Dr. Mary Pepper Johnstone

146 McDowell Road

Lexington, Kentucky 40502

 Cell 859-327-1896

Email:  pepper@bgsir.com or Drpepstone@aol.com

SUMMARY: 

Creative and effective negotiator with proven marketing skills. Skills were honed through my experience as a 32 year corporate executive including working directly with the Federal Executive and Legislative Branches in Washington DC for 20 years of my career. Innovative self-starter in real estate marketing specializing in high end home buyers and builders. Extensive experience in customer service and sales, labor relations, and human resources. Outstanding ability to teach, mentor, network with individuals.

EXPERIENCE:

2017-current     Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty

2009-2017     Turf Town Properties, Real Estate, Millionaires Club First Full Year

2007-2009       Realestate.com and New Homes Realty, Independent Agent

                         E-Pro and ABR, SRS and Millionaire Club

2008                Adjunct Professor, University of Mary Washington

2006                 Adjunct Professor, George Washington University

                         Graduate School of Political Management

04/73 – 02/05   BellSouth Corporation

02/99 – 02/05   Vice-President – Federal Affairs, Washington, D.C.

Responsible for Congressional Strategy and Implementation of corporate goals  

04/94–02/99    Executive Director – Congressional Relations, Washington, D.C.

·         Lobbied and briefed Members of Congress, the Administration

·         Developed legislative strategy

·         Coordinated grassroots activities

·         Responded to organizational demands as needed for events, rallies, elections, social functions, legislative    
    training, fundraising, and PAC distribution

5/88 -04/94      Director – Congressional Relations

·         Responsible for lobbying the nine state BellSouth Region and liaison to State presidents

86 – 88                        South Central Bell, Louisville, Kentucky

                                    Assistant Vice President – Human Resources

·         Responsible for labor relations, recruiting, salary administration, benefits, career planning and staffing for 2,500 employees

·         Responsible for $1.5 B state budget and forecasting operations

84– 86             District Manager – Corporate and Community Affairs

·         Spokesperson and external affairs representative

79 – 84                        Operations Manager – Kentucky Business Operations

         Responsible for 450 Services Representatives providing sales, service and collection activities to 450,000 customers

74 –79              Manager – Phonecenter Stores

                         Manager – Business Office

                         Management Assistant

EDUCATION:

                        Doctorate, Public Administration, University of Southern California, 2004

                        Masters, Urban Development, University of Louisville, 1984
Bachelors, Business Education, University of Kentucky, 1973

                        Continuing Education:  Center for Creative Leadership, Center for International Leadership, Leaders for Humanity

TRAINING/LICENSE

  Kentucky Real Estate License-SRS designation 

                        Virginia Real Estate License Advanced Buyers Designation (active):E-Pro

                        Rappahannock Mediation Center – Trained for both Juvenile and General District Court

PUBLICATIONS:                                                     

                        Dissertation, “Ideologies and Champions,” A Study of Agenda Setting

                        BellSouth Federal Relations News, “Understanding Congress”

GUEST LECTURER:

                        George Washington University – Fundamentals of Lobbying

                        Georgetown University Law School - The Law and Lobbying

                        Media and Law Institute – The Media, Corporation and Politics

ORGANIZATIONS:

(current)           Christ Cathedral, King George Episcopal Opp Shop - Volunteer

                         Mary Washington Hospice – Trained Volunteer

Women’s Campaign Research Fund, Chairman of the Board of Directors,

National Women’s Party – Sewell Belmont Museum, Executive Committee,

U. S. Capitol Visitor’s Committee, Mary Washington Hospice Volunteer 

(past)               National Association of Foundations, Delegate – Democratic National Committee 2000 Site Selection Committee Member, Women of Washington Mentor, George Washington University Political Mentor, Smithsonian Museum Corporate Advisory Committee, National Association of Foundations Board of Directors, Global Leaders for the South, Center for Strategic and
International Studies, National Association of Female Executives, Leadership Louisville, Heritage Corporation, Louisville Fund for the Arts – Campaign Chairman,  Humana Hospital – Audubon Chairman of the Board, Spalding University Board of Overseers – Secretary, Kentucky Derby Board of Directors, Louisville Chamber of Commerce – Founder, Ambassadors, YMCA Board of Directors, National Conference of Christian and Jews, League of Women Voters, Jefferson County School/Business Partnership Board

COMPUTER SKILLS:  WordPerfect, Word, Microsoft Windows, Quicken, Excel, PowerPoint

Urge MarkUrge Marketing eting As an agent who is an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things I can do for you:

Find Your Next Home
You need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home

Sell a Home
When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. I can take care of everything you need, from start to close.

Consult on Home Selling TacticsUrge Marketing
Oftentimes buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. I can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.