About me
Some things about me you may find interesting.
Lynn Bernardi
Photographer, geek, avid book reader, and real estate professional.
My professional background is weird, I'll be the first to admit it. I've spent the past 10+ years involved in the real estate industry in one capacity or another, first as a sales associate, then working for a top producing agent in Florida as the office manager and transaction coordinator, where I handled all manner of small and large crises to get deals to close on time, while answering about 100 phone calls a day from clients. It was fast-paced, frenzied, and never dull. Then I moved across country back to my native Michigan where I transitioned to a more relaxed position as the membership manager for a local board of Realtors.
I've also simultaneously enjoyed a second career as a photographer. As the owner of West Park Photography, I have spent the last seven years documenting weddings and creating high-quality, gorgeous custom portraits. Being a small business owner means I also was hands-on with all promotion and marketing, handled the books, and worked diligently to grow my business. Additionally, I'm a lover of technology, a life long learner, and obsessive reader. I've read over 150 books in the last three years! Download Printable Resume
Technical Skills
I am pretty awesome at the following
Photoshop
Proud user since version 4.0
Lightroom
I edit over 15,000 image a year!
Web Administration
HTML / Wordpress / Joomla!
Avectra netFORUM
A CRM Platform that's new to me, but I'm steadily improving
MAC
I was a reluctant convert but now can't imagine life without my macs.
MS Office
Word, Excel, even Access
Work Experience
Past & Present
Present
Grosse Pointe Board of REALTORS
Member Services Manager
Educates prospective members on the benefits of the Grosse Pointe Board of REALTORS, and serves as the first point of contact for the majority of our visitors and callers. Processes and maintains membership records, ensuring data integrity over several platforms. Responsible for annual dues collection and processing event payments. Coordinates membership compliance with state licensing requirements as well as Code of Ethics training requirements. Managed an increased workload and facilitated a transition that quickly doubled our membership. Responsible for innovations such as updated promotional materials, designing & launching a completely new CMS-based website, bulk email management, integrating social media, and transitioning membership data to new CRM platform.
Present
West Park Photography
Owner, Principle Photographer
Owner of a small business specializing in high quality custom portraiture & wedding photography. Marketing & branding tasks include designing and placing print and web advertisements, networking with event professionals, maintaining website, blog, and social media presence. Responds to leads, conducts sales presentations, handles customer service concerns, and executes bulk of production, including photography, image editing, file management and archiving, album design and custom product creation. Required to solve challenges creatively, assist with event coordination, and provide exemplary customer service while working under the time constrictions and stresses of a typical wedding day.To see my photography portfolio, please visit westparkphoto.com.
DEC 2007
Brian Helgemo, REALTOR
Executive Assistant
Managed all aspects of daily operations for a top producing agent with an inventory of 40-60 properties in Charlotte County, FL. Primary point of contact for all clients, coordinated sales from the listing to the closing table. Prepared prospecting leads for agent, strategized our marketing efforts, designed promotional materials, and promoted agent’s personal brand. Left position to return to Michigan, was replaced by three employees!
Education
I believe in life long learning
Michigan Real Estate Pre-Licensing
Licensed Real Estate Agent 2003-2006
My family's real estate investments sparked an interest in becoming licensed myself. I worked for about 2 years at Century 21 Town & Country in Grosse Pointe. Throughout my time there, I actively completed continuing education to enhance my industry knowledge.
2001
Wayne State University
Presidential Scholar
A generous full academic scholarship enabled me to broaden my education with studies in mathematics, biology, graphic design and photography. While attending college, I became involved with the Emerging Scholars Program, an honors program for students pursuing a path in engineering/science. After realizing I was taking math courses for pleasure that weren't required for my major, I became an undergrad teaching assistant and also worked part-time in the Math Department's tutoring center. Teaching other students advanced mathematics (a subject that initially terrified me) was my most gratifying college experience.
Let's Connect
I am interested in new job opportunities & challenges.