Paul Horvath
Minooka,Illinois
Summary
Over 30 years of professional experience in real estate, marketing, financial services, personnel management, and regulatory compliance. Excellent analytical, negotiation, team building, and customer relationship skills. Easily adapts to new challenges, business practices, and economic environments in small, medium, and large-scale organizations. Proven record of quickly getting up-to-speed on new tasks, providing excellent customer service, resolving issues, and maintaining high attention to detail.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Real Estate Advisor
Real People Realty - Current Sponsor
Mokena, IL
01.1997 - Current
- Facilitate and effectively negotiate real estate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Utilize various social media platforms and marketing techniques to create and develop relationships with consumers and clients.
- Apply expertise in real estate, construction, lending, economics, and investments to elevate objectives of clients and assist them in making sound decisions.
- Continuously researching and establishing programs for first-time and lower-income home buyers, finding resources for down payment and closing cost assistance.
- 2017 Platinum Producer: Top 2% out of over 450 agents in gross production.
Independent Insurance Advisor
The Insurance Exchange
South Holland, IL
02.2008 - 11.2012
- Evaluated customer needs and financial situations to propose individualized policy recommendations, saving clients on average 30% on premiums.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote new insurance contacts or suggest additions and changes to existing policies.
- Approached potential clients by using direct marketing mailings and phone contacts.
- Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
Independent Commercial Property Inspector
A. Anthony Corporation
New York
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Conducted periodic inspections on commercial properties for FDIC, providing written reports and records on property condition.
- Responsible for maintenance of each property, from general routine upkeep to cleanouts and minor carpentry, reducing project costs over 75%.
- Coordinated meetings with contractors and city officials for larger and more extensive projects.
- Routinely evaluated safety of each property to ensure compliance with local codes and guidelines.
Insurance and Financial Advisor
Country Financial Services
Bloomington, Illinois
11.2006 - 02.2008
- Evaluated insurance requirements of current and prospective clients, making recommendations to ensure proper asset protection and financial stability.
- Conducted annual reviews with clients to determine future financial needs and established program designed to meet those needs.
- Responsible for developing and designing advertising campaigns to cultivate business.
- 2007 Country Club Award recipient - 44 contest units within10-weeks.
Director of Sales and Compliance
Infinity Futures
Chicago, Illinois
05.1997 - 05.2004
- Coordinated and supervised daily activities of all licensed representatives, resulting in greater operational efficiency and cutting sales force attrition.
- Executed system for hiring, training, and monitoring growth of new representatives and sales teams, resulting in increasing company’s trading volume by over 300%.
- Designed, coordinated, and monitored company’s marketing and sales campaigns, improving number of quality prospects and closing ratios.
- Developed and supervised compliance functions of organization, ensuring adherence to required regulatory standards.
Director of Compliance and Regulatory Accounting
First American Discount Corporation
Chicago, Illinois
05.1992 - 05.1997
- Devised and implemented systems for monitoring and reporting firm’s daily financial activities consisting of over $100 million in customer equity and $15 million in annual revenues.
- Generated guidelines for approving and maintaining customer accounts, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for overseeing company’s major organizational changes and restructuring, including conversion to omnibus FCM and clearing member.
- Instituted procedures for supervising and training over 150 employees, brokers, and managers in regulatory compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Commerce, Finance, Economics
09.1988 - 06.1991
- Magna Cum Laude
- Dean's List
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Property Management
Rentals and Sales
Market Research
CRM Software Knowledge
Excellent Teamwork
Appraisal Procedures
Marketing and Advertising
Strong Organizational Skills
Investment Property Expert
Compliance Knowledge
Auditing Experience
Personnel Management
Customer Service
Microsoft 365
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Timeline
Independent Commercial Property Inspector - A. Anthony Corporation
09.2010 - 07.2012
Independent Insurance Advisor - The Insurance Exchange
02.2008 - 11.2012
Insurance and Financial Advisor - Country Financial Services
11.2006 - 02.2008
Director of Sales and Compliance - Infinity Futures
05.1997 - 05.2004
Independent Real Estate Advisor - Real People Realty - Current Sponsor
01.1997 - Current
Director of Compliance and Regulatory Accounting - First American Discount Corporation
05.1992 - 05.1997
DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Commerce, Finance, Economics
09.1988 - 06.1991
Professional Licensing
- Licensed Real Estate Broker January 1997 to Present
- Licensed Insurance Agent: Life/Health & Property/Casualty December 2006 to December 2012
- Licensed Series 3 November 1992 to May 2004
- Licensed Series 6 and 63 November 2006 to February 2008