Steven S.

Safak Highly organized, self-motivated problem solver

(443) 400-1200 - SafakProperties (at) Gmail.com - fb.me/ssafak91 - Millersville, MD

Work Experience
Newman Real Estate Group - Digital Marketing & Systems/Operations Strategist
04.2017 – 01.2018
Developed & implemented social media marketing plan for owner’s podcast & real estate
team. Grew ‘Newmanites’ podcast to over 1,400 followers in collaboration w/ host &
producer. Networked extensively with 100s of world-class influencers to generate
podcast guests. Built a web-based contract-to-close transaction management system.
Trained agents & transaction coordinator to use new system. Fulfilled a dynamic range of
administrative tasks, including scheduling, promotion, email, & client referral.

Self-Employed - Real Estate Operations Consultant

02.2017 – 04.2017
Consulted with team leaders to identify their needs. Outlined size & scope of projects.
Analyzed feedback from owners, admins, & licensees to identify ceilings on business
growth, operational inefficiencies, & human issues. Implemented systems to maximize
owner profit. Train/Retrained admin-side staff re: software & system solutions.
Evaluated changes & altered degree of change as needed. Reinforced training.

Keller Williams Legacy - Executive Leadership Team - Administrator (CFO + COO)

07.2016 – 02.2017
Oversaw office operations by delegating staff responsibilities & systemizing all
workloads. Hired & onboarded new staff (Front desk & Replacement Administrator).
Processed real estate transactions start-to-finish. Maintained a variety of applications,
documents, & spreadsheets for bookkeeping, projecting, and tracking a wide range of
data. Generated financial reports & projections. Controlled bank accounts & expenses.
Managed accounting & employee databases/pipelines. Authorized fund disbursements &
printed all checks. Resolved financial, compliance, and transactional issues for over 344
licensed sales associates.

Safak Properties - Property Manager

11.2012 – 7.2016
Advertised commercial & residential rental properties based on real estate markets.
Screened prospective tenants by analyzing financial & personal information. Finalized
residential leases based on landlord-tenant needs. Coordinated repairs & maintenance
work between tenants & servicemen. Pursued legal restitution by filing
failure-to-pay-rent & tenant-holding-over cases. Represented landlords in court.
Obtained Warrants of Restitution & arranged evictions through the Sheriff's Office.
Maintained file systems & spreadsheets to organize a wide range of financial, legal, &
administrative documentation for over a dozen properties.

Emery Federal Credit Union - Mortgage Loan Processor

01.2012 – 11.2012
Managed a pipeline of up to 80 active FHA, VA, & Conventional loans. Communicated
with banks, insurance companies, homeowner associations, & underwriters to secure
loan documentation in accordance with industry standards. Oversaw loan closings by
coordinating wiring instructions between lenders & borrowers.
Nu Look Home Design - Crew Leader
09.2010 – 03.2011
Transported teams of canvassers to local neighborhoods. Supervised behavior. Motivated
sales representatives. Planned & designated routes for team members. Evaluated age &
condition of roofs, siding, & windows. Reviewed appointment paperwork of team
members. Reported to management regarding team performance.
Education
Anne Arundel Community College - Associate of Massage Therapy
01.2017 - 05.2018

Anne Arundel Community College - Real Estate Salesperson License

04.2016 – 07.2016

University of Maryland U.C. - Certificate of Clinical Mental Health Care

08.2011 – 05.2012

Anne Arundel Community College - Associate of Psychology

08.2009 – 05.2011