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Sharnise J. Riddle Email: [email protected] Mailing Address 169 Bonney St. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 Contact Phone: (269) 282-1519 Qualified By: Thorough & Strong education and experiences in all aspects of Business Recruitin g, Management, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, and General Business includi ng effective and efficient Leadership and Management development combined with a n excellent background in general business, written and verbal communication at all levels of company, organizational and interpersonal skills, people-oriented, team-oriented, enthusiasm, conflict resolution, managing stress effectively, ac cept responsibility, time management, motivating & encouraging employees toward success, willingness to learn new policies, procedures, laws, challenging tasks, and technology quickly in a fast-paced challenging/competitive and dynamic/posi tive environment with the ability to multi-task projects and responsibilities, d etailed-oriented, precision-accuracy, proficient in Microsoft Office Software, a nd thrive under pressure with nine years of strong initiative, independent, self -motivated/starter, positive, dependable, dedicated, and desire & strive for per sonal and professional achievement. University Education: University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ 85034. MBA Degree, (Overall: 4.0/4.0 GPA). Expected Graduation, 2011. Haworth College of Business, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. B BA Degree, (Major: 3.5/4.0 GPA), Overall: 3.2/4.0 GPA December 2002. Major: Business Management. Some advanced courses include: Business Society, Pr oject Management, /Project Leadership, Human Resource Management, Strategic Busi ness Solutions, Organizational Behavior and Competencies, Managing Change and Di versity. Minor: Business Marketing/General Business. Some advanced courses include: Prin ciples of Marketing, Advertising and Promotions, Consumer Behavior, Sales and Ma rketing, and Marketing Strategies and Techniques, Information and Communication Infrastructure, Labor Economics, Integrated Communication in Business, Business Finance, and Legal Environment.

Work Experience: Dec 2002- January 2004 & April 2005-Present Assistant Property Manager/Recruiter, Riddle Real Estate Company, 169 Bonney St. Battle Creek, MI 49017. (269) 579-4175. * Received applications from potential tenants to relocate into our complex comm unity.

* Recruit/staffing pre-screen, and interview potential tenants into apartment un its. * Conducted employment/reference and background checks on potential tenants, mai ntaining and organizing accurate leases/contracts and related documentation. * Served evictions and notice to quit court papers and filed at local courthouse . * Setting appointments with interested potential tenants to meet with potential clients for viewing present open houses for applicants to examine apartment unit s. * Promoted and utilized creative marketing and advertising methods, strategies a nd resources by attracting potential tenants to develop new business. * Interacting with tenants to build long-term relationships, and maintaining a g ood reputation regarding property structure & healthy living and receive referra ls. * Assisted with Maintenance apartment repairs and improvements. April 2004 - April 2005 Mortgage Loan Officer, Old Cornerstone Financial, 5120 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48154. (586) 254-2541. * Received and reviewed existing and new client's applications to discuss new co nventional financial programs for refinancing and purchasing homes. * Developing new business from pre-qualified sub prime leads for conforming and non-conforming clients. * Maintain excellent contact relationships from beginning to end of loan origina tion to underwriting then closing of loan procedures. * Utilize relation-building selling tactics to maintain and develop new business . Feb 1998 -Nov 2002 Sales Representative/Assistant Supervisor, Battle Creek Enquirer/Gannett Corpora tions, 155 West Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI 49017. (616) 966-0477. * Began selling newspaper subscriptions to potential residents by achieving and exceeding daily and monthly sales goals. * #1 Telemarketer in the sales department for 4.5 consecutive years. * Utilizing persuasive and consultative selling skills to sell company products and services to purchase The Battle Creek Enquirer Newspaper. * Promoted to Assistant Supervisor approved by Mike Gilmore that included some s upervising part-time sales representatives on Saturdays and when Mike Gilmore wa s not present. * Basic Knowledge of employment laws. * Develop sales Techniques & Strategies to increase my sales performance and hel p other sales representatives increase their sales potential to meet goals and o bjectives. * Facilitated various motivational team meetings combined with promotional conte sts motivate sales representatives to meet personal, career, and company goals. * Utilizing the AS-400 system to view previous and existing customer accounts, h andled customers accounts and customer relation concerns/situations with quality and satisfaction. * Interacting & collaborating with sales representatives to build long-term busi ness relationships maintaining a positive image of company and myself. Honors, Awards, and Activities Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholarship 2000-2002 Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Alumni Since 2002 Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium "Mentor" Program Since 2007 Western Michigan University Alumni Since 2002 Minority Advancement Scholarship 2000-2002

Employee of the Month 2000 Leadership Conference 2000 Personal Interests My personal interests are reading, walking, watching movies, shopping, and most importantly spending time with family and friends. References A list of references provided upon request.