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Gaylene Salomons

Naples

Summary

As a Neapolitan since 2001 and in my various roles as a mother, writer, and realtor, I have come to embrace the community and spirit of Naples. I excel at communicating with others and learning their stories. I have an eye for detail and a commitment to high standards in everything I do.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate at The Halcyon Residences & Marina

Dawn McKenna Group
Naples, FL
01.2026 - Current

greet prospects warmly, capture pertinent buyer information and record in a CRM; take potential customers through an extensive sales presentation discussing community amenities and build information; work together with sales team members to close the deal; attend and participate in numerous special events after hours

Freelance Writer

Founder/Owner of Write Thought LLC
Naples, FL
01.2015 - Current

created, wrote, and proofread a variety of marketing materials and copy for a wide variety of independent clients including Naples Winter Wine Festival, EQUA water, élevée fine clothing, and Shannon Green jewelry, through to 2022; presently writing freelance articles for Palm Beach media group, The Halcyon Residences and Marina, and Amy Art on an as-needed basis

Senior Editor, Naples Illustrated

Palm Beach Media Group
Naples, FL
05.2022 - 12.2025

compile editorial calendar for monthly issues; generate, research and write feature length articles on deadline; attend sponsored events and personify the luxury lifestyle brand; chief editor of Naples Charity Register, coordinating publication of annual book; involving assigning writers, editing articles and listing submissions, proofreading magazine and working diligently to meet strict deadlines and budgets

Realtor

Premiere Plus Realty
Naples, FL
04.2021 - 04.2022

full-time sales associate with The Whitcomb Group; worked with both buyers and sellers to facilitate real estate transactions; team transaction coordinator

Showing Associate/Realtor

Premier Sotheby's International Real Estate
Naples, FL
11.2019 - 04.2021

full-time showing associate for leading Naples's realtor Michael Lawler; buyer's agent and facilitator for residential purchases; staffed open houses as needed

Education

Florida Real Estate License -

Remote/online Course
11-2019

Certificate in Writing -

University of California, Berkeley Faculty of Extension
Berkeley, CA
12-2018

Public Relations Diploma - Public Relations

Grant McEwan College
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
06-1998

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/Linguistics

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
06-1992

Skills

  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • emotional intelligence
  • work well with colleagues
  • expert writing skills
  • proficient in Microsoft Word; knowledge of InDesign and Adobe Acrobat suite and Excel spreadsheets; adept with customer relationship management programs

Timeline

Sales Associate at The Halcyon Residences & Marina

Dawn McKenna Group
01.2026 - Current

Senior Editor, Naples Illustrated

Palm Beach Media Group
05.2022 - 12.2025

Realtor

Premiere Plus Realty
04.2021 - 04.2022

Showing Associate/Realtor

Premier Sotheby's International Real Estate
11.2019 - 04.2021

Freelance Writer

Founder/Owner of Write Thought LLC
01.2015 - Current

Florida Real Estate License -

Remote/online Course

Certificate in Writing -

University of California, Berkeley Faculty of Extension

Public Relations Diploma - Public Relations

Grant McEwan College

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/Linguistics

University of Alberta