1. CARYN RUSSELL
201 Elvan Ave NE 404-643-6971
Atlanta, GA 30317 carynmck@comcast.net
SUMMARY
Attorney turned multi-faceted entrepreneur with proven success as a business owner. Highly
successful innovator with a reputation for excellent communication, negotiation and
organizational skills. Track record for executing ground-breaking ideas, with unique analytical and
tactical abilities.
STRENGTHS
• Systems Development • Relationship Building • Contract Negotiation
• Project Management • Sales and Marketing • Organizational Skills
• Business Development • Budgeting • Communication Skills
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
 Developed and implemented all aspects of start-up real estate business plan. Result: Took
business from concept to the purchase and sale of over $12m in residential real estate.
 Managed all aspects of purchases, negotiations, renovations, pricing, selling, expenses and
budgets on a property-by-property basis. Where appropriate, created systems and formulas.
Result: Streamlined processes and increased profits.
 Developed innovative investing system to identify homeowners at critical points in the
bankruptcy process and therefore find those who are seeking a quick sale of their home.
Result: Simplified a complex process and created a new multi-million dollar investing
niche historically avoided by investors.
 Developed presentations, marketing, and course materials selling investing system via stage
and online webinars to audiences of 50 – 600. Result: Successful national speaker and
coach selling over $2m in educational courses and mentoring.
 Managed joint ventures with other investors. Result: Established long-term mutually
beneficial relationships throughout the investing industry.
 Personally mentored “students” in real estate throughout the U.S. Result: Provided
motivation, immediate feedback and ongoing support to ensure success.
EXPERIENCE
CMC VENTURES, LLC (CEO) AND
CRB SOLUTIONS, INC. (CEO)
2000 - Present
Real Estate Investor/Speaker/Coach
Sought-after expert in bankruptcy properties, wholesales, retails, renovations,
foreclosures, short sales and property tax deeds.
CRM MANAGEMENT & PROMOTIONS, INC., CEO 1987 - 2000
Special Event Management
Created and managed all facets of a series of national racquetball events and charity
fundraisers, including budgeting, sponsorship sales, site selection, contract negotiation,
registration, marketing, staffing and volunteers. Established relationships with hundreds
of companies and key personnel to execute all aspects of each event.
Professional Athlete 1981 - 1992
Competed full-time on the Women’s Professional Racquetball Tour achieving a #1 World
Ranking and Player of the Year Honors in 1989. Scheduled, organized and conducted a
national tour of 100+ instructional/promotional appearances annually. Inducted into the
National Racquetball Hall of Fame in 2001. President of the Women’s Professional
Racquetball Association for 3 years. Taught at the U.S. Racquetball Elite Olympic
Training Camp for 11 years.
EDUCATION

2. EMORY UNIVERSITY AND GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GA
WOODROW WILSON COLLEGE OF LAW, J.D., SUMMA CUM LAUDE, PASSED GA BAR, 1981