PERSONAL PASSIONS

I am a secret geek. I love software, computers, cameras, widgets, and the like. I get excited over certain new software releases and/or updates. I have an affinity for systems and finding creative solutions. As a child, my sister tells me I was a nerd. Still, I was attracted to the comedians in the classroom. I generally like people. Fast forward to nerd adulthood where I spent over 15 years as a technology trainer. I experienced great satisfaction from my work in the classroom and earned a reputation for being an upbeat and knowledgeable instructor.Shameless plug: my strengths and skills are naturally transferable to my profession as a real estate consultant.

There is nothing better at the end of the day than to wind down in the kitchen and prepare a delicious meal for my family and friends. I love to cook. Particularly enjoy the simplicity of Italian cuisine, such chemistry, such beauty. I am a voracious reader. I love to knit and crochet. I think it has something to do with the patterns and counting. I appreciate all the different textures and colors. When I need a break, I visit one of the great local yarn shops. Knitting is a meditative action. I recently returned to meditation to keep myself centered and to rejuvenate.

PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING

Hardworking, creative, real estate professional with excellent interpersonal, technical, and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and trust with a diverse clientele.
Solid base of real estate knowledge and experience in sales and marketing.
Proven record of exceeding standards and expectations.
Enthusiastic participant in continuing education and community development.

TESTIMONIALS

LICENSURE
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson October 1986

EXPERIENCE

• Real Estate Sales Associate, Pathway Home Realty Group Inc. April 2003 to present
  Newton, Massachusetts
• Training Consultant, Harvard University 1988 to 2004
  Cambridge, Massachusetts 
  Developed and taught courses in Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word. Assist individual departments including Harvard Law School Clinical Programs, Harvard Business School, and Kennedy School of Government with various database projects
• Training Consultant, Office of Human Resources 1998-2002
  Deliver training sessions for Project ADAPT, roll out of new Oracle based financial applications. Conduct training sessions for new PeopleSoft human resource software

MEMBERSHIPS AND ACCREDIDATIONS

• National Association of Realtors
• Greater Boston Association of Realtors
• Massachusetts Association of Realtors
• Accredited Staging Professional Real Estate Agent (ASP)
• Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
• Real Estate Buyer’s Agency Council (REBAC)
• At Home With Diversity Certification

EDUCATION

• Graduate of the American Real Estate Academy 1986
• Bachelor of Arts 1975, Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts

 COMMUNITY

• Lead Team Member, www.OurNewton.org, 2008 to present
• Web Communication Committee, Newton North High School, www.NorthPTSO.org 2007 to present
• PTSO Co-President Sep 2008 to Jun 2010
• Vice President of Programming, Newton North High School, 2007 to 2008
• Newton Public Schools Technology Advisory Committee (TAC), November 2006 to 2008
• Vice President of Programming, Newton PTO Council 2004 to present
• PTO Co-President, Day Middle School, Newton 2004 to 2007
• Committee Member, Mathematics Curriculum Review Committee,
  Newton Public Schools 2003 to 2006
• PTO Co-President, Cabot Elementary School, Newton 2002 to 2004