James Hillegass
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Hardworking, honest and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented, Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. looking for an opportunity on the challenging field of drone pilot. With experience and certificate on P-107, with abilities of flight test specialist, software troubleshooting, data collection system, and review flight manuals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Coastal VA Real Estate
06.2009 - Current
- Work as both buyer's/seller's agent
- Coordinate and oversee extensive inspections and real estate appraisals in the representation of my clients
- Develop and produce advertising materials to increase sales volume.
Owner
Hillegass Investment Properties
08.1999 - Current
- Locate, purchase, renovate and rent/resell residential/commercial investment properties
- Responsible for maintaining properties (i.e
- Electrical, plumbing, heating/cooling).
Realtor
Prudential Real Estate
09.2001 - 06.2009
- Work as both buyer's/seller's agent
- Coordinate and oversee extensive inspections and real estate appraisals in the representation of clients
- Develop and produce advertising materials to increase sales volume
- Worked in conjunction with Yellow-Freight/Roadway relocation department to place executives in homes.
Project Manager/Realtor
Prudential Karam & Simon Realty
09.2001 - 08.2005
- Project Manager of Real Estate Sales for four new construction residential developments (340 homes)
- Coordinated/managed sales team, created layout displays, developed community financing programs with various mortgage lenders, acted as liaison between construction crew and company owner to resolve day to day issues.
Owner/Operator
Ivy's Attic Antiques
09.1996 - 08.2001
- Owned/operated retail antique store
- Purchased antiques for resale
- Restored/refurbished when necessary, created displays, developed advertising, accounting/bookkeeping, constant interaction with public.
Welder/Fabricator
Hardrives, Inc.
06.1988 - 09.1996
- Fabrication of asphalt plants, retaining walls, heavy equipment
- Field Technician to provide on-site fabrication.
Welding Fabrications Foreman
C.A. Meyer, Inc./MAC Machinery
04.1985 - 06.1988
- Shop Foreman, oversaw a team of 7-12 welders
- Design and fabrication of portable asphalt plants, retaining walls, heavy equipment
- Experience consists of Mig, Tig and Arc welding.
Ship's Checker
West India Shipping/Division of Heavy Lift Services
05.1983 - 04.1985
- In charge of importing and exporting cargo
- Working with ship's captains and mates, positioning of cargo, weights and measures, including 20 ft, 40 ft and tractor trailer roll-ons.
Education
P-107 - P-107 Remote Pilot.
Drone Launch Academy.
Lakeland, FL11.2023
Realtor - Real Estate
Southern Ohio Community College
11.2000
High School Diploma -
Kempsville High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.1979
Skills
- P-107
- troubleshooting
- software and data collection
- Traditional Marketing
- Client Needs Assessment
- Market Monitoring
- Business Consultant
Accomplishments
- P-107 remote pilot.
- Awarded Homes.Com / Homesnap Excellence in client service 2021, 2022.
- Supervised team of (12) staff members.
- Ranked in the top 10% of agents in the U.S.
- Selected by management to work with Yellow / Roadway freight relocation department / clients.
- Prudential Karem & Simon Realty's Chairman's Circle Platinum.
Professional References
- Michael Robertson, 503 Leatherwood Court, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, 757-334-0480, mrobertson12@cox.net
- Steve Allen, 317A First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454, 757-718-0393, beachallens@cox.net
- Paul Simon, 207 W. Portage Trail Extension, Suite 101, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223, 330-801-3079, Psimonsold@aol.com
- Anthony Mattioli, 3680 Embassy Parkway Ste - B, Fairlawn, OH, 44333, 330-937-9004 EXT 2524, 330-620-5843
Certification
- Part-107 remote pilot.
- Realtor / sales agent.
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Coastal VA Real Estate
06.2009 - Current
Realtor
Prudential Real Estate
09.2001 - 06.2009
Project Manager/Realtor
Prudential Karam & Simon Realty
09.2001 - 08.2005
Owner
Hillegass Investment Properties
08.1999 - Current
Owner/Operator
Ivy's Attic Antiques
09.1996 - 08.2001
Welder/Fabricator
Hardrives, Inc.
06.1988 - 09.1996
Welding Fabrications Foreman
C.A. Meyer, Inc./MAC Machinery
04.1985 - 06.1988
Ship's Checker
West India Shipping/Division of Heavy Lift Services
05.1983 - 04.1985
P-107 - P-107 Remote Pilot.
Drone Launch Academy.
Realtor - Real Estate
Southern Ohio Community College
High School Diploma -
Kempsville High School
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