Jennifer Showalter
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in hospitality and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vacation Sales Executive
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
01.2024 - Current
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
Realtor
RE/MAX Compass
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Promote sales through advertisements, open houses and listing services.
- Remain knowledgeable about real estate markets and best practices
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
Owner/Innkeeper
Harbour House Inn B&B
09.2016 - 02.2021
- Owned and Managed all aspects of our bed and breakfast business.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Maintained well-regarded concierge services to provide guests with assistance and convenient information about local attractions.
Plan Document Specialist/Sales and Implementation Specialist
The Guardian Insurance and Annuity Company
11.2007 - 04.2016
- Provide technical/consultative services to Guardian producers, plan sponsors, advisors and other staff members for all matters related to presales, installation and adoption of Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit Plans.
- Responsible for creating the plan installation materials including legal Plan Documents for sold plans.
- Also responsible for establishing procedures, materials, correspondence and timelines for implementing IRS-mandated plan trust document restatements.
- Project Manager for IRS required Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Restatement - based on IRS requirements, individual specifications and internal/external deadlines, prepared all (approximately 1200) restatement packages via Relius.
- Assist in the training of other staff members and in the development of educational materials for internal training classes.
- Maintain database of plan sponsors that utilize GRS plan/trust prototype documents.
District Human Resources Manager - District HR Manager
WakeFern Food Corp
12.2006 - 11.2007
- Conducted pre-employment interviews, employee satisfaction interviews and employee exit interviews.
- Developed and implemented training seminars.
- Facilitated numerous employee benefits conferences and represented the company at community Job Fairs.
Recruiter
KeyCorp/KeyBank
11.1990 - 11.2001
- Administrative Assistant to the President of Branch Administration.
- Administrative Assistant to the Director of Payroll and Computer Information Systems.
Education
Associate - Organizational Communications
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY01.1998
Skills
- Business development and planning
- Sales and market development
- Market trends
- Computer proficiency
- De-escalation techniques
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Customer consulting
- Sales closing
- Multitasking and organization
- Follow-up skills
- Researching
- Administrative support
- Team development
- Appointment scheduling
- Proofreading
Certification
Real Estate License, 01/01/16, Present
Awards
RE/MAX Executive Club, 03/01/23
Timeline
Vacation Sales Executive
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
01.2024 - Current
Realtor
RE/MAX Compass
07.2022 - 01.2024
Owner/Innkeeper
Harbour House Inn B&B
09.2016 - 02.2021
Plan Document Specialist/Sales and Implementation Specialist
The Guardian Insurance and Annuity Company
11.2007 - 04.2016
District Human Resources Manager - District HR Manager
WakeFern Food Corp
12.2006 - 11.2007
Recruiter
KeyCorp/KeyBank
11.1990 - 11.2001
Associate - Organizational Communications
Hudson Valley Community College
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