ELIZABETH K. ARGANIAN
2601 4th Ave, Ste. 100Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 269-2262
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Real Estate Investment Consultant
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2005-present John L. Scott Real Estate: Real Estate Investment Consultant, Seattle Center, Jim Dierst, Broker (206) 448-9600. Member of National Association of Realtors, NW Multi-list Service (NWMLS), Seattle-King County Assoc. of Realtors, Washington Association of Realtors, John L. Scott Foundation, Historic Seattle, National Trust for Preservation of Historic Homes, and a frequent guest of Women in Commercial Real Estate (CREW), a speaker for first-time home buyers, a member of the Luxury Home Marketing Institute, Certified New Home Sales Professional and an Accredited Staging Professional.
1997-2005 Volunteer Experience : See attached pages.
1996-97 CRYSTAL SKY COMMUNICATIONS, INC./TRIUMPH/SONY FILMS (Baby Wrangler , Inc.: Assistant to the Financial Director (Film Production/Distribution Company) and assistant to Executive and Associate Producers for the motion picture “Baby Geniuses.” Assisting in development of contracts, loan agreements and assignments, copyrights for films and screenplays, contacts with agents, lawyers, banking officials, etc. on a daily basis. Assisting in other areas of the company including casting, accounting, personal assistant to the President, reading scripts for possible use (Development), keeping track of personal expenses of the President and other board members, organizing travel plans & expenses, setting up organizational files, appointments and casting calls. Some assistance to actor Jon Voight . Productions include: “Boys Will Be Boys,” “Baby Geniuses,” etc.
1995-96 NORBY & BRODEUR: Receptionist/Legal Secretary. Law Firm that specializes in Insurance Defense.
1989-95 WHITE CHILI CATERING, INC.: Owner. Manager of Catering, Chef, Sales & Event Coordinator. Independent Baking for Coffee Houses in Tulsa.
1988-94 ST. MICHAEL’S ALLEY, INC.: Co-owner/Chef. Catering Manager/Deli Manager. RESTAURANT/COFFEE BAR/DELI. Responsible for contracts, ads, hiring staff, organizing events, ordering equipment and supplies, bank deposits, payroll, etc. Attended various cooking schools, including one in Italy, 1992. Portfolio available.
1987-88 HUCKABEE & HUCKABEE, INC.: Paralegal. Specializing in Bankruptcy Law, Practices and Procedures. Work primarily involved Chapter 7, 11, & 13 preparations of budgets, etc. Duties also included court filings, preparation of Ch. 13 plans, contact with creditors, attorneys, and collection agencies, billing, answering phones, filing, making deposits, and running errands.
EDUCATION:
University of Oklahoma , 1977, Oklahoma State University, 1984-87
Political Science: Public Affairs/Paralegal
SPECIAL SKILLS & COURSES: Accounting, Legal Research & Briefing Techniques, Marketing, Insurance Law, Interviewing Tech, Bankruptcy Law, Insurance Law, Photography, Real Estate Law, Construction Mgt. Courses, Tech. Interior Design, Report Writing, worked for Smith Abstract and Title in Tulsa, OK in (1987), Worked for parents collecting rents for Benson Investment Co. (shopping Center and rental properties), Manager of Liquor Store (5,000 sq. ft) for 4 years, Sales and Contracts, Cooking Schools & Catering, Restaurant Mgt., Produced an award winning cookbook (“Celebrate the Rain”) for the Junior League of Seattle (2004), procurement, underwriting, managing all aspects of cookbook production and event planning and Media Workshop. Staging Certified. First Time Home Buyer State Certification. Marketing to Generation X, Certified New Home Sales Professional, and Luxury Home Marketing Institute.
Interests, Hobbies and Affiliations:
Travel, Volunteer Work, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Canoeing, Tennis, Biking, Reading, Antiques, Scuba Diving, Sailing, Opera, Ballet, Symphony and Art, Photography & Foreign Languages. Member of Historic Seattle, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington Association of Realtors, Seattle-King County Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, Buyers’ Presenter for First Time Home Buyers, Accredited Staging Professional, Member of the Luxury Home Marketing Institute, Bankruptcy Law Paralegal and Certified New Homes Sales Professional.
Elizabeth specializes in First Time Home Buyers, Bankruptcy and Short Sales, and New Home Sales. Women have also become a focus group for Elizabeth. Make an appointment to find out about the process of buying or selling your home.
Dear Liz: I just wanted to let you know how I appreciate all the energy and work you put into our listing. You are a consumate professional and I look forward to future opportunities to work with you.
....though she is a leader, she is also a team player extraordinaire. Liz is tireless. But not only does she work hard, she always brings fresh perspectives and strategies. She was especially impressive with her proactive approach which kept her ahead of potential concerns.......Coming from a background of civic leadership, law and construction, she is an invaluable asset to any project. She is honest, highly reliable and has always exceeded my expectations. I know the architects for my house, Suyama, Peterson and Deguchi, also found Liz a pleasure to work with.
I wish her every success.
Cathy B. (Queen Anne Client)
