Kathleen Hendricks is a highly organized visionary whose success within the small business arena has developed into a unique entrepreneurial real estate consulting practice. Her expertise includes comprehensive experience in the areas of: financial planning, operations management, human resources, bank and vendor relations, conflict resolution and negotiation, and overall management design and execution. Kathleen's expertise provides a unique opportunity for her clients to have an advocate with a wealth of business experience.

Driven by an innate desire to learn - and to teach - Kathleen nurtures a balance of curiosity, thoughtful analysis and confident expression in her approach to business building. Her methods create an environment of security during the varied transitions that come with this challenging territory.

Kathleen brings a vital sense of "intelligent play" to her work that simultaneously instills trust - while keeping clients grounded in what is important - and what is possible. A skilled financial expert, business owner, and athlete, she applies proven internal structure methods to business strategies, enabling individuals and organizations to achieve their goals.

Prior to real estate consulting, Kathleen was Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Barbara Kathleen Corporation, a franchise enterprise of four successful restaurants. During her decade-long tenure, Kathleen restructured the organization from multiple corporations into one, successfully navigating an existing adversarial partnership change - which resulted in doubling the business.

She obtained significant funding for the remodel of two new restaurants, of which she oversaw through completion, grand opening and subsequent success. She designed internal systems for every aspect of operations, human resources, and overall management strategies. Notably, Kathleen successfully mentored a strong force of managers and employees by developing incentive programs that fostered self-esteem and advancement - resulting in a team of satisfied, long-term employees that exists today - a rarity in the restaurant world.

Kathleen's approach to business germinated from her lifelong passion for creating new enterprises, identifying and nurturing people's potential, and building teams to execute her vision.

Her formal business training culminated in a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from California State University at Long Beach.

This was followed by a formidable career in business management that included her own retail clothing operation in Los Gatos' high-profile downtown shopping neighborhood.

Her business acumen was developed through various organizations covering: financial analysis for foreign and domestic investments, building intricate accounting systems, and vendor analysis and recommendation. Her personal passion for real estate has developed into a specific area where she applies her business savvy to produce uncommon results.

Kathleen serves as President of  the board of directors for the Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce, and also serves on the Local Government Relations committee for the Monterey County Association of Realtors®.

Kathleen conveys a rare strength of character and leadership that is honed when pushing her own limits within the realm of physical endurance. She successfully completed a "Century" (100-mile) ride for Team in Training in 1998 and is an avid runner, skier, and tennis enthusiast. This experience provides Kathleen with the ability to lead clients to great success, and is translated into a motivating force behind the execution of creative strategies in every aspect of the “deal”.

Kathleen lives in Carmel Valley with her daughter and assorted pets. She enjoys a balanced life that is guided by an unwavering commitment to priorities, personal and professional integrity, and an ability to see the possibility inside every challenge.

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