Experience

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  Us army corps of engineers

  Jul 1994 - Sept 2000

  Environmental and civil engineering positions

  GS-3 through GS-11, initially in the Environmental Design Section of the Sacramento District. Later, in the Geotech Branch, Soil Design Section, working on levee design and reconstruction, dams and dam inspections, and military projects. Served several details in Construction Branch detailed at Beale AFB.Completed the Army Engineering Intern Leadership program and later served as mentor for other interns. Participated in outreach programs at schools and college recruiting around the northern California region.Served as ISO 9000 certification internal auditor for the Sacramento District's Engineering Division on the original certification process. Worked as part of a team to standardize processes for the ISO certification. Assisted in bringing QC/QA concepts to the entire Engineering Division (preivously applied primarily in Environmental Engineering and Construction Branches). Also served as engineer rep for the Geotechnical branch on several Value Engineering studies.Conducted forensic investigation of historic military sites to determine the likelihood and extent of hazardous or toxic substance contaminiation. Expert analysis of aerial photo interpretation became a particular specialty. Additionally, interviews with eyewitnesses; ground penetrating radar surveys; and National Archives record searches and acquisition of secure documents was a method emplyed to assist in revealing lost information. Included a high level security clearance during this period.Created the database -- known as "Formerly Used Defense Sites," or FUDS -- now used publicly in real estate disclosure documents to disclose the existence (or lack of) ordnance, contamination, and previous use of property by the military. Show less

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  Auburn equestrian center / stage stop ranch

  Jun 1999 - Dec 2003

  Founder

  Founder of Placer County's premiere equestrian facility. Concept to completion, and operation and development of programs. Stage Stop Ranch continues to operate, and further the legacy I began. The ranch is still one of the leading equestrian facilities in the equestrian-rich surrounds of Placer County, California.One of the reasons for the ranch's great success was due to the fact that at a time when such businesses were primarilly using only print media to market themselves, I produced a full-blown web site and personally pursued search engine optimization efforts so that the web-surfing, equestrian public found Stage Stop Ranch before any other when they wanted any related services in Auburn, CA. I designed and implemented construction of the stable facilities and the home; planned and produced the marketing; developed all online marketing outreach projects; developed and managed the equestrian riding academy; trained riding instructors; and oversaw the ordering and use of supplies.Created and taught special interest training events, such as emergency response training for large animal handlers (Placer County CVMA); Horsemanship Badge Training (Girl Scounts); Natural Horsemanship (introductory basic workshops); Young Rider programs for toddler to 4 year-old ages (parent/child partner classes). Show less

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  Caltrans

  Sept 2000 - Mar 2003

  My job included field engineer duties in both road construction and bridge construction. My projects included the Gold Run Rehabilitation project which was a freeway re-habilitiation project encompassing approximately 12 miles of Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevadas, from Gold Run to Emigrant Gap.Later, I spent time as a structures rep, (which is essentially the engineer in the field) working on the replacement of approximately 12 bridges along Interstate 80 in Truckee, CA. This work included empirical derivation of design information such as finish elevations for various components of each bridge as it was constructed. Much of the work was in extreme conditions such as varying temperatures and work on girders over the Truckee River. Show less My work at CalTrans also included representing the State in the Inter-Agency Pre-Pass program, which is a program designed to aid the trucking industry in saving time at weigh stations throughout the US by utilizing transceivers inside cabs of approved trucks. The transceivers emit a signal to the station in advance of the trucks' arrival at the station. If the truck has a history of compliance with weight regulations, the truck is cleared to pass the station without stopping.The inter-agency program included representatives from CalTrans, California Highway Patrol, Board of Equalization, Department of Motor Vehicles, Federal Highways Association, and national trucking industry representatives. Show less

  • Professional Civil Engineer

    Mar 2001 - Mar 2003

  • Professional Civil Engineer

    Sept 2000 - Mar 2001
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  Consulting civil engineer

  Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

  Nicola holmes, p.e.

  Available for peer review work on a consulting basis.

