Joshua Young
Summary
Licensed Realtor and Sales Consultant for Pulte Homes PNW Division for the past four years, this role has granted me the ability to grow and excel within every aspect of my field. I have had the opportunity to start, sell and close multiple communities while generating consistent positive feedback from buyers and prospects throughout the life of the community. Previously I worked as a credentialed youth pastor and licensed guidance counselor at two large churches in Seattle, WA and San Diego, CA. During this time I was given the opportunity to lead a youth ministry 800 high school students as well as serve as a guidance/career counselor at a high school while coaching varsity basketball. Previous to my time in ministry I was employed by Nordstrom's earning multiple sales accolades in consecutive years.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Pulte Homes
12.2019 - Current
- Provided an excellent customer experience by providing clear communication while instilling confidence in our product to prospects and buyers.
- Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed sales goals on a consistent basis.
- Consistently generated high level survey results throughout the sales and closing process.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Pastor
Venture Church
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Led youth ministry of 250 students and leaders
- Actively involved in 5 local high schools, speaking regularly at high school chapels and assemblies
- Organized weekly gatherings. Created learning curriculum for all students Junior high through High school
- Spoke regularly on Sunday mornings to church congregation
- Mentor and counseled youth students of all ages
- Officiated several services such as weddings, funerals, baptism services
- Oversaw social media and marketing accounts
- Recruited dozens of community members to serve within the youth ministry weekly
Pastor
New Life Church
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Led youth ministry of over 800 students and volunteers
- Co-lead New Life College internship program of 75 college aged interns aspiring to be pastors and community leaders
- Planned and coordinated weekly gatherings
- Spoke regularly on Sunday mornings to church congregation and youth students
- Oversaw New life college's recruiting process while working with Northwest University to grow New life's college's internship numerically every year
- Planned and organized special events such as Youth conference and summer camps
- Mentor and counseled people of all ages
- Created fundraising materials utilized on social media platforms to help fund ministries such as missions trips, summer camp, student led outreach's
- Supervised a paid staff of 3 other youth ministry workers
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Sold merchandise within four different departments and earned top sales reports each month
- Built relationships with customers which produced long term sales
- Trained and developed co-workers in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques
- Organized store to maintain visual appeal, maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability
Front Desk Supervisor
The Marina Inn
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Oversaw all front desk services and operations
- Created lasting relationships with guests that built trust and drove hotel revenue
- Provided guests with exceptional service. Started as a front desk clerk but was quickly was promoted to supervisor within the first year
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals
- Supervised 8-10 administrative and front desk personnel and provided feedback that led to increased employee retention. Scheduled and assigned daily work and activities
Parts Clerk
Napa Auto Parts
06.2006 - 05.2008
- I grew up working at Napa which was a family owned business. I learned the specifics the Auto parts business but more importantly learned the importance of doing business with integrity and building relationships within the community
- Delivered merchandise to local business's and customers
- Sold parts to customers as well as researched vehicles and parts via catalogs and computers
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory
Education
Ministry Leadership
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA06.2015
High School Diploma -
Lynden High School
Lynden, WA06.2005
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Licensed real estate agent
- Social media expertise
- Strong PR background
- Goal-oriented
- Event planning
- Sales strategies
- Key relationship management
- Strong leadership skills
- Organized
- Business development
Accomplishments
Four year varsity letterman in football and basketball at Lynden High school.
Honors student at Northwest University and Lynden High School.
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Pulte Homes
12.2019 - Current
Pastor
Venture Church
06.2018 - 08.2019
Pastor
New Life Church
08.2012 - 06.2018
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
06.2010 - 03.2012
Front Desk Supervisor
The Marina Inn
05.2008 - 06.2010
Parts Clerk
Napa Auto Parts
06.2006 - 05.2008
Ministry Leadership
Northwest University
High School Diploma -
Lynden High School