BROOKE BALLAN
Summary
Results-driven Director of Operations with extensive experience in marketing, budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning. Proven expertise in managing national real estate expansion teams, overseeing financial tracking, onboarding, and leading broker-agnostic referral networks (Next Move Network and Next Move Military). Skilled in team leadership, hiring, onboarding, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment. Adept at client relations, vendor management, and integrating innovative strategies to drive growth, including the application of Feng Shui principles for enhanced service offerings. Seeking a leadership role in a forward-thinking real estate organization to leverage my diverse skill set in operations, project management, and strategic planning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations & Chief Operations Officer
Next Move LLC
05.2022 - Current
- Lead national real estate expansion teams, manage financials, and oversee onboarding
- Supervise two broker-agnostic referral networks (Next Move Network and Next Move Military)
- Manage a team of 5 employees; organize meetings, events, and travel
- Oversee hiring, interviews, onboarding, and offboarding procedures.
Real Estate Salesperson
Keller Williams Realty
07.2021 - Current
- Maintain relationships with lenders, appraisers, inspectors, and escrow companies
- Prepare paperwork for closings, deeds, contracts, and purchase agreements
- Evaluate clients' financial abilities and research properties within their budgets
- Promote property sales through open houses, MLS, and advertisements.
Owner
BB Essentials
05.2021 - Current
- Provide customized Feng Shui consultations, enhancing space energy and well-being
- Collaborate with real estate professionals on home staging for market appeal
- Conduct workshops on spatial arrangements and create personalized Feng Shui solutions.
Director of Operations
KinderCare Learning Center
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Managed marketing, budgeting, and financial operations for the center
- Handled customer inquiries, conducted tours, and supported the enrollment process
- Selected for special assignments, including managing childcare for NY Giants and NY Jets
- Supervised scheduling, payroll, staff hiring, evaluations, training, and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management -
Anisfield School of Business - AACSB Accredited, Ramapo College of New Jersey
05.2015
Websites
Certification
Mindful Design Feng Shui Practitioner
Timeline
Director of Operations & Chief Operations Officer
Next Move LLC
05.2022 - Current
Real Estate Salesperson
Keller Williams Realty
07.2021 - Current
Owner
BB Essentials
05.2021 - Current
Director of Operations
KinderCare Learning Center
10.2017 - 05.2021
Mindful Design Feng Shui Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management -
Anisfield School of Business - AACSB Accredited, Ramapo College of New Jersey
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