Christine Rae
CSP International Staging Business Training Academy
How long have you worked in the real estate staging industry?
19 years
Please list any professional designations, certificates or degrees etc.
Professional Manager Degree; CSPM, RRPM,CCC,CID
Please tell us why you would be a good candidate for this position.
Experience in the field and with graduates; charter member of RESA
Please list two initiatives you would like to focus on during your term if elected.
Training & Insurance requirements as basic standards for membership
Please tell us about any professional contributions you have made to the industry.
Before there was a RESA there was CSP. Even though there was no one “watching” demonstrated leadership from initiating code of conduct, requiring certification, two tier certification process, comprehensive professional development & skills development continuing education, Staging Magazine, First & only free job shadow opportunities for graduates, preferred vendor affiliations, open door policy for training, Staging Safe(TM) Colors AND an agent education program. I had intended to start and support and industry association called ISPA when Shell Brodnax ran her idea/concepts by me about RESA. I not only totally supported her I paid for my whole membership to be RESA members so when the launch happened there were members. I was RESA’s Regional VP of CANADA for two years, have supported financially every Conference and am a huge advocate for all that RESA has become.
Describe your leadership experience.
Before owning my own company I had 24 years in the Corporate world. A General Manager of a $10M operation I was responsible for 50 employees, 8 regional managers. In my own business I have created many opportunities for graduates to excel in their own right as leaders in their own organizations. I empower & inspire people. I am a diligent, honorable & exacting person. I don’t believe we should entertain frivolous “hobbyist” stagers who do immense harm to the reputation of “profession”. To me staging is a HUGE responsibility with no margin for error, and a firm believer in cheap staging isn’t good (EVER) and GREAT staging isn’t cheap. I have been honored many times with awards and recognition; hugely honored to be the first recipient of the RESA Lifetime Achievement Award for dedication & professional leadership in the field, I was named as one of 100 Elite women who are changing the world of Real Estate and most recently two prestigious recognitions as Best Home Staging Training Academy 2019 & the BUILD Leadership Excellence Award 2019.
RESA 2020 Elections are now open for members to vote on the incoming National Board Members through October 11th – Check your inbox for the unique link to vote.
Felicia has a background in production design and studied at Academy Of Art University where she had a focus in Motion Pictures And Television. In her free time you can find her reading about the latest marketing trends or hanging out with her husband in Disneyland.
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