Owner, Manager at 312 Consulting and Management
Greater Chicago Area
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- Owner, Manager at 312 Consulting and Management
- Professional Realtor at Keller Williams
- Professional Realtor at Keller Williams Chicago Properties
- Owner at Ask for Sam LLC (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Professional Realtor at Baird & Warner
- Professional Realtor at Baird & Warner - Lincoln Park
- Professional Photographer at Digital Photo's Inc
- Professional Realtor at Prudential Preferred Properties
- Digital Specialist at eCreative Source
- Visual Resource Manager at Rochester Institute of Technology
- Volunteer: Assistant Coach of Women’s Varsity Field Hockey Team at University of Rochester
- Volunteer: Project and Promotional Coordinator, Executive Board Member at Montgomery Boxing Club
- Instructional Services Engineer at Rochester Institute of Technology
- Education
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- Real Estate Continuing Education
- Chicago Association of Realtors
- Rochester Institute of Technology
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Sam Powell - Professional Realtor®’s Summary
Sam has been in the real estate industry since 2002 and has primarily focused on her clients within the LGBT community. Sam's main goal is to provide all of her clients with the services and information needed to be confident in their decision making when making purchase or selling a property.
Sam is NOT your typical real estate agent. She is 100% mobile/wireless which allows her to be in touch with her clients at all times. Sam is known for her casual work style, her strong commitment to her clients and their needs, and her intense level of education/mentorship that she brings to her buyers, sellers, investors.
If you're not working with a professional Realtor, consider interviewing Sam!
Sam Powell - Professional Realtor®’s Specialties:
- Buying & Selling Residential and Commercial Property
- First Time Buyer Specialist
- Relocation Specialist
- Investor Specialist
- Property Management
- Providing Certified Market Analysis (determine your property's value)
- Real Estate Training and Mentorship throughout Chicagoland
Sam Powell - Professional Realtor®’s Experience
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Owner, Manager
312 Consulting and Management
(Real Estate industry)
January 2007 — Present (3 years )
Consulting and Management Company offering the following services:
- Property Management and Consultation Services
- Small business consultation services
- Open to new business ventures & opportunities -
Professional Realtor
Keller Williams
(Real Estate industry)
July 2006 — Present (3 years 6 months)
Professional Realtor since 2002.
Currently ranked in the Top 5% of ALL Chicago Realtors [17,000+ agents]
I am known in the industry as a Mentor, currently involved in mentoring a dozen agents/peers in the industry and part of a lecture circuit to enhance agents exposure/knowledge from seasoned agents and their specialties
Also known in the industry as a Teacher/Educator - participating in ongoing courses covering various topics including [how to build an analytical market analysis, how to become a 3% buyer's agent, how to hold a productive open house, preparing and presenting a pre-listing and pre-buyer consultation packet] -
Professional Realtor
Keller Williams Chicago Properties
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Real Estate industry)
July 2006 — Present (3 years 6 months)
Professional Realtor, Mentor, Trainer throughout the company offices on subjects including the use of technology and the value of the services that agents provide.
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Owner
Ask for Sam LLC (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Real Estate industry)
January 2005 — Present (5 years )
Professional Realtor, Mentor, Trainer throughout the Industry on subjects including the use of technology and the value of the services that agents provide.
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Professional Realtor
Baird & Warner
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Real Estate industry)
March 2006 — January 2007 (11 months)
Professional Realtor, Mentor, Trainer throughout the company offices on subjects including the use of technology and the value of the services that agents provide.
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Professional Realtor
Baird & Warner - Lincoln Park
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Real Estate industry)
February 2003 — July 2006 (3 years 6 months)
Professional Realtor, Mentor, Trainer throughout the company offices on subjects including the use of technology and the value of the services that agents provide.
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Professional Photographer
Digital Photo's Inc
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Photography industry)
May 1999 — March 2005 (5 years 11 months)
Professional Photographer, and Digital Imaging Specialist for a high end Digital Photography Company. We would travel the country to attend events and using the top digital capture equipment and "green screen" technology - to superimpose guests/clients onto various event backgrounds. We provided on the spot photo quality output and specialty products [framing, key chains, bobble heads, id cards]. We provided high end professional photography to events including George Bush Senior presentations, Dusty Baker [former Cubs Coach], Mario Andretti [race car driver]. We've attended national events such as 50th Corvette Anniversary in Tennessee, Granger annual holiday party, Ohio State Fare for Drake University, and other company functions, private parties.
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Professional Realtor
Prudential Preferred Properties
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Real Estate industry)
March 2002 — March 2003 (1 year 1 month)
Professional Realtor and Trainer of new agents in the Agent Training Program offered.
