Tonia D Benas

Hi! I’m Tonia, and I would love to tell you just a little bit about me, and the things that I have learned and discovered about myself, and why it is important for you to do the same. Being self-aware is one of the most important things that you can do for yourself. Knowing your strengths and areas of opportunity helps you to be confident, know the value that you bring to the table, and know whether or not something is the best match for you. It also makes it much easier to say no to things and people that don’t align with your values, beliefs and personality. God created you to be uniquely you - authentic and whole in Him. You don’t have to waste time being a replica of someone else, because that will just rob others of the true beauty of you.

Personality Assessments:

Enneagram: 3w2 (Achiever, Helper)

Myers Briggs: ENFJ (Teacher)

Standout Assessment: Teacher & Advisor

Temperament: Red

DISC: Interactive, Stabilizing, Cautious
You really like meeting new people and easily interact. No one is a stranger. You most likely enjoy helping others as coach, counselor, or teacher. Generally speaking, people find you warm, open and excellent at interacting with others. You are gregarious and outgoing with most everyone you meet.

You possess excellent listening skills – some of the best. You possess an amazing ability to calm those people who are upset. You are very patient in working with a wide variety of people. You like to use a lot of detail when explaining processes and tasks to others. You possess excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

Experience:

Christ Follower, 30+ years

Ordained Deacon, 6 years

Realtor, 7 years

Published Author, 15 years

Human Resources & Talent Development, 20 years

Administrative Services, 20 years

Organizations:

  • Paulding County Board of Realtors

  • Georgia Association of Realtors

  • National Association of Realtors

  • American Association of Notaries

  • American Business Women’s Association

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice

Paulding County Certified Notary

Realtor, 2017-Present

Broker’s Course, 2021

At Home With Diversity Certification, 2023

Mental Health Coach, Light University, October 2023

Kingdom Coach Certification, Consumed Coaching Headquarters, July 2023

Volunteer Time:

  • HOA Board of Directors

  • HOA D&I Committee

  • Habitat for Humanity Atlanta

  • Habitat for Humanity Ambassador

  • Paulding County Schools Volunteer

  • NPHS Moms Club Volunteer

  • Electoral Judge, St. Clair County, Illinois

  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters

  • Foster Parent

  • Shiloh Elementary School Volunteer