Education

M.B.A in Marketing, May 1982
Adelphi University, Garden City, New York

B.A. in Sociology, May 1980
Adelphi University, Garden City, New York

Honors: Dean's List, Member of Phi Zeta Kappa (National Honor Society for 3.5 GPA)

Experience

June 2008 - Present
President - Brown Dog Consulting, Inc., Midland Park, New Jersey

Owner of a full service real estate consulting firm that offers both residential and commercial appraisals, market studies, feasibility reports and staging. We are also licensed real estate brokers with the ability to list, market and sell exquisite properties requiring custom attention and unmatched representation. Brown Dog Consulting Inc. includes managing properties from small to large. My decades of constant real estate experience have made me an expert in all aspects of real estate development and marketing.

October 1988 - June 2008
President - Accurate Appraisal Service, Inc., Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey

Owner of a residential appraisal firm that dealt with properties throughout the metropolitan area. With the aid of a professional staff of forty, I developed Accurate Appraisal Service into a well known and respected firm with a healthy client base. I was instrumental in promoting our expansion through advertising, media and direct mail. Personally developed structure for the company, hired and trained staff and analyzed all business decisions that were made. Dealt closely with all clients including major lending institutions, mortgage brokers, real estate brokers, attorneys and individual home owners. Had the opportunity to successfully apply my business training and knowledge in every capacity.

June 1983 - October 1988
Director of Marketing - Pretium Associates, New York, New York

Analyzed residential and commercial property for cooperative and condominium conversions. Appraised values and conducted market studies for present and post-renovation condition. Assessed architectural features and targeted market to recommend appropriate improvements. Maintained client relationship with developers. Directed and reviewed the activities of legal, financial and architectural consultants. Prepared offering plans including price and income/expense schedules. Analyzed building leverage capacity. Developed advertising, marketing and sales programs and established an on-site sales office.