About denise:

I am originally from the Detroit area and moved to Indianapolis in January 1990.  I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 1984 from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.  My varied career has included publishing, computing and marketing. From March 1992 to December 2002 I was co-founder and co-owner of a Carmel, Indiana based communication and systems management software reselling company. I have also had the pleasure of working for the Indianapolis CBS affiliate, WISH-TV channel 8 as a New Media Account Executive, responsible for marketing and promotion of their 24-hour award-winning news website, wishtv.com.

I have a beautiful 13-year old daughter Elizabeth who keeps me very busy! In addition, some of my interests include reading, writing, website development and content management, gardening and cooking. I have also volunteered my time to many local chapters of non-profit groups like the American Diabetes Association, the Greater Indianapolis Literacy League, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Never Too Late, a wonderful organization that granted wishes for the elderly. 

Real Estate is a passion of mine. I love helping my clients find exactly the right property, whether that is a personal residence or investment property and negotiating the best possible deal. Existing or new construction, I walk my clients through all steps of a transaction, making sure they are fully informed of their choices and obligations. My goal is to provide you with the best service and support in the pursuit of your real estate objectives.

employment

PARAMOUNT, the Real Estate Division, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, May 2005-Present
Principal Broker
Business operations; marketing; sales of residential and investment properties; recruitment and training of salespersons/realtors.

Independent Contractor, Mobile Title Closer, Indiana, November 2004-Present
Responsible for accurately describing and witnessing the signing of loan documents, disclosures and real estate transaction paperwork. 

U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Division

Crew Leader, 9/2007-12/2007. Responsibilities included the management and training of enumerators who canvassed and interviewed residents from September - December, 2007 for the city of Fishers, Indiana, under the direction of the Chicago region of the U.S. Commerce Department.

Enumerator, 4/2009-6/2009 & 5/2010-6/2010. Address canvassing and quality assurance duties for 2010 Census.

RE/MAX Preferred, Fishers, IN, January 2004-May 2005
Real Estate Salesperson/REALTOR
Million dollar residential real estate producer.

Independent Consultant, Indianapolis, IN, June 2003-December 2003 
Computer software and business re-engineering services performed successfully for Taped Editions, Inc., Indianapolis, IN. Included warehouse redesign, website design and maintenance and the creation of alternate marketing strategies for used inventory.

CBS Affiliate, WISH-TV Channel 8, Indianapolis, IN, July 2001-January 2003
New Media Account Executive 
Generated advertising revenue for WISH-TV's award-winning news website, WISHTV.COM. 

ConTech, Inc., Carmel, IN, March 1992-June 2001
Vice President, Co-Owner, Corporate Secretary & Treasurer
Co-founded ConTech, Inc., an Indiana-based Corporation in March 1992. ConTech re-sold and supported software tools from Computer Associates International that helped widely distributed organizations create and manage automated information delivery systems. In 2000, ConTech achieved sales of $4.6 Million with over 20 employees. Largest customer installations included TRICON Global Restaurants, The Gap and Regis Corporation. Responsible for business operations, marketing, sales, website design and content management, development and delivery of training materials, software development management and technical support management.

Information Decisions, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, January 1990-February 1992
Product Manager / Project Manager 
Responsible for pre- and post-sales software support. Created sales toolkits for IDI sales executives and trained them on their best usage; prepared and presented customized demonstrations; coordinated and participated in seminars; developed and delivered training; coordinated and provided project management, implementation and on-going support services. 

Resource Data Systems Corporation, Southfield, MI, April 1986-January 1990
Systems Consultant
Pre- and post-sales consultant providing analysis, design, demonstration, implementation, training and software application support for a variety of clients seeking electronic publishing, word processing, records processing, unix systems administration and legal time and billing software/hardware solutions.

volunteer activities

4/02-Present Never Too Late - Website design, development and maintenance

4/02-2/04 Indiana Reading & Information Systems (IRIS), Co-Host "Senior Disabilities & Issues" Radio Program

2002-2004 American Diabetes Association, Conner Prairie Walk for Life

2001-2004 Grace Community Church, Vacation Bible School

2001-2003 Early Childhood Volunteer, Sand Creek Elementary School, Fishers, Indiana

1993-1997 Greater Indianapolis Literacy League Reading Tutor

1993-1995 Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp Counselor

education

1978-1984 Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

1974-1978 Woodhaven Senior High School, Flat Rock, MI

additional education

Indiana Land Title Association Title Insurance Pre-Licensing Course

IN Real Estate Broker Certification Program

Various Continuing Real Estate Education Seminars

Fastrack Sales Seminar, RE/MAX of Indiana

IN Real Estate Salesperson Certification Program

Sales Excellence Seminar

Various Business Management Seminars

Various Software Applications & Certifications

Various Accounting and Financial Reporting Classes

PLUS - BONDED NOTARY PUBLIC APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, STATE OF IN, OCTOBER 2004

professional affiliations

National Association of Realtors® 

Indiana Association of Realtors® 

Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors®

awards

National Association of Realtors, Good Neighbor Merit Award, November, 2006

Never Too Late Volunteer of the Month, November, 2005

Information Decisions Inc. Employee of the Month

Resource Data Systems Corporation Support Representative of the Quarter (2x)

Oakland University Commendation - Dean's List

Michigan Competitive Scholarship

Oakland University Student Life Scholarship

Detroit News Scholastic Writing Award, Honorary Mention