Hi, I’m
Gray Blount
Atlantic Beach
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in real estate, marketing, childhood education, nonprofit fundraising and administrative support. Proven ability to build strong client relationships, increase revenue and create engaging marketing and social media content. Real estate broker/owner with successful business management, deep understanding of market trends and commitment to high-level client care. Passionate educator with excellent classroom management skills and the ability to successfully differentiate instruction. Demonstrates leadership in fundraising efforts for local animal shelters, with extensive experience in administrative support.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
RESCUEFUND A Non-Profit
Founder and Executive Director
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed a marketing strategy that achieved visibility for fundraising efforts on Facebook and Instagram, resulting in organic social media followers and increase in website traffic and brand awareness.
- Organized and managed team members and volunteers.
- Expedited fundraising to help animal shelters in our community
- Successfully organized fundraising events throughout the community.
- Exposed shelter dogs to the community resulting in successful adoptions.
West + Main Homes
Broker Associate/Realtor
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinate and negotiate smooth, successful transactions by working closely with closing attorneys, mortgage lenders, title companies, and inspectors throughout each transaction.
- Evaluate property values using comparative market analysis, guiding clients on pricing strategies and in making informed decisions when buying and selling homes.
- Current on industry trends, attending conferences and participating in professional development opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with clients, resulting in a high rate of referrals and repeat business.
- Educate clients on changing or updating properties to maintain curb appeal, including interior design and staging.
- Superior eye for investment properties resulting in successful return on investment for investor clients
Washington Park Builders
Administrative Assistant
07.2006 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries and sub- contractors.
- Proficient in Goggle Docs, Microsoft and Quickbooks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication to interact effectively with employees, home owners and sub-contractors.
- Strong ability to manage and prioritize tasks, maintain files, and keep a structured, organized workspace.
- Successfully marketed on social media platforms to engage future clients, raise revenue and guide new followers to our website to increase new projects.
Denver Public Schools
Teacher
07.2002 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Developed a well-managed classroom of excited learners
- Designed and administered lesson plans to meet district wide standards
- Fully implemented the DPS Literacy Curriculum
- Successfully taught Everyday Mathematics Curriculum
- Effectively executed Origo Math Curriculum
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Provided Small Group Instruction to various grade levels from 3rd-5th grade
- Supported learners with hearing loss
- Collaborated with general education teachers and special education teachers in meeting student goals
- Successfully implemented Individualized Education Plans
- Served on the school wide Discipline Committee
Education
Metropolitian State College of DenverDenver, CO
Bachelor's Degree from Behavorial Science
12.2000
Skills
- Multitasking and Prioritizing Tasks Efficiently
- Sales & Negotiation
- Customer Service & Relationship Building
- Marketing & Social Media Management
- Business Development & Entrepreneurship
- Fundraising & Nonprofit Development
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability
- Organization & Time Management
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
Certification
- North Carolina Teaching License
- North Carolina Real Estate License
- Colorado Teaching License
- Colorado Real Estate License
Timeline
Founder and Executive Director
RESCUEFUND A Non-Profit
04.2024 - Current
Broker Associate/Realtor
West + Main Homes
01.2016 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Washington Park Builders
07.2006 - 12.2024
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
07.2002 - 08.2016
Metropolitian State College of Denver
Bachelor's Degree from Behavorial Science
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