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Heather Kemp

Erie,CO

Summary

Ambitious Real Estate Broker and client advocate skilled in establishing buyer and seller partnerships to foster stress-free real estate sales transactions. Proven success in contract negotiation and housing market monitoring. Strong focus on social media marketing to increase clientele.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Broker

Kemp Homes Colorado
Boulder, CO
02.2018 - Current
  • Specializing in relocation to Boulder Valley and Denver North Metro area.
  • Increased average sales price from $400k to $1.1M+ in four years.
  • Cultivating social media following through grass roots efforts, currently 50% of clients come from Instagram.
  • Focused on helping clients relocating to Colorado.
  • Building agent referral network, 30% of clients in past two years have been relocation referrals from other agents.
  • Known for providing superior service to clients and building great relationships with agents on other side of transactions.
  • Current pipeline holding steady at an average sale price of $1.2M.

Freelance Marketing Consultant

Heather Kemp Consulting
Erie, CO
05.2015 - Current
  • Consults with small businesses to establish, expand and/or target their customers via social media channels.
  • Website building, reviews and editing.
  • Training for WordPress website maintenance.
  • Curating of emailing lists for effective client management.

Development Director

Blue Sky Bridge
Boulder, CO
09.2014 - 04.2015
  • Production of special events, including volunteer coordination, contract negotiation, logistics and related fundraising efforts.
  • Managed donor relations and retention.
  • Converted event donors to organizational supporters.
  • Planned capital campaign with volunteer committee.
  • Oversaw all marketing and advertising for organization.
  • Spearheaded creation of blogs and social media content.
  • Led grant writing team.

Sabbatical - Full-Time Parent

Self Employed
04.2005 - 09.2014
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Director of Marketing

Silver Maples Of Chelsea
Chelsea, MI
01.2004 - 04.2005
  • Provided facility tours to families of potential residents.
  • Transitioned residents to higher levels of care.
  • Provided comparative analysis of surrounding locations, competitors and population needs for strategic planning team when considering expansion.
  • Delivered marketing and advertising strategy to accompany upcoming expansion.

Marketing Specialist

NuStep
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2003 - 01.2004
  • Production and participation in events, including trade-shows
  • Placement of advertising in industry trade publications,
  • Updating of all marketing materials for sales team.
  • Management of advertising agency relationships.

Project Coordinator

Medtronic
Minneapolis, MN
02.2001 - 11.2002
  • Coordinated training of physicians for FDA-compliance.
  • Supported training of new sales representatives on new products.
  • Provided logistics for educational events
  • Attended patient device implants in operating rooms
  • Interviewed physicians about our current products.

Assistant Account Manager

Innova Marketing
Minneapolis, MN
04.2000 - 12.2000
  • Management of marketing campaigns at multiple locations during same timeframe.
  • Coordinated logistics of guerilla marketing tactics at public events and population centers on same dates.
  • Maintained budgets for multiple events/locations.
  • Oversaw site managers, teams and logistics with all locations simultaneously.
  • Implemented client goals for product sampling laid out by campaign guidelines.

Merchandise Coordinator

Target Corporate Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
06.1998 - 04.2000
  • Coordinated product selection with buyers and vendors
  • Maintained quality control via sample testing
  • Facilitated planogram mapping for storewide implementation

Marketing Coordinator

Access Internet Resources, LTD.
St. Paul, MN
12.1997 - 06.1998
  • Identified product niche.
  • Produced special events.
  • Provided marketing support.

Special Events Coordinator

Park Nicollet Foundation
St. Louis Park, MN
04.1997 - 11.1997
  • Produced all aspects of black-tie fundraising gala for 1000+ attendees, including dinner, dance and auction
  • Solicited, received, acknowledged donations for event.
  • Coordinated 400+ items for silent auction.
  • Volunteered in production of eight following galas after initial contract was over.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Marketing

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12.1996

Skills

  • Buyers Agent
  • Relocation Expert
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing & Content Creation
  • Social Media Consulting
  • Leadership

Timeline

Real Estate Broker

Kemp Homes Colorado
02.2018 - Current

Freelance Marketing Consultant

Heather Kemp Consulting
05.2015 - Current

Development Director

Blue Sky Bridge
09.2014 - 04.2015

Sabbatical - Full-Time Parent

Self Employed
04.2005 - 09.2014

Director of Marketing

Silver Maples Of Chelsea
01.2004 - 04.2005

Marketing Specialist

NuStep
07.2003 - 01.2004

Project Coordinator

Medtronic
02.2001 - 11.2002

Assistant Account Manager

Innova Marketing
04.2000 - 12.2000

Merchandise Coordinator

Target Corporate Headquarters
06.1998 - 04.2000

Marketing Coordinator

Access Internet Resources, LTD.
12.1997 - 06.1998

Special Events Coordinator

Park Nicollet Foundation
04.1997 - 11.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Marketing

Iowa State University
Heather Kemp