Experience

CENTURY 21 Properties Plus

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• REALTOR®

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Whether you are selling or buying your home, it is a big deal and that's exactly how I treat it. You see, it is my priority to help families sell or buy, to negotiate price and repairs on their home that gets them the best deal possible. It begins with a personal consultation to understand your circumstances and to devise the best strategy for you. I'm with you throughout the entire process to navigate the hurdles of the transaction to a successful closing and move for you. I sold my first house in 1993 and the process of selling or buying a home can be emotional for many reasons so I'm here to be your experienced REALTOR, guide and counselor. It is simply about you and you should "LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE!" I look forward to guiding you along this journey so let me know how I can help. Show less



Jeff Cook Real Estate

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Licensed Realtor

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

  I help families make decisions around perhaps their largest investment, their home. Whether it's selling or buying I guide and provide expertise in negotiating, locating and making the process of home selling or buying as hassle-free as possible. It's always about understanding a clients needs and expectations to deliver the exceptional service expected by you. We use state of the art real estate technology and marketing to find or sell your home along with the personal implementation of the purchase or sales plan. Our team helped over 1,000 families buy and sale homes in 2017. Let us help you! Show less



BB&T

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Advisor

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2017

  Developed and maintained profitable level of securities and insurance production with high net worth clients $250k+. Proactively develop and grow my book of business while covering 10 to 20 branches. Utilized a consultative sales process and provided client focused wealth solutions. Provided in-depth financial and investment advice and cross-referred clients to other bank solutions. • Managed book of business with 700+ clients • Covered extended territory because of advisor turnover in adjoining markets and trained bankers on referral process and deepening client relationships. • 2016 production was 91% of goal with over $12 million in sales Show less



Edward Jones

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Advisor

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Managed financial advisor practice to provide clients with financial solutions and planning through client-centered sales practices. Conducted monthly client and prospect engagement seminars to educate and uncover potential business opportunities. Established important centers of influence through ongoing communication and engagement. Managed an office associate to support all client investment activities and led quarterly sales campaign by which we increased sales activity for our region by 50%. In four years our assets under management tripled from consistent client relations and sales practices. Obtained world-class sales training and techniques that I currently use. Show less



Atlantic Publication Group

• Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Publishing Services Director

  • May 2008 - Dec 2009

  Conceptualize, develop and execute all sales materials and marketing collateral, including all sales kits. Researched competitive product analysis for use by sales and marketing. Lead and assist in the sale of advertising space. Establish standards and procedures to ensure consistent and satisfactory communication. Led effort to maintain consistent brand that was integrated into all sales and marketing programs. Conceptualize, develop and execute all sales materials and marketing collateral, including all sales kits. Researched competitive product analysis for use by sales and marketing. Lead and assist in the sale of advertising space. Establish standards and procedures to ensure consistent and satisfactory communication. Led effort to maintain consistent brand that was integrated into all sales and marketing programs.



SouthComm Publishing Company, Inc.

• President & Publisher

  • Mar 2002 - Jul 2006

  Provide innovative and skilled leadership of overall company management to include sales, business development, product production, finance and customer relations. Collaborated with VP of Business Development to redesign our product lines and streamline production. Reviewed and approved all RFP and RFQ for competitive bids. Responsible for all corporate finance decisions and P&L. Led talented (20 staff) cross-functional team. • Directed sales and business development staff to generate average annual sales of $1.8 million while making significant changes to sales process and product line. • Successfully orchestrated project acquisition and management of more than 350 custom publishing programs • Delivered significant financial growth with total sales of new product greater than $5.5 million over a three-year period. • Reduced cost of project printing from 32% of budget to 15% of budget. Negotiated and closed largest single account to that date in SouthComm history. Show less

• Vice President Sales & Marketing

  • Jan 1999 - Mar 2002

  Leadership and skillful alignment of organizational operations and critical management functions company wide, including IT, telecommunications, purchasing, and vendor relations. Efficiently managed product budgeting and project P&L with full decision-making authority for total annual operating budget of $750K. Participated as member of HR and creative teams and directed customer service staff. • Achieved organizational goals and objectives by skillfully managing creative department with total budget responsibility on the order of $1.5 million in the quality production of 25-35 custom publications projects per year. • Elevated organizational performance through effective expense management, strategic planning in purchasing decisions for IT, computer hardware and software, and other business-related products and services to realize significant cost savings. • Increased organizational efficiency and profitability by directing corporate restructuring, reducing staff level by 25% while maintaining productivity. • Spearheaded overall direction of 2 complete corporate relocations, including employee relocation and move of all essential business functions. Show less



Marketing Manager

• Statesboro, Georgia

• SouthComm Publishing Company, Inc.

  • Oct 1997 - Jan 1999

  Led skilled business development effort for new accounts and business retention. Traveled extensively contacting prospects and clients throughout Southeast U.S. Attended trade conferences to generate sales leads. Responded to RFP and RFQ, performed research, prepared proposals, and delivered client presentations. • Fueled major growth in revenues to $1.7 million closed and retained in only 12 months. Represented the largest business development effort in SouthComm history to that date. • Devised new client tracking system utilizing CRM to enable better project status forecasting for all departments. Show less



SouthComm Publishing Company, Inc.

• Managing Editor

  • Sep 1995 - Oct 1997

  Delivered adept corporate strategic planning and direction of the creative department, staff of 12, in the production of 30-35 custom publications annually. Interacted closely with creative staff and clients to enhance creative direction and client satisfaction. Resolved client concerns. Hired, evaluated, determined compensation, and maintained personnel records for all creative staff. Creative department included, editorial, photography, editorial and advertising artwork.• Slashed costs by 19% from a budget of $450,000 by implementing cost-cutting measures and directing print buying. • Exceeded expectations and realized a 3% savings resulting from effective coordination with photography staff. • Increase on-time publication delivery by 20% while decreasing project cost by 25%. Show less

• Editorial & Photography Coordinator

  • May 1994 - Sep 1995

  My first position at SouthComm where I delivered 10% expense reduction in my first year by devising an efficient scheduling and photo selection system to coordinate activities of freelance writers and photographers. This kind of innovative and company focused thinking and implementation is what led to my many promotions at SouthComm.



March of Dimes

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Walk Coordinator - Paid Intern

  • Jan 1994 - May 1994

  Led two walks and both hit their highest charitable giving to that date. Managed all volunteer activites and vendor giving for both walk events. Led two walks and both hit their highest charitable giving to that date. Managed all volunteer activites and vendor giving for both walk events.