AMY KATZ, M.A.
RE/MAX SANTA BARBARA & MONTECITO

(805) 428-9252
amykatz@remax.net or
amykatz@schooloflivingdreams.com
http://montecitodreamhomes.com
Office Address:
RE/MAX Santa Barbara
1903 State St.
Santa Barbara, Ca 93101
fax: (805)687-4041

BRIEF BIO:

Amy Katz, M.A., is a member of the National Association of Realtors.
She specialises in buying & selling residential properties in Santa
Barbara, Montecito & Hollywood, CA. She brings to her profession an
extraodinarily diverse background and array of talents. As an
accomplished communication specialist, cross-cultural relations
expert, college teacher, corporate trainer, crisis counselor, wilderness
guide and personal growth coach, she understands the importance of
nurturing relationships, seeing the bigger picture, providing
exceptional customer service and continually educating herself -- and
her clients -- about the real estate process. Amy's expertise includes
webdesign, networking, marketing, negociation & conflict resolution
skills.  "Honesty, Helpfulness & Education" is her moto.

MEMBERSHIPS:


ADVANCED SKILLS:

  •        Listening        
  •        Web Design
  •        Marketing
  •        Negociating
  •        Writing
  •        Photography
  •        Computers
  •        Public Speaking
  •        Conflict Resolution  
  •        Crisis Intervention
  •        Personal Growth         
  •        Intuitive Arts      

EDUCATION

  •        Doctoral Studies in Communication & Culture, University of
    Denver (45 credits above Master's completed)
  •        Master of Arts Degree in Communication, Southern IL.
    University, 1994
  •        Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication: Southern IL.
    University, 1990
  •        Chinese University of Hong Kong, "Yale in Asia"  International
    Studies, Hong Kong, 1991
  •        Livnot U'Lehibanot ("To Build & Be Built") Judiasm & Middle
    Eastern Studies, Tsfat, Israel, volunteer work & study, 1992
  •        Clinical Training in Dreamtending, Pacifica Graduate Institute,
    Montecito, CA, 2005
  •        Eco-therapy & Rites of Passage Guide Training, Animas Valley
    Institute, Durango, CO & School of Lost Borders, Bishop, CA 2002
  •        Wilderness Awareness & Native Philosopy, Tom Brown Jr.'s
    Tracker School, 1998

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

  •        Communication Instructor: Designed & taught college level
    courses in public speaking, interpersonal comm. small group dynamics,
    argumentation and debate, intercultural com., professional com. &
    listening skills.

•        Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA
•        University of Alaska
•        University of Denver
•        Clemson University
•        University of Maryland, European Division

  •        International Communication Consultant & Trainer Marketed
    & instructed seminars as independent contractor for US
    corporations, international joint ventures and academic
    institutions.  Areas of emphasis included Group Dynamics/Team
    building, Conflict Resolution, English as a Second Language & American
    Communication skills, “Training for Trainers”, “Cultural Diversity”,
    Customer Service & management skills. Clients included:

•      Chinese University of Hong Kong
•       M.K. Jung Enterprises, Hong Kong
•       Kuai Fong Community Centre, Hong Kong
•       Degussa Chemical, Seoul, Korea
•       Korean Secret Service, Seoul, Korea
•       North Seattle College, Seattle WA
•       American Cultural Exchange, Olympia Wa
•       ELS International, Seoul, Korea
•        KBR/NATO, Bosnia/Hungary/Croatia/Kosovo

  •       Eco-therapist/Crisis Counselor/Social Service Case
    Management: Counseled & coached individuals and groups in
    wilderness settings, school dormitories, foster homes & over telephone
    using peer counseling techniques as well as indigenous nature practices
    & depth psychotherapy approaches. Trained extensively in suicide
    intervention & drug & alcohol recovery. Supervised staff in teaching life
    & work skills to developmentally & physically handicapped children &
    adults. Collaborated with DCFC to place children in foster homes.

•        School of Living Dreams, CA & Alaska
•        Passages To Recovery, Loa, UT
•        Comprehensive Social Services, Tacoma, Wa
•        Augustana Center Chicago, IL
•        Synergy Suicide Intervention, Carbondale, IL
•        SIU Crisis Go-Out Team, Carbondale, IL

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

  •       Resident Volunteer/Asst. Naturalist, Eagle River Nature Center,
    Alaska USA
  •        Director of Poetry club and Debate club, ELS. South Korea
  •        Park Restoration & Sacred Site Excavation worker, Israel
  •        Emergency Housing, Public Action to Deliver Shelter, USA
  •        Teacher Trainer in Guang Dong Children’s Centre, China
  •        Teacher at Kai Tak Vietnamese Refugee Camp, Hong Kong

CHARITIES: Amy will donate a percentage of her commissions to: