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Sonya Bellson

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Algonquin, Illinois, United States

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    Chef Operating Officer
    HomeSmart Connect
    Oct 2024 - Current (2 years 1 month)
    Provide strategic and operational leadership across all departments, with responsibility for process optimization, cost reduction, and budget management. Drove growth of ancillary services, led marketing and sales efforts, and oversaw human resources, recruiting, training, and event planning. Built and led high-performing teams to support organizational growth and efficiency.
  • Baird & Warner
    Managing Broker
    Baird & Warner
    Jan 2021 - Oct 2024 (3 years 10 months)
    Recruited, trained, coached, and retained real estate agents while driving productivity and overall performance. Maintained current knowledge of financing, title requirements, HUD guidelines, and real estate laws to ensure compliance and support smooth purchase transactions. Applied strong marketing and advertising skills alongside effective communication, analytical thinking, time management, and organizational abilities to support agents, prepare legal documentation, and contribute to business growth.
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    Licensed Real Estate Broker
    d’Aprile Properties
    May 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 9 months)
    Demonstrated expertise in marketing and advertising, sales, and contract negotiation, with strong oral and written communication skills. Recruited agents to grow our satellite office. Experienced in legal document preparation, and managing purchase transactions, supported by excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
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    Licensed Real Estate Broker
    Realty Executives Cornerstone
    Jun 2018 - May 2019 (1 year)
    Provided high-level customer service while leveraging experience in marketing, advertising, and sales to support business growth. Skilled in contract negotiation, oral and written communication, and legal document preparation, with strong knowledge of HUD guidelines and hands-on experience managing purchase transactions efficiently and accurately.
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    Licensed Real Estate Broker
    Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
    Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 11 months)
    Delivered exceptional customer service while supporting sales efforts through effective contract negotiation and clear oral and written communication. Applied strong organizational skills and attention to detail in legal document preparation and the management of purchase transactions, with working knowledge of HUD guidelines and experience supporting advertising initiatives.
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    Chief Operating Officer
    HomeSmart Connect
    Oct 2015 - Current (11 years 1 month)
    Provided strategic and operational leadership across all departments, with responsibility for process optimization, cost reduction, and budget management. Drove growth of ancillary services, led marketing and sales efforts, and oversaw human resources, recruiting, training, and event planning. Built and led high-performing teams to support organizational growth and efficiency.
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    Licensed Real Estate Broker
    Keller Williams Integrity First Real Estate
    Jun 2001 - May 2007 (6 years)
    Working across all aspects of real estate including residential, commercial, and land transactions. I won awards for the most sales on 1 month. Delivered high-quality customer service while supporting sales operations through contract negotiation, clear oral and written communication, and legal document preparation. Maintained knowledge of HUD guidelines and managed purchase transactions efficiently to ensure successful closings and client satisfaction.
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    Real Estate Licensing
    Illinois Association of Realtors
    Jan 2016
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    Business Administration and Management
    AZ School of Business and Real Estate
    Jan 1999 - Jan 2000 (1 year 1 month)
  • Arizona State University
    General Studies for Business Management
    Arizona State University
    Jan 1992 - Jan 1993 (1 year 1 month)
  • Scottsdale Community College
    General Studies
    Scottsdale Community College
    Jan 1991 - Jan 1992 (1 year 1 month)
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  • Habitat for Humanity
    Volunteer
    Habitat for Humanity
    May 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 1 month)
    Habitat for Humanity of Northern Illinois Community Volunteer General Construction
  • Feed My Starving Children
    Community Volunteer
    Feed My Starving Children
    Apr 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years 1 month)
    Community Volunteer