Russell Boyd

REALTOR® | Property & Entitlement Analyst | Construction-Minded | Cyclist

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Real estate and construction professional with hands-on expertise and data-driven range—connecting transactions, site strategy, and property insights across sectors.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile property professional with experience spanning real estate transactions, construction coordination, and site strategy research. Skilled at blending real-world experience with data-driven analysis to support strategic, well-informed decisions. Proven ability to collaborate with contractors, planners, and public agencies across residential and commercial assets.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Real Estate Strategy & Transactions

  • Buyer/Seller Representation · CMA & Market Research · REO, Trust, & Probate Sales · Contract Negotiation
  • Disclosures & Documentation · Commercial R.E. Acumen · MLS Listings & Client Engagement · Marketing

Construction & Development Coordination

  •  Site selection, entitlement research, and draw package support for pre-development planning
  •   Coordinate inspections, approvals, and subcontractor scheduling throughout the project lifecycle

Technology & Analysis

  • MLS · ZipForms · SkySlope · CRM Systems · Excel · Tableau · SQL · Python · Databases
  • WordPress · HTML/CSS · JavaScript · SEO · cPanel/WHM · Microsoft Office · Google Workspace

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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

  • Represent a range of clients across Ventura County in diverse residential and mixed-use transactions, from first-time homebuyers to strategic investors.
  • Deliver end-to-end transaction services, including sourcing, valuation, pricing strategy, and contract execution.
  • Handle complex scenarios including REO, short sales, probate/trust sales, and commercial lease negotiations.
  • Partner with zoning and planning departments to verify land use, support development review, and complete due diligence.
  • Author all California Association of Realtors contracts, disclosures, and addendums with precision.
  • Built, launched and maintain a freshly branded website to enhance search features and user engagement.

Construction Assistant
Boyd Builders / Casitas Builders — Ojai, CA
2010–2015 & 2018–Present

  • Contribute to ground-up residential projects through demolition, framing support, site prep, and material handling.
  • Track permitting milestones, scheduled inspections, and supported compliance for local building requirements.
  • Prepare documentation to assist with builder draw requests and lender funding.
  • Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to coordinate timelines, deliveries, and pricing for ongoing projects.

Operations & Marketing Manager
Don’s Smokin’ Salmon — Ojai, CA
2015–2018

  • Scaled business from 2 stores to 30+ retailers through e-commerce growth and digital branding.
  • Developed SEO-driven web presence and managed logistics for perishable product distribution.
  • Directed creative services including food photography, brand strategy, and graphic design.
  • Oversaw multi-functional operations including sales, accounting, compliance, and inventory.

Founder / Creative Director
Anathallo: The Creative House of Russell Boyd — Ojai, CA
2010–2015

  • Delivered web and branding solutions to real estate and commercial clients.
  • Executed digital strategies to enhance visibility and drive engagement.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Real Estate Coursework
California Department of Real Estate – approved curriculum completed through First Tuesday School of Real Estate
Course: Real Estate Principles, Practice, Legal Aspects of Real Estate, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Finance, Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending, and Real Estate Property Management.

 

Licensure
California Department of Real Estate — DRE #02074486 Received Dec 3, 2018 · Expires Dec 3, 2026

Certifications

  • Data Visualization with Tableau — Coursera, Feb 2025 — ID: X3P0FC8UMHMB
  • Python for Data Science and AI Development — IBM, Jan 2025 — ID: H7SW5IRVJVX4
  • Application of AI, and Real Estate Technology — Univ. of Pennsylvania, Oct 2024 — ID: VM5AH3RY3XWV

Diploma, 4.0 GPA
Laurel Springs School, Accredited Private High School Graduated with Honors

AFFILIATIONS

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

 

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

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Contact

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