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GUNNAR BLAKEWAY-WALEN

Chicago,IL

Summary

Creative, relationship-sales certified, marketing professional with demonstrated success innovating and implementing strategic approaches to drive market growth and bottom-line profitability. Strong communicator with natural leadership talent and high energy. Adaptable technophile, able to master any modern technology with little training. Self-directed and independent professional with 8+ years of sales and marketing experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing Manager

FLATS
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented marketing materials, collateral, and sales support tools that led to a 9000% ROI.
  • Led marketing efforts and executed strategies for 8 communities in 5 states, from pre-leasing to stabilization.
  • Developed and managed 'FLATS Video Tours,' a successful video marketing campaign, resulting in increased revenue and reaching target audience.

Leasing Professional

North Loop Living
Minneapolis, MN
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Maintained budgeted occupancy during months as the only leasing agent at a 308-unit community.
  • Consistently achieved a tour-to-application ratio of 70%.
  • Contributed to the success of Greystar communities through assistance with Lease Ups, Property Takeovers, and Due Diligence.

Server

Crave
Minneapolis, MN
06.2017 - 05.2020
  • Demonstrated consistent commitment to exceptional service delivery, meeting sales goals, and upholding the brand's image.
  • Consistent record of surpassing daily sales targets by employing successful up-selling strategies.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drawing And Painting

Minneapolis College of Art And Design
Minneapolis
01.2018

Skills

  • Dale Carnegie Advance Relationship Sales Certified
  • Digitally Fluent with Microsoft, Google, and Adobe Suites
  • Strategic Marketing and Budget Planning
  • KPI Tracking
  • Data Analytics
  • Partnership Development
  • Project Management
  • Comprehension of a Multitude of Proptech Programs
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Campaign Development
  • Cost Management
  • Branding

Accomplishments

  • Visionary of the Year, The Forum by Funnel 2024
  • Resident Communication Piece of the Year, MADACS 2023

Certification

  • Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP), National Apartment Association 2022
  • Dale Carnegie Advanced Sales Certified, Dale Carnegie Training 2021

Timeline

Marketing Manager

FLATS
01.2022 - Current

Leasing Professional

North Loop Living
07.2020 - 12.2021

Server

Crave
06.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drawing And Painting

Minneapolis College of Art And Design

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