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SalesAssociate

Dennis Henriquez

Chino,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and goal-driven aspiring real estate professional with a strong foundation in sales, customer service, and multitasking. As a full-time university student and first-generation college attendee, I bring relentless determination, discipline, and grit to everything I do, whether managing academic responsibilities or growing my real estate business. With 3 years of hands on sales experience at Big 5 Sporting Goods, I’ve developed sharp communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills that directly translate to real estate success. I thrive in fast-paced, high pressure environments and am committed to not just meeting expectations, but exceeding them. Leveraging my ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a client-first mindset, I am focused on building a successful real estate career grounded in hard work, integrity, and results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Time Student

University of California, Riverside (UCR)
09.2023 - Current
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
  • Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
  • Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
  • Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
  • Mastered time management by successfully balancing a full-time academic course load with personal responsibilities, demonstrating strong discipline and the ability to meet tight deadlines, essential for managing multiple real estate clients and transactions.
  • Developed advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills through research, analysis, and coursework, equipping you to evaluate market data, client needs, and potential property solutions strategically.
  • Gained experience in multitasking and prioritization, often juggling multiple assignments and deadlines at once, mirroring the fast-paced, multitasking demands of the real estate industry.
  • Experienced in research and information gathering, enabling quick understanding of new markets, neighborhoods, and property data, essential for staying ahead in a competitive real estate landscape.
  • Learned to adapt quickly to changing expectations and high-pressure situations, especially during exams or major deadlines, mirroring the adaptability required in everchanging real estate transactions.
  • Developed a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning, traits that align perfectly with staying up to date on market trends, new laws, and industry best practices in real estate.

Sales Associate

Big 5 Sporting Goods
07.2022 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through daily face-to-face customer interactions, creating trust, a key foundation in real estate sales.
  • Consistently met and exceeded individual and store sales goals by understanding customer needs, upselling high-margin products, and delivering value driven solutions.
  • Gained deep experience in needs-based selling by asking the right questions and matching customers with the right equipment, similar to identifying the ideal property for a homebuyers or investors.
  • Trained new employees on sales strategies and customer engagement techniques, reflecting leadership potential and a team player mindset valuable in brokerage environments.
  • Maintained expert-level knowledge across a wide range of product categories, showcasing the ability to quickly learn and retain information, a crucial skill for mastering real estate inventory and market trends.

Volunteer Assistant Soccer Coach for a Youth Club

Velocity Soccer Club
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed strong leadership and mentorship skills by guiding youth players, managing group dynamics, and promoting individual growth, skills essential for leading clients through the home buying/selling process.
  • Honed clear and confident communication abilities through instructing players, engaging with parents, and coordinating with coaching staff, directly applicable to client presentations and negotiations in real estate.
  • Demonstrated emotional intelligence and patience, effectively working with children and parents of diverse backgrounds, key for building trust and rapport with a wide variety of real estate clients.
  • Built strong organizational skills by managing practice schedules, drills, and player development goals, directly transferable to managing showings, deadlines, and listings.
  • Volunteered time to serve the community, reflecting strong character, dedication, and a service-oriented mindset, all traits that clients appreciate in a trusted real estate advisor.

Education

Edgewood High School
West Covina, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06-2027

Skills

  • Adaptable learner
  • Optimistic mindset
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-Motivation & Initiative
  • Multitasking
  • Research & Information Gathering
  • Client engagement strategies
  • Sales & Upselling Techniques
  • Product Knowledge & Presentation
  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Settings

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Volunteer Assistant Soccer Coach for a Youth Club

Velocity Soccer Club
08.2024 - 05.2025

Full Time Student

University of California, Riverside (UCR)
09.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Big 5 Sporting Goods
07.2022 - Current

Edgewood High School

Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics

University of California, Riverside

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