Paul Ellbogen
Stateline,NV
Summary
Quality oriented professional with 25+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of Convention Sales, Convention Operations, Banquet & Catering operations, budget administration, hospitality management and Concert and Event Creation and Management.
Motivated Real Estate Agent dedicated to giving clients first-class professional service and honest advice to enable sound financial decision-making in sales and purchases of real estate. Personable and ethical professional with four+ years of comprehensive experience buying and selling properties on behalf of clients. Versed in contract negotiation, contract management, and prospecting.
Convention & Catering Operations reported directly to Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas at the corporate level the last three years of tenure. Traveled extensively throughout the United States to assist in the opening of new Caesar's Entertainment casino properties and the associated convention and catering operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REALTOR
Chase International Real Estate
Stateline, NV
06.2018 - Current
- Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one side of the transaction.
- Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold or listed to determine its competitive market price.
- Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
- Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
- Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
- Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
- Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to insure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.
Business Owner/Operator
Ellbo-Rest Real Estate LLC
Stateline, NV
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Purchase of homes for the purpose of rehabbing and reselling or renting.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
DIRECTOR of Convention & Catering Services
HARRAH'S & HARVEYS CASINO'S Lake Tahoe -Caesars Co
Stateline, NV
06.1988 - 08.2013
- Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and satisfaction of participants. This included the Food & Beverage Operational execution of the Harvey's Summer Concert Series.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term financial goals.
- Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
- Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
- Hire, train, and supervise support staff required for events.
- Create and monitor budgets and payroll records, review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
- Schedule staff and assign duties.
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
- Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, palatability, popularity, and costs.
- Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
Education
Pre-License Schooling - Real Estate
Key Realty School
Reno, NVBachelor of Science - 3.5 GPA - Hotel Administration
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las VegasBachelor of Science - Education
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MTSkills
- Skilled in Document and Spreadsheet Management
- Convention Sales Expertise
- Proficient in Event Mapping Software
- MICROS POS system
- Skilled Buyers Liaison
- Negotiations Expert
- Customer Engagement
- Conventional Marketing Strategies
Affiliations
- Northern Nevada Specialist for Homes for Heroes (Veterans/Active Duty Military, Nurses, Teachers, EMT's/Police/Fireman). Rewarding these heroes with personal assistance that provides monetary discounts to their home purchase.
- Chase Foundation Ambassador - creation & execution team for Fundraising Events for the Chase Foundation. The Foundation provides annual grants of approximately $20,000.00 to non-profit entities in the No. Nev. and Lake Tahoe regions
- Chase Volunteer Committee - attendance and commitment to events that benefit disadvantaged residents in Northern Nevada and South Lake Tahoe, CA. Examples- Backpack Buddies for Douglas Co. school children and the Veterans House in Reno, NV,. Bed and Broth, Warm Rooms for the Homeless in So. Lake Tahoe, CA.
- Active Member in Alumni Associations - University of Nevada-Las Vegas and Montana State University.
Accomplishments
Chosen to be on the Chase International Cares Corporate team that initiates events and programs that give back to the community at large in both monetary and volunteerism activities.
Chosen to be an ambassador on the newly created CHASE NON Profit FOUNDATION. The mission being to address the basic human needs of shelter, safety, food, and well being of people in Northern Nevada.
Generated more than $5.5 million in Food, Beverage, and miscellaneous sales revenue in in 2013 with Harrah's and Harvey's Hotel Casino's. Averaged Y.O.Y. revenue growth of 6.8% with a 38.5% net operating income average.
Stirling Award Recipient - Outstanding Team - Caesar's Entertainment Corporation.
Certification
Nevada Real Estate License (# 1086300) California Real Estate License ( #2060880) Certified Servsafe Food Training
Education
other
Personal Information
Title: Realtor
Timeline
REALTOR
Chase International Real Estate
06.2018 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Ellbo-Rest Real Estate LLC
01.2014 - 05.2018
DIRECTOR of Convention & Catering Services
HARRAH'S & HARVEYS CASINO'S Lake Tahoe -Caesars Co
06.1988 - 08.2013
Nevada Real Estate License (# 1086300) California Real Estate License ( #2060880) Certified Servsafe Food Training
Pre-License Schooling - Real Estate
Key Realty School
Bachelor of Science - 3.5 GPA - Hotel Administration
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Education
Montana State University - Bozeman
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