Question
You are an empresario. Your contract with Mexico has expired and you are now looking for a new job as a real estate agent in Texas. As a real estate agent, you will sell property in Texas.
Create a resume that explains your experiences and unique talents. Use information from your notes to write your resumé. Remember—only the best applicants will get the job, so make sure you list your accomplishments as well.
MUST HAVES:
Name of applicant—choose one from today’s lesson. May also include contact information. (10 points)
One to two sentence summary of qualifications—Why are you the person for the job? Why are you qualified to be a real estate agent in Texas? (25 points)
Description of work experience as an empresario—What was your job description? What were your responsibilities? Where were you located? (25 points)
At least one accomplishment as an empresario (25 points)
Neatly done; contains few to no spelling or grammatical errors (15 points)
Create a resume that explains your experiences and unique talents. Use information from your notes to write your resumé. Remember—only the best applicants will get the job, so make sure you list your accomplishments as well.
MUST HAVES:
Name of applicant—choose one from today’s lesson. May also include contact information. (10 points)
One to two sentence summary of qualifications—Why are you the person for the job? Why are you qualified to be a real estate agent in Texas? (25 points)
Description of work experience as an empresario—What was your job description? What were your responsibilities? Where were you located? (25 points)
At least one accomplishment as an empresario (25 points)
Neatly done; contains few to no spelling or grammatical errors (15 points)
Answers
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Stephen F. Austin
Austin Real Estate Candidate
Phone: (512) 555-0147 • Email: [email protected] • Austin, TX
Summary of Qualifications
Seasoned land developer and colony manager with deep, practical knowledge of Texas land, surveying, and property agreements. Proven negotiator and community builder with extensive experience arranging land grants, resolving title issues, and marketing property to diverse buyers—well suited to transition to a licensed Texas real estate agent.
Professional Experience
Empresario — Austin Colony (The "Old Three Hundred"), Texas
1819–1836
- Job description: Appointed empresario to recruit and settle families in Mexican Texas under contract with the Mexican government. Managed all aspects of land distribution, town planning, and community development for a large colonization grant along the Brazos and surrounding areas.
- Responsibilities:
- Recruited, screened, and organized over 300 settler families for migration and settlement.
- Oversaw land surveying, allotment, and recordkeeping; ensured each settler received clear descriptions and boundaries for granted tracts.
- Negotiated terms and contracts with Mexican authorities and local officials to secure and protect settlers’ land rights.
- Mediated disputes among settlers, with neighboring landholders, and with government officials to prevent land conflicts and preserve community stability.
- Launched and managed the colonial capital, San Felipe de Austin, coordinating infrastructure, supply chains, and local commerce.
- Promoted the colony to prospective settlers through targeted communications and incentives, tailoring messages to different communities and cultural backgrounds.
Key Accomplishment
- Successfully established and organized the first large-scale Anglo-American settlement in Texas—the “Old Three Hundred”—effectively placing hundreds of families on legally granted land, founding San Felipe de Austin as the colony’s administrative and commercial center, and creating a sustainable community that served as a foundation for Texas growth.
Core Skills
- Land surveying & parcel layout familiarity
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Title and land-grant knowledge (historical and practical)
- Client recruitment, outreach, and relationship building
- Conflict resolution and local governance liaison
- Bilingual communication (English/Spanish) and cross-cultural negotiation
- Marketing property to varied demographics; public presentation and community organization
Education & Professional Development
- Practical training in surveying, land management, and contract negotiation through years of hands-on colonial administration and legal interaction with Mexican authorities.
- Committed to obtaining a Texas real estate license (pre-licensing coursework and exam preparation planned/immediate).
References
Available upon request.
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I bring proven experience buying, allocating, and defending land interests, plus a strong record of recruiting buyers and building communities—skills directly transferable to successful residential and commercial real estate sales in Texas.
Austin Real Estate Candidate
Phone: (512) 555-0147 • Email: [email protected] • Austin, TX
Summary of Qualifications
Seasoned land developer and colony manager with deep, practical knowledge of Texas land, surveying, and property agreements. Proven negotiator and community builder with extensive experience arranging land grants, resolving title issues, and marketing property to diverse buyers—well suited to transition to a licensed Texas real estate agent.
Professional Experience
Empresario — Austin Colony (The "Old Three Hundred"), Texas
1819–1836
- Job description: Appointed empresario to recruit and settle families in Mexican Texas under contract with the Mexican government. Managed all aspects of land distribution, town planning, and community development for a large colonization grant along the Brazos and surrounding areas.
- Responsibilities:
- Recruited, screened, and organized over 300 settler families for migration and settlement.
- Oversaw land surveying, allotment, and recordkeeping; ensured each settler received clear descriptions and boundaries for granted tracts.
- Negotiated terms and contracts with Mexican authorities and local officials to secure and protect settlers’ land rights.
- Mediated disputes among settlers, with neighboring landholders, and with government officials to prevent land conflicts and preserve community stability.
- Launched and managed the colonial capital, San Felipe de Austin, coordinating infrastructure, supply chains, and local commerce.
- Promoted the colony to prospective settlers through targeted communications and incentives, tailoring messages to different communities and cultural backgrounds.
Key Accomplishment
- Successfully established and organized the first large-scale Anglo-American settlement in Texas—the “Old Three Hundred”—effectively placing hundreds of families on legally granted land, founding San Felipe de Austin as the colony’s administrative and commercial center, and creating a sustainable community that served as a foundation for Texas growth.
Core Skills
- Land surveying & parcel layout familiarity
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Title and land-grant knowledge (historical and practical)
- Client recruitment, outreach, and relationship building
- Conflict resolution and local governance liaison
- Bilingual communication (English/Spanish) and cross-cultural negotiation
- Marketing property to varied demographics; public presentation and community organization
Education & Professional Development
- Practical training in surveying, land management, and contract negotiation through years of hands-on colonial administration and legal interaction with Mexican authorities.
- Committed to obtaining a Texas real estate license (pre-licensing coursework and exam preparation planned/immediate).
References
Available upon request.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
I bring proven experience buying, allocating, and defending land interests, plus a strong record of recruiting buyers and building communities—skills directly transferable to successful residential and commercial real estate sales in Texas.
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