About Kathy

YOUR NORTHEAST OHIO CONNECTION
SERVING 8 COUNTIES IN CLEVELAND/AKRON METRO AREAS

EDUCATION, DEGREES, LICENSE, TRAINING:

• Kent State University - BS Education
• Dyke Business College - Banking and Finance
• Graduate of Realtor's Institute (GRI)
• Real Estate Broker License
• International Relocation Specialized Training (ERC)
• International Specialized Training (NAR)

DESIGNATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Certified Residential Broker (CRB)
• Prudential Certified Manager (PCM)
• Certified Relocation Professional (CRP)
• Certified Construction Specialist (CSP)
• Global Mobility Specialist (GMS)
• Certified Construction Specialist (CSP)
• Graduate Senior Appraiser (GSA)
• Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
• Senior Specialist Designation (SRES)
• Fine Homes Specialist
• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
• Certified Team Specialist (CRETS)
• REO Specialist and Short Sale Specialist
• EPRO Certified
• Military Specialist (MRP)
• V.A. Certified
• At Home With Diversity (AWD)
• Government Certified (G)Certified

AWARDS:

• Five Star Agent Customer Service Award - Northern Ohio Live Magazine
• Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award - Sales and Marketing Executives Association of Akron
• Excellence in Enterprice Award Finalist - Stae of Ohio Department of Development Akron Home Builder's Award "MIRM" for Outstanding Sales and Marketing
• National Home Builder Award for Video Marketing
• Martha Holden Jennings Scholar Award - "Outstanding Educator"
• Real Estate and Relocation Magazine - 500 Most Powerful Women in Real Estate Making a Difference Award Finalist - Working Woman Magazine; Former Bank One
• Ohio Association "Pinnacle of Performance Award" - Top Award for Ohio Realtors HBA of Cleveland and Suburban Counties - Bronze Award for "Outstanding New Construction Sales"
• Top Award for Ohio State HBA of Cleveland and Suburban Counties.
• BHHS Legend Award - 5year Award Winner. • Prudential Chairman's Circle - Top 1% in Prudential Sales Prudential "Legend" Award 5 Years Top Sales Award
• Cleveland Choice Award - First Place for HBA Marketing
• Akron Board of Realtors "Sales Achievement Society", "Platinum Award" - Top Sales Who is Who in Residential Real Estate in United States- Represents Top 1% in the Country in Real Estate
• Who is Who in Residential Real Estate in United States - Represents Top 1% in the Country in Real Estate

COMMUNITY AND REAL ESTATE SERVICES:

• Akron Regional Development Board - Akron Area Chamber of Commerce Cleveland Growth Association
• Local Community Chamber of Commerce Member
• Chambers Activist
• Communities - Membership

UNIVERSITY AFFILIATION:

• Life Member KSU Alumni
• Kent State University Alumni Board of Directors
• Kent State University School of Business - Guest Lecturer
• University of Akron, School of Business - Entrepreneurial Institute Advisory Board

CIVIC:

• Hudson Rotary - First Woman Invited to Hudson Rotary
• Co-Chairperson - Community Showcase Committees - Local Chambers
• Ohio Association of Realtors First Place Award for Community Videos, Campaigns, Advertising,
• Promotions, Community Involvement
• Ohio Association of Realtors First Place Award for Relocation Brochure

REAL ESTATE:

• Professional Standards Committee Akron Board of Realtors
• Woman's Council of Realtors Officer

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

• Retail Merchandising - Higbee Company (Dillard Dept. Stores) Cleveland/Akron Retailer
• Credit Department - May Company (Macy Dept. Stores) Cleveland/Akron Retailer Bank Teller Operations - Broadview Savings - (Former Lender)

EDUCATION:

• Martha Holden Jennings Scholar Award - Outstanding Teaching
• Award Winning Educator and School Coordinator, Cleveland and Akron Metro Suburban School Systems' Educator
• Educational Research Council - Pilot Program Leader - Business Scholastic Book Company - Consultant for Unit Development
• Prudential contributor - Manual for REO Real Estate Services

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE:

• Rare National Home Builder Marketing Award - 6 State Regional Award
• Mega-Mega Million Dollar New Construction Sales Volume
• Cleveland Choice Award -First Place Award for Builder Brochure
• Sales and Marketing "MIRM" Award for Sales
• "Best Brochure of the Year" Corporate Builder, HBA of Greater Akron
• New Home Sales -Bronze Award -HBA of Greater Akron
• New Home Sales - Bronze Award -HBA of Greater Cleveland
• Project Leader for Over 30 New Home Subdivisions - Akron and Cleveland Metropolises
• Builder Representative for Many Award Winning Builders in Akron/Cleveland Metro areas
• Listing Broker for HBA Parade of Homes Areas -Akron/Cleveland Metro Areas HBA of Cleveland and
• Suburban Counties Executive Board - Homearama Entry Model Representative, Solon, Ohio
• Representative of Many Past HBA Presidents
• HBA Legend Award for Sales

RELOCATION EXPERIENCE:

• Prudential Int'l Referral Services "Broker of the Year" Award, (One in North America)
• "Gordon Brown Excellence Award"
• Certified Relocation Professional (CRP)
• "National Relocation & Real Estate Magazine" Featured as "Top Pro" as Top 1% of Realtors
• Employee Relocation Council Member (ERC)
• Destination Services and Homefinding Certified Counselor
• Prudential Relocation Solutions "Designated Mentor"
• Prudential International Referral Services Speaker/Facilitator - National Conventions & Symposiums
• Employee Relocation Council International Real Estate Conference
• Ohio Association of Realtors First Place Award - Relocation Brochure
• Ohio Association of Realtors First Place Award - Relocation Community Video
• Certified International Property Specialist - 1 of only 1000 Initially Worldwide (CIPS)
• Prudential Relocation Client Referral Program Award Winner
• Aires Premier Service Broker

REFERENCES:

RELOCATION REFERRAL NETWORKS SERVED (SAMPLES):

• AIReS Relocation, Altair Relocation
• Brookfield Global Relocation Services (BGRS)
• Cartus Relocation, Cornerstone Relocation
• Corporate Relocation, Graebel Relocation, Lexicon Relocation, National Residential Relocation, Primacy Relocation, Relocation Resources, ReMax International, Sirva Relocation, Weichert Relocation