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Elizabeth Burgess

Wilmington,NC
Elizabeth Burgess

Summary

Well-qualified Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Effective collaborator and result-oriented team player who adapts to changing needs. Expertise in developing retention programs and understanding customer behavior.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Tuesday Morning
Wilmington, NC

Assistant Manager
01.2015 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Optimized scheduling and payroll
  • Assisted store manager in implementation of corporate metrics in order to ensure compliance with company policies
  • Supported store manager in analyzing store performance metrics in order to maximize sales
  • Participated in employee recruitment and retention to maximize resources and develop a team centric culture
  • Worked with management and sales team to address internal challenges and find positive resolutions
  • Managed stock and inventory levels under the direction of the store manager
  • Responsible for ordering store supplies as needed
  • Used retail merchandise training to create market driven displays helping to increase sales
  • Responsible for balancing register and safe funds accurately
  • Worked with store manager to identify employee committing theft and removing the employee from employment

Coastal Real Estate Pro, RE/MAX Essential, Angie Robinson Team
Wilmington, NC

Support and Closing Specialist
01.2014 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Assist with facilitating the final stages of transactions mortgage, real estate, or corporate etc., by ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing closing documentation, and coordinating with stakeholders for Angie Marie Robinson
  • REALTOR

Exit Realty Central
Norfolk, VA

Licensed Realtor
01.2012 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Responsible for individual sales and marketing for my Real Estate business.
  • Building relationships and establishing clients.
  • Promoting brokerage brand streamlining brand and self-branding in all sales and marketing materials.
  • Networking and connecting trade professionals.
  • Coordinating inspections, mortgage loan requirements, and Escrow Closing.
  • Ensuring contract compliance.
  • Communicating laws and details of contracts for sales and purchases of homes and land.
  • Licensed Realtor in the State of Virginia. Continuing Education requirements fulfillment.
  • Providing after sale client retention and establishing relationships for referral clients.
  • Use of CRM to maintain records and promotional marketing, trends and valuation data.

Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA

Licensed Realtor
01.2011 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Top Producer in the Oceanfront office. Responsible for team marketing and networking to gain confidence and build relationships within the Residential Real Estate market.
  • On the GOLD team was part of the Chairman's Circle for the company in 2011.
  • Responsible for individual sales and marketing for my Real Estate business.
  • Building relationships and establishing clients.
  • Promoting brokerage brand streamlining brand and self-branding in all sales and marketing materials.
  • Networking and connecting trade professionals.
  • Coordinating inspections, mortgage loan requirements, and Escrow Closing.
  • Ensuring contract compliance.
  • Communicating laws and details of contracts for sales and purchases of homes and land.
  • Licensed Realtor in the State of Virginia. Continuing Education requirements fulfillment.
  • Providing after sale client retention and establishing relationships for referral clients.
  • Use of CRM to maintain records and promotional marketing, trends and valuation data.
  • REALTOR

LT Caplan Legal services
Virginia Beach, VA

Mobile Document Closer
01.2011 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Closing on real estate transactions, purchases, sales and refinances in and around the region.

Keller Williams Realty
Chesapeake, VA

Realtor
01.2009 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Registered and provided orientation for new agents, assisted team leader with recruiting. Coordinated events and marketing materials. Managed the team leaders’ schedule and provided administrative assistance.
  • Responsible for individual sales and marketing for my Real Estate business.
  • Building relationships and establishing clients.
  • Promoting brokerage brand streamlining brand and self-branding in all sales and marketing materials.
  • Networking and connecting trade professionals.
  • Coordinating inspections, mortgage loan requirements, and Escrow Closing.
  • Ensuring contract compliance.
  • Communicating laws and details of contracts for sales and purchases of homes and land.
  • Licensed Realtor in the State of Virginia. Continuing Education requirements fulfillment.
  • Providing after sale client retention and establishing relationships for referral clients.
  • Use of CRM to maintain records and promotional marketing, trends and valuation data.

Shaffer Title and Escrow
Chesapeake, VA

Loan Processor
01.2008 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Prepared and compiled all documents necessary to perform real estate settlement services. Performed the duties of a Notary Public.

LandAmerica Financial Group
Ruckersville, VA

Residential Escrow Officer
01.2003 - 12.2006

Job overview

  • Prepared, executed and recorded home, land and new construction mortgages and deeds; Compiled all documents necessary to provide a clear title for new or current property owners; Verified funds availability from wire transfers, and deposited clients' and lenders' monies; Performed duties of a Notary Public.
  • Recipient of the STAR award for excellent customer service above and beyond.
  • Notary Public

Greene County Circuit Court
Stanardsville, VA

Circuit Court Deputy Clerk
08.2001 - 12.2003

Job overview

  • Recorded documents as a Deputy Circuit Court Clerk. The Greene County Circuit Court (Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Virginia) is the highest local court in the county.

