broker | Illinois Department Of Financial and Professional Regulations |06/2006
  • Wisconsin Real Estate Agent | Department of Safety and Professional Regulations |15/2006
  • Illinois Real Estate Managing Broker | Illinois Department Of Financial and Professional Regulations | August 2014
  • Wisconsin Real Estate Broker | Department of Safety and Professional Regulations | August 2017

Certification

  • CRS - Certified Real Estate Specialist
  • CRP - Certified Relocation Professional
  • SFR - Short Sale Real Estate Professional
  • MRP - Military Relocation Professional
  • CREN - Certified Negotiation Real Estate Specialist
  • NNA - National Notary Association
  • VIITA Certified

Timeline

Managing Real Estate Broker

Gates & Gables Company
01.2020 - Current

Real Estate Broker

Self - Realtor
01.2006 - 12.2019

Lead Database Analyst

Zebra Technologies
02.1996 - 01.1999

High School Diploma -

Prospect High School

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