Marki began her teaching career in 1993 with the Chicago Public Schools and later taught at Northwestern Business College. She is certified to teach”Harnessing the Power” for the Women’s Council of Realtors and certified to teach for REBAC the ABR and elective courses.
Marki is a licensed instructor, real estate broker, loan originator, and continuing education instructor. In 2004 Marki received The Bronze Residential Sales Award for selling over 60 units while obtaining her ABR and ABRM designations. In addition to teaching pre-licensing, broker licensing, and continuing education courses Marki also, originates loans with Key Financial and is a Board Member for the Chicago Association of Realtors, and the Chicago Association of Realtors Education Foundation.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and a Master’s in Business Administration.
Marki D. Lemons
CRB, CRS, ABR, ABRM, CRMS, MBA
4152 S. Indiana, #1S, Chicago, IL 60653
Telephone: 312-265-0921; Fax:312-265-0924; E-mail: marki@homes2sell.net
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Highly self-motivated, dynamic Sales Professional with demonstrated Sales / Account Management expertise and confidence and perseverance to succeed/exceed in all endeavors.
• Exceptional presentation, training, instructing, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills; quickly develop positive rapport with business professionals, clients, and students.
• Outstanding organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities; strategically manage time and expediently resolve problems for optimal productivity, improvement, and profitability.
• Computer literate: MS Word, MS Publisher, MS Excel, Outlook, Database Management, Calyx
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS/ REALTORS REAL ESTATE SCHOOL,
TRITON COLLEGE, and HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE
Chicago, IL
Real Estate Instructor (March 2006-Present)
Committed, passionate, resourceful instructor who gets results. Can easily adopt teaching methods to any educational setting or situation: has the ability to connect with diverse audiences comprised of multicultural, multilevel learners.
• Actively teaches Reverse Mortgages, Real Estate Finance, Electronic Real Estate Transactions, Diversity and the Real Estate Professional, Pre-Licensing Courses, and All Broker Courses.
• Instrumental in the long term strategic plans of the Realtors Real Estate School through active and hands on participation with the Strategic Planning Committee. Developed new working mission, enhanced existing education and training programs, and developed Career Night Program.
• REBAC certified to teach ABR and ABRM designation Courses. Certified to teach” Harnessing the Power” for Women’s Council of Realtors.
HOMES2SELL, INC.-Chicago, IL
Founder, Certified Real Estate Broker (April 2002-Present)
Initiated plan to develop a Discount Real Estate Brokerage Corporation that would focus on capturing 10% of its immediate market share. Initiated marketing campaign that consisted of launching a web site, benches, billboards, print media and collateral materials.
• 2006 Elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Association of Realtors. The Chicago Association of Realtors is the third largest Real Estate Board in the United States.
• 2004 received Bronze Level award from Chicago Association of Realtors for closing over 50 units.
• Developed monthly sales plan: set goals; identified account maintenance needed, targeted special problems requiring attention, set up schedule of appointments.
• Train agents and brokers, emphasizing buyer representation, strategic business planning, and marketing.
FIRST PRIORITY MORTGAGE COMPANY-Chicago, IL
Sales Manager (July 1999-July 2006)
Direct 12 loan officers in developing territory from ground up and expanding sales from zero to $20 million. Conceived and developed direct mail campaign that targeted 2000 upscale renters with the ability to purchase up to $400 million in real estate.
• Make presentation at Home Buyers Seminar, business meetings; host bowling tournament/dinners for clients.
• Commended by management and customers for ability to build trust and confidence, resulting in repeat business and increased sales.
• Created schoolteachers purchase program that targeted 800 schools and 32,000 educators through flyers and poster distribution.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Business Administration, Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL-1996
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL-1993
Women’s Self-Employment Project, Entrepreneurial Training Program-1999
Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker-2002
Certified Residential Mortgage Specialist (CRMS)-2002
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)-2004
Accredited Buyer’s Representative Manager (ABRM)-2004
Illinois Licensed Loan Originator-2005
Illinois Licensed Real Estate Instructor-2006
Certified Residential Broker (CRB)-2006
Illinois Licensed Continuing Education Instructor-2006
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)-2006
Accredited Seller Representative (ASR)-2006
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Chicago Association of Realtors-Member
Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators-Member
The Real Estate Educators Association-Member