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Christopher Desmond

Allendale,NEW JERSEY

Summary

Currently looking for a new role to satisfy my needs. I have experience in many fields and know how to use my current skillset to improve, adapt, and fit in to where-ever my search may take me. I possess a high mechanical aptitude and an ability to see many sides of one singular issue which has been very beneficial. I am hardworking and easily coached/trained to perform new to me tasks.

The past decade and a half has been sales based. While that has been my most recent employment, it is definitely not my only ability.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Motorcycle Technician

Action Cycle Performance Center
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Performed brake repairs and servicing for effective and safe braking.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure the efficient completion of tasks and optimal work environment.
  • Fabricated parts and components for repairs to motorcycle frame adding support and durability.
  • Replaced and maintained headlights, handlebar controls and mufflers for functional or aesthetic reasons.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical assemblies such as headlights, tail lights, starters and signal lights in accordance with DOT laws.
  • Inspected and replaced tires and suggested best type of tires based on customer needs and riding history.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks to extend the life of clients'' motorcycles.
  • Used blueprints and technical instructions to make repairs to and replacements of motorcycle subassemblies such as brakes, forks, and transmissions.
  • Mounted, balanced or checked tire condition or pressure.
  • Replaced defective parts using hand or powers tools, arbor presses and flexible power presses.
  • Gained valuable experience working on various makes and models of motorcycles through consistent exposure to diverse clientele needs.
  • Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair jobs, resulting in increased productivity and customer satisfaction.

Residential Realtor

Coldwell Banker Realty
05.2021 - 01.2025

Pls see previous Job Description at Weichert, Realtors.

To be honest, there is not enough space or time to accurately describe all the "things" a Realtor does to complete a transaction, let alone line up the individuals it takes to create one.

Motorcycle Technician

Locomotion Powersports
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Exceeded performance expectations by completing repair on schedule, without compromising the quality of workmanship.
  • Gained valuable experience working on various makes and models of motorcycles through consistent exposure to diverse clientele needs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure the efficient completion of tasks and optimal work environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair jobs, resulting in increased productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks to extend the life of clients'' motorcycles.
  • Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
  • Performed brake repairs and servicing for effective and safe braking.
  • Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical assemblies such as headlights, tail lights, starters and signal lights in accordance with DOT laws.
  • Specialized in servicing foreign manufacturers' makes and used tools specific to brand.
  • Replaced and maintained headlights, handlebar controls and mufflers for functional or aesthetic reasons.
  • Mounted, balanced or checked tire condition or pressure.
  • Replaced defective parts using hand or powers tools, arbor presses and flexible power presses.

Residential Realtor

Weichert, Realtors®
07.2010 - 05.2021
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing their specific needs in finding residential properties.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in successful transactions and positive outcomes for both buyers and sellers.
  • Developed strong relationships with lenders, inspectors, and appraisers to streamline the home buying process for clients.
  • Organized open houses and private showings to effectively market listed properties for sale.
  • Expanded referral network by maintaining excellent communication with past clients, leading to increased repeat business and new referrals.
  • Collaborated with other real estate professionals to share resources, information on listings.
  • Conducted thorough market analysis to determine accurate property values and recommended appropriate listing prices for sellers.
  • Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating the complexities of the purchasing process, resulting in a smooth transaction experience.
  • Utilized advanced technology tools to enhance marketing efforts and reach a larger audience of potential buyers for listed properties.
  • Provided personalized guidance during property negotiations, ensuring optimal results for clients involved in bidding wars or competitive situations.
  • Stayed informed on current real estate trends by attending industry events, workshops, and professional development courses regularly.
  • Educated clients about local neighborhoods, schools, amenities, and community features relevant to their housing search criteria.
  • Built credibility within the local real estate community through consistent professionalism and ethical practices when working alongside fellow agents.
  • Advised sellers on staging techniques that enhanced the appeal of their properties to potential buyers.
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Advised sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
  • Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
  • Completed property walkthroughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
  • Prepared homes for client arrivals during open house events and established signage and wayfinding aids.
  • Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
  • Showed properties to potential buyers and other brokers at open houses and by appointment.
  • Guided clients from beginning to end of home buying process in choosing right property.
  • Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
  • Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
  • Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
  • Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
  • Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
  • Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
  • Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
  • Conducted weekly open houses and provided feedback to sellers on potential buyers.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.

Metal Fabricator/Metal Finisher/Patina Aplicator

Vigilant Design
04.2007 - 05.2010
  • Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns and improving inventory management systems.
  • Collaborated with employer/project manager to ensure timely completion of custom fabrication projects, meeting client specifications.
  • Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
  • Improved work area organization by implementing efficient storage solutions for tools, materials, and finished products.
  • Supported quality assurance efforts by performing thorough inspections of completed metalwork, identifying any defects or inconsistencies before delivery to clients.
  • Utilized various metalworking tools such as shears, press brakes, rollers, plasma cutters, and punches to produce precise cuts, curves and bends in sheet metals.
  • Delivered customer satisfaction through close attention to detail when producing custom metal parts based on specific client requests.
  • Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
  • Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
  • Lifted or moved materials and finished products using forklift.
  • Manually machined parts via Bridgeport Milling machine to precise requirements.
  • Ran a lathe to turn parts to precise requirements.
  • "Finished" completed projects to clients' requests via Patina application, non-directional sanding, polishing and brushing where applicable.

Service Technician/Welder

Central Boiler Repair Co, INC.
07.2001 - 03.2007
  • Loaded a different company vehicle daily with appropriate equipment, tools, & materials (if applicable) for each "job" daily. Some days work was at multiple sites.
  • Drove truck to job site, met with contact to obtain an elaborated explanation of said job for the purposes of trouble shooting and overall efficiency.
  • Worked with Superior Mechanic/Welder to complete job in a timely fashion.
  • Drove truck back to shop, wrote up "job ticket" with tasks performed and hours required for same, then unloaded same so it was ready to head back out 1st thing next morning.
  • Shut-down, isolated, and lock-out boiler and other pressure vessels.
  • Cleaned fire and water sides when applicable.
  • Installed new gaskets.
  • Filled boiler, pressure tested same, closed firesides, and if all was satisfactory, opened boiler back to system.
  • Cut out old boilers via oxy/acetylene torch.
  • Replaced piping, steam headers, steam lines, flanges, gaskets and traps throughout hot water and steam systems.
  • Cut, fit and welded patches on a boilers when necessary.
  • Re-tubed firetube boilers, dismantled and repaired cast-iron sectional boilers.
  • Located leaks and cracks in boilers/tanks via dye penetrant indicator, ground-out, prepped and welded same.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and resolving potential problems via visual inspection.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.

Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Skills

  • Marketing expertise
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Client Counseling
  • Contract Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Property Inspection
  • Local Area Knowledge
  • Document Preparation
  • Property valuation
  • Buyer Representation
  • Open House Hosting
  • Seller Representation
  • First-time homebuyer guidance
  • Listing Presentation
  • MLS Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Real Estate License
  • Adaptability

Affiliations

  • Allendale Holiday Observer since 2014

Timeline

Motorcycle Technician

Action Cycle Performance Center
09.2024 - 01.2025

Motorcycle Technician

Locomotion Powersports
05.2024 - 07.2024

Residential Realtor

Coldwell Banker Realty
05.2021 - 01.2025

Residential Realtor

Weichert, Realtors®
07.2010 - 05.2021

Metal Fabricator/Metal Finisher/Patina Aplicator

Vigilant Design
04.2007 - 05.2010

Service Technician/Welder

Central Boiler Repair Co, INC.
07.2001 - 03.2007

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Christopher Desmond