CATHERINE (Katie) A. HUNTER
1213 CYPRESS AVE
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
(757) 620-1329
hunterindc@gmail.com
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am extremely interested in exploring career opportunities in Business Consulting or Management with
your organization. Enclosed is my resume for your review and consideration.
You will note that I have over 12 years experience in a variety of professional environments and
capacities with demonstrated success. Throughout my background I have become known for my ability
to handle diverse and multiple levels of responsibility ranging from full charge P&L control of multi-
million dollar entities, to the training and supervision of cross-functional personnel.
My professional profile includes the highest degrees of dedication and self-motivation, with a proven
ability to quickly adapt to new and challenging responsibilities and deliver high-impact results. Some of
my many core competencies include: fiscal administration and bookkeeping, summary report compilation
and analysis, real estate development and construction contracting, property management and commercial
leasing programs, field sales and service team support, order writing and documentation/data logistics,
subcontractor and supply chain management, executive team support, and formal program representation,
correspondence and client services essentials. I possess special expertise in handling high-volume and
fast-paced workloads requiring diplomacy under pressure and strict attention to detail. I also have highly-
developed communications and interpersonal relations skills, with a proven track record of surpassing all
assigned performance goals and production quality quotas.
Based on these factors as well as the additional details summarized in my attached resume, I would
appreciate an opportunity to discuss with you, in person, how my qualifications would match your needs.
I am certain I could pinpoint additional areas of expertise which would enhance my contributions as an
integral member of your organizational team.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Catherine A. Hunter
Catherine A. Hunter
Enclosure: Resume
CATHERINE (Katie) A. HUNTER
1213 CYPRESS AVE
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
(757) 620-1329
hunterindc@gmail.com
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Offering a solid background based on 12 years progressive experience in a variety of business management and
administration capacities demonstrating superior personal initiative, multi-tasking expertise, program enhancement
creativity and consistent performance success.
• Seasoned professional with a broad range of core competencies garnered from proactive involvement in real
estate sales/development/management, specialty Defense sales, large-scale construction contracting, and multi-
unit gas / convenience chain store operations. Highly adaptable, team-oriented, industrious and productive
contributor, combining strict attention to data/fiscal detail with an outstanding business communications profile.
• Proven proficiency in budgeting and cost/expense control, P&L administration and analysis, human resourcing,
vendor/subcontractor solicitation and interface, computer information systems to include CAD design, summary
statistical/financial reporting for critical business decisioning, corporate accounting/bookkeeping, customer
relations/service, procurement and supply chain management, documentation / data logistics, field team support,
and contract administration / due diligence.
• Smoothly transitioned into and successfully fulfilled numerous and varied responsibilities throughout career with
minimal training and supervisory oversight. Ideally positioned for a “take-charge” role requiring multifaceted
business skills, trustworthy personal integrity, and reliable delivery of assigned performance essentials.
Accustomed to fast-paced, highly accountable positions requiring poise under fire, outstanding multi-tasking
skills, and diplomatic interface with all participants in the business transaction continuum.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
• Alpha College of Real Estate, Chesapeake, VA, Realtor Licensure (2013)
• Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), Realtor Licensure Training Program (2001-2002)
• Preble High School, Green Bay, WI - Academic High School Diploma (2000)
• Notary Public in Virginia
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Constant Contact Email Marketing
• J.D. Edwards
• CSS, HTML, PHP Editing
• CoStar, LoopNet, SitesUSA
• AutoCAD
EXPERIENCE HISTORY & HIGHLIGHTS
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - Hampton Roads, Virginia
Realtor/Buyers Specialist (4/13-Present)
• Set and managed appointments to show homes to prospective clients
• Personally dealt with lenders, home inspectors, pest control operators, escrow companies, and the like to ensure that
all terms and conditions of purchase agreement were met before closing
• Compared recent property sales to current holdings to ensure competitive market price
• Helped clients decide between financing options to ensure satisfaction
• Generated lists of properties compatible with buyer requests and needs
• Assisted in negotiation of terms surrounding purchases
• Coordinated property closings and oversaw closing procedures
• Prepared formal documents such as purchase agreements, deeds, and leases
• Team closing of $20 million in sales, personally closed $13 million
• Top 5 in sales under 35 in office of over 100 agents
THE KATSIAS COMPANY – Virginia Beach, Virginia
Director of Marketing / Executive Administrative Assistant (Business Manager) (10/10-8/12)
• Fulfill a variety of business management and support functions for a local commercial real estate sales and
management company with 12 staff, 100 properties and $5M in annual revenues. Supervise two direct reports.
• As Director of Marketing, design and roll out marketing campaigns to ensure competitive posture in the Hampton
Roads, VA marketplace (U.S. #38). Produce all marketing packages, develop mass emails and direct mail campaigns,
and create marketing collateral for handouts and the promotion of sales/leases for individual properties.
