Emily Johnson
Siloam Springs,AR
Summary
I'm looking to transition out of my current sales role. I have extensive client-facing, project coordination, and real estate experience. From an as-built acquisition to ground-up development, I have the knowledge and experience to assist your real estate team efficiently.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Business Development
Blew & Associates, P.A.
09.2023 - Current
- As the Vice President of Business Development at Blew & Associates, I’m responsible for generating new business opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and delivering exceptional client service providing the Due Diligence our clients need for their CRE transactions. I have over four years of experience in business development and client management at Blew & Associates. I manage key accounts, negotiate contracts, and provide dedicated support on every deal. My core proficiency includes leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving. I am passionate about providing streamlined Due Diligence services and contributing to the growth and success of Blew and clients.
Business Development Manager
Blew & Associates, P.A.
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Aggressively finding leads and accounts through Salesforce
- Maintains an understanding of surveying and pricing structures and time frames for projects
- Understanding the market position of competition and Blew & Associates value against those competitors.
- Assisting in account receivable resolutions as needed.
- Identifying opportunities for existing client growth
- Maintaining an in-person presence in the market, visiting clients and prospects
- Assists with project coordinating when warranted
- Ensures that clients are stocked with the appropriate marketing materials, Brochure, Sample Surveys and reports, etc
- Gathering marketing tools for the territory’s including pricing, delivery time
- Assists in price changing decisions
- Sets up pricing for new clients
- Making a goal set number of Cold calls daily
Project Coordinator
Blew & Associates, P.A.
01.2020 - 04.2021
- E-mail monitoring.
- Being the interface for communication between our clients to the Project Managers
- Quoting sites/projects
- Setting up project with jobs number and saving the appropriate documentation
- Making good judgement
- Project status knowledge.
- Quickbase data entry / report running.
Server/Bartender/Manager
JJ's Grill and Chill
05.2017 - 06.2019
- As a server at JJs, I took food and drink orders, answered questions about the menu and food, took payment, communicated orders with the kitchen staff, seated customers, and helped with customer service and cleaning—your typical serving position duties.
Teacher Assistant
After School Program
01.2015 - 05.2017
Education
High School Diploma - College Courses
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR09-2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Har-Ber High School
05-2016
Skills
- Sales
- Management experience/ Leadership (5 years)
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- Sales Management (4 years)
- Business Development (4 years)
- Salesforce (4 years)
- Adaptability
- Project Coordination (5 years)
- Strong work ethic (10 years)
- Computer education/Word and Excel (5 years)
- Cold Calling (4 years)
- Communication skills
Affiliations
CREW NWA - CREW Northwest Arkansas is an organization dedicated to empower and connect with like-minded women in the Real Estate environment in Northwest Arkansas. I was a founding board member of the CREW NWA chapter in 2024 and sponsorship chair in 2025
ICSC Member - International Council of Shopping Centers. I helped plan events with the local Arkansas chapter.
SIOR Member
Certification
CREW Network 2024 Leadership Certificate, August 2024 to Present, The CREW Network Leadership Certificate program was a year-long specialized leadership development, industry training, and mentorship program. This program was an invaluable investment in myself and my career. The Leadership Certificate program featured Expert instructors from Harvard, MIT, and Yale who taught leading principles in leadership, organizational management, and negotiation.
Timeline
Vice President of Business Development
Blew & Associates, P.A.
09.2023 - Current
Business Development Manager
Blew & Associates, P.A.
04.2021 - 09.2023
Project Coordinator
Blew & Associates, P.A.
01.2020 - 04.2021
Server/Bartender/Manager
JJ's Grill and Chill
05.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher Assistant
After School Program
01.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Har-Ber High School
High School Diploma - College Courses
University of Arkansas
Personal Information
- Title: Extensive client-facing, project coordination, and real estate experience
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer