Andy Kropf
Nashville,TN
Summary
Upbeat, outgoing, team-oriented, creative thinker with a proven ability to attack goals and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines creative and strategic thinking with inertia and adaptability to deliver on goals in results-based environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Affiliate Broker/ Realtor
Benchmark Realty
03.2021 - Current
- Assist home sellers, buyers, and investors in the search for and acquisition of a home or commercial income property.
- Assist all clients in making informed decisions by conducting thorough market research and staying up-to-date with industry trends.
- Use industry tools to analyze available data to determine viability for different investment types
- Assisting in the procurement of financing by developing and maintaining relationships with lenders with various other vendors and participants in the purchase and sale process.
- Educate first-time homebuyers about the purchasing process to help them feel confident in making a decision.
- Secured repeat business from satisfied clients through consistent follow-ups and maintaining ongoing relationships.
Short Term Rental Manager
Stay Cool Properties
Nashville, TN
01.2017 - Current
- Market short term rental properties on various outlets such as Airbnb, VRBO, and similar sites
- Handle all communication with guests and cleaners, while providing monthly revenue reports to the property owners
Project Manager for Short Term Rental Apartment Buildouts
Vector Travel
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed installation teams that transformed traditional apartments to become short-term rentals.
- Managed distribution and assembly of furniture, decor items, and technology systems necessary for the STR units to be ready for guests by a deadline.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
President
Ocean Street, LLC
Nashville, TN
06.2008 - 09.2021
- As 'Band Leader' I booked shows, planned performances, and handled marketing and promotion of the band Ocean Street. During our more busy years, I was booking, scheduling, and helping to promote upwards of 200 live performances per year
- Helped create the brand identity, album art, and marketing collateral for releases in Germany and the USA.
- Cultivated corporate sponsorships with brands such as Southern Tide, Local Life, and various alcohol distributors.
- Prioritized customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- As Principal Songwriter and Lead Vocalist, I played an important role in the "sound" of the band.
- Cultivated industry relationships, and opened doors that allowed us to record with top industry professionals such as Norbert Putnam, Steve O'Brien, Casey Wood, and others.
Manager
Gauting Indians
Munich-Gauting, Germany
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: Manager of Bundesliga Baseball Club
- Assumed the Manager position for the Gauting Indians one month into the 2010 season.
- Managed and motivated players to be productive and engaged in work. Led Gauting to the best season in its history, missing the playoffs by one game.
- Helped with community outreach and marketing and promotions alongside the club’s General Manager
- Manager of Bundesliga Baseball Club
Vice President for Land Acquisition
Oakley Development
Marietta, GA
05.2005 - 07.2008
- Targeted properties for acquisition by Oakley Development and Leland Homes for the purpose of turning raw land into homesites.
- Used County and City GIS systems in collaboration with MLS, Realtor relationships, door-knocking, and cold-calling to create opportunities.
- Project Managed due diligence, pre-development process.
- Cooperated with City/County officials regarding utility plans and entitlement process for target properties.
- Worked with and helped manage progress of land planners, civil engineers, and other strategic partners in the due diligence and rezoning process for contracted properties.
Baseball Player
Detroit Tigers
Detroit, Michigan
06.2000 - 04.2005
- Company Overview: Baseball Player
- I played catcher and utility infield positions with the Detroit Tigers Organization
- I played in Rookie Ball, High A, Double A, Triple A, and was a non-roster invitee at one Major League Spring Training
- Baseball Player
Education
Bachelor of Science - Leadership Track
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN12-2000
Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Branding & Marketing
- Teaching / Instruction
- Team Management
- Band Management
- Buyer Representation
- Contract drafting
- Seller Representation
- Relationship Management
- Property Management
- Goal-oriented mindset
Awards
- Top 10 in Sales - Benchmark Realty (Multiple Months)
- Cotton Clark Scholarship Award Winner - Leadership and Public Service Award in a Vanderbilt Baseball Team Member.
- Co-Captain- Vanderbilt Baseball Team, 2000.
- Florida State League All Star - 2003
References
Mike Doyle
Pilot/Instructor at Delta Airlines
GM of East Cobb Cobras Youth Baseball Team 2003-2008
(404) 797-7926
Jimmy Petty
Team Leader / Nashville Place Team at Benchmark Realty
(615) 210-4994
jimmy@nashvilleplace.com
Victoria Thompson
Broker - Benchmark Realty Nashville West
(615) 946-0741
victoria@benchmarkrealtytn.com
Mark Gibbs
Oakley Development / Leland Homes
(404)542-1113
Sebastian Seiguer
Founder and CEO of San Francisco Coffee Company, Munich Germany
Founder and CEO of Scene Health, Baltimore, MD
General Manager of Gauting Indians, 2010
(410) 804-0059
Jim Twining
Former CEO of Southern Tide Clothing Company
(864) 918-3770
Mike Fleury
Director of National Sales for Bird's Eye Foods
Family Friend
(678) 790-7547
Languages
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Affiliate Broker/ Realtor
Benchmark Realty
03.2021 - Current
Project Manager for Short Term Rental Apartment Buildouts
Vector Travel
01.2018 - 03.2024
Short Term Rental Manager
Stay Cool Properties
01.2017 - Current
Manager
Gauting Indians
04.2010 - 09.2010
President
Ocean Street, LLC
06.2008 - 09.2021
Vice President for Land Acquisition
Oakley Development
05.2005 - 07.2008
Baseball Player
Detroit Tigers
06.2000 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Leadership Track
Vanderbilt University