• Administer and daily update the company website to include CSS, HTML, and PHP editing.
• Actively participate in the development of company policies and procedures, the creation of new staff positions and
associated descriptions, and the selection, training, and supervision of new associates and summer interns.
• As Business Manager, provide full-scope fiscal, administrative and clerical support to the company president and his
executive team of four broker-agents while supervising office operations. Compile, generate and analyze detailed
statistical/financial summaries for critical business decisions (market metrics, traffic counts, property histories/liens,
aerial maps, area business footprints, etc.), coordinate P&L reporting and support functions, oversee and quality
assure management of properties under management (strong concentration in strip shopping centers), and administer
property listing, sale, and lease transactions.
• Serve as senior business office correspondent and representative for emergent customer service issues.
TACTRONICS, LLC – Bellport, New York
Business/Office Manager – Maritime Division, Virginia Beach Office (7/08-3/10)
• Ran the business office for a start-up division (marine) of a unique company providing the design, development,
manufacture and installation of integrated tactical electronic and weaponry systems for military applications globally.
• Coordinated and directed fiscal control, administrative/clerical support, and field sales/service team support functions
for four office and five field sales/technical personnel. Accounted for an annual expense budget of $4-5 million.
• Implement policies and procedures for the production of data/documents/reports, the work flow process, information
maintenance/archiving, ordering/inventory of supplies, and other critical business functions.
• Planned, facilitated and supported company presence at 7 key trade shows annually.
• Administered allocation of funding, payables and reimbursements for expenditures generated by field staff.
• Updated health and safety policies and ensured compliance essentials for a closely regulated discipline.
• Business was purchased by a major competitor firm in 2010.
CATHERINE A. HUNTER Page 2
EXPERIENCE continued
D. R. HORTON CONTRACTING, INC. (America’s Builder)
Largest Home Builder in America (Peak of 9000+ Employees, Now 3000+)
Independent Accounting Specialist – Denver, CO Office (6/07-5/08)
• Concluded 4-year tenure with the organization, working remotely from Virginia Beach in support of the Denver, CO
office and its portfolio of 10 subdivisions and 500 homes.
• Generally provided financial support for the construction of custom homes valued up to $2 million (8000sf).
• Utilized the J.D. Edwards software program to estimate, prepare, verify and encode materials purchase requisitions,
invoices, complex journal entries and other transaction documents in support of new home construction. Approved
transaction documents within designated limit authority of $250 thousand.
• Provided office-based accounting support to allocate funding for individual builds against strictly budgeted profiles
for 10 distinct models. Determined availability of funds for expenditures or requisitions and posted to proper
accounts. Monitored fund/account balances and notified appropriate personnel when limits were reached.
• Monitored and maintained myriad special logs and records to ensure integrity of disbursements on a per unit basis.
Prepared a variety of custom and recurring accounting reports, summaries, financial statements, statistical reports and
reconciliations for submission to key decision-makers throughout the company infrastructure.
• Key participant in year-end inventory and cycle count processes.
Purchasing & Estimating Asst / Land Development Administrator – Fairfax, VA / Minneapolis, MN (6/05-6/07)
• Initially employed with the company to provide administrative support to the Director of Land Development (8
months in Minneapolis, MN). Instrumental in the processing of all land acquisition and development documents.
• Created land development plans utilizing AutoCAD.
• Served as formal company liaison during the process of legal document preparation and permitting with city and
county officials/entities.
• Upon pending relocation to Virginia, offered the position of Purchasing and Estimating Assistant in the company’s
Fairfax (northern Virginia) office that was handling 12 subdivisions and 300 homes.
• Supported the Purchasing Department through a variety of clerical functions including maintaining vendor packets,
processing qualification requests for pricing, and keying price changes. Initiated and administered a 3-bid process for
all materials and subcontractors for the entire rough build process.
• Learned the J.D. Edwards software program to process all data/documentation for vendors, including purchase orders,
change orders and notices to proceed. Expedited the construction close-out process and created/reviewed gross profit
reports to include 60 and 90-day closed job reviews for over 150 units in six distinct subdivisions.
• Developed personal proficiency in the JDE system for the purchasing function. Served as the primary point of
contact to the company’s IT department for emergent software operating problems on a division-wide scale.
Available immediately. Willing to travel.
CATHERINE (Katie) A. HUNTER
1213 Cypress Ave
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
(757) 620-1329
hunterindc@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
George Seagraves
D. R. Horton
Fort Worth, TX
(612) 345-2462
Brian Baker
The Katsias Company
(757) 448-8120
Beth Maynor
D.R. Horton
Suffolk, VA
(770) 527-3988
Louis Boyd
Tactronics
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 288-3360
Megan Weiss
Keller Williams Realty
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 237-6375

Catherine Hunter Resume 2017

  • 1.
