AMY SESSNER
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Dynamic corporate executive with 27+ years of leadership spanning asset management, real estate development, fintech, and emerging technologies. Recognized for driving organizational growth through innovative business strategies, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships across national and global markets. Proven success in transforming underperforming divisions into high-performing business units, scaling digital operations, and aligning business objectives with profitable outcomes. A collaborative leader who builds trust, drives innovation, and fosters sustainable value creation across diverse stakeholder groups.
Auction management professional with comprehensive skills in planning, coordinating, and executing auction events to maximize sales. Proven ability to lead teams effectively, ensuring smooth operations and high client satisfaction. Known for being reliable and adaptable to changing needs, displaying strong negotiation and organizational skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Auction Manager
Next Door Auctions
Lewisville, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Direct full auction operations, overseeing multi-state real estate portfolios with focus on compliance, profitability, and execution excellence.
- Develop nationwide marketing initiatives to position real estate assets competitively in digital auction environments.
- Drive stakeholder alignment across legal, financial, and sales functions to ensure transparent execution and compliance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance bidding processes and improve auction outcomes.
Director of Operations & Sales
Karte
Newport Beach, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Lead enterprise adoption of advanced payment technologies, including digital currencies and EMV cloud solutions.
- Negotiate and structure strategic alliances with leading fintech innovators to expand enterprise service capabilities.
- Champion digital asset integration strategies enabling luxury real estate transactions via blockchain and crypto platforms.
Broker Associate - Senior Advisor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Newport Beach, CA
01.2011 - Current
- Achieved top-tier “Honor Society” ranking within the first six months, placing in the top 14% nationwide.
- Elevated production by 30% above annual goals through client acquisition and partnership expansion.
- Designed and implemented nationwide agent development and mentorship programs.
Head of Real Estate Services
Redy (BidMyListing)
Newport Beach, CA
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Partnered with executive leadership to modernize operations and optimize the agent–client journey across digital channels.
- Launched Alternative Home Seller and iBuyer programs, expanding offerings through investor and REIT partnerships.
- Scaled platform growth to 18,000+ agents and 5,000+ listings, increasing average sale prices by 12%, and contributed to successful $20M pre-seed and seed funding rounds as a founding executive team member.
Director of Operations & Business Development
BidMyListing
Newport Beach, CA
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Built business infrastructure, partnership pipelines, and operational systems to support rapid market scaling.
- Executed go-to-market strategy that validated product viability and drove revenue growth in early-stage deployment.
Chief Operating Officer
The Cofini Group
Newport Beach, CA
01.2011 - 04.2022
- Oversaw consulting operations supporting startups and enterprise clients in fintech, AI, proptech, and cybersecurity.
- Directed national partnership programs, go-to-market strategies, and channel development initiatives.
- Guided client growth through digital transformation projects integrating data visualization, machine learning, and clean energy innovations.
Director of Operations & Channel Partnerships
Meridium
Irvine, CA
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed enterprise relationships supporting an AR-based retail platform with a $200M sales pipeline.
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 100–500 clients, presenting directly to executive boards.
Co-Founder / Partner
Creative Property Group
Newport Beach, CA
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Built operational and strategic infrastructure that increased productivity and compliance efficiency by 20%.
Chief Operating Officer / Asset Management
The McMonigle Team – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Newport Beach, CA
02.2010 - 08.2015
- Directed strategy for $250M in residential and luxury properties, maximizing asset performance and client ROI.
01.1998 - 01.2010
- Leadership roles in mortgage and loss mitigation with AHMSI, AMC Mortgage Services, Ameriquest, and Aames Home Loans, developing high-performance teams, loan resolution programs, and asset recovery strategies.
- Previous Roles
Education
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Pepperdine University – Graziadio Business School
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Psychology
Central Michigan University
Skills
- CRM & Marketing Automation (HubSpot, Apolloio)
- Data Analytics (Power BI)
- AI & Predictive Modeling
- Process Optimization
- Asana
- Confluence
- Figma
- Fintech Systems Integration
- Slack
- Predictive AI
- Auction strategy development
- Online auction management
- Bidder engagement
Certification
- California Brokers License #01261158
- Crypto Certified Agent
Timeline
Online Auction Manager
Next Door Auctions
01.2025 - Current
Head of Real Estate Services
Redy (BidMyListing)
03.2023 - 09.2024
Director of Operations & Sales
Karte
07.2022 - Current
Director of Operations & Business Development
BidMyListing
04.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Operations & Channel Partnerships
Meridium
09.2016 - 01.2019
Co-Founder / Partner
Creative Property Group
08.2015 - 11.2018
Broker Associate - Senior Advisor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
01.2011 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
The Cofini Group
01.2011 - 04.2022
Chief Operating Officer / Asset Management
The McMonigle Team – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
02.2010 - 08.2015
01.1998 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Psychology
Central Michigan University
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Pepperdine University – Graziadio Business School
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Corporate Strategy
- Mergers & Partnerships
- Emerging Tech Integration
- Operational Excellence
- P&L Leadership
- Investor Relations
- Strategic Growth
- Team Development
- Real Estate Operations
- Fintech & Digital Transformation