AMY KATZ, M.A.
DRE #01766159
Harbor View Real Estate & Investments

(805) 428-9252
amykatz@amykatz@yahoo.com or
amykatz@schooloflivingdreams.com

http://santabarbaradreamhomes.com

Office Address:
Harborview Realty         
132 Harbor Way Suite B
Santa Barbara, Ca 93109
Amy's Broker: Adam Pirozzi DRE #01408658
Amy's Real Estate Partner: Marian Fuentes DRE #01757264


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 extraordinarily 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 web design,
networking, marketing, negotiation & conflict resolution skills.  "Honesty, Helpfulness & Education" is her motto.

MEMBERSHIPS:


ADVANCED SKILLS:

  •        Cross Cultural Communication       
  •        Web Design
  •        Marketing
  •        Negotiating
  •        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, 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

  • Realtor: Helps buyers and sellers research, find and sell properties; negotiates contracts, prepares all CAR
    documents, coordinates with mortgage brokers, escrow, home repair, etc. to ensure successful & legal
    transactions.

Re/Max Santa Barbara & Montecito
Harborview Real Estate Investments, Santa Barbara, CA

  • 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
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

 American Red Cross, Santa Barbara (Tea Fire Disaster Services)
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 donates to the following charities:

 Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
 Habitat For Humanity
American Red Cross