Edward Gentle
Tampa,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker
10.2019 - Current
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Developed and presented proposals to clients to raise awareness of potential real estate investments.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify opportunities for investors.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.
- Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
- Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
- Reviewed property listings, interviewed potential clients, accompanied clients to properties and effectively communicated condition of sales.
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
- Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
- Managed scheduled meetings to maintain satisfaction of both buyers and sellers and facilitate smooth purchases.
- Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to maximize sales and attract new clients.
- Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
- Conducted weekly open houses and provided feedback to sellers on potential buyers.
- Collaborated with mortgage companies to accurately determine loan and mortgage options for clients.
- Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
Real Estate Sales Associate
Keller Williams
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
Real Estate Sales Associate
ReMax Action First
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
Real Estate Sales Associate
Mcbride Kelly & Associates Realty
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
President of Operations
EAG Electronics
01.1992 - 02.2012
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Acquired space for renovations, planning and office expansion and handled overall project management.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to goal achievement.
- Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting brand, and building rapport with prospects.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on customer's unique needs and finding best solutions.
- Participated in monthly training on latest technology trends and products in industry.
- Earned company exceptional ratings and testimonials from clients and industry organizations.
- Researched, proposed, and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of each client's business through research and regular on-site meetings.
- Managed and organized internal communication to hold staff accountable to priorities.
- Developed bottom-up forecasting plans for territory to address quarterly sales goal attainment for Magnetics,Transformers, D-Sub Connectors, Full Box Builds.
- Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps, and strategic business plans.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
Education
No Degree - Business
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CASkills
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Market Research
- Contract Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Social Media Marketing
- Referral Networking
- Property Valuation
- Investment Properties
- Property Marketing
- Market Analysis
- Sales Strategy
- Listing Presentation
- Seller Representation
- Client Relationship Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Prospecting Techniques
- Closing Coordination
- Buyer Representation
- Lead Generation
- Organizational Skills
- Lender Relations
- Market Monitoring
- Property Tours and Inspections
- Traditional Marketing
- Client Needs Assessment
- Presenting
- Home Inspections
- Lead Follow up
- Property Assessments
- Buyer Contracts
- Comparative Market Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Client-Oriented
- Excellent Teamwork
- Sales Closing
- Business Development
- Clean Driving Record
- Works Well Independently
- Strong Organizational Skills
- House Showings
- Digital Marketing
- Staff Management
- Property Information Filing
- Florida Association of Realtors
- Active Florida Real Estate License
- Highly Professional
- Sales Presentations
- MLS Expert
- Client Management
- Negotiation
- Database Management
- Accomplished in Commission Sales
- Articulate and Persuasive
- Sales Promotion
- Buyer and Seller Representation
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Market Tracking and Research
- Analytical and Logical Thinking
Accomplishments
During my time at EAG Electronics we were honored to win the Entrepreneur of the Year award for the state of Pennsylvania for the year 1996
Certification
Global Luxury Accredited Sales Associate
Timeline
Real Estate Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker
10.2019 - Current
Real Estate Sales Associate
Keller Williams
08.2017 - 10.2019
Real Estate Sales Associate
ReMax Action First
06.2015 - 01.2017
Real Estate Sales Associate
Mcbride Kelly & Associates Realty
10.2013 - 06.2015
President of Operations
EAG Electronics
01.1992 - 02.2012
No Degree - Business
College of The Canyons
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