Professional Summary:

Broadly experienced business professional with extensive background in business ownership and management, sales, and marketing. Commercial real estate agent and broker, qualified professional accountant, and active contributor / leader with numerous community based organizations. Concise communicator with exceptional client relations skills, focused in meeting client needs, and objective in problem analysis and resolution.

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Career History:

Keelan Enterprises, Inc., dba Keelan Commercial Group. Ltd., Traverse City, MI
President / CEO August 1991 - present

As a Buyer's Broker or Seller' Agent, develop sales and leasing agreements for an array of commercial properties:

Proficient in the analysis of information to evaluate the value of a business or business opportunities. Communicate closely with clients in developing marketing plans and sales agreements, and through the closing process.

McCarthy Management Company, Inc. Traverse City, MI
Property Manager, July, 1990 - July 1991

Developed and implemented commercial and residential leasing /re-leasing programs. Prepared and distributed monthly management and cash flow reports and insurance claims. conducted monthly property inspection and maintenance.

Accounting Enterprises, Inc. Traverse City, MI
Owner and Manager, February, 1979 - June, 1990

Developed new business providing full accounting services to approximately 25 monthly accounts. Also prepared up to 150 personal and corporate annual tax returns. Analyzed client business financial operations, counseled clients on all levels of management and financial decisions, and supervised in-house accounting staff. Sold practice in 1990.

W.A. Porter Construction, East Jordan, MI
Controller, September, 1976 - January, 1979

Prepared payroll, accounts payable/receivable, sales records, ledger cards, and monthly financial statements. Installed a complete accounting system and cost accounting program to track project completion percentages.

• EDUCATION:
  • Associate of Commerce Degree, Accounting & Retailing
  • Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI 1975
  • Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 1965-67
• LICENSURE
  • State of Michigan Realtor / Broker (current)
  • Former Enrolled Agent, qualified to practice before the IRS
• COMMUNITY SERVICE -- Currently:
  • Leadership Grand Traverse Graduate/Alumnus since 1994
  • Traverse City Optimist Club since 1985, (President 1 year)
  • Music House Museum, Treasurer since 1994
  • Unity Church of Traverse City since 1990 (Tres.1 yr. - Pres. 1 yr.)
• COMMUNITY SERVICE -- Formerly:
  • Twin Bay Exchange Club 8 years, (President 1 yr.)
  • Independant Accountants Associaton of Michigan 5 years, (Chairman 1 yr.)
  • Grand Traverse County Volunteer Firefighter 8 years.
  • Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 5 years.
  • Rescue 101 - Heavy Duty Rescue Team, Grand Traverse County 5 years