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Virginia Powell

Virginia Powell

Summary

Results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience in real estate and property management, and 20+ years in sales and operational leadership. Highly skilled in tenant relations, property marketing, vendor coordination, inventory oversight, and process optimization. Proven ability to close sales, manage multiple properties, resolve issues, coordinate maintenance, and ensure smooth daily operations management. Adept at building trust with clients, resolving concerns with empathy, and creating exceptional service experiences. Seeking to leverage a strong foundation in real estate and interpersonal communication into a property management role.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Real Estate Agent | Property Manager

Dalton Wade Real Estate
12.2024 - Current
  • Cultivate trusted client relationships, resulting in a 90% referral and repeat business rate.
  • Evaluate client needs and propose customized solutions to enhance satisfaction.
  • Facilitate end-to-end transactions with consistent, clear communication.
  • Orchestrate inspections, staging, and open houses to maximize property appeal.
  • Schedule and track maintenance and repair requests for managed properties.
  • Analyze leasing documents and confirm compliance with fair housing regulations.
  • Negotiate purchase agreements and contracts with buyers and sellers.
  • Execute comparative market analysis for accurate property valuation.
  • Leverage CRM and multi-channel marketing to drive a 30% increase in lead conversion.

Realtor (Independent Contractor)

LAH Real Estate
10.2015 - 12.2024
  • Developed a referral-based business by building strong client connections.
  • Interpreted client objectives and negotiated on their behalf to secure favorable outcomes.
  • Delivered a seamless and supportive home buying/selling experience.
  • Conducted thorough property walkthroughs and liaised with tenants and owners.
  • Directed property showings, processed lease documents, and coordinated move logistics.
  • Applied digital tools to promote listings and attract qualified leads.
  • Collaborated with industry professionals to close transactions efficiently.

Operations and Special Projects Manager

Alabama Goods
09.2012 - 12.2020
  • Directed team members to provide engaging, solution-oriented customer service.
  • Coached staff in relationship-building techniques to drive customer loyalty.
  • Designed service procedures that elevated client satisfaction and operational flow.
  • Communicated with vendors to ensure issue resolution and timely deliveries.
  • Boosted brand presence through customized digital and social engagement.

Assistant Manager

Harvest Books & Gifts, Mountaintop Church
07.2011 - 09.2012
  • Welcomed customers and delivered personalized product recommendations.
  • Managed accurate financial transactions while remaining responsive to customer needs.
  • Promoted store activities and enhanced community interaction through outreach.

Client Relations Manager

Listingware, Inc.
05.2005 - 07.2011
  • Delivered high-quality support to 10,000+ software subscribers nationwide.
  • Troubleshot user issues and delivered clear, effective resolutions.
  • Maintained thorough client records to support personalized service and follow-up.

Systems Administrator

Electronic Data Systems (EDS) at BellSouth
12.1998 - 05.2005
  • Drove collaboration across teams through effective communication practices.
  • Managed technical operations while nurturing interdepartmental relationships.
  • Implemented user-focused process enhancements to optimize workflows.

Education

Theatre

University of Wyoming
Laramie
08.1984 - 05.1986

Linguistics

Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA
08.1989 - 05.1990

Skills

  • Lease management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Transaction coordination
  • Property staging
  • Lead generation
  • Vendor and contractor management
  • Fair housing guidelines
  • Digital marketing
  • Market analysis
  • Home inspections
  • Process improvement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Alabama Real Estate License

Special Interests

  • Photography and visual storytelling projects
  • Community theater and public speaking events
  • Volunteer event coordination and hospitality
  • Interior design and home staging
  • Cross-cultural travel and interpersonal communication

Technology And Tools

  • CRM systems (kvCORE, BoomTown)
  • DocuSign, MLS platforms
  • QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

Education and Training

(Continuing Education Classes)

  • Sexual Harassment, Sexual Discrimination, and Fair Housing.
  • Marketing, Advertising, and Social Media Compliance.
  • Property Inspection Issues.
  • How-Tos of Property Management.
  • Understanding Real Estate Investing.
  • Educating Home Buyers.
  • Code of Ethics.
  • Risk Management.

Accomplishments

  • LAH Real Estate "Rising Star" 2016
  • Top 25% Gross Sales LAH Real Estate 2016-2017
  • City of Homewood Police "Chief's Award" for Community Involvement 2011

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • National Association of Realtors
  • Alabama Association of Realtors
  • Birmingham Association of Realtors
  • Greater Alabama MLS

Quote

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.”

Software

Paragon MLS

MS Office Suite

KV Core

BoomTown

SQL

ColdFusion

Timeline

Real Estate Agent | Property Manager

Dalton Wade Real Estate
12.2024 - Current

Realtor (Independent Contractor)

LAH Real Estate
10.2015 - 12.2024

Operations and Special Projects Manager

Alabama Goods
09.2012 - 12.2020

Assistant Manager

Harvest Books & Gifts, Mountaintop Church
07.2011 - 09.2012

Client Relations Manager

Listingware, Inc.
05.2005 - 07.2011

Systems Administrator

Electronic Data Systems (EDS) at BellSouth
12.1998 - 05.2005

Linguistics

Los Angeles Valley College
08.1989 - 05.1990

Theatre

University of Wyoming
08.1984 - 05.1986

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