Donna Walid
Weehawken,NJ
Summary
Strategic approach to community events, organizations, and key influencers in feeder markets
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales & Marketing
Katherine LeGrand Goldsmith
Aspen, Colorado
10.2023 - Current
- Research and present custom jewelry proposals
- Manage repairs (advise clients, provide repair instructions, order raw materials, follow status to repair pick-up)
- Organize and coordinate marketing campaigns, events, shows
- Edge POS, Mailchimp
- Provide premium customer service always
Licensed Realtor/Broker Associate
Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty
Aspen, Colorado
08.2023 - Current
- Serving the Roaring Fork Valley
- Established a growing local client base through strategic participation in community events, organizations, and key influencers in feeder markets
- Cultivated market knowledge, business practice in a luxury residential and seasonal rental real estate market that rivals the best on the planet
- Providing outstanding customer service, advocacy, and value through knowledge, experience, and integrity
- Market valuations, pricing strategies
- Representing buyers, sellers
- Communicating, educating, negotiating current industry changes
- CTMe, Cloze, Active Pipe
- Ninja Selling Certified
Licensed Realtor/Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker Realty
Hoboken, New Jersey
11.2021 - Current
- Serving Somerset, Morris & Hudson Counties
- Advocate for buyers, sellers in residential real estate transactions
- Lead and drive the client's real estate transaction process: comparative market analysis research and presentation, listing price and marketing strategy/execution, property sale advice, property prep, investment analysis (investor buyers or sellers), property and public records research, buyer offer strategy, negotiate purchase price and inspection demands, support mortgage requirements, closing preparations
- Advocate for landlord or tenant in lease transactions including market rent data, tenant screening, lease execution
- Providing outstanding client service and value through knowledge, teamwork, problem-solving, communication and expectations
- Nurturing client relationships, community networking and prospecting, target farming
- Business planning, accounting, budgeting
- Serving Somerset, Morris & Hudson Counties
Gallery Manager
Corwin Galleries
Aspen, Colorado
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients with purchasing artwork, providing expert guidance on selecting pieces that fit their tastes and budgets. Home staging service.
- Managed gallery operations and events, ensuring a smooth and efficient visitor experience.
- Maintained a clean, attractive environment within the gallery space to showcase artworks effectively and professionally.
Licensed Realtor/Sales Associate
Weichert Real Estate
Watchung, New Jersey
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Serving Somerset, Morris Counties
- Represented buyers and sellers in real estate transactions
- Conducted first time home buyer consultations (education, local market expectations)
- Conducted market valuations for properties
- Hosted weekly informative open houses
- Received regional 'Rising Star' award
Owner/Operator
Bridal Couture of Short Hills
Chatham, New Jersey
06.2006 - 09.2009
- Retailer of custom couture bridal, mother-of-the-bride, and flower girl gowns
- Collaborated with client to achieve desired gown
- Managed orders from initial client appointment, through in-house tailoring, to delivery and event dressing
- Negotiated and managed inventory contracts and suppliers
- Promoted through runway show events at local venues, print and online advertising
- Managed client relations
- Sold business at a profit
Indulge.com
New York, New York
09.1998 - 09.2000
- Company Overview: (Luxury retailer, internet start-up)
- Member of original up-start group growing business from 10 to 200 employees
- Investor relations liaison
- Supported business development in human resources, marketing, strategy and branding
- Facilitated human resources for merger
- Office management
- (Luxury retailer, internet start-up)
Client Relations and Education
Prudential Securities Incorporated
Tampa, Florida
06.1998 - 09.1998
- Coordinated new business initiatives
- Developed database for managing client relations
- Planned and delivered seminars
- Published monthly investor newsletter
Performance Consulting
Andersen Worldwide SC
St. Charles, Illinois
09.1997 - 12.1997
- Organizational Effectiveness Staff Intern - Conducted market and job analysis research
- Developed competency-based performance management system
- Assisted with focus groups
- Project scope meetings, and fact-finding interviews
- Assisted in development of the recruiting process for five service teams
- Managed client relations
Special Projects Consultant
University of Tampa
Tampa, Florida
06.1996 - 09.1996
- Directed team for operations development
- Formulated and implemented retention process
- Counseling prospective and continuing students
- Coordinated pre-enrollment
- Produced counselor training manual
Licensed insurance agent and customer care specialist
Small & Small, Inc.
Stroudsburg, PA
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Company Overview: (Insurance Agency)
- Participated in all areas from the start-up
- (Insurance Agency)
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Psychology (Organization and Leadership)
Columbia University, Teachers College
05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tampa
05.1994
Othertrainingandinterests
- Ninja Selling Certified
- Authenticate Living Signature Program Graduate
- Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition)
- Pilates
- Running
Timeline
Gallery Manager
Corwin Galleries
03.2024 - 12.2024
Sales & Marketing
Katherine LeGrand Goldsmith
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Realtor/Broker Associate
Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Realtor/Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker Realty
11.2021 - Current
Licensed Realtor/Sales Associate
Weichert Real Estate
05.2019 - 11.2021
Owner/Operator
Bridal Couture of Short Hills
06.2006 - 09.2009
Indulge.com
09.1998 - 09.2000
Client Relations and Education
Prudential Securities Incorporated
06.1998 - 09.1998
Performance Consulting
Andersen Worldwide SC
09.1997 - 12.1997
Special Projects Consultant
University of Tampa
06.1996 - 09.1996
Licensed insurance agent and customer care specialist
Small & Small, Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tampa
Master of Arts - Organizational Psychology (Organization and Leadership)
Columbia University, Teachers College