Russell Boyd

Licensed Realtor I Data Analyst | PropTech Patron I Website Designer I Cyclist

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creative and process-oriented professional with expertise in real estate and technology. A Licensed Realtor with six years of experience and nearly a decade in website design. Well-versed in data analysis, web development, and programming, with a dedication to learning new platforms and tools to optimize workflows. Skilled in implementing innovative solutions, administrative processes, and using data insights to enhance operations and performance. Recognized for being adaptable, trustworthy, and personable, with a strong focus on fostering professional relationships and ensuring efficiency.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficiency in:

  • System Administration: Linux, Web Servers, cPanel, WHM, WordPress
  • IT Tools & Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace
  • Web Design: HTML, CSS
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Data Analysis: (Excel, IBM Cognos, Google Looker Studio)
  • Real Estate-Specific Platforms: Multiple Listing Service (MLS), SkySlope, ZipForms
Familiarity with:
  • Web Development/Programming: PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, REACT
  • Python: Pandas, NumPy
  • REST API
  • Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • QuickBooks

EXPERIENCE

Licensed Realtor, Sun Coast Real Estate Downtown, Ventura, CA 2018—Current

  • Served over a hundred clients to source and purchase homes valued from $300K to $1.7M in Ventura County.
  • Designed new website with an improved user interface and additional search functionality for MLS, resulting in an updated, contemporary brand.
  • Represent both buyers and sellers responsible for finding properties, pricing properties, and negotiating and producing all contractual paperwork for my clients.
  • Execute REO, short sales, probate, trust sales, and commercial leasing.
  • Manage clients and teams of loan, escrow, and title officers.
  • Produce and finalize all California Association of Realtors documents, including Purchase/Listing Agreements, Disclosures, Addendums, etc.

Manager, Don’s Smokin’ Salmon, Ojai, CA 2015—2018

  • Designed and maintained e-commerce SEO-driven website.
  • Helped grow a company of two stores selling at the local farmers market to 30 stores with a fully functioning, branded and robust e-commerce website.
  • Contributed creative services for organization including graphic design and food photography.
  • Provided support services including marketing, sales, copywriting, accounting, and product development.

Founder/Owner, Anathallo the Creative House of Russell Boyd, Ojai, CA 2010—2015

  • Created websites and other web-based solutions for over 30 local and national businesses, including FreshPack Produce, Ojai Valley Coffee Roasting Company and Ojai Valley Youth Foundation.

ASSOCIATIONS

  • Member-ID# 211512944, National Association of Realtors 2018—Current
  • Member, Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors 2018—Current

LICENSURE

  • State of California Department of Real Estate Expires December 3, 2026

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Python for Data Science and AI Development – Issued January 2025 IBM – Certificate ID: H7SW5IRVJVX4 

  • Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos – Issued January 2025 IBM – Certificate ID: VM5AH3RY3XWV
  • Application of AI, InsurTech, and Real Estate Technology – Issued October 2024 University of Pennsylvania – Certificate ID: VM5AH3RY3XWV

Recently Created Websites

RussellBoyd.realtor

– Tech Used: HTML / JavaScript / CSS / API Integration / PHP / SQL / WordPress
– Design Practices: Responsive Design, UI/UX Design, Typography, Imagery, Consistent Color Scheme, Intuitive Navigation

Casitas Builders

– Tech Used: HTML5 / JavaScript / CSS3 / PHP / SQL / WordPress
– Design Practices: UI/UX Design, High-Quality Imagery, Informative Content Layout, User-Friendly Navigation, Clear Call-to-Action Buttons, Consistent Branding and Visual Identity

Sun Coast Real Estate

– Tech Used: HTML / JavaScript / CSS / PHP / SQL / WordPress
– Exercises: UI/UX Design, High-Quality Imagery, Informative Content Layout, User-Friendly Navigation, Clear Call-to-Action Buttons, Consistent Branding and Visual Identity

Practice Projects

API Driven Weather App

– Tech Used: HTML / JavaScript / CSS
– Frameworks/Libraries: Node.js / Open Weather API Integration / REACT.js / Tailwind / Luxon
– Exercises: React Components, State Management, API Integration, Conditional Rendering, Loading States, Deployment

Password Generator

– Tech Used: HTML / JavaScript / CSS
– Exercises: JavaScript Fundamentals, Randomization, User Input Handling, DOM Manipulation, Problem-Solving and Logic

Zen Quote Generator

– Tech Used: HTML/JavaScript/CSS
– Exercises: JavaScript Fundamentals, Randomization, DOM Manipulation, Array Operations

Helpful Insights

Things I found helpful and hard to find.

clamp() Function in CSS for Fluid Font Sizes

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The CSS clamp() function is for responsive typography. This function allows you to set a font size that scales between a minimum and maximum value based on the viewport width. clamp() allows you to set a value that adjusts between a defined minimum, preferred, and...

rsync, The Synchronization Buddy

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A very useful Linux terminal command is 'rsync'. rsync is a powerful and versatile utility for synchronizing files and directories between two locations, either locally or over a network. It's commonly used for backups, mirroring, and copying files efficiently.Local...

scp, The Quick and Basic Guide

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SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is a command-line tool in Linux that allows you to securely transfer files and directories between computers over a network. Here's a quick and basic guide on how to use SCP. 1. Basic Syntax The basic syntax for using SCP is:scp [options]...

Contact

russ@russellboyd.me

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