Carol J. Billig
Stillwater
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in real estate planning and city government operations. Proven ability to resolve challenges and support stakeholders, enhancing community engagement and project success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent for MN and WI
Coldwell Banker Realty - Stillwater Office
Stillwater
08.2018 - Current
- Helping homeowners prepare homes for sale including recommended work to be done, required well and septic inspections and finding contractors to complete necessary permitted work.
- Copy writing, photography plus layout and design of all marketing materials for home sale.
- Coordinating necessary financing, home inspections, work orders and legal documents required by title companies to meet closing deadlines.
- Working with Northstar MLS system, MN real estate documents, Authentisign for digital signatures on legal documents and Office 365 software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and MS Publisher).
- Uploading new home listings, writing copy, photography and updating online listing.
- Part Time
Owner
Home Staging and Renovation
01.2013 - 02.2020
- Managed projects preparing homes for successful sales or home inspections, to meet mortgage finance requirements.
Store Manager
The Dining Room Shop
Stillwater
01.2010 - 04.2013
- Managed inventory, sales and cash receipts.
- Issued purchase orders, managed our point of sale accounting system including all monies and deposits.
- Updated website with new pictures and copy.
- Greeted all customers to provide a positive selling atmosphere.
- Downtown Stillwater
Processor/Mortgage Loan Officer
Irwin Mortgage
01.2003 - 12.2009
- Intense 3 week full time onsite training in Indianapolis at corporate headquarters to meet strict federal guidelines for federal loan programs.
- Processed all legal documents needed to meet compliance and successful closing deadlines.
- (10th largest FHA mortgage underwriter)
Owner
Thomas Communications
01.1990 - 01.2002
- Provide layout, design, photography, copywriting, photo archives, presentations and web development for various organizations and clients.
- (Minnesota Employers Association, Excel Energy, Gander Mountain, Berkley Fishing Products, MN Dept of Tourism.)
National Sales Exec
Graphics Unlimited Companies
01.1997 - 12.1998
- Produce corporate presentations and support collateral to major companies like United Health Care, 3M, etc.
Explore MN Publication
State of Minnesota - Department of Tourism
01.1991 - 06.1992
- Managed under contract with Tourism Dept signed by Attorney General Skip Humphrey.
- Traveled to all cities in southern MN including Red Wing, Wabasha, Winona, etc.
- Meet with city councils and chambers of commerce to make presentations on advertising in Explore MN.
- Layout and design of all full color advertising digitally for the first time in Explore MN publishing history using Quark Express, Photoshop and Illustrator software).
- Set all time record for advertising sales producing the largest Explore Minnesota publication in MN History.
Deputy Clerk and Treasurer
City of Lake St. Croix Beach
Lake St. Croix Beach
- Responsible for accounting of all city monies and deposits.
- Issuing permits and licenses, preparing needed reports, agendas and attending city council meetings and recording minutes.
- Provides support for city administrator and full responsibility for when administrator is absent.
- Knowledge of record management and data requests in a city office environment.
- Election support and coordination.
- Interacting with city, county, state officials, local businesses, vendors and contractors.
- Supporting citizens inquiries and needs.
- Preparing documents as needed for all functions.
Education
High School -
Burnsville High School
Roseville, MNSkills
- Real estate marketing
- Contract negotiation
- Property valuation
- MLS management
- Home inspection coordination
- Customer relationship management
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Real Estate Agent for MN and WI
Coldwell Banker Realty - Stillwater Office
08.2018 - Current
Owner
Home Staging and Renovation
01.2013 - 02.2020
Store Manager
The Dining Room Shop
01.2010 - 04.2013
Processor/Mortgage Loan Officer
Irwin Mortgage
01.2003 - 12.2009
National Sales Exec
Graphics Unlimited Companies
01.1997 - 12.1998
Explore MN Publication
State of Minnesota - Department of Tourism
01.1991 - 06.1992
Owner
Thomas Communications
01.1990 - 01.2002
Deputy Clerk and Treasurer
City of Lake St. Croix Beach
High School -
Burnsville High School