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  Www.sierramountaincabins.com

  Dec 2002 - Jun 2017

  Vacation property marketing/manager

  Currently operating vacation properties and marketing services for vacation homes and properties.Prior to the wave of extensive owner-managed vacation properties, successfully marketed and managed a portfolio of properties. Tracked traffic to managed properties against properties managed by others and was able to determine a substantial lead in terms of online interest over other properties.I still offer web marketing assistance on this site to other vacaton property owners in the region who have a home or cabin they may be interested in converting to a vacation rental. Show less

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  Hometown realtors

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2005

  Auburn ca real estate

  Marketing Rainmaker

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  Keller williams realty

  Aug 2005 - Jun 2009

  Auburn ca real estate

  Horse Property Expert

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  The gold rush group

  Apr 2006 - Sept 2011

  Team leader

  The Gold Rush Group is comprised of experienced Realtors, Buyer's agents, staff, service people, loan officers, and other professionals.Whether you are a first time buyer, a long time investor, a seller, or an asset manager, we have the right team combination for you.The Gold Rush Group is now working under the Gold Rush Realty brokerage.

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  Limousine foreclosure tours: the gold rush group

  Jul 2007 - Sept 2009

  Owner/founder

  Created the first-ever "Limousine Forclosure Tour" service, a concept that was almost immediately discovered by the media. Once word spread on API, my business partner and I became the focus of media attention across the country.The upshot of the brainstorm was that our real estate team continued to conduct the limo tours for about two years, although the wave was really the first six months. The concept was a marketing grab--at that particular moment in time, all the world was fascinated by foreclosures and few consumers had even yet heard the term 'REO.' We were targeting the buyer market, and it worked.We never expected the icing on the cake, which was that we were quoted, interviewed, and featured in more magazines, radio shows, newspapers, TV spots, and newscasts than I can even list. For approximately eight months, we were contacted for advice by Realtors all around the country about how to do the same.Some of the more notable of the list include USA Today, Comstocks, and The Business Journal. I count this in my resume because I excel in marketing. My credentials do not list a marketing degree. Still, I know how to "fill a pipeline," as they say. Show less

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  Linkedin

  May 2009 - now

  Reo group manager

  Accepted John Occhi's invitation and request to manage the REO Group here on LinkedIn.I support John's philosophy of keeping the group true to the professional intent and mission of the LinkedIn network, and work to ensure topical postings, timely newslinks and articles, and professional networking.

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  Gold rush group

  Jun 2009 - Oct 2016

  Short sale agents' coach & mentor, owner/broker

  Doing more business, better. As a long-time Realtor, a local rainmaker, and a life-long student of business in motion, I hope that this new step forward will make my life more profitable, as well as doing so for the lives of those around me and with whom I do business.I am doing all that I was doing in my last position, along with implementing forward-focused business platforms in my new office.

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  Windermere properties, auburn ca

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

  Real estate agent

  Worked directly with franchise owners to help train the office agents in marketing and growing their businesses; coached agents in short sale marketing and negotiations; declined office manager position however continued to advise on management and marketing. Top producer for office during the last two years there.

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  Gold rush realty inc. - sacramento & sierra foothills - lake tahoe

  Sept 2011 - now

  Broker & ceo

  - Innovative and creative real estate business.- Dedicated agents with integrity.- Client-centered services.

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  Fortunebuilders

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2019

  Coach - real estate investing & more

  Successful investors ourselves, my husband and I have also joined the staff at FortuneBuilders Inc. as personal coaches within the FortuneBuilders University Mastery program.My real estate brokerage offers the most focused opportunity anywhere for agents who are investors; agents who wish to be investors; and agents who wish to work smarter and better because they align themselves with investment-minded individuals.Our clients benefit greatly by working with agents and brokers who understand the concept of the bigger picture and "win-win." Show less

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  Goldstar homes, inc.

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2019

  Consulting engineer: project management

  Advise on project management practices and procedures; assist in the creation of workshops for project managers in training; perform "fixer" duties on projects as needed.