Experience:
Realtor for Alain Pinel Realtors
March 2003—present
I chose to work with the premier real estate firm since the beginning of my real estate
Director of Finance for The Business Journal
January 1989—December 1999
I was responsible for all budgets, financial statements, vendor negotiations & procurement,
Realtor for Alain Pinel Realtors
March 2003—present
I chose to work with the premier real estate firm since the beginning of my real estate career. I am used to working with the best, and I am proud to be associated with APR.
Director of Finance for The Business Journal
January 1989—December 1999
I was responsible for all budgets, financial statements, vendor negotiations & procurement, accounts receivable & payable, as well as the operations of the paper. In addition, I also was the project manager for outside publications & successfully managed numerous events, including the Entreprenuerial Awards (from managing entries to coordinating the awards program.)
It was a wonderful place to develop many different skills, from marketing to negotiating to budgeting and forecasting. Funny, it sounds very simililar to what I do now!
CFO/Director of HR for Silicon Valley Biz Ink
January 2000—March 2003
A start-up newspaper that ended due to the dot-com bust, I was a part of the start-up team, and responsible for negotiating contracts, budgets, and daily operations of the organization
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Specialties:
My specialties focus on my clients' needs. I love working with first-time buyers, investors, folks selling and moving up (or downsizing). I have favorite areas in Silicon Valley, including Los Gatos & Almaden. But my favorite thing is helping my clients achieve their goals. The rest is all good!
Certifications
& Awards:
Platinum status, Quality Service Certified
YWCA TWIN award (Tribute to Women in Industry)
Presidents Club, Alain Pinel Realtors
Member, National Assoc of Realtors, CA Assoc of Realtors
Member, SILVAR
Interests:
My interests revolve around my family & friends. I sponsor my husband's bicycle racing team. I love the outdoors & hanging out with our sons & the dogs.
I also love good wine, great conversation, playing games, good movies, reading & hiking. Of course, I enjoy getting on my bike as well!