Recorded a wide range of legal documents, including but not limited to: Criminal, Civil, Juvenile, Chancery and Domestic Relations law cases

  • Arrest records, judgments, bankruptcies, DUIs/DWIs, felonies, warrants, liens, and sex offense records
  • Performed duties related to public officials “oath of office” and sheriff’s deputies swearing in oaths
  • Assisting public that visited the Court for information, services and documentation needs
  • Signed documents as true signatures similar to a notary public as a deputy clerk
  • Issued and recorded marriage, concealed weapon, hunting and fishing licenses
  • Received payment from public for services, fines, restitution and licenses using the Supreme Court’s Register

Carlson Wagonlit Excel Travel
Herndon, VA

Business Development Manager
01.2000 - 12.2001

Job overview

  • Conducted corporate travel sales: delivered sales presentations, implemented new accounts, and built professional relationships over the long term.
  • Consulted with clients to capture opportunities for cost savings and interface with travel agents to ensure delivery of consistent, quality customer service.

Navigant International
Arlington, VA

On-site Manager
01.1999 - 12.2000

Job overview

  • Optimized scheduling and payroll
  • Assisted store manager in implementation of corporate metrics in order to ensure compliance with company policies
  • Supported store manager in analyzing store performance metrics in order to maximize sales
  • Participated in employee recruitment and retention to maximize resources and develop a team centric culture
  • Worked with management and sales team to address internal challenges and find positive resolutions
  • Managed stock and inventory levels under the direction of the store manager
  • Responsible for ordering store supplies as needed
  • Used retail merchandise training to create market driven displays helping to increase sales
  • Responsible for balancing register and safe funds accurately
  • Worked with store manager to identify employee committing theft and removing the employee from employment

American Express, Manassas Travel
Manassas, VA

Government and Corporate Business Development
10.1995 - 01.1999

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Manassas Travel Contract With Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA

Travel Agent & ReservationSystem Instructor
01.1996 - 10.1998

Job overview

Instructed students in the fundamentals of the travel industry preparing students for employment. Responsible for students procuring the necessary basics such as domestic airport codes, Apollo Reservation System, types of positions available throughout the industry and their fundamentals. Provided real world examples of servicing customers with job performance expectations. Customer satisfaction and service performance topics were also an integral part of the curriculum.

Education

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Bachelor of Arts from Criminology
12-2025

University Overview

Minor in Sociology

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC

Associate's degree from General Studies
12-2019

Moseley School of Real Estate
Warrenton, VA

Certificate for licensing from Real Estate Agent
12-2009

Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA

Freshman from General Studies for transfer
12-1991

Pittsburgh Floral Design School
Pittsburgh, PA

Basic and Master Wedding Design
09-1989

Southern Seminary College for Women
Buena Vista, VA

College from Marketing
05-1989

Skills

Customer service

Money handling

Team leadership

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Time management

Customer relations

Team motivation

Staff supervision

Staff training and development

Task delegation

Conflict resolution

Staff management

Workload management

Retail operations

Team building

Employee scheduling

Operations management

Recruiting and interviewing

Customer relationship management (CRM)

Sales growth

Policy enforcement

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Adaptability and flexibility

Workplace safety compliance

Employee supervision

Recruitment and hiring

Inventory management

Marketing tactics

Teamwork and collaboration

Closing oversight

Team motivation techniques

Reporting and documenting

Business development understanding

Computer skills

Problem resolution

Multitasking Abilities

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Active listening

Hiring and training

Work Planning and Prioritization

Sales monitoring

Customer service and satisfaction

Vendor relationship management

Customer relationship management

Staff training

Scheduling and coordinating

Professional and courteous

Certification

Certified Notary Public

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Tuesday Morning
01.2015 - 12.2016

Support and Closing Specialist

Coastal Real Estate Pro, RE/MAX Essential, Angie Robinson Team
01.2014 - 12.2014

Licensed Realtor

Exit Realty Central
01.2012 - 12.2013

Licensed Realtor

Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.
01.2011 - 12.2012

Mobile Document Closer

LT Caplan Legal services
01.2011 - 12.2011

Realtor

Keller Williams Realty
01.2009 - 12.2011

Loan Processor

Shaffer Title and Escrow
01.2008 - 12.2008

Residential Escrow Officer

LandAmerica Financial Group
01.2003 - 12.2006

Circuit Court Deputy Clerk

Greene County Circuit Court
08.2001 - 12.2003

Business Development Manager

Carlson Wagonlit Excel Travel
01.2000 - 12.2001

On-site Manager

Navigant International
01.1999 - 12.2000

Travel Agent & ReservationSystem Instructor

Manassas Travel Contract With Northern Virginia Community College
01.1996 - 10.1998

Government and Corporate Business Development

American Express, Manassas Travel
10.1995 - 01.1999

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Bachelor of Arts from Criminology

Cape Fear Community College

Associate's degree from General Studies

Moseley School of Real Estate

Certificate for licensing from Real Estate Agent

Northern Virginia Community College

Freshman from General Studies for transfer

Pittsburgh Floral Design School

Basic and Master Wedding Design

Southern Seminary College for Women

College from Marketing