Christopher Knodel
Miller Place,NY
Summary
Strategic and results-driven sales and business professional with a strong background in developing and executing client acquisition strategies, driving revenue growth, and leading sales initiatives. Experienced partner in an LLC specializing in sales, real estate investments, and customer relationship management. Proven ability to build and nurture high-performing sales pipelines through cold calling, warm lead management, and collaborative operational planning, while negotiating deals, and delivering measurable business results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concierge
Brightview Senior Living
Port Jefferson Station, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Greets residents, guests, and prospects warmly, ensuring a welcoming and professional first impression.
- Serves as the central point of contact for residents' requests, coordinating services, and resolving inquiries with efficiency and care.
- Manages phone systems, directs calls, and relays messages promptly and accurately.
- Coordinates resident transportation schedules, dining reservations, and community events.
- Assists with administrative tasks, including mail distribution, and record-keeping.
- Maintains lobby presentation, and ensure community standards are upheld at all times.
- Communicates effectively with all departments to support a seamless resident experience.
- Promotes a positive and engaging atmosphere, fostering community involvement, and satisfaction.
Co-Founder
Platinum Home Partners, LLC
Miller Place, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Co-founded and scaled a profitable real estate investment business, leveraging deep market insight and advanced sales strategies to identify and acquire high return on investment (ROI) properties.
- Collaborates with company partners to develop and actualize strategic plans to advance the company's mission and objectives, and promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
- Conducts in-depth market research and deal analysis, using comps, ARV, and cash flow projections to guide investment decisions, and minimize risk.
- Develops and maintains a high-performing sales pipeline, including wholesalers, agents, investors, and buyers, to ensure a steady flow of leads and deal flow.
- Leads all sales functions, including daily cold calling and warm lead generation, to source motivated sellers, negotiate off-market deals, and build a consistent, high-performing sales pipeline.
- Builds and nurtures strategic relationships with real estate agents, attorneys, contractors, lenders, and title companies to streamline transactions and expand the business network.
- Develops and oversees all sales operations from lead generation to negotiation and closing, while tracking key performance metrics, analyzing data, and continuously optimizing strategies to drive growth and maximize client retention.
- Improves profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
Manager & Statue Maker
Statuary
Rocky Point , NY
05.2020 - Current
- Set up and managed POS system operations, and assisted customers with sales inquiries.
- Assisted customers by using personalized sales techniques to match them with the right products, and enhance their overall shopping experience.
- Prepared and poured commercial-grade cement into over 300 unique statue molds, ensuring precision through quality control techniques.
- Applying wire and rebar at critical joints to maintain the structural integrity of products.
Online Pickup Coordinator
Stop & Shop
Miller Place, NY
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Coordinated and fulfilled online grocery orders with speed and accuracy, ensuring all customer requests were met, and substitutions were made appropriately.
- Managed daily order workflow, from receiving and picking items, to staging and preparing orders for timely curbside pickup.
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers upon arrival, confirming order accuracy, and addressing any last-minute changes or concerns.
- Communicated effectively with store departments to resolve item availability issues and ensure order completeness.
- Tracked order statuses and maintained accurate records to support operational efficiency and order fulfillment metrics.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the staging and pickup area to ensure safety and operational flow.
- Trained new team members on systems, procedures, and best practices for order fulfillment and customer service.
- Adapted quickly to high-volume periods, and implemented time management strategies to meet tight deadlines and service goals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
St. Joseph's University
Patchogue, NYHigh School Diploma -
Miller Place High School
Miller Place, NY06-2023
Skills
- Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Business development and growth
- Client acquisition
- Real estate deal structuring
- CRM management and follow-up
- Cold calling and prospecting
- Contract negotiation
- Sales funnel optimization
- Team leadership and scaling
- Relationship building
- Problem solving and empathy
- Clients' need assessment
Certification
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Dean's List, St. Joesph's University
- Employee of the Month, Stop & Shop May 2022
Affiliations
- Volunteer Firefighter, Miller Place Fire Department September 2022
- Participate in training drills, community events, and fundraisers
Timeline
Concierge
Brightview Senior Living
10.2024 - Current
Co-Founder
Platinum Home Partners, LLC
02.2024 - Current
Online Pickup Coordinator
Stop & Shop
08.2021 - 12.2024
Manager & Statue Maker
Statuary
05.2020 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
St. Joseph's University
High School Diploma -
Miller Place High School
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