    CATHERINE (Katie) A.HUNTER 1213 CYPRESS AVE Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 (757) 620-1329 hunterindc@gmail.com Ladies and Gentlemen: I am extremely interested in exploring career opportunities in Business Consulting or Management with your organization. Enclosed is my resume for your review and consideration. You will note that I have over 12 years experience in a variety of professional environments and capacities with demonstrated success. Throughout my background I have become known for my ability to handle diverse and multiple levels of responsibility ranging from full charge P&L control of multi- million dollar entities, to the training and supervision of cross-functional personnel. My professional profile includes the highest degrees of dedication and self-motivation, with a proven ability to quickly adapt to new and challenging responsibilities and deliver high-impact results. Some of my many core competencies include: fiscal administration and bookkeeping, summary report compilation and analysis, real estate development and construction contracting, property management and commercial leasing programs, field sales and service team support, order writing and documentation/data logistics, subcontractor and supply chain management, executive team support, and formal program representation, correspondence and client services essentials. I possess special expertise in handling high-volume and fast-paced workloads requiring diplomacy under pressure and strict attention to detail. I also have highly- developed communications and interpersonal relations skills, with a proven track record of surpassing all assigned performance goals and production quality quotas. Based on these factors as well as the additional details summarized in my attached resume, I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss with you, in person, how my qualifications would match your needs. I am certain I could pinpoint additional areas of expertise which would enhance my contributions as an integral member of your organizational team. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Catherine A. Hunter Catherine A. Hunter Enclosure: Resume
  • 2.
    CATHERINE (Katie) A.HUNTER 1213 CYPRESS AVE Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 (757) 620-1329 hunterindc@gmail.com BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Offering a solid background based on 12 years progressive experience in a variety of business management and administration capacities demonstrating superior personal initiative, multi-tasking expertise, program enhancement creativity and consistent performance success. • Seasoned professional with a broad range of core competencies garnered from proactive involvement in real estate sales/development/management, specialty Defense sales, large-scale construction contracting, and multi- unit gas / convenience chain store operations. Highly adaptable, team-oriented, industrious and productive contributor, combining strict attention to data/fiscal detail with an outstanding business communications profile. • Proven proficiency in budgeting and cost/expense control, P&L administration and analysis, human resourcing, vendor/subcontractor solicitation and interface, computer information systems to include CAD design, summary statistical/financial reporting for critical business decisioning, corporate accounting/bookkeeping, customer relations/service, procurement and supply chain management, documentation / data logistics, field team support, and contract administration / due diligence. • Smoothly transitioned into and successfully fulfilled numerous and varied responsibilities throughout career with minimal training and supervisory oversight. Ideally positioned for a “take-charge” role requiring multifaceted business skills, trustworthy personal integrity, and reliable delivery of assigned performance essentials. Accustomed to fast-paced, highly accountable positions requiring poise under fire, outstanding multi-tasking skills, and diplomatic interface with all participants in the business transaction continuum. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION • Alpha College of Real Estate, Chesapeake, VA, Realtor Licensure (2013) • Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), Realtor Licensure Training Program (2001-2002) • Preble High School, Green Bay, WI - Academic High School Diploma (2000) • Notary Public in Virginia • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) • Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop) • Constant Contact Email Marketing • J.D. Edwards • CSS, HTML, PHP Editing • CoStar, LoopNet, SitesUSA • AutoCAD
  • 3.
