Jody Wainio Resume 2023Joann M. (Jody) Wainio
8204 Lantana Ln.
Wilmington, N.C. 28411
(910) 681-1414 JWainio@ec.rr.com
OBJECTIVE
Own and operate a successful small residential real estate firm while supporting my community and Cape Fear REALTORS®.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
WILMINGTON REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
•Served on Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors® Board of Directors since 2009
•President of MLS in 2013
•President of WRAR Association in 2014
•Region 2 Regional Vice President NCAR
•Served on a wide range of committees within WRAR including Finance Committee, Leasing Task Force, MLS
Committee, Administrative Committee, Professional Development Committee, Syndication Task Force,
Regional MLS Task Force, Strategic Planning, and many others.
•Graduate of the 2009 Leadership Academy
•Recipient of the Cathy Clark award in 2008
•Recipient of the 2007 President’s Award for Outstanding Service
•Recipient of the 2015 REALTOR of the Year Award at Cape Fear REALTORS
•Recipient of the 2018 REALTOR Hall of Fame Award at Cape Fear REALTORS
•Chaired the Partners for Affordable Homeownership committee for 4 years since 2006 and a member thru
2015
•It is an education and outreach committee that develops and delivers affordable housing programs to
its members and the public
•2010-2011 - “I Wanna Bee – A Career Day for Kids”. Held for 2 years and hosted over 200 elementary
and middle school children each year demonstrating careers that they can inspire to become
•2013-2014 - “I WANNA BEE – A GOOD NEIGHBOR”. Held for 2 years and partnered with local non-profit to
perform repairs on a home for senior disabled veteran and foster families of autistic children
•Wilmington REALTOR® Foundation Board Member 2015-Present, currently serve as since 2021 President
OPERATION HOME SWEET HOME
•Developed and deliver Homebuyer Education program to employers in Wilmington and New Hanover County
such as Wilmington Police Dept., New Hanover County Sheriff’s Dept., UNC-W, New Hanover County
employees, New Hanover County Schools.
January
1994-Present
April 2018-
Present
BUYER’S CHOICE REALTY LLC
OWNER/BROKER IN CHARGE
•Own and operate a full service real estate business, practicing in residential
real estate
•Maintain a consistent business plan closing an average of 30 transactions per
year
•Annual total volume averaged over $5 million in 2015 and 2016 for a one person
operation
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Managing BROKER • Manage compliance behavior adhering to real estate commission rules and
regulations of over 300 agents
• Provide coaching and training to new agents and provide direction where
needed
CAPE FEAR HOUSING COALITION,
•(Formerly Affordable Housing Coalition of Southeastern North Carolina) Board Member since 2006, Past Vice
Chair
•Participate and plan public outreach events such as Affordable Housing Summits, Legislative Breakfasts,
educating housing providers on a wide range of topics to assist in the sustainability of affordable housing and
resources for families earning less than 80% median income
•Served as Chair of the Special Events Committee and currently serve on Advocacy and Outreach Committee
HOMES4NC
•Served as Director since 2009
•Vice President 2011
•President in 2012-2013
•Helped to develop the Workforce Housing Specialist Certification program for REALTORS®
•Program receiver for a pilot association in Wilmington
•Certified over 30 REALTOR® members in the first year
•Led a committee to develop a Down Payment Assistance program of $2000 for healthcare workers,
educators, and other workforce housing clients that meet income and employment guidelines and work with
a Workforce Housing Specialist as a buyer’s agent
•Participate on Grants Committee, Marketing Committee, and Fundraising Committee
MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY WORK
•10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness – New Hanover County
•Provide Homebuyer Education class for Wilmington Housing Authority and AMEZ Housing Counseling agency
•Middle School Tutor
•Habitat for Humanity volunteer and family mentor
•Housing Implementation Committee/Choice Neighborhoods Southside Wilmington
•Chair of City/County Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee in 2016-2017