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Work History
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Jerry Gardner

Wayne

Summary

Dynamic Real Estate Sales Associate with proven success at Century 21 Allstars, adept at generating leads and negotiating transactions. Exceptional customer service skills and expertise in client support have fostered strong relationships, while strategic marketing efforts have increased property visibility. Committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet diverse client needs.

Dependable retail sales professional with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs, and problems.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Sales Associate

Remerica Hometown One
10.1997 - Current
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate offers, inspections, and closings.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls, email and referrals.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for residential use.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and email.
  • Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.

Real Estate Sales Associate

One Way Realty
06.1994 - 10.1997
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.

Assistant Manager

Franks Nursery and Crafts
06.1989 - 05.1994
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.

Real Estate Sales Associate

Century 21 Allstars
04.1986 - 06.1989
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.

Assistant Manager

Richmond Clothing
08.1983 - 04.1986
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.

Assistant Manager

Kmartcorp
01.1981 - 05.1983
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Bank Teller

1st National Bank
09.1978 - 01.1981
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.

Education

No Degree - General

Judson College
Elgin Il

Associate of Arts - General

Schoolcraft College
Livonia Mi
09-2011

Skills

  • Register operation
  • Retail display design
  • Electronic payment handling
  • Plan-o-gram implementation
  • Customer service
  • Customer feedback management
  • Store cleaning
  • Front-end organization
  • Client support
  • Shipment receiving
  • Stock replenishment

Timeline

Real Estate Sales Associate

Remerica Hometown One
10.1997 - Current

Real Estate Sales Associate

One Way Realty
06.1994 - 10.1997

Assistant Manager

Franks Nursery and Crafts
06.1989 - 05.1994

Real Estate Sales Associate

Century 21 Allstars
04.1986 - 06.1989

Assistant Manager

Richmond Clothing
08.1983 - 04.1986

Assistant Manager

Kmartcorp
01.1981 - 05.1983

Bank Teller

1st National Bank
09.1978 - 01.1981

No Degree - General

Judson College

Associate of Arts - General

Schoolcraft College
Jerry Gardner