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Frank Berke

Frank Berke

Mettler Balance Specialist, Laboratory Sales Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Revere Academy

      1995 - 1996
      Jewelry Arts Gemmology, Jewelry Design and Manufacturing

      Activities and Societies: Gemology, Goldsmithing and Jewelry Design. Studies Gemmology, Jewelry Design and Gold Smithing

    • Vancouver Vocational Institute

      1974 - 1976
      Diploma Instrumentation Electronics

      Activities and Societies: Studied Instrumentation Electronics Studied Instrumentation Electronics

    • Metter Balance Academy, Switzerland

      1973 - 1974
      Mettler Balance Specialist Analytical & Precision Balances

      Activities and Societies: Lived in Staffa Switzerland on Lake Zurich. Studied Mettler precision analytical Balances used in Geo Chemical Laboratories and Medical Laboratories

    • The University of British Columbia

      2013 - 2014
      UBC Sauder School of Business Real Estate Trading Services

  • Experience

    • Fisher Scientific

      Jan 1973 - Dec 1978
      Mettler Balance Specialist, Laboratory Sales Specialist

      I trained in Switzerland with Metter Analytical Balance Company. Covered the province of British Columbia calling on Medical Laboratories and Geo-Chem laboratories servicing equipment. I was then promoted to Sales Specialist covering parts of Vancouver and all of Vancouver Island. Left the company in 1978 to purchase a Jewelry Store in High River, Alberta and start a new career.

    • Jewelry International

      Jan 1978 - Nov 2003
      President and CEO

      Chain of Retail Jewelry Stores in Alberta and British Columbia.

    • Brilliant Ideas Canada Ltd.,

      Jan 1979 - Oct 2003
      President and CEO

      Owned and operated a chain of retail stores in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Trade names: Jewelry International, Berke's Jewellers, Gold Crafters, Diamond Imports, 17th Ave. Berke's, The Pierced Ear, Bernard Callebaut Chocolates, Soapberry Shop.

    • MacArthur Heights Land Development

      Sept 1997 - Oct 2003
      Senior Partner and Director

      A partner in the MacArthur Heights residential land development in Salmon Arm, B.C. overlooking the Shuswap lakes and Blind Bay area. Successful development of a high end residential subdivision with full services.

    • Self-employed

      Aug 2003 - now
      Property Specialist

    • Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort and Villas

      Oct 2003 - May 2009
      Resort General Manager, Villa Project Manager, Director of Sales

      My wife Wendy and I managed the resort and initiated the construction and sale of 16 beach front Villas on Galliot Cay, Long Island, Bahamas. The project was very successful with a 95% sell rate of all completed Villas. The resort grew by 150% in business during our 6 year tenure.

    • Walker Hospitality

      Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

      Luxury real estate sales. Director of Business Development for The Discovery Club a world class Luxury Destination Travel Club. A division of Walker Hospitality in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.

      • Senior Sales Executive

        Jun 2012 - Apr 2014

      • Director of Business Development - The Discovery Club

        Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

    • DFH Real Estate

      Aug 2014 - Mar 2024
      Realtor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Tennessee Licensed Auctioneer

      Tennessee Auctioneers Commission
      May 2010

    • Affiliate Broker

      Tennessee Real Estate Commission
      Mar 2010

    • Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate - Trained

      National Auctioneers Association
      Aug 2016

    • Benefit Auctioneer Specialist - Trained

      National Auctioneers Association

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Frank Berke
      Dom F. Hanley Award DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jan 2019 The Dom F. Hanley Memorial award recognizes the realtor of the year for their generous community involvement and professionalism. Awarded in 2018 to Frank Berke
    • Awarded to Frank Berke
      Victoria Real Estate Board - GOLD AWARD VREB Jan 2019 For the past two years Frank has been awarded the MLS GOLD AWARD for top performance. This keeps Frank in the TOP 10% of all Victoria region REALTORS.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Auctioneer

      Issued by Numerous Charity Events
      Numerous Charity EventsAssociated with Frank Berke