James Dillingham
Fletcher,NC
Summary
NC Licensed Real Estate Broker (NC 313579) and NC Licensed General Contractor (NC 103743) seeking employment as a Real Property Tax Assessor; utilizing valuable years of real estate experience. Motivated team member and analytical problem-solver with talents for relationship building and market/trend analysis. Skilled real estate broker who built an acreage-focused real estate firm in Asheville, NC. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Broker-In-Charge
MountainLand Realty
10.2022 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations for a boutique, acreage-focused real estate firm
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Implement marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and lead generation
- Assist sellers with competitive pricing strategies based on data-driven market analyses
- Established and developed real estate agency from the ground up, focusing on customer service and growth
- Develop successful marketing strategies to promote properties and maximize exposure
- Negotiate real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers
Real Estate Broker
LandCrazy.com, INC.
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Cultivated lasting relationships with past clients through consistent follow-up contact to support their ongoing real estate needs or concerns.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Conducted competitive market analysis to determine optimal pricing for properties.
- Conducted thorough due diligence investigations for clients to identify potential risks or concerns before proceeding with transactions
- Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends
Restaurant Server/Manager
Salsa's Mexican Caribbean
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships
Job Placement Specialist/Case Manager
RHA/Buncombe County
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Worked with formerly-incarcerated individuals returning from prison
- Provided short-term support during the crucial, early days of release
- Built relationships with employers in the community to educate the importance of employing the "hard-to-employ"
- Assisted with resume writing, interview preparation, and other essential job search skills
- Addressed performance issues in placed positions promptly, mediating conflicts between employees and employers when necessary
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and outcomes, utilizing data to inform program improvements and report successes
TASC Care Manager/Substance Abuse Assessments
Insight Recovery
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Conducted substance abuse/mental health assessments for criminal justice-involved clients
- Developed relationships with Buncombe County Probation Officers and worked closely with them to provide support
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for new clients to determine appropriate level of care and develop suitable treatment recommendations
- Reduced relapse rates by providing ongoing case management and coordinating access to relevant resources and services
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care, addressing clients'' physical, mental, and emotional health needs
Bartender/Server
Carrabba's Italian Grill
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC05.2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC12.2010
Skills
- Market Analysis
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- NC Licensed Real Estate Broker
- NC Licensed General Contractor
Timeline
Owner/Broker-In-Charge
MountainLand Realty
10.2022 - Current
Real Estate Broker
LandCrazy.com, INC.
12.2019 - 09.2022
Restaurant Server/Manager
Salsa's Mexican Caribbean
06.2017 - 12.2019
Job Placement Specialist/Case Manager
RHA/Buncombe County
03.2014 - 08.2016
TASC Care Manager/Substance Abuse Assessments
Insight Recovery
06.2013 - 02.2014
Bartender/Server
Carrabba's Italian Grill
01.2009 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mars Hill University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College