Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Education
Contact
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
Generic

Amanda Philhower

McKinney,TX

Summary

Dynamic leader and innovator with a proven track record in business development and operational management across diverse industries, including a significant role at Philhower Group. Expert in leveraging communication and critical thinking to drive brand growth, achieve $60 million in sales transactions, and enhance customer satisfaction. Skilled in building and leading high-performing teams to exceed business objectives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Startup Founder

Red Letter Style Agency
Houston, Texas
10.2024 - Current
  • Leveraged upselling opportunities on clothing, shoes, and accessories to create brand awareness through online stores.

Real Estate Office Manager

Philhower Group
Mount Vernon, Texas
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed all aspects of client transactions from initial contact through closing including coordinating inspections, appraisals, surveys, repairs and renovations when needed.

Broker / Owner

East Texas Real Estate Co.
01.2007 - 01.2016
  • Volume Sale Transaction: $60 million.
  • Acquired a real estate agency and recruited agents to build operations from the ground up.
  • Monitored the progress of transactions from start to finish, including staying abreast of any changes or issues, while developing a database of high net-worth individuals and families throughout Texas and the US.

Owner / Operator

Tall Tree Marina Bar & Grill
01.2003 - 01.2013
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: menu design, inventory, quality control, profit margin management, POS development, staff training, gas sales, cabin rentals, marketing, pricing, customer satisfaction, and vendor relations.

Education

B.S. - Business Administration, Real Estate

Texas A&M University-Commerce
01.2005

Annual Certifications - Advanced Real Estate Coursework

Champions School of Real Estate & Kaplan Professional Schools
Dallas, TX

Skills

  • Communication
  • Adaptable
  • Problem solving
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership
  • Professional organization skills
  • Business development

References

Available Upon Request

Education

Dallas, TX

Contact

McKinney, TX 75072

Volunteer Experience

  • Board of Directors: AKPhilhower Inc., Philecon Inc., Lake Cypress Springs Social Club
  • Make-A-Wish
  • Big Brother/Sister Toy Drive
  • St. Jude's Charity Auction
  • Tango Tab

Timeline

Startup Founder

Red Letter Style Agency
10.2024 - Current

Real Estate Office Manager

Philhower Group
01.2024 - 08.2024

Broker / Owner

East Texas Real Estate Co.
01.2007 - 01.2016

Owner / Operator

Tall Tree Marina Bar & Grill
01.2003 - 01.2013

B.S. - Business Administration, Real Estate

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Annual Certifications - Advanced Real Estate Coursework

Champions School of Real Estate & Kaplan Professional Schools
Amanda Philhower