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Christina Palmiotto

Herkimer,NY

Summary

Experienced marketing professional with over 30 years of diverse experience in real estate, management, advertising, food, sports marketing, warehouse management, and catalog production. Skilled entrepreneur passionate about exceptional customer service and helping individuals achieve their goals, whether it's finding their first home, facilitating job relocations, or adding sweetness to events and family gatherings. Proven track record of receiving referrals from satisfied clients as validation of work. Eager to bring expertise and dedication to delivering outstanding results to any organization, seeking greater fulfillment in current and future roles.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
05.2020 - Current
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.

NYS Associate Real Estate Broker

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services CNY Realty
12.2017 - 05.2020

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Mohawk Valley 1st Choice Rlty
02.2015 - 12.2017

NYS Real Estate Agent/Office Administrator

Van Billings Real Estate, LLC
01.2012 - 02.2015
  • Create and implement marketing initiatives that allow the business to achieve future growth
  • Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.
  • Managed scheduled meetings to maintain satisfaction of both buyers and sellers and facilitate smooth purchases.
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.

Owner

LaDolce Vita by Christina
12.2009 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day business operations.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.

Co-Owner - Marketing, Operations

That's Amore' Pizza & Pasta
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Advertising Director

Northern Safety Company Inc.
10.2001 - 11.2008
  • Define strategy for and develop, execute and manage comprehensive marketing plan encompassing integrated marketing initiatives designed to penetrate and grow targeted markets
  • Communicate with executive management, internal departments, and vendors to coordinate overall marketing efforts in accordance with corporate goals
  • Played an integral role in the brand management for new product roll outs
  • Led and directed forward-thinking marketing team of Designers, Photographers, Copywriters, freelancers and production staff
  • Created and managed multi-million dollar Marketing Budgets
  • Helmed team of 20 advertising, design, internet and copy writer professionals.
  • Developed and implemented SEO techniques to maximize internet traffic and presence.
  • Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.

Operations Director

Northern Safety Company, Inc
12.2005 - 02.2007
  • Exceeded overall company objectives and increased sales through consistent yearly profit growth, effective training
  • Reviewed financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions.
  • Mentored and supervised diverse workforce of 140 Staff, managing scheduling, supervision and performance management.
  • Utilized lean methodology to implement quality initiatives and reduce arrears.
  • Maintained excellent customer relationships through consistent delivery on commitments.
  • Negotiated contracts, pricing structures and delivery schedules.

TRAFFIC & PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Northern Safety Company, Inc
10.1999 - 01.2001
  • Liaison between multiple departments to insure productivity was met and deadlines were achieved
  • Acted a coordinator and facilitator between third party vendors maximizing dollars to insure the company was obtaining the highest quality of work at the most affordable price

Owner/Marketing Director

LaBella Pizzeria - Sackets
01.1995 - 01.1999
  • Recruited, trained and developed staff of employees to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Implemented systems to streamline all business functions and achieve company goals
  • Obtained corporate and community catering contracts, through direct marketing and advertising
  • Maintained profit and loss statement to achieve company goals

Marketing Director

United States Luge Association
01.1988 - 01.1992
  • Directed and developed Corporate Sponsorship Activities while managing all public relations for the Olympic Luge Team and its Junior and Development Teams

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

State University of New York College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh
05-1988

A.A.S - Business Administration

Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY
05-1986

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Logistics Management
  • Strategic Public Relations
  • Implementation Strategy
  • Contract Negotiation and Implementation
  • Client Relationship Management

Accomplishments

  • Completed over 220 successful real estate transactions to date in the Mohawk Valley
  • Multi Million Dollar Top Producer Annually
  • Press Officer 1992 US Olympic Luge Team - Albertville, France


Certification

  • ABR - Accredited Buyers Representative
  • SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist
  • MRP - Military Relocation Professional
  • C2EX - Realtors Commitment to Excellence

Interests

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes

Timeline

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
05.2020 - Current

NYS Associate Real Estate Broker

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services CNY Realty
12.2017 - 05.2020

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Mohawk Valley 1st Choice Rlty
02.2015 - 12.2017

NYS Real Estate Agent/Office Administrator

Van Billings Real Estate, LLC
01.2012 - 02.2015

Owner

LaDolce Vita by Christina
12.2009 - Current

Co-Owner - Marketing, Operations

That's Amore' Pizza & Pasta
01.2008 - 12.2010

Operations Director

Northern Safety Company, Inc
12.2005 - 02.2007

Advertising Director

Northern Safety Company Inc.
10.2001 - 11.2008

TRAFFIC & PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Northern Safety Company, Inc
10.1999 - 01.2001

Owner/Marketing Director

LaBella Pizzeria - Sackets
01.1995 - 01.1999

Marketing Director

United States Luge Association
01.1988 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

State University of New York College At Plattsburgh

A.A.S - Business Administration

Herkimer County Community College
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