Christopher Stern

Experience

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  Seminole Pool and Tennis Associaton

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2010

  Tennis Instructor

  - Aided class registrations by greeting customers, filing paperwork, and collecting checks- Taught private lessons and instructed groups as small as 5 and large as 24- Prepared for lessons by planning out drills and cleaning facilities

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  Stern Management, LLC

  May 2011 - Apr 2013

  Real Estate Assistant

  - Served as first point of contact for customers and performed administrative and organizational tasks such as property research using government and industry databases (Access Dane, CoStar)- Procured building permits and property inspections from the appropriate government agencies- Drafted letters of intent, leases, and other documents for residential and commercial tenants- Facilitated showings of apartments to prospective tenants

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  Midwest Commercial Real Estate

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2021

  Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and Brokerage Assistant

  • Collaborated in the start-up and growth of a commercial real estate company from launch to $20 million in sales in under four years• Maintained commercial client relationships, hosted showings, and negotiated real estate contracts• Managed the full sell cycle by monitoring contract timelines, creating closing checklists, and coordinating closings with title companies• Created company marketing materials including property brochures and website copy and design• Engaged in land development processes through Feasibility Analysis and Buy/Sell/Hold Analysis Show less

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  AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Development Intern - Special Events

  - Assisted in raising over $160,000 of funds to fight HIV/AIDS during my internship- Solicited donations from local and national businesses via cold calls, helping the ARCW Team exceed our donation target by 5%.- Created and implemented rider recruitment strategies for AIDS Ride Wisconsin - ACT 15- Drafted and edited numerous documents including event planning timelines and orientation guides- Assisted in event execution by setting up and running registration and sales during Camp Bingo Show less

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  Briarpatch Youth Services, Inc.

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2021

  Youth Counselor and Case Manager

  • Provided intakes and counseling in formal and informal settings to youth ages 12 to 17• Answered incoming crisis calls to Briarpatch help line, referring callers to appropriate resources, helping to de-escalate situations, and scheduling intakes for services• Helped youth build skills, trust, and resilience by practicing positive youth development and trauma-informed care• Oversaw daily activities of clients residing in the Briarpatch Youth Shelter and supported educational activities, meal planning and preparation, and daily chores• Referred youth and their families to appropriate community resources• Tracked client demographics and relevant statistics in HMIS and other reports• Served on Community Outreach and Diversity and Inclusion Committees Show less

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  Stafford Rosenbaum LLP

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  Legal Assistant

  • Maintained the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality in all matters• Assisted with drafting and editing commercial leases, residential offers to purchase, sale/acquisition documents, and title objection letters• Reviewed title work and enumerated objections to ensure compliance with small business loan programs• Assisted in reviewing preliminary title commitments and title evidence to protect client’s interests• Utilized PerfectLaw AIM electronic filing system to organize client files, process and import documents, and maintain accurate client and matter records • Assisted in coordination and completion of Commercial and Residential real estate closings by preparing critical date summaries and closing checklists, drafting appropriate legal documents, reviewing preliminary closing statements, and ensuring proper communication between attorneys, paralegals, title officers, and clients was maintained before and during the closing Show less

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  Lakeside Street Coffee House

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  Barista
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  FIS

  Aug 2022 - Sept 2024

  ● Led a team of two global resources to validate project scope, generate key project documentation, and turn projects over from Sales to Implementations Project Management to set FIS and its clients up for successful implementations vetting over 25 projects in under 6 months● Collaborated in development and operation of Debit Project Intake process to ensure proper project estimates and business category profitability● Connected and collaborated with resources across the company matrix to assist with key initiatives● Utilized various PowerBI dashboards, Excel tables, and databases to audit internal team processes, track and update project data, and respond to data requests● Executed operational initiatives in the Payments Project Management Office including onboarding and orienting new team members, leading virtual meetings for training and collaboration, and coordinating executive level communications● Scheduled project meetings, prepared minutes and notes, tracked key deliverables, and drove outcomes for key Payments Projects● Coordinated Root Cause Analysis, leading project team to dissect major post-implementation issues and create go-forward process improvements and checks to strengthen future outcomes Show less

  • Technology Business Consultant

    Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2024
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  Edgewood College

  Jan 2025 - now

  Receptionist - The Family Center

  Completes ICRE documentation, intake scheduling, and EHR (TheraNest) records.