Anna Russell

Experience

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  Beckett Group/Beckett Investments

  Jan 2007 - now

  Co-founder and Partner

  Real estate investment firm specializing in purchasing distressed homes, raising private equity, and liquidation.; Managed complex network of investors, growing net returns and tactically ensuring liquidity and viability of total investment portfolio.•Facilitated purchase and sale of over 400 privately owned homes. •Served as point of contact for over 60 different investors with over $6.7 million in net invested assets.•Expanded real estate portfolio holdings by 300% in 18 months through media and seminar promotions. •Deployed system for tracking investor portfolio assets and returns, reducing administrative hours. •Drafted all operating agreements, mortgages, promissory notes, and management agreements.•Facilitated IRA and 401(k) rollovers worth $2.2 million.•Conducted monthly and weekly investment seminars for up to 200 participants. Show less

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  Beckett Property Management

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  Co-founder/ Partner/ Account Manager

  A property management company maintaining investment real estate, including daily operations, tenant relations and housing compliance, resulting in sustainable returns. Established largest property management group in Grand Rapids focused on solid relationships with neighborhoods, city, and owners.Conducted initial meeting with 23 property owners to establish relationship and expectations. Co-founded the Affordable Housing Coalition, resulting in strong relationships with multiple area neighborhood associations. Maintained consistent digital records in Propertyware to reduce errors and simplifying monthly reporting. Provided tax appeal service for owners looking to reduce tax burden by 15-17% of property tax value. Show less

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  Beckett Insurance Agency

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

  Agency Manager

  Third-generation independent insurance agency.; Responsible for managing the $1.4 million book of business and four employees. Agency representative to multiple carriers.

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  Anna’s House Restaurant

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Director of HR/Manager

  Breakfast chain voted “best breakfast” and “best customer service” in Michigan; Managed hiring of high-functioning restaurant management team of 10 and 240+ employees, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance reviews.•Grew location from one store with 30 employees to three stores with 250 employees. •Maintained employee records and official state-required reports.•Created interview questionnaires, onboarding packet, and operational policies and procedures. •Minimized employee turnover to <10% by ensuring strong character fit to company expectations.•Handled all terminations, using as opportunity to improve employee satisfaction for total enterprise.•Fostered relationships with local city and townships to acquire approval for special usage permits. Show less