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Jacob Elliott

Detroit,MI

Summary

I am a young professional with experience in higher education admission, recruitment, property leasing, and creative work. Armed with a bachelors degree in Creative Writing and History, and a focus on how the past influences the present, I'm committed to social justice and leaving the world a better place than I found it.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Leasing Consultant

Village Green
06.2023 - Current
  • Rented premium apartments in Livonia, MI.
  • Consistently met followup standards of 50 emails and calls per week.
  • Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
  • Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.

Talent Advisor

CloserIQ
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Recruited for leading tech startups under the SaaS (software-as-a-service) umbrella.
  • Held discovery calls with potential candidates and matched them with companies that fit their backgrounds and future goals.
  • Led 5-8 candidates at a time through their job hunts by coaching through interviews, assisting with emails, and providing resources for interview prep.
  • Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.

Leasing Consultant

Paragon Properties
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Leased a property of 400+ apartment units through various sales and marketing techniques.
  • Tackled phone calls and emails from current residents and prospects through both personal and company inboxes.
  • Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
  • Worked with a small team and leased the property up to 100% in just under 3 months.

Admission Counselor

Kalamazoo College
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Managed recruitment territory of 300+ students across the country and internationally.
  • Oversaw Posse Foundation Scholarship by acting as liaison between the organization in Los Angeles, CA and the college.
  • Explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents.
  • Planned virtual and in-person visit events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Knox College
Galesburg, IL
06.2019

Skills

  • Administration Collaboration
  • Creativity
  • Recruitment
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Social Media Management
  • Technical Writing
  • Project Management
  • Communication Skills

Timeline

Leasing Consultant

Village Green
06.2023 - Current

Talent Advisor

CloserIQ
05.2022 - 04.2023

Leasing Consultant

Paragon Properties
05.2021 - 05.2022

Admission Counselor

Kalamazoo College
07.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Knox College
Jacob Elliott