    EXPERIENCE HISTORY &HIGHLIGHTS KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - Hampton Roads, Virginia Realtor/Buyers Specialist (4/13-Present) • Set and managed appointments to show homes to prospective clients • Personally dealt with lenders, home inspectors, pest control operators, escrow companies, and the like to ensure that all terms and conditions of purchase agreement were met before closing • Compared recent property sales to current holdings to ensure competitive market price • Helped clients decide between financing options to ensure satisfaction • Generated lists of properties compatible with buyer requests and needs • Assisted in negotiation of terms surrounding purchases • Coordinated property closings and oversaw closing procedures • Prepared formal documents such as purchase agreements, deeds, and leases • Team closing of $20 million in sales, personally closed $13 million • Top 5 in sales under 35 in office of over 100 agents THE KATSIAS COMPANY – Virginia Beach, Virginia Director of Marketing / Executive Administrative Assistant (Business Manager) (10/10-8/12) • Fulfill a variety of business management and support functions for a local commercial real estate sales and management company with 12 staff, 100 properties and $5M in annual revenues. Supervise two direct reports. • As Director of Marketing, design and roll out marketing campaigns to ensure competitive posture in the Hampton Roads, VA marketplace (U.S. #38). Produce all marketing packages, develop mass emails and direct mail campaigns, and create marketing collateral for handouts and the promotion of sales/leases for individual properties. • Administer and daily update the company website to include CSS, HTML, and PHP editing. • Actively participate in the development of company policies and procedures, the creation of new staff positions and associated descriptions, and the selection, training, and supervision of new associates and summer interns. • As Business Manager, provide full-scope fiscal, administrative and clerical support to the company president and his executive team of four broker-agents while supervising office operations. Compile, generate and analyze detailed statistical/financial summaries for critical business decisions (market metrics, traffic counts, property histories/liens, aerial maps, area business footprints, etc.), coordinate P&L reporting and support functions, oversee and quality assure management of properties under management (strong concentration in strip shopping centers), and administer property listing, sale, and lease transactions. • Serve as senior business office correspondent and representative for emergent customer service issues. TACTRONICS, LLC – Bellport, New York Business/Office Manager – Maritime Division, Virginia Beach Office (7/08-3/10) • Ran the business office for a start-up division (marine) of a unique company providing the design, development, manufacture and installation of integrated tactical electronic and weaponry systems for military applications globally. • Coordinated and directed fiscal control, administrative/clerical support, and field sales/service team support functions for four office and five field sales/technical personnel. Accounted for an annual expense budget of $4-5 million. • Implement policies and procedures for the production of data/documents/reports, the work flow process, information maintenance/archiving, ordering/inventory of supplies, and other critical business functions. • Planned, facilitated and supported company presence at 7 key trade shows annually. • Administered allocation of funding, payables and reimbursements for expenditures generated by field staff. • Updated health and safety policies and ensured compliance essentials for a closely regulated discipline. • Business was purchased by a major competitor firm in 2010.
  • 4.
    CATHERINE A. HUNTERPage 2 EXPERIENCE continued D. R. HORTON CONTRACTING, INC. (America’s Builder) Largest Home Builder in America (Peak of 9000+ Employees, Now 3000+) Independent Accounting Specialist – Denver, CO Office (6/07-5/08) • Concluded 4-year tenure with the organization, working remotely from Virginia Beach in support of the Denver, CO office and its portfolio of 10 subdivisions and 500 homes. • Generally provided financial support for the construction of custom homes valued up to $2 million (8000sf). • Utilized the J.D. Edwards software program to estimate, prepare, verify and encode materials purchase requisitions, invoices, complex journal entries and other transaction documents in support of new home construction. Approved transaction documents within designated limit authority of $250 thousand. • Provided office-based accounting support to allocate funding for individual builds against strictly budgeted profiles for 10 distinct models. Determined availability of funds for expenditures or requisitions and posted to proper accounts. Monitored fund/account balances and notified appropriate personnel when limits were reached. • Monitored and maintained myriad special logs and records to ensure integrity of disbursements on a per unit basis. Prepared a variety of custom and recurring accounting reports, summaries, financial statements, statistical reports and reconciliations for submission to key decision-makers throughout the company infrastructure. • Key participant in year-end inventory and cycle count processes. Purchasing & Estimating Asst / Land Development Administrator – Fairfax, VA / Minneapolis, MN (6/05-6/07) • Initially employed with the company to provide administrative support to the Director of Land Development (8 months in Minneapolis, MN). Instrumental in the processing of all land acquisition and development documents. • Created land development plans utilizing AutoCAD. • Served as formal company liaison during the process of legal document preparation and permitting with city and county officials/entities. • Upon pending relocation to Virginia, offered the position of Purchasing and Estimating Assistant in the company’s Fairfax (northern Virginia) office that was handling 12 subdivisions and 300 homes. • Supported the Purchasing Department through a variety of clerical functions including maintaining vendor packets, processing qualification requests for pricing, and keying price changes. Initiated and administered a 3-bid process for all materials and subcontractors for the entire rough build process. • Learned the J.D. Edwards software program to process all data/documentation for vendors, including purchase orders, change orders and notices to proceed. Expedited the construction close-out process and created/reviewed gross profit reports to include 60 and 90-day closed job reviews for over 150 units in six distinct subdivisions. • Developed personal proficiency in the JDE system for the purchasing function. Served as the primary point of contact to the company’s IT department for emergent software operating problems on a division-wide scale. Available immediately. Willing to travel.
  • 5.
    CATHERINE (Katie) A.HUNTER 1213 Cypress Ave Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 (757) 620-1329 hunterindc@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES George Seagraves D. R. Horton Fort Worth, TX (612) 345-2462 Brian Baker The Katsias Company (757) 448-8120 Beth Maynor D.R. Horton Suffolk, VA (770) 527-3988 Louis Boyd Tactronics Virginia Beach, VA (757) 288-3360 Megan Weiss Keller Williams Realty Virginia Beach, VA (757) 237-6375