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Dana Finnegan

Bozeman,MT

Summary

Well-qualified Luxury Home Sales Representative with proven success in closing deals and maintaining client satisfaction. Highly proficient in building relationships, managing projects, and solving problems. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Author and Publishing Consultant

Self-employed
01.2013 - Current
  • Wrote, edited, and published nine novels
  • Created author brand
  • Responsible for entire publishing process
  • Write, edit, proofread, format, hire a cover designer, publish, manage social media, orchestrate advertising campaigns
  • Write and target distribution of newsletters
  • Advised new authors on self-publishing strategies, including working with the Amazon algorithm

Territory Manager

Quality Foods Distributing
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: A natural, organic and local foods distributor
  • Responsible for sales, customer relations, and territory development for QFD
  • Expanded territory four-fold
  • Expanded customer base ten-fold
  • Identified creative new outlets for products
  • Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.

Luxury Real Estate Consultant

Hammond Residential
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Specialized in residential sales of high-end homes
  • Client development, consultative sales, marketing, negotiating, pricing analysis, and transaction management
  • Collaborated with mortgage brokers, attorneys, inspectors and other stakeholders to expedite processes while maintaining clear communication channels throughout each transaction
  • Conducted thorough due diligence investigations for clients to identify potential risks or concerns before proceeding with transactions
  • Boosted referral business by establishing a strong network of professional contacts in the real estate industry
  • Cultivated lasting relationships with past clients through consistent follow-up contact to support their ongoing real estate needs or concerns
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients by effectively leveraging market knowledge and strong communication skills
  • Expanded clientele base with exceptional service delivery, resulting in numerous positive reviews and recommendations from satisfied customers

Real Estate Broker

RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Certified Buyer Representative
  • 2004 RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists REALTOR of the Year
  • Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers

Carpenter-in-training

P.M. Dandini Construction Company
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Worked as a carpenter’s assistant/trainee, learning how to renovate high end and luxury residential homes
  • Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results

Director of Corporate Communications

Conjoin, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Directed company’s marketing strategies and execution, controlling the budget and determining the most effective marketing mechanisms, utilizing a variety of print and electronic materials
  • Managed and executed public relations strategies, from pursuing editorial coverage and authoring and distributing press releases, to organizing product announcement tours and panel discussions
  • Oversaw sales-team support with lead generation, sales materials, and competitive analysis, and edited and authorized business-to-business marketing and presentation materials
  • Hired and managed freelancers and vendor agencies, working directly with subject-matter experts

Marketing Manager

Conjoin, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Directed company’s marketing strategies and execution, controlling the budget and determining the most effective marketing mechanisms, utilizing a variety of print and electronic materials
  • Managed and executed public relations strategies, from pursuing editorial coverage and authoring and distributing press releases, to organizing product announcement tours and panel discussions
  • Oversaw sales-team support with lead generation, sales materials, and competitive analysis, and edited and authorized business-to-business marketing and presentation materials
  • Hired and managed freelancers and vendor agencies, working directly with subject-matter experts

Corporate Marketing Specialist

RSA Security Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Managed marketing collateral content and design development, through to print and electronic media production, including annual reports, reference books, brochures, and direct mail
  • Worked closely with the company’s senior staff on the company’s relaunch and channeling of marketing programs to worldwide audience, through development and implementation of new branding and identity strategies
  • Managed and maintained outsourced partnerships and vendor relationships, such as freelance writers, designers, illustrators and printers

Language Consultant

Interac Co., Ltd.
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Instructed English language to Japanese middle school students and adults
  • Provide cross-cultural training to employees in Japanese insurance, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries

Investor Relations/Marketing Communications Specialist

Interleaf Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Managed and developed financial collateral, including interim shareholder reports, presentations, and annual reports
  • Supervised internal communications, targeting worldwide sales force with sales success profiles, marketing program bulletins, and weekly and industry reviews
  • Acted as a liaison between the company and outside vendors, transfer agents, investment analysts, and financial press

Project Manager

N.E. Thing Enterprises
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Researched and developed export capability resulting in European distribution channels
  • Analyzed and implemented accounting system improvements
  • Provided account service at wholesale and retail levels, including sales and service

Education

Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Certificate -

Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
Cambridge, MA
01.2008

Fundamentals in Fine Woodworking -

North Bennet Street School
Boston, MA
01.2002

B.A. - English Literature

McGill University
01.1993

Skills

  • Lead Generation
  • Negotiation
  • Agent and seller communications
  • Property Showing
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Property Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Tactfulness
  • Mediation Techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Customer Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal communication skills

Affiliations

  • Greater Boston Association of REALTORS Grievance Committee 2008-2010

Timeline

Author and Publishing Consultant

Self-employed
01.2013 - Current

Territory Manager

Quality Foods Distributing
01.2011 - 01.2013

Luxury Real Estate Consultant

Hammond Residential
01.2007 - 01.2011

Real Estate Broker

RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists
01.2003 - 01.2007

Carpenter-in-training

P.M. Dandini Construction Company
01.2002 - 01.2003

Director of Corporate Communications

Conjoin, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002

Marketing Manager

Conjoin, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2001

Corporate Marketing Specialist

RSA Security Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000

Language Consultant

Interac Co., Ltd.
01.1997 - 01.1998

Investor Relations/Marketing Communications Specialist

Interleaf Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1997

Project Manager

N.E. Thing Enterprises
01.1993 - 01.1994

Fundamentals in Fine Woodworking -

North Bennet Street School

B.A. - English Literature

McGill University

Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Certificate -

Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School

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