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Amalya Karnavas

Newport Beach,CA

Summary

Award-winning, licensed REALTOR with solid education in communications and business administration, and extensive experience in the Real Estate and Business Services industries. Willing and able to relocate anywhere in the continental U.S. Business Development: Highly successful generating new business opportunities through a combination of industry standard prospecting methods, and modern social media strategies. Expert presenter, with a talent for rapidly advancing deals through each stage of the sales cycle. Marketing Communications: Well-developed ability to create strategic messaging in digital marketing and direct mail campaigns specifically tailored for qualified prospective buyers and sellers in each market. Engaging communicator; frequently invited to be a featured speaker at special events or internal company gatherings. Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal talents with passion for cultivating lasting relationships that often result in lucrative referrals and repeat business. Easily build rapport with all prospects, regardless of gender, age, or socioeconomic conditions.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Bodhi Plant Sciences
Desert Hot Springs
07.2023 - Current
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
  • Monitored and improved the efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
  • Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, and disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.

REALTOR

Mel Foster Co.
Davenport, USA
01.2004 - 07.2023
  • Effectively market and sell residential properties, specializing in New Construction sales, 1st Time Home Buyers, and Relocation deals
  • Established a strong, highly-recognized brand through dynamic marketing campaigns, community involvement, and outbound prospecting via phone, email, and social media
  • Lead seminars hosted by partner organizations aimed at educating home buyers about the real estate market
  • Earned the Mel Foster Honors Award for 2005- 2008 and 2011-2012
  • Earned the Mel Foster President’s Club Award in 2013 and 2014
  • Earned the Mel Foster Executive’s Club Award in 2015 and 2017
  • Honored with the Million Dollar Producer recognition from 2005 to 2008 and from 2011 to 2017
  • Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers to reach agreement on price and terms of sales.

Office Manager | Sales Representative | Accounting

Joshen Paper Company
Cleveland, USA
01.1988 - 01.2003
  • Presided over the office and warehouse staff, participating in the talent acquisition process
  • Developed new business opportunities through a variety of outbound prospecting methods
  • Assisted with A/P & A/R operations, payroll, financial statements, and purchasing
  • Consistently ranked as the top performer in the company, generating over $5M in annual sales that contributed to a 400% increase in the company’s annual revenue
  • Managed and upsold key accounts to maximize revenue from all customers
  • Planned trade shows and other special events, with heavy influence on the branding and messaging utilized by representatives

Education

Masters - Organizational Leadership

ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY
Davenport, IA

Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Minor in Spanish)

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

Foreign Exchange Program

University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain

Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) -

National Association of Realtors

Skills

  • Incidents management
  • Document Control
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Marketing
  • Production
  • Financial Management
  • Organizational Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Labor Relations
  • Invoice Processing
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Risk Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Decision-Making
  • Negotiation
  • Schedule Management
  • MS Office
  • Cross-functional communications

Communityleadership

  • Chair, Mel Foster Co. Heart Walk
  • Crop Walk Co-Chair, Temple Emanuel
  • Treasurer, Temple Emanuel Sisterhood Board
  • Tikkun Olam Committee Member, Temple Emanuel
  • Community Projects Committee, Quad City Area Board of Realtors
  • Member, National Association of Realtors
  • Member, Iowa Association of Realtors
  • Member, Quad City Area Association of Realtors
  • Member, Council of Residential Specialist
  • Member, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
  • Volunteer, Child Abuse Council
  • Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity

Educationcredentials

  • Masters in Organizational Leadership, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Spanish, John Carroll University, University Heights, OH
  • Foreign Exchange Program, University of Valencia, Spain
  • REALTOR Training Program, Mel Foster School of Real Estate
  • Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), National Association of Realtors
  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), National Association of Realtors
  • Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), National Association of Realtors

Qualifications Summary

  • Award-winning, licensed REALTOR with solid education in communications and business administration, and extensive experience in the Real Estate and Business Services industries. Willing and able to relocate anywhere in the continental U.S.
  • Highly successful generating new business opportunities through a combination of industry standard prospecting methods, and modern social media strategies. Expert presenter, with a talent for rapidly advancing deals through each stage of the sales cycle.
  • Well-developed ability to create strategic messaging in digital marketing and direct mail campaigns specifically tailored for qualified prospective buyers and sellers in each market. Engaging communicator; frequently invited to be a featured speaker at special events or internal company gatherings.
  • Strong interpersonal talents with passion for cultivating lasting relationships that often result in lucrative referrals and repeat business. Easily build rapport with all prospects, regardless of gender, age, or socioeconomic conditions.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Operations Manager

Bodhi Plant Sciences
07.2023 - Current

REALTOR

Mel Foster Co.
01.2004 - 07.2023

Office Manager | Sales Representative | Accounting

Joshen Paper Company
01.1988 - 01.2003

Masters - Organizational Leadership

ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Minor in Spanish)

John Carroll University

Foreign Exchange Program

University of Valencia

Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) -

National Association of Realtors
Amalya Karnavas