Tara Cote
Realtor/Transaction Coordinator
Katy,TX
Summary
Versatile and skilled at office and front desk operations. Successful at prioritizing tasks, maintaining organization and optimizing workflow. Ability to balance high-volume inquiries with administrative needs in a fast-paced environment. High level of customer service skills to effectively communicate with children, staff and parents.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Realtor/Transaction Coordinator
Sanders Family Real Estate
Houston, TX
05.2014 - Current
- Represent buyers, sellers, renters, investors in all facets of a real estate transaction from start to close.
- Create, coordinate and maintain files for broker/owner to ensure smooth transactions, compliance and proper file storage.
- Engage with clients, co-agents, lenders, title companies to keep all parties in communication.
- Collaborate to create, refine and implement company policies and procedures.
- Prepare commission distribution agreements & sales volume spreadsheet for all agents in brokerage.
Realtor
Keller Williams Signature
Katy, TX
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Realtor specializing in first-time home buyers, renters, and investors.
- Developed and maintained client database
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
Estimator/Outside Sales (final Title)
Crest Foodservice Equipment Company
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2004 - 08.2011
- Executive assistant to CEO/owner, overseeing three facilities, scheduled appointments, maintained schedule, produced meeting minutes.
- Inside/Outside sales expert, trained new hires in all facets of customer service and inside sales.
- Bidding/estimating of multi-million dollar commercial kitchen accounts.
- Purchasing/contract administrator, creating sales orders, purchase orders, tracking inventory, negotiating with vendors, inventory control.
- Delivered superior customer service to retain existing customers and attract future customers.
- Worked months to obtain a GSA (General Services Administration) contract on behalf of the company to increase sales opportunities with federal government accounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mayde Creek Junior High
Houston, TX 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Office administration
Organization
Appointment Scheduling
Cross-functional communication
Girl Scout Co-Leader
Co-leader of Girl Scout Troop 129162 from 2017 to present. Assists with planning and scheduling activities, parent/scout communication, chaperoning meetings and trips. Helping girls to grow, learn and have fun with a purpose.
Keys Mentor
Katy ISD KEYS mentor at Exley Elementary
Timeline
Realtor/Transaction Coordinator
Sanders Family Real Estate
05.2014 - Current
Realtor
Keller Williams Signature
11.2012 - 05.2014
Estimator/Outside Sales (final Title)
Crest Foodservice Equipment Company
03.2004 - 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Mayde Creek Junior High
08.1999 - 05.2003