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Irene Totten

Irene Totten

San Marcos,CA

Summary

Creative business owner with an exceptional background in real estate staging and private home remodeling. Proven project management skills, engaging demeanor, outstanding client services, and an innate eye for design. Objective: to obtain a full-time position coordinating the creation and implementation of functional, updated, and exceptional interior spaces. Passionate about spatial transformations, interior design, and refresh projects.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Sales

Self-employeed
02.2022 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Educated clients on sales and buying processes and advised buyers on making decisions.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Make 50 plus customer calls per day
  • Increased client base 20% by updating CRM processes and improving overall company efficiency

Owner/Designer/Project Coordinator

Bean Staging And Design
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
  • Curated and procured furnishings and decor for strategic placement and styling to showcase real estate for maximum appeal resulting in sale of over 8 homes
  • Residential interior design and remodel project management for 5 projects
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Client relations, trade communication, and scheduling
  • Increased revenue by 50% in second year

Stay-at-Home Parent

Self-employed
08.2004 - 04.2019
  • Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
  • Managed schedules for 2 children including school responsibilities, 3 sports, carpools, doctor's appointments, and social activities
  • Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
  • Initiated creation of neighborhood Facebook Group that has grown to 200 members

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Client Relations and Communication
  • Organization
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Furniture Layout
  • Concept Design
  • Material Selection
  • Space Planning
  • Experience with Google, Sketchup, Design Files, FreshBooks
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Real Estate Sales Certification, The CE Shop - 2022
  • Staging and Design Certification, Home Staging Resource - 2019
  • Expressive Arts Facilitation Certification, Dr. Colleen Moss/California State university San Marcos - 2017
  • Massage therapist Certification, Humanities Center school of Massage - 1997
  • Massage Technician Certification, Massage School of Santa Monica - 1990

Timeline

Real Estate Sales

Self-employeed
02.2022 - Current

Owner/Designer/Project Coordinator

Bean Staging And Design
04.2019 - 01.2022

Stay-at-Home Parent

Self-employed
08.2004 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

California State University San Marcos
Irene Totten