Jolan J Wedgeworth
Pass Christian,MS
Summary
Versatile real estate sales professional with extensive experience in sales. Demonstrated history of customer service excellence, business acumen and strategic planning. Applies collaborative approach to leadership, fostering team-oriented environment and driving substantial group sales results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Real Estate Broker
Prosper Realty
11.2024 - Current
- Develop innovative strategies and tactics to promote real estate listings and generate new business opportunities.
- Review contracts for legal and financial compliance
- Implement internal procedures to prevent legal and ethical violations
- Manage and balance, brokerage finances
- Recruit agents to develop and maintain individual success
- Determine the brokerage's long-term vision and set attainable and aggressive goals
Real Estate Broker Associate
Century 21 J Carter and Company
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Utilized online marketing platforms to promote real estate services and generate leads.
- Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
- Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
- Monitored contract execution to verify complete fulfillment of terms.
- Cultivated strong relationships with agents, lenders and title companies.
- Evaluated properties for potential salability and pricing.
- Developed successful marketing strategies to promote properties and maximize exposure.
Realtor
Century 21 J Carter and Company
11.2021 - 07.2022
Realtor
PowerMark Properties
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
Store Manager
Starbucks
12.2012 - 03.2019
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Assistant General Manager
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide
07.2009 - 12.2012
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
Kitchen Manager
Carlson Restaurants - T.G.I.Friday’s
01.2008 - 07.2009
- Effectively manage a high volume establishment
- Excel in food safety management, 0 criticals or majors in most recent inspection
- Manage the payment of vendor accounts
- Maintain positive relationships with vendors and other business partnerships
- Control supply spending and costs
- Manage and control labor costs
- Consistently produce below food cost % compared to both budget and ideal
- Schedule and assign shifts to support the efficiency of operations and increase sales
- Maintain food inventory and placement to support sales needs and food safety
- Responsible for over 85% of unit budget initiatives
- Assisted unit in exceeding budget initiatives up to and including most recent quarter
- Facilitate continuous training and positive motivation for team member development
- Achieve outstanding Guest Experience response statistics
- Support the guest experience with outstanding customer service
- Conceptualized and introduced new marketing ideas to increase sales
Service Manager
Carlson Restaurants - T.G.I.Friday’s
01.2006 - 01.2008
Host Supervisor
Carlson Restaurants - T.G.I.Friday’s
01.2004 - 01.2006
Property Manager
United Residential Properties - Walden Shores
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed over 30 vendor accounts
- Directly supervised sales, maintenance and support staff
- Assisted in reaching first-time 100% occupancy within 3 months of employment
- Independently obtained several government contracts
- Controlled and organized the billing of all corporate accounts
- Responsible for reviewing and remitting all invoices related to the property
- Consistently maintained a below budget NOI
- Conducted innovative marketing in the region
- Maintained relationships with Realtors and other professionals to increase sales and referrals
Education
University of North Florida - Marketing
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL01.2002
Associates of Arts - Psychology
Coastal Georgia Community College
Brunswick, GA01.2000
Skills
- Real estate law
- Closing process management
- Financial analysis
- Team building
- Performance coaching
- Sales strategy development
- Social media marketing
- Market research
- Lead generation
- Print advertising
- Agent and Seller communications
- Home sale negotiation
Certification
- ABR - Accredited Buyer's Representative
- Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) - Real Estate Business Institute.
- e-PRO® Certification Program - National Association of Realtors.
Awards
360 Service Award 2020 - Real Living Real Estate
Quality Service Producer Award 2021 - Century 21
Quality Service Producer Award 2022 - Century 21
Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award 2023 - Century 21
One Coast Award Nominee - 2022, 2023, 2025
Timeline
Independent Real Estate Broker
Prosper Realty
11.2024 - Current
Real Estate Broker Associate
Century 21 J Carter and Company
07.2022 - 10.2024
Realtor
Century 21 J Carter and Company
11.2021 - 07.2022
Realtor
PowerMark Properties
10.2019 - 11.2021
Store Manager
Starbucks
12.2012 - 03.2019
Assistant General Manager
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide
07.2009 - 12.2012
Kitchen Manager
Carlson Restaurants - T.G.I.Friday’s
01.2008 - 07.2009
Service Manager
Carlson Restaurants - T.G.I.Friday’s
01.2006 - 01.2008
Host Supervisor
Carlson Restaurants - T.G.I.Friday’s
01.2004 - 01.2006
Property Manager
United Residential Properties - Walden Shores
01.2002 - 01.2004
Associates of Arts - Psychology
Coastal Georgia Community College
University of North Florida - Marketing
University of North Florida
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