Benjamin Harrington
Lafayette,LA
Summary
- Former campus missionary with 7 years of coaching students 1 on 1 through life. Engaging and leading groups on a weekly basis. Experienced in discipleship, and active listening.
- Former Licensed Real Estate Agent that successfully sold new and preexisting homes in Louisiana. Applied exceptional prospecting, building high-value client base through aggressive marketing and personal referrals from satisfied buyers and sellers. Excelled in client development, public relations, customer follow-up and property management.
- Currently working as a full-time Helicopter mechanic and avionics helper.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Impact Counselor (Remote)
Life Surge
Lafayette, LA
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for student experience through the classes. Calls inbound/outbound everyday
- Handles data clean up and refund request
- Emailing and text conversations with students
- Living a 100X Life as an employee of Life Surge
Real Estate Salesperson
Keller Williams
Lafayette, LA
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Advised prospective clients on current market activities and optimal buying or selling choices.
- Advertised properties to general public via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure.
- Facilitated real estate purchases by reviewing listings, accompanying clients to properties and communicating sale conditions.
- Acquired new customers, counseled clients and identified purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
- Maintained current and accurate CRM database of prospective customers.
- Pushed through objectives, persuading clients to purchase by applying advanced sales techniques.
- Managed sales pipeline by actively following up with prospects and hot leads.
- Oversaw and negotiated offers for real estate purchases on clients' behalf.
Property Manager
CL Real Estate
Lafayette, LA
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Collected monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits and payments.
- Handled resident complaints and expedited maintenance requests.
- Completed lease applications and verifications, notifying prospects of results.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with owners and tenants to minimize hassle for both parties.
- Coordinated with maintenance and contractors to promote timely turnovers after move-outs.
- Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairs.
Campus Missionary
Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
Lafayette, LA
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Planned and organized workday activities.
- Met individuals to deliver Bibles, spread word of Christ and lead prayers.
- Worked closely with University officials to plan and coordinate events for our organization.
- In charge of all of events that happened for campus outreach.
- Trained and mentored countless college students through my years in ministry through 1 on 1 conversations about life, family, and their future.
- Also ran all of our lighting and sound lead for all of our meetings/ events.
Education
Sales
Sales Mentor
Online11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Rayne High School
Rayne, LA05.2011
Skills
- Inside and Outside Sales
- Sales Closing
- Negotiations Expert
- Lead Follow up
- Sales Pipeline Management
- MLS Data Entry and Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Client Relations
- Buyer and Seller Representation
- Individual Counseling Skills
- Meeting Leadership
- Group Facilitation
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
Timeline
Impact Counselor (Remote)
Life Surge
01.2024 - Current
Property Manager
CL Real Estate
07.2022 - 07.2023
Real Estate Salesperson
Keller Williams
06.2022 - 12.2024
Campus Missionary
Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
08.2017 - 12.2022
Sales
Sales Mentor
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Rayne High School
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