Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Elegran | Forbes Global Properties
09.2022 - Current
Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies
Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Created cross-functional teams to promote consistent brand messaging, demand-generation programs and sales tools.
Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
Director of Sales
Elegran Real Estate
11.2019 - 09.2022
Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches.
Doubled gross sales from $500M to $1B in 1 year.
Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Worked with PR team to prepare internal and external communications and market research and intelligence.
Implemented creative sales training techniques for new and existing staff to increase revenue and overall success.
Sales Manager
Elegran Real Estate
05.2011 - 11.2019
Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
Researched, wrote and prepared comprehensive market reports and analysis.
Supervised sales team of 100 people and delivered smooth sales processes for clients.
Education
BBA - Finance
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2011
Skills
Business Development
Professional Development
Staff Development
Strategic Thinking
Networking
Strategic Partnerships & Relationships
Sales Training
Process Improvement
Results Oriented
Policy Development and Enforcement
Goals and Performance
Department Oversight
Additional Information
Named a "Rising Star in Real Estate" by Crain's New York & "Executive of the Month" by NYREJ
Member of the Town of Bedford Planning Board
Timeline
Managing Director
Elegran | Forbes Global Properties
09.2022 - Current
Director of Sales
Elegran Real Estate
11.2019 - 09.2022
Sales Manager
Elegran Real Estate
05.2011 - 11.2019
BBA - Finance
James Madison University
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