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Caterina Emma Leaness

Summary

I am a born and raised New Yorker with 5 years of real estate sales experience and prior to that I have 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry as well as pursuing acting. I excell with client communication, negotiation, and client services, focused on providing excellent service by anticipating the consumers needs and communicating with teammates to give our clients the best service. I am eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am highly motivated to learn, grow and excel in a new industry.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Sales Associate

Christies International
06.2024 - Current


  • Built strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service
  • Worked on real estate transactions with returning clients
  • Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
  • Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
  • Conducted weekly open houses and provided feedback to sellers on potential buyers.
  • Managed scheduled meetings to maintain satisfaction of both buyers and sellers and facilitate smooth purchases.
  • Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
  • Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
  • Continuously improved professional skills through attending seminars, workshops, and conferences to stay informed on industry trends and best practices.
  • Provided guidance to first-time homebuyers, ensuring a smooth process from beginning to end.

Real Estate Sales Associate

Compass
06.2020 - 06.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service and timely communication.
  • Conducted open houses to showcase properties, generating interest and attracting potential buyers.
  • Streamlined the closing process by coordinating inspections, appraisals, title work, and other necessary documentation in a timely manner.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Managed multiple transactions simultaneously with attention to detail and organization, meeting all deadlines consistently.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of local market trends, allowing for accurate pricing recommendations for clients.
  • Provided guidance to first-time homebuyers, ensuring a smooth process from beginning to end.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in successful closings and increased client satisfaction.

Bartender

Catch Steak
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Handled $6,000 cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Bartender

Rue57
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Recruited and trained 3 bartenders and barbacks
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Hostess and Reservationist

Ysabel
04.2015 - 09.2016
  • Maintained highly loyal clientele by delivering unparalleled service at every stage of restaurant dining experience.
  • Managed in-person and telephone guest inquiries, customer service requests and reservation bookings using OpenTable.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
  • Managed high end clientele

Actress

All My Children
03.2013 - 03.2013

under 5, ABC

Actress

30 Rock

Featured, NBC

Kiss (Short Film)

Tatiana Kantorowicz

Lead

Actress

Straight Out Of Tompkins
02.2014 - 02.2014

Supporting role, Independent Film.

Event Staffing

Quench
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Worked with clients including Stub Hub, Nintendo, Cover Girl, Universal, Tiffanys and more.
  • Engaged customers with friendly demeanor and extensive product knowledge.
  • Promoted and set up sales using communication and marketing abilities.
  • Planned and organized sampling events by working hand-in-hand with retail store managers and leaders.

Education

Acting

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York, NY
01-2015

Film Acting And Theater

Anthony Abeson
New York, NY
06.2014

High School Diploma -

York Preparatory School
New York, NY
06-2013

Skills

  • Customer support
  • Organization and time management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Customer service
  • Client communication
  • Buyer representation
  • Lead follow up
  • Works well independently
  • Negotiation
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent teamwork
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual

Timeline

Real Estate Sales Associate

Christies International
06.2024 - Current

Real Estate Sales Associate

Compass
06.2020 - 06.2024

Bartender

Catch Steak
07.2019 - 03.2020

Bartender

Rue57
02.2017 - 03.2020

Event Staffing

Quench
08.2015 - 06.2017

Hostess and Reservationist

Ysabel
04.2015 - 09.2016

Actress

Straight Out Of Tompkins
02.2014 - 02.2014

Actress

All My Children
03.2013 - 03.2013

Actress

30 Rock

Kiss (Short Film)

Tatiana Kantorowicz

Acting

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Film Acting And Theater

Anthony Abeson

High School Diploma -

York Preparatory School
Caterina Emma Leaness