Ian Hocking

Served on the board of directors for Christmas Cheer Barrie, a local charity that provides Food, children's gifts and financial help at Christmas. Christmas cheer serves around 5500 local people in Simcoe County every year at Christmas. Oversee approx 1400 volunteers, and are a long-standing and respected local charity.

I held the position of Vice president from 2016 -2017 and then President from 2017 - 2018. Currently, I currently hold the Director of Technology seat, responsible for, phone systems, websites, and online application database. Providing statistical data to the president and other departments, and I also provide systems that monitor food box packing, toys orders, and distribution points.

• Cultivated lasting relationships with past clients through consistent follow-up contact to support their ongoing real estate needs or concerns.
• Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients by effectively leveraging market knowledge and strong communication skills.
• Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
• Facilitated successful negotiations between buyers and sellers to reach mutually beneficial agreements in a timely manner.
• Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
• Conducted competitive market analysis to determine optimal pricing for properties.
• Stayed current on industry trends and market fluctuations by attending professional development courses, conferences, and networking events.
• Spearheaded a team of agents, consistently achieving top performance through effective leadership and mentoring.
• Managed complex transactions involving short sales, foreclosures, or other challenging situations with tactful problem-solving skills.
• Broker of Record at Keller Williams Experience Realty from November 2012 to Approx May 2014
• Compliance officer from November 2012 to Approx May 2014, created , wrote and implemented Brokerage compliance procedures with respect to AODA and FINTRAC

• Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
• Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
• Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
• Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
• Built lasting relationships with clients by demonstrating integrity, honesty, and professionalism throughout each transaction.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Developed string sales skills while promoting several companies products.

• Played an instrumental role in expanding the bank''s presence in target markets by continuously identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Increased loan portfolio by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referral sources.
• Established an efficient process for monitoring collateral values ensuring adequate protection for the bank''s interests.
• Assisted in preparing presentations for investors detailing historical performance trends and future growth projections based on rigorous research methodologies.
• Analyzed market trends and industry data, identifying emerging opportunities for new investments or divestitures.
• Conducted sensitivity analyses on potential investments to assess various scenarios'' impact on projected returns and risk profiles.
• Co-Managed approx $1bil of the banks own reserves.