Melanie Barker

My professional career began with service in the United States Navy. With my G.I. Bill, education became the priority. I attended a local business college in Fresno, California. Upon completion of my degree program, I joined corporate America as an executive assistant to various levels of management. The corporations I served were diverse; manufacturing, technology, and management consulting. That diversity of education and employment background has provided the foundation for quality service to my clients. As a real estate professional, it is my goal to serve my clients with integrity and honesty, as I have done my entire professional career.

Part of providing top notch service includes participation in our local association of Realtors^®. Not only is it important to be informed of local issues facing our board, but it is important to understand the entire California real estate market. In order stay on top of the hot real estate issues, I participate in the California Association of Realtors^® conferences 3 times a year. By exchanging information with Realtors^® of all areas of California, I'm informed and am better able to keep up with the changing demands of the real estate industry which only benefits my clients. Education is the key to success for any profession.

Finally, community service is an absolute must for me. I believe in giving back to our mountain community. As chair person for our association of Realtors^® annual Monster Rummage Sale I'm able, along with my fellow Realtors^®, to make a real contribution to our charities in need. Yosemite Gateway Association of Realtors^® has donated over $40,000 to local charities in five years. I'm proud and honored to serve that committee and my community. In addition to that I'm affiliated with the El Capitan Foundation, an education scholarship program supporting all graduates of local high schools.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

Educational and Professional designations:

Director, Yosemite Gateway Board of Realtors^® 2006 - 2007
Chairperson, Yosemite Gateway Association of Realtors^® Legislative Committee 2006
Chairperson, Yosemite Gateway Association of Realtors^® Rumage Sale Charity 2005, 2006
Yosemite Gateway Association of Realtors "Realtor of the Year" 2006