I am a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and, I have been residing in the United States for the past 24 years. First, I lived in Monterey, California. Next, I moved to New York City, where I lived for 10 years. Finally, I relocated to South Florida, where I have been for the past 13 years. I earned my Bachelors of Arts degree in Architecture & Design at Bennett University in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. However, I had a passion for working with the public and redirected my education. I studied travel, tourism, translation and interpretation. Afterwards, I began my career at Varig Brazilian Airlines. I worked at Varig Airlines for 10 years and at United Airlines for 3 years. Taking into account the 13 years of working with people from all over the world, exploring different countries and learning about several cultures, I challenged myself as an entrepreneur. I established my own import and export business working directly with South America for 5 years. In 1999, I changed direction and headed into real estate. I embarked on this new path with Century 21 Tenace Realty in Coral Springs, Florida. In March 2004, I had the opportunity to work at Prudential Florida Realty in Aventura, Florida, now Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.Specialties: Certified International Property SpecialistInternational LiaisonRelocation SpecialistLuxury Collection Specialist

Realtor Associate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 2004 – Present (11 years)
• Developed an elite, goal-centered, cooperative sales force. Managed all public relations, marketing, and sales for Licia Leal P.A. & Associates. Implemented and monitored productive property owner referral program.• Developed new business development with alliances with International Affiliations and Associations. Achieved numerous awards as top producer and closer at all levels, increasing revenue for Prudential’s sales nationwide. Provided superior customer service with a positive attitude and winning smile. • Extensive negotiation skills, specialized in Luxury Homes and International Properties, Experienced with Corporate Relocation Accounts. Superior knowledge with Foreclosure and Short Sales properties, working directly with REO, and developing Comparative Market Analysis.