Kathy McGraw

Current

• Writer and Photographer at Sunset Art Works
• Blogger at Social Media Network
• Broker/Owner at CELLing Realty

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Past

• Marketing Director/REALTOR at ERA El Rancho Realty
• Peace Corps Volunteer at US Peace Corps

Education

• California State University-Los Angeles

Recommended

7 people have recommended Kathy

Connections

105 connections

Industry

Real Estate

Websites

• My Blog

Kathy McGraw’s Summary

My background is in Counseling and working with disadvantaged kids and families. I was a Foster Mother for years, and worked in various Social Services Settings before joining the Peace Corps in 1997. After my service ended in Sept. 2000 I returned to school taking Business Classes. I also volunteered with my local Chamber of Commerce as the Logistics Chairman of the Stagecoach Days Committee for 2 years, was nominated by the Banning City Council to be on the City General Plan Committee that met weekly for a year to re-do the General Plan.

Kathy McGraw’s Specialties:

Excellent facilitator and able to motivate people to accomplish their goals and/or find alternatives. Flexible working style.

Kathy McGraw’s Experience

• Writer and Photographer

  Sunset Art Works

  (Photography industry)

  November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)

  A new venture to utilize Photography for Marketing on various social media sites. Commercial Usage of Photos that are already web sized and ready for online use is one focus of Sunset Art Work
  
  Social Media is one of the ways to increase business, and Photography is the first impression of your Article or Blog.

• Blogger

  Social Media Network

  (Real Estate industry)

  2007 — Present (2 years )

  Real Estate Network, of Real Estate Agents and Professionals working in the Industry from across the country, and Canada.

• Broker/Owner

  CELLing Realty

  (Real Estate industry)

  November 2005 — Present (4 years 1 month)

  Since 2005 CELLing Realty has been operating in the Banning, Beaumont, Cabazon and Whitewater areas of Southern California. Before the Market changed we were very successful with land sales, now we have modified how we work, and concentrate more on buyers, REO's and pre-foreclosure help to distressed property owners.
  
  I believe my years of experience prior to Real Estate has helped me bring CELLing Realty into a competive postition with the larger Franchises in the area.
  
  The use of Social Networking, Blogging, and other online activities helps us help our clients.

• Marketing Director/REALTOR

  ERA El Rancho Realty

  (Partnership; 11-50 employees; Real Estate industry)

  July 2004 — October 2005 (1 year 4 months)

  I was the Marketing Director, and helped develop the materials for the company website with Adi Daniel of 2inventive.ro in Croitia, Romania. My position involved networking, and assisting the company's agents with their marketing materials.
  
  After working for a year in this position I decided to get my Real Estate license..My main niche was/is in land sales.

• Peace Corps Volunteer

  US Peace Corps

  (Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  May 1997 — October 2000 (3 years 6 months)

  I was a volunteer in Romania for 3+ years, working with NGO's in Community and Business Development, Grant Writing, and assisting with setting up a foster care program for marginalized children. I worked with 3 different organizations, in Galati. I was also President of the International Women in Development Committee; a committee that worked on womens issues in several countries.

Kathy McGraw’s Education

• California State University-Los Angeles

  1978 — 1982

  Majored in Rehabilitation Counseling in the Education Department, and minored in Administration of Justice

Additional Information

Kathy McGraw’s Websites:

• My Blog

Kathy McGraw’s Interests:

Love Photography & Travel, Kids, and Charities for Kids, Real Estate Broker in So Cal is what I do for a living. I started this after coming back from the Peace Corps, and wanting a job with a lot of flexibility,balance of paperwork and outside work and something to utilize my skills. I have over 25 years experience counseling ~ Domestic Violence, Suicide Prevention, School Counselor, Developed a Community Counseling Center, and the program for Family Counseling. Former Peace Corps Volunteer (1997-2000) Community Development and Management Specialist, Degree in Administration of Justice, and many continuous education classes in Business, Advertising, Marketing, Sales,etc. I also am involved in my community, and have donated many hours to various Youth Organizations, and Community and Senior Activities.

Kathy McGraw’s Groups:

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, Rotary International, National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Inland Valley Association of Realtors,

Banning Chamber of Commerce,
Inima de Copil (Heart of the Child) -NGO for Disadvantaged Children

•    Peace Corps Community Network
•    Active Rain Members
•    RPCV - Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
•    Real Estate Shows
•    Social Media Engagement
•    REBarcamp Los Angeles
•    Giant Squids on Squidoo
•    Real Estate Bloggers Unite
•    Social Media 101
•    Asset Manager and REO Realtor Connect
•    Real Estate Brokers Only

Kathy McGraw’s Honors:

e-pro Certification, International Referral Certification, Rotary International-Rotarian of the month, Various community awards for volunteer activities.