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Digital Specialist
eCreative Source
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Market Research industry)
May 2000 — November 2002 (2 years 7 months)
eCreative Source has since been bought by other industry leaders in the Commercial Research industry. Our role was to provide digital capture of ALL commercials national and international as well as ALL of the creative professionals responsible for putting the commercial together. Think of it like a mini movie with all the individuals responsible behind the scenes [director, grips, food stylist, set designers etc] This company did all of the data collection on the creative's as well as digital capture of the commercials and provided various packages to Design Companies who would have an interest in working with one of the creative professionals on a future project. My role was to purchase the needed commercials from vender's and help in the digital capture/quality control process for the company.
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Visual Resource Manager
Rochester Institute of Technology
(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Education Management industry)
January 1999 — May 2001 (2 years 5 months)
Manager of RIT’s “Photography and Digital Imaging Service”, a student staffed department, whose clients include faculty, staff, students and non-RIT affiliates. Primary services include photographic reproduction from flat work (i.e. books, magazines, student portfolio’s), studio work (2D & 3D pieces: i.e. furniture, paintings, sculpture, jewelry) and on-location work (i.e. gallery shows, installations, group portraits, event photography), in 35mm, 2¼, 4x5 and digital formats. Digital services also include multi-format, variable resolution scanning, image manipulation (minor and major), custom outputting services, and CD writing.Other service related functions include client billing, promotion of service, acquisition and maintenance of equipment (photo/digital and computer), researching new technologies, determining service pricing structure, hiring and scheduling student workers as well as studio and on-location appointments.
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Volunteer: Assistant Coach of Women’s Varsity Field Hockey Team
University of Rochester
(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Sports industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year )
Assist the head coach in the areas of practice planning/training, travel, field preparation, video taping, team web page design, training and recruiting material development, digital and traditional photography.
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Volunteer: Project and Promotional Coordinator, Executive Board Member
Montgomery Boxing Club
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Sports industry)
1991 — 1999 (8 years )
Volunteer staff and board member of nationally renowned boxing club designed as an intervention/prevention program with the goal of helping youth in Rochester, by creating a family atmosphere, become productive members of the community. Role includes the creation and ongoing upkeep of a database designed to aid in the day to day running of the organization as well as video taping/editing, photography, layout and design of club flyers, programs, brochures, tickets, and signage. With the establishment of an educational component to the club, responsibilities have grown to include the training of computer technology to both staff members and club participants. Executive Board activities include planning events (awards dinners, boxing shows, etc), fundraising efforts, and expenditure of funds.
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Instructional Services Engineer
Rochester Institute of Technology
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Education Management industry)
January 1996 — May 1998 (2 years 5 months)
Co-managed a staff of 50+ student workers responsible for the 100+ daily jobs requiring the delivery, set-up, operation and take down of various audio/visual equipment used in support of classroom instruction and special events on campus. High profile auditorium and classroom operator jobs demanding staff assistance included professional lecturers, student performances, and presidential lectures. Internally, responsibilities included: 1. The student scheduling, training on and maintenance of over a hundred pieces of equipment available through the service (i.e. slide projectors, 16mm film projectors, VCR/monitors, installed classroom equipment, and auditorium equipment operations), 2. Overseeing the FileMaker databases used for daily input, tracking, production of job tickets and various paperwork used for job delivery, 3. Research, purchase and installation of equipment and new technologies fitting our mission and for providing faculty with on-going access to the latest technology.
Sam Powell - Professional Realtor®’s Education
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Real Estate Continuing Education
Real Estate 2002 — 2012 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Continuing Education in Real Estate to continue to grow as a Professional Agent in this ever changing industry and markets.
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Chicago Association of Realtors
Salesperson , Real Estate - Residential Sales , 2002 — 2002
Currently interviewing to become a Qualified Instructor to educate future candidates for Continuing Education Credits and Certifications.
- Activities and Societies:
- Attended and received Professional Real Estate Residential Salesperson License.
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Rochester Institute of Technology
BA , Documentary Photography & Historical Image Restoration , 1992 — 1996
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Sam Powell - Professional Realtor®’s Interests:
Photography, Digital Imaging, Graphic Design, True Crime, Law & Order, Forensics, Facial Reconstruction, Crime Scene Investigation, Quality time with family/friends
Sam Powell - Professional Realtor®’s Groups:
Chicago Association of Realtors, Illinois Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, MLSNI, RWSSC, Agent Leadership Council - Keller Williams, Keller Williams Mentorship Program, GLBT
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The Chicago Association of REALTORS® -
Gay Realtors - The National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals -
Fulton River District Association
Sam Powell - Professional Realtor®’s Honors:
Agent Leadership Council, Cover Article for Chicago Agent Magazine on Technology , Vice President's Club - Baird Warner, Capping Agent - Keller Williams, Ranked in the top 1% in my office, Ranked in top 5% of ALL Chicago Realtors - over 17,000+, Keller Williams River North Culture Icon, Keller Williams - Mega Agent
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