Margaret “Margo” Gunter
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
I am known for being an awesome Realty Specialist and Office Coordinator with exceptional productivity and efficient task completion. I process specialized skills in a wide range of activities and quick/willing to learn attitude. I excel in being a people person, communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring high performance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1984
1984
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Realty Specialist
US Army Corps of Engineers
Norfolk, Virginia
03.2018 - 01.2025
- Assisted in real estate transactions for land acquisition and disposal.
- Coordinated property values and conditions.
- Conducted site assessments to determine suitability for project needs.
- Facilitated communication between government agencies and recruiting stations.
- Maintained records of properties and transaction histories efficiently.
- Provided customer service support throughout their entire transaction process.
- Inspected properties to ensure they met all safety standards prior to listing.
- Assisted in the preparation of leasing documents such as leases.
- Became a Team Lead for the Recruiting Department in 2022 until my retirement. Through guidance, the Team remained in the “green” status (top for Norfolk District).
- Worked the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System.
- Maintained the credit card for purchases at 100%.
Project Management Specialist
US Army Corps of Engineers
Norfolk, VA
12.2002 - 03.2018
- Assisted in coordinating program activities in order to be in compliance with regulations for the Project Management Branch.
- Assisted Program Managers in developing project schedules and timelines.
- Facilitated communication between project teams effectively.
- Managed documentation for project proposals, contracts, and reports consistently.
- Assisted in budget preparation and resource allocation for projects efficiently.
- Participated in preparing and reviewing project to ensure quality standards were met.
- Developed and managed project plans, schedules and budgets.
- Attended meetings with managers and stakeholders to discuss any issues.
- Assisted with support, funding/budget issues and overall direction.
- Tracked all program performances.
Administrative Assistant
US Army Corps of Engineers
Norfolk, VA
09.1990 - 12.2002
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings and events for engineering and construction operation offices.
- Prepared and maintained accurate documentation for project files and reports.
- Tracked inventory of office supplies and equipment.
- Organized travel orders and vouchers for the office.
- Maintained electronic filing systems.
- Trained new administrative staff on office procedures.
- Answered phone calls and emails.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents to make sure of accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Maintained office supplies inventory.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Sorted mail and prepared packages for the Corps mailing staff.
Realty Clerk
US Army Corps of Engineers
Norfolk, VA
12.1987 - 09.1990
- Assisted Realty Specialists in the Management and Disposal Branch while learning new projects.
- Processed correspondence and documents for distribution.
- Maintained filing systems.
- Operated office equipment including printers, copiers, and fax machines.
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for team members and supervisors.
- Typed letters, memos, reports and other documents.
- Printed out hard copies of documents for distribution or filing.
- Performed clerical work in addition to Realty Specialist work.
- Attended site visits and meetings with Realty Specialists.
- Typed data from rough drafts and notes to create final copies of materials for the Realty Specialists.
Word Processor
US Army Corps of Engineers
Norfolk, VA
11.1984 - 12.1987
- Prepared and formatted documents for Engineering and Construction Operation offices.
- Managed electronic filing systems for document organization and retrieval.
- Coordinated communication between the word processing teams.
- Printed out copies of finalized documents when requested.
- Reviewed printed materials prior to distribution for accuracy.
- Formatted documents while working the Wang processing system.
- Provided technical support when requested by staff members.
Education
Business/Office Administration
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia, VA 12.1979 - 12.1983
Lake Taylor High School
Norfolk, VASkills
- Real estate transactions
- Property valuation
- Site assessment
- Document preparation
- Office Administration
- Assessing the Corps Fiscal Systems (CEFMS)
Accomplishments
- Received the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal signed by BG Lloyd
- Many Certificates of Appreciation of work well done
- Many Excelled Performance Awards & Recognitions
Timeline
Realty Specialist
US Army Corps of Engineers
03.2018 - 01.2025
Project Management Specialist
US Army Corps of Engineers
12.2002 - 03.2018
Administrative Assistant
US Army Corps of Engineers
09.1990 - 12.2002
Realty Clerk
US Army Corps of Engineers
12.1987 - 09.1990
Word Processor
US Army Corps of Engineers
11.1984 - 12.1987
Business/Office Administration
Norfolk State University
12.1979 - 12.1983
Lake Taylor High School