Marlene Bibi-Sultan, Secretary

marlene_headshotHighlights of Qualifications
– Over 30 years experience in business-to-business and retail sales
– Strong contract negotiation, merchandising and revenue-generating expertise
– Long standing record in creative resolution of customer needs
– Excellent management, facilitation and human relations skills

Professional Experience
N.J. Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
2001-Present
Currently Licensed with Better Homes and Gardens Preferred Properties serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties in residential sales as well as property management.

President, Bibi Communications, Inc.
1993-2001
Owner/operator of independently owned public payphones in central New Jersey. Member of the New Jersey Payphone Association and American Public Payphone Association. Maintained and managed ‘smart phones’ via sophisticated computer software.

Vice President, Corcoran Group Inc., New York, NY
1985-1992
Mediated and coordinated sales process between high-profile customers, co-op boards, managing agents, funding institutions and attorneys. Originated and supervised market publications on property appraisals, consumer profiles and industry projections. Expanded sales division and facilitated transition of new program and design for computer software. Managed advertising campaign.

Manager, U.S. Tape Distributors, Inc., Hillside, NJ
1980-1985
Responsible for national distribution and purchasing of cassettes, compact discs, audio tapes and accessories. Developed a system for inventory control for high turnover of merchandise. Created highly successful mail-order division.

Admin. Asst. Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co., NYC, NY
1974-1980
Project coordinator in human resources and development. Scheduled training programs for lending officers. Assisted outside consultants with data collection for reorganization of business division. Analyzed and prepared reports for marketing studies.

Education
Maecom, New Jersey Real Estate Certification, June 2011
New York University Real Estate Institute, 1984-1986
Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY 1973-1974
Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY 1972-1973
New Utrecht High School, Brooklyn, NY 1972