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Sharon L. Mackey

Inglewood,CA

Summary

Experienced real estate broker and re-entry services provider with over 20 years in residential and commercial real estate. Proven track record as an effective negotiator with deep expertise in contracting, lease management, and property acquisition. In addition to a strong background in real estate, I bring extensive experience supporting re-entry for formerly incarcerated individuals, including connecting clients with housing, employment resources, and social services. Skilled in working with populations affected by substance use disorders and homelessness, offering compassionate, client-centered guidance, while driving efficient and profitable outcomes.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder/CEO

Circle of Women Inc
Inglewood, California
05.2016 - Current
  • Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure partnerships and resources.
  • Established strategic vision and direction for company growth and development.
  • Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.

Real Estate Broker

Sharon L Mackey, Broker
Inglewood, CA
10.2000 - Current
  • Acts as a property management, listing, and sales real estate broker.
  • Prepares market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers.
  • Negotiates between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
  • Maintains knowledge of real estate law, available mortgages, and government programs.
  • Acts as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers during the closing of sales.
  • Arranges for title searches of properties sold.

Insurance Broker/Owner

Allstate Insurance Co.
Inglewood, CA
01.2014 - 05.2017
  • Acted as a personal and commercial lines broker.
  • Used skills to establish productive working relationships with car dealers, loan processors, and community business partners.
  • Performed comprehensive risk assessments to devise cross-functional solutions for life insurance, annuities, health insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care policies.

District Operations Manager

Downey Savings & Loan
Newport Beach, CA
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Responsible for overall wholesale branch operations.
  • Processed, underwrote and funded mortgages.
  • Managed inventory control functions and reported discrepancies to corporate headquarters to increase system functionality.
  • Educated employees on corporate policy and procedure compliance to facilitate improved operations outcomes.
  • Controlled expenses, reduced overhead costs, and developed operating budgets.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.

Vice President of Sales & Operations

EFM Mortgage Bankers
Beverly Hills, CA
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Maintained contractual relationships and served as an intermediary with title and escrow companies.
  • Oversaw business development, production and marketing.
  • Met assigned targets for profitable sales volume, market share and key financial performance objectives.
  • Prepared presentations, proposals and sales contracts for existing and potential accounts.
  • Negotiated terms of sales agreements and developed contracts to successfully close sales.

Vice President of Operations

Trans Capital Mortgage
Santa Monica, CA
01.1990 - 01.1995
  • Managed 5 California Branches and 1 Arizona Branch simultaneously.
  • Processed, underwrote & funded mortgages.

Assistant Vice President Chief Underwriter

California Federal Bank
Los Angeles, CA
01.1984 - 01.1990
  • Responsible for adherence to company guidelines, FNMA/FHLMC, & Investor guidelines.
  • Held a wire transfer authority to $1M - Signature authority $500K
  • Raised capital by building partnerships with investors and maintaining strong stockholder relationships.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA
06-2022

Addiction Studies

Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
01-2025

Bachelor of Science - Human Services/Intergrated Studies

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
01-2026

Relevant Coursework

Premier Real Estate School
Los Angeles, CA

Relevant Coursework

Kaplan, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Real estate and project management
  • Comparative market analysis
  • Time and risk management
  • Lease drafting and legal document preparation
  • Insurance specialist
  • Community outreach
  • SUD counselor
  • Ministry

Certification

  • California Bureau of Real Estate - Licensed Real Estate Broker #01194397
  • California Department of Insurance - Licensed Insurance Broker #0A32835
  • CCAPP - Registered Drug and Alcohol Counselor R1582131024

Volunteer/Intern

  • Re-Evolution - Internship 12 Core Functions - Formely Incarcerated
  • HealthRight 360 - Internship 12 Core Functions - Formely Incarcerated
  • HerShe Foundation - Foster Youth in Crisis

Timeline

Founder/CEO

Circle of Women Inc
05.2016 - Current

Insurance Broker/Owner

Allstate Insurance Co.
01.2014 - 05.2017

Real Estate Broker

Sharon L Mackey, Broker
10.2000 - Current

District Operations Manager

Downey Savings & Loan
01.1998 - 01.2000

Vice President of Sales & Operations

EFM Mortgage Bankers
01.1995 - 01.1998

Vice President of Operations

Trans Capital Mortgage
01.1990 - 01.1995

Assistant Vice President Chief Underwriter

California Federal Bank
01.1984 - 01.1990

Associate of Arts - Psychology

West Los Angeles College

Relevant Coursework

Premier Real Estate School

Relevant Coursework

Kaplan, Inc.

Addiction Studies

Los Angeles City College

Bachelor of Science - Human Services/Intergrated Studies

Springfield College
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