Devan Terry
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Well-qualified candidate with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
The Urban Company
10.2020 - Current
- Answered phone calls and emails from potential and existing customers.
- Developed excellent rapport with custom builders to expand opportunities for growth.
- Actively follow-up with prospective buyers to showcase homes and plots.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Collaborated with mortgage companies to accurately determine loan and mortgage options for clients.
- Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating the complex real estate process, guiding them from pre-approval to closing.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to provide clients with accurate information on current trends and pricing strategies.
- Streamlined communication between all parties involved in transactions, ensuring smooth closings and satisfied clients.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
Non Profit CEO
4wrd Progress Youth Foundation
01.2017 - Current
- Controlled business direction changes and provided support during restructurings.
- Partnered with the executive team to define company goals.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Deputy Probation Officer 1
Los Angeles County Probation Department
02.2007 - 01.2024
- Facilitated cognitive behavioral programs with offenders in group settings.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage potentially volatile situations.
- Developed targeted intervention plans, addressing specific criminogenic needs of each probationer.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Interpreted legal concepts and issues to complete and close out cases.
- Improved offender rehabilitation by developing and implementing personalized probation plans.
- Ensured compliance to probation conditions, promptly addressing any violations or concerns.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Assisted in training new deputy probation officers, sharing knowledge and expertise for a stronger department workforce.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Established trusting relationships with probationers, fostering open communication channels for constructive guidance and feedback.
- Continuously evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as necessary to improve outcomes for probationers and the community at large.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Collaborated closely with local law enforcement agencies to address public safety concerns related to at-risk individuals under supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA01.2006
Manual Arts High School
Los Angeles, CA01.2001
Skills
- Proposal Development
- Sales negotiation
- Client Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Client-oriented
- Lead Follow Up
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
The Urban Company
10.2020 - Current
Non Profit CEO
4wrd Progress Youth Foundation
01.2017 - Current
Deputy Probation Officer 1
Los Angeles County Probation Department
02.2007 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Manual Arts High School