Linda Nash Given of CENTURY 21 Coastal Lifestyles

Personal Profile

Linda Given

GRI, ABR,CRB, CRS,e-Pro

Personal:

Born in Walterboro, SC in 1943

Grew up in Columbia, SC

Schools -Graduated from Dreher High School, Columbia, SC 1961

Attended Winthrop College 1961 to 1963

PROFESSIONAL:

Licensed to sell real estate with Anchor Realty Company in 1981

Earned broker's license in 1985

Moved license to RE/Max Southern Shores in 1991- 100% Club

Moved license to C-21 Coastal Carolina Properties in 2001- Emerald Recipient of Master's Club

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) - 1986

Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) - 1990

Certified Buyer Broker (CBR) - 1995

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) - 1997

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) - 1997

Received Certificates of Professionalism for Voluntary Continuing Education almost every year

since its inception in 1989

GRAND STRAND BOARD OF REALTORS

President - 2 Terms (1993 and 1994)

Vice President - 3 Terms (1988, 1991 and 1992)

Secretary - 1 Term (1987)

Treasurer - 5 Terms (1998 , 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)

Director - From 1985 to present

Chairperson - Education Committee (6 terms)

Served on various committees of the Board including Professional Standards, Grievance, By-

Laws, Finance, Community Service, New Member Orientation and Greater Horry Association of

REALTORS' MLS Committee:

Distinguished President's Honor Board Award 1993 and 1994

REALTOR Image Award May 1991

Local Board REALTOR OF THE YEAR 1994

SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS:

Regional Vice President -Region II - 1996 and 1997

Director - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Chairperson of Honor Board/Minimum Services Group - 1995

Secretary of Honor Board Committee

Served on various committees and working groups, etc. since 1985

REALTORS EDUCATION FOUNDATION:

Served as Vice-Chair of Scholarship Committee - 1995

Served as member of several REF committees

CHURCH AFFILIATION:

Member of Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church

Choir member, Elder

Active in Sunday School, Various Bible Study Groups, Worship Committee, Land Acquisition

Committee and Grand Strand Women's Day

COMMUNITY:

Presently serves as member of North Myrtle Beach Citizens Advisory Committee (2001, 2002)

Past member of North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission 1999-2000

Served a 3 year term on MB Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors - 1996 to 1999

Presently serving a 3 year term on Ocean View Memorial Foundation - 1997 to 2000

Member of Road Works Committee - 1995/96

Graduate of Leadership Grand Strand - 1995

Member of President's Roundtable - 1991 to 1996

Founder and major fundraiser for the Michael B. Nash Memorial Soccer Scholarship begun in

1993 which awards one or more scholarships each year to deserving seniors at NMB High

Works with Grand Strand Board of REALTORS each year on fundraisers or as a volunteer for

such organizations as Sea Haven, Junior Achievement and South Carolina Cares for Children

Served as Board Member of Horry County Chapter of American Cancer Society

Has worked with various other charities such as United Way, Mother's March, etc.