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Work History
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Martin (Mark) Geertsma

Abbotsford,BC

Summary

Well-qualified Superintendent with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Realtor

Royal lepage :ittle Oak
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.

Realtor

Royal lepage ProAlliance
01.2003 - 06.2021
  • Top realtor (within top 2 % Nationally)
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify opportunities for investors.

Construction Superintendent

Geertsma Homes ,Geertsma Construction , Geertsma Masonry
03.1984 - 01.2000
  • Managed job site efficiency with the end goal of on time and on Budget , notably completing some jobs sooner than anticipated
  • Coordination of subcontractors to facilitate completion of jobs and tasks in a timely and efficient manner
  • Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to facilitate next steps
  • Reviewed proposed change order requests with project manager to determine costs as well as impacts to the schedule
  • Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
  • I am a strong advocate in trying to develop as much as possible a win/win environment on the Job site , I believe more is accomplished with Mutual respect than with dictating orders

Education

No Degree - Real Estate Broker

Online
Ontario
2006

High School Diploma -

Centennial Secondary School
Belleville, ON
1980

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Corrective Action Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Problem solving
  • Team building
  • Goal oriented in regards to On time On budget

Accomplishments


  • Completed Construction Projects Ranging from Multi residential , Institutional (public school) a Police station and multiple Single family Homes all on time and on budjet
  • Over the years I have Designed and Built 6 homes for myself, the last in 2020
  • Completed over 1000 successful real estate transactions.

Additional Information

Just a few personal notes , i am 62 years old and reasonably fit, i feel like i have at least another 5-7 years or more of active work life to contribute yet and have always enjoyed both the challenge and the Comadre of the Jobsite, i feel both my experience and skills would be a benefit to not only the firm i work with but the younger staff as well , to mentor workers keen on learning is something i enjoy very much.

Even though i have been out of the construction industry for quite a while i have remained engaged with the trends , i completed our last home in Ontario in 2020 , i did the design myself learning how to use a Cad program for the first time in the process . I not only managed the construction but also did the trim paint and hardwood flooring . The previous home i built was in 2017.

In addition to building my last seven homes i was a realtor for several smaller home builders , my unique skill set was mutually beneficial

I started my working life as a young lad helping my father in the Masonry Business , something my brother and i took over in the 80's, from there we went into general contracting and i worked primarily as a super always on site , my skill set grew with the size of the jobs i did . I left the construction industry to pursue a Real estate Career (Something that always interested me)

My wife and I moved to BC from Ontario to be closer to our daughter in 2021 (we have only one child) and also to be closer to my wife's Family.

I did move my realtor License to BC but frankly i am not as busy as i would prefer , i am excited about the prospect of working as a super again because i think i am well suited to the unique skill set it takes to Manage not only the Job but to navigate with skill the dynamics of all the different relationships , be they employees ,subcontractors , owners or engineers.

Timeline

Realtor

Royal lepage :ittle Oak
02.2023 - Current

Realtor

Royal lepage ProAlliance
01.2003 - 06.2021

Construction Superintendent

Geertsma Homes ,Geertsma Construction , Geertsma Masonry
03.1984 - 01.2000

No Degree - Real Estate Broker

Online

High School Diploma -

Centennial Secondary School
Martin (Mark) Geertsma