Dynamic leader with a proven track record in driving sales growth, enhancing brand visibility, and elevating company reputation. Expertise in fostering strong customer relationships while thriving under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments. Renowned for exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic planning, and effective negotiation techniques that consistently yield positive outcomes. Committed to promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration, encouraging a 'can-do' attitude within teams to achieve ambitious goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Broker
United Real Estate Queen City
03.2025 - Current
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or questions from clients promptly and professionally.
Negotiated favorable terms for clients during transactions, maximizing their profits in both buying and selling scenarios.
Adapted quickly to changing market conditions, adjusting client strategies accordingly while maintaining open lines of communication throughout periods of uncertainty.
Developed strong relationships with clients, earning their trust and loyalty through consistent communication and portfolio updates.
Analyzed potential investment opportunities using comprehensive research methods to provide valuable insights to clients.
Associate Real Estate Broker
Dean Vinson and Associates
01.2002 - 2024
Launched an entrepreneurial real estate investment and consulting venture, specializing in residential market and commercial condominium conversions.
Researched evolving market conditions and partnered with Mortgage Branch Managers to develop customized financial portfolios—boosting client satisfaction by X% and optimizing risk-adjusted returns.
Managed a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties, maximizing client investments and returns.
Liaison to national financial institutions in successful negotiation of short sales for distressed homeowners.
Director of Contracts Administration
Sterling Maintenance Services, Inc.
01.1988 - 01.2002
Spearheaded integrated sales, business development, and facilities management initiatives—including minor construction and on‑site project leadership—creating strategic synergy across functions.
Engineered and executed end‑to‑end proposal strategies and marketing campaigns, crafting compelling 200‑page federal and commercial proposals and expanding geographic reach across the Eastern Seaboard.
Negotiated and secured major contracts with high‑profile agencies—USDA, GSA, Army Corps of Engineers, Army Research Laboratory, Bolling AFB—while maintaining full compliance with FAR regulations and 8(a) status.
Led estimating, bidding, procurement, billing, and supervision of a 5‑person team, while overseeing vendor relationships, contract monitoring, and senior‑level communications.
Drove over $2 million in revenue growth (including a $1.5 million Environmental Hospital Services contract), launching innovative marketing campaigns, and earning top-tier sales and marketing leadership awards.
Administrative Assistant
01.1988 - 01.1992
Profiled position supporting senior level management and executive officers managing all existing and new business throughout the organization. Responsibilities were diverse and included Board affairs, customer communications; special event planning, regulatory reporting and executive administration (assemble business packages, collect reports, set appointments, keep calendars and screen calls).
Executive liaison between senior management and employees to plan, schedule and facilitate a broad range of corporate initiatives, company operations and large scale business functions.
Arranged for travel for management and coordinated all meetings and events.
Managed the president's calendar and handled confidential operating and financial information.
Organized profit and loss statements. Generated general journal entries and postings utilizing CYMA and Quicken Accounting Systems for quarterly and year end submissions to CPA.
Collaborated with CPA (on site) on calendar year end balance sheets. Balanced and settled general ledger at monthly, quarterly and calendar year end close.
Responsible for ordering all certificates of insurance and deliverables related to bonding and delivered to contacting officials. Critical components to establishing new business.
Education
Graduate of Real Estate Institute - Business Administration
National Association of Realtors
Annapolis
01-2006
Certificate Program Government Contract Law - undefined
George Washington University
01.1996
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Computer Science
CLC
Alexandria, VA
01.1991
High School Diploma - General Studies
Park View High School
Sterling, VA
05-1990
Skills
Strategic Planning
Development coaching
Client relationship management
Sales pipeline coordination
Client Management
Contract Administration
Project coordination
Project Presentations
Estimating/Bidding
Government procurement expertise
Property consultation services
Initial public offerings
Accomplishments
Top 5% in closed transactions - Realty Executives
100% Club Award- Realty Executives, International.
Bronze Award- Prince Georges County Association of Realtors
Silver Award - Prince Georges County Association of Realtors
Gold Award- Prince Georges County Association of Realtors
Certification
GRI- National Association of Realtors
Accounting Software- Cyma PassII
Contract Estimating and Negotiating- Building Services Contracts Association International
HGTV Appearance- "My House is Worth What?"
Timeline
Broker
United Real Estate Queen City
03.2025 - Current
Associate Real Estate Broker
Dean Vinson and Associates
01.2002 - 2024
Director of Contracts Administration
Sterling Maintenance Services, Inc.
01.1988 - 01.2002
Administrative Assistant
01.1988 - 01.1992
Certificate Program Government Contract Law - undefined
George Washington University
Graduate of Real Estate Institute - Business Administration
National Association of Realtors
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Computer Science
CLC
High School Diploma - General Studies
Park View High School
Professional Development
Accounting Software, Cyma PASSII
Contract Estimating and Negotiating, Building Services Contracts Association International
Developing Awareness and Establishing Business In Luxury Home Industry, Luxury Home Marketing Institute
Television appearances to market and sale homes, Home and Garden Television (HGTV)
Office Manager/Marketing Assistant at Alexander Anderson Real Estate Group, Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, United StatesOffice Manager/Marketing Assistant at Alexander Anderson Real Estate Group, Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, United States