Ben Balsbaugh
Business Manager
Modesto,CA
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing 22 years of experience as accomplished leader. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in real estate, business industry.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
President
PMZ Real Estate
Modesto, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Perform a variety of highly responsible, professional-level duties
- Manage complex programs and projects requiring advanced professional knowledge, managerial skills and technical skills, overseeing 650 sales agents
- Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the performance of real estate agents
- Including creating business plans
- Prepare and facilitate selection and departure process for all real estate agents and staff
- Supervise real property negotiations and transactional management.
Residential Sales Manager
Realtor
Modesto, CA
01.2002 - 08.2018
- Increased office from 0 to 80 real estate agents and approximately $400,000,000 in annual real estate volume, the second largest real estate office in the County
- Responsible for selection process and departures of entire staff.
Realtor
Modesto, CA
02.2000 - 01.2002
- Closed over $7.2 million in real estate in first year in the business
- Managed strong rapport with customers, resulting in numerous referrals
- Drafted and negotiated real estate purchase contracts.
Advertising Account Manager
McClatchy Newspapers Inc, The Modesto
Modesto, CA
12.1997 - 02.2000
- Worked with numerous customers, selling advertising
- Negotiated contracts and revenue agreements with customers
- Prepared and created marketing proposals, developed business communication skills
- Developed creativity skills in working with customers on best advertising approach.
CentralValleyJobs.com
Modesto, CA
01.2000
- Originated and purchased domain name
- Created a conceptual business plan to create and build business
- Sold domain name and earnestly recruited local employers to post job openings
- Today, CVG markets between 500 and 1000 jobs on a daily basis.
Department Manager
Costco Wholesale
San Jose, CA
01.1991 - 10.1997
- Responsible for profit and loss of department, including gross margin requirements
- Directly responsible for all hiring and termination of employees
- Developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Business Administration, Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration, Marketing
California State University
Skills
Operations management
Financial Management
Business administration
Staff Management
Business planning
Strategic planning
Business Development
Consulting
Negotiation
Contract Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Active Listening
Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
President
PMZ Real Estate
08.2018 - Current
Residential Sales Manager
Realtor
01.2002 - 08.2018
Realtor
02.2000 - 01.2002
CentralValleyJobs.com
01.2000
Advertising Account Manager
McClatchy Newspapers Inc, The Modesto
12.1997 - 02.2000
Department Manager
Costco Wholesale
01.1991 - 10.1997
Masters in Business Administration - Business Administration, Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration, Marketing
California State University