Jonathan C. Rutherford
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable Senior Level Consultant with solid background in real estate advisory, providing strategic guidance to clients for optimal property investments. Successfully facilitated numerous transactions and developed tailored solutions for diverse client needs. Demonstrated expertise in market analysis and client relationship management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Real Estate Advisor / Team Leader
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
06.2011 - Current
- Prepared, negotiated, and reviewed legal documents: contracts, purchase agreements, addendums/contract modifications, insurance requirements, building permits, and closing statements.
- Negotiated new construction contracts that generated over $ 25,000,000 in sales volume.
- Cultivated a network of attorneys, mortgage lenders, home inspectors, general contractors, architects, engineers, and interior designers.
- Concierge service; travels back and forth between Cleveland and Washington, DC, monthly or as needed for client and team meetings.
- Created individualized custom print and digital advertising and marketing campaigns.
- Stayed current on industry trends and local market conditions to provide sound advice to clients.
Vice President & Team Leader
RE/MAX Supreme Properties
07.2003 - 01.2011
- Provided coaching, training, and mentoring to 5 Team Leaders, 8 Marketing Coordinators/Admin Assistants, and 30 Sales Associates.
- Created team SOP (how-to style guide), improved team productivity, and performance.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes.
- Collaborated with internal teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Developed team members' skills through targeted coaching sessions.
- Conducted thorough market research to guide strategic decisions and maintain competitive advantage.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Featured as guests REALTOR®/Local Property Expert for multiple episodes of HGTV's 'Design to Sell' and 'Get it Sold television series!'
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal business outcomes.
- Championed employee development programs to enhance skills, increase retention rates, and build a high-performance workforce.
Franchise Development Management Consultant
RE/MAX, LLC. (formerly RE/MAX International Inc.)
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Aided in the re-acquisition and onboarding of an independently owned franchised Region of over 3,100 agents and 125+ offices.
- Executed/approved new, renewal, and expansion of existing office via new office expansions/satellites.
- Increased new accounts by 18-22% yearly, via new franchise openings and approval of new office expansions.
- Provided expert advice on best practices in sustainable development, contributing to long-term client success.
- Developed strategic plans for clients that effectively addressed their specific needs and priorities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends, competitor activities, and global development issues relevant to client industries-informing strategic decision-making processes accordingly.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Served as the relationship manager between the Owner Operator and Executive/C-suite management team.
- Contracted as Regional Arbitrator for dispute resolution involving territory, procuring cause, and compensation disputes.
- Panelist, moderator, and speaker for regional and company-wide conventions.
- Conducted data-driven analyses to identify areas of opportunity for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
Business Analyst
NASA Center for AeroSpace Information (CASI)
08.1998 - 05.2000
- Re-engineered the document ordering process by converting it to an electronic process.
- Collaborated with IT to develop business intelligence tools, enhancing the quality of data-driven decision-making.
- Implemented and improved the external users' customer experience via direct interviews, workshops, questionnaires, and surveys.
- Lead Project Coordinator for the newly created Product Development Team.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
- Authored a postal analysis to support the operational goal of moving toward a full cost recovery environment, which included a yearly cost savings benefit of $15,000
- Developed financial models to project future growth scenarios, assisting in long-term strategic planning.
Education
BBA - Business Administration - Finance
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC05.1998
High School Diploma -
Villa Angela - St Joseph High School
Cleveland, OhioBusiness Administration
Hampton University
Hampton, VirginiaSkills
- Relationship Building / Customer Retention
- Real estate transactions
- Account Management
- Customer Engagement
- Customer Success Focused
- Contract Negotiation Specialist
- Proficient with customer relationship management (CRM) systems
- Proficient with Microsoft Office & Adobe
- Analytical problem-solver
- Sales negotiation
- Feasibility studies
- Real estate law
Certification
Certified Residential Specialist / CRS
(Real Estate Industry)
The CRS designation is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers, and brokers. On average, CRS designees earn nearly three times more in income, transactions, and gross sales than non-designee REALTORS®.
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
(Real Estate Industry)
- Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is a way to stand out as a REALTOR® who has gained in-depth knowledge on technical subjects as well as the fundamentals of real estate.
Seller Representative Specialist / SRS®
(Real Estate Industry)
The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS®) designation is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. This course delivers a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training, and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today’s marketplace.
Timeline
Global Real Estate Advisor / Team Leader
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
06.2011 - Current
Vice President & Team Leader
RE/MAX Supreme Properties
07.2003 - 01.2011
Franchise Development Management Consultant
RE/MAX, LLC. (formerly RE/MAX International Inc.)
08.2001 - 06.2003
Business Analyst
NASA Center for AeroSpace Information (CASI)
08.1998 - 05.2000
BBA - Business Administration - Finance
University of The District of Columbia
High School Diploma -
Villa Angela - St Joseph High School
Business Administration
Hampton University
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