Experience

HomeSmart Professionals Real Estate

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Realtor

  • Mar 2014 - Present

  Inducted into HomeSmart's Diamond Club for 2015 Sales Volume Winner of HomeSmart Spirit Award (Nominated and voted on by my peers) •Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. •Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. •Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters. •Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services. •Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting. •Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases. •Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates. •Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking. •Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds Show less



Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Realtor

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2014

  •Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. •Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. •Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters. •Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services. •Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting. •Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases. •Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates. •Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking. •Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds Show less



Pet Source, Inc

• Stow, MA

• Director of Marketing

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Pet Source is a pet supplies company with 5 stores. Drive customers to the store through engagement marketing. Work with the owners and store managers to discuss and implement marketing strategies. Create strategies to drive the customers in and develop plans for external outreach. Pet Source is a pet supplies company with 5 stores. Drive customers to the store through engagement marketing. Work with the owners and store managers to discuss and implement marketing strategies. Create strategies to drive the customers in and develop plans for external outreach.



Workforce Solutions of Cranston/ Providence

• Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Intake Coordinator

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2013

  Coordinate weekly orientations for federally funded programs for groups of 40-50 clients Proof read, prepare applications and high volume of forms to meet stringent federal guidelines Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data for completeness and accuracy Initiate procedures to grant, modify, or refer applicants to other agencies for assistance Interview and investigate applicants to gather information pertinent to their applications Educate and orient applicants' questions regarding benefits and claim procedures Follow through and problem solve assigned cases Produce reports for management for strategic planning Show less



Natura Pet

• Demo and Event Coordinator

  • Mar 2010 - Feb 2013

  Manage demos and events in the New England area for a team of representatives. This includes ensuring that they are properly prepared for all of their assignments with regard to training, new company initiatives and supplies. The purpose is to build brand recognition and awareness to the consumer. And to, ultimately, have a positive impact on sales growth in the territory. •Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products. •Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by potential customers or the number of coupons distributed. •Sell products being promoted and keep records of that days sales. •Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers. •Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs. •Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations. •Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information Show less



Staples

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant General Manager/ Sales Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Jan 2010

  Achieved 9.9% increase over planned sales budget Increased computer repair segment by 287% over previous year’s sales Coordinated and managed technical sales activities Ensured positive customer experiences Trained, developed and assessed the performance of sales team Achieved annual sales volume over $7 Million Achieved 9.9% increase over planned sales budget Increased computer repair segment by 287% over previous year’s sales Coordinated and managed technical sales activities Ensured positive customer experiences Trained, developed and assessed the performance of sales team Achieved annual sales volume over $7 Million



CompUSA

• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Loss Prevention Operations Auditor

  • Jan 2004 - Mar 2007

  Scheduled and performed store compliance auditsDeveloped special audits intended to drive specific sales initiativesOversaw New England, New York State and MichiganDetermined audit schedule based on store overall performanceAssisted in Loss Prevention training at both the store and regional level

• Sales Manager

  • Mar 2003 - Jan 2004

  Managed sales activities with annual volume of $20 millionHired, trained and developed commission based sales team Conducted product and sales technique trainingMonitored departmental sales goal achievements



Avenue

• Boston/North

• District Sales Manager

  • May 2002 - May 2003

  Supervised 11 stores with an annual volume of $10 million Utilized company reports as tool to develop store managers’ business acumen Accountable for district's sales, personnel development and management retention Communicated and individually monitored compliance of company directives and initiatives Ensured each store met visual presentation standards Supervised 11 stores with an annual volume of $10 million Utilized company reports as tool to develop store managers’ business acumen Accountable for district's sales, personnel development and management retention Communicated and individually monitored compliance of company directives and initiatives Ensured each store met visual presentation standards



Pier 1

• Salem, NH

• Store Manager

  • Aug 2001 - May 2002

  Consistently ranked in the top 3 in the region for sales increases and top volume.Provided leadership and management for all aspects of store operations for the maximization of sales and profits. Including, but not limited to: sales and service, people management, merchandise management, visual merchandising and presentation, and administration in a store with an annual volume of 2.5 million. Consistently ranked in the top 3 in the region for sales increases and top volume.Provided leadership and management for all aspects of store operations for the maximization of sales and profits. Including, but not limited to: sales and service, people management, merchandise management, visual merchandising and presentation, and administration in a store with an annual volume of 2.5 million.



Natural Wonders

• New England

• District Sales Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Jul 2001

  Supervised 8 stores with an annual volume of $8 million District consistently met and exceeded sales goals Managed sales, customer service, visual presentation, management retention and staff development Supervised merger of World of Science and subsequent conversion to Natural Wonders business model Trained, communicated and monitored compliance of company directives Supervised 8 stores with an annual volume of $8 million District consistently met and exceeded sales goals Managed sales, customer service, visual presentation, management retention and staff development Supervised merger of World of Science and subsequent conversion to Natural Wonders business model Trained, communicated and monitored compliance of company directives



The Bombay Company

• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Assistant Manager

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1997