Tara Garrison
Fate,TX
Summary
Well-qualified professional with over 20 years of experience and proven success in multiple real estate related positions including default mortgage, home construction, home renovation, property management, and residential real estate sales. Motivated team player with a well-developed network of professionals and many other key decision makers and has been consistently commended for punctuality, attention to detail, and work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Fritz Realty Group
2023.12 - Current
- Worked directly with property management to market, qualify potential tenants, and oversee leasing process for multi-family units
- Actively attended networking events and professional development courses to stay up to date on industry trends and best practices
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty
2021.07 - 2022.12
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in higher satisfaction rates and repeat business
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes
- Expanded client base through consistent networking events, maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism
- Conducted comprehensive market research to provide clients with accurate information on current trends and pricing strategies
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations
Contractor
McBryde Construction
2020.01 - 2021.07
- Experience and knowledge of home construction, repair, and renovation
- Job valuation for bids and estimated costs
- Created marketing strategies that resulted in more business
- Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues
Assistant Vice President, Senior Operations Analyst
BANK OF AMERICA
2011.01 - 2020.03
- Postproduction audits of more than 50 different compliance letters and letter updates prior to deployment.
- Generate manual breach letters and create SharePoints for tracking and reporting.
- Create procedures and train teammates on critical processes within the department.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
- Contributed to pre-release logistical analyses for planned launches of mortgage default compliance letters.
- Reviewed process failures and determined root causes
- Collaborated with management and employees to assess business practices and determine areas for analysis
- Utilized Microsoft Excel extensively for macros, spreadsheets and models
- Created and managed operational databases to store and track data and maintain accurate information
- Created custom reports and visualizations to support decision-making processes
Education
Real Estate License -
Real Estate Express
Online06.2021
Paralegal Certificate -
SMU
Dallas01.2015
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX01.2006
Skills
- Business process improvement
- Advanced Excel modeling
- Contract Negotiation
- Database Management
- Property Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Client Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Training and Development
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Project Coordination
- Property tours and inspections
- Residential construction
- Policy compliance
- Comparative market analysis
- Active Texas Real Estate License
Volunteer Experience
Royse City Medical Lodge, 2024, Set up/take down decorations and activities for certain events., Serve food and Interact with residents.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Fritz Realty Group
2023.12 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty
2021.07 - 2022.12
Contractor
McBryde Construction
2020.01 - 2021.07
Assistant Vice President, Senior Operations Analyst
BANK OF AMERICA
2011.01 - 2020.03
Real Estate License -
Real Estate Express
Paralegal Certificate -
SMU
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas At Dallas
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