My academic and professional pursuits allowed me to live the good life in Spain and Italy for several years after college, but nothing could keep me from coming back to my home town of San Francisco in 1989. I was born in San Francisco and earned a double major in Business and Spanish from Chico State and San Francisco State University. My intimate knowledge of the city allows me to introduce newcomers and natives alike to neighborhoods they may have never considered -- and that's just one of the thrills of working in real estate. We purchased our first home in the city in 1999.I have extensive sales experience, having spent 13 years at AT&T in tech sales for large enterprise accounts. Prior to that, I had the pleasure of working in sales for a local wine importer/distributor. I've earned the trust of many of my past clients and professional contacts, and enjoy their friendships.The desire to harness my sales expertise and San Francisco insight to serve people on a more personal level has led me to embrace a career in the real estate industry. I know from experience that no client is too big or too small, and treat each transaction with the same level of professionalism, commitment and reliability. I want you to think of me whenever you have questions about San Francisco real estate.The balance between work and play is very important to me -- I'm a native Californian after all! -- and I love spending time with my kids, golfing, surfing, skiing, practicing yoga and cooking. I am a member in good standing of the San Francisco, California, and National Associations of REALTORS® as well as the Olympic Club, St. Brendan Church & St. Finn Barr school board.