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Julie Bacon

Julie Bacon

Realtor/Business Owner
Des Moines,IA
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”
― Brene Brown

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing 10 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated, driven and personable with extensive experience in training, educating and well versed in public speaking. Experience implementing and managing systems, procedures, marketing and sales operations. Capitalizes on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives, focus on relationship building, customer retention and reach sales objectives.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1

Current Real Estate License

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1

Teaching License 1993-2012

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1

Elementary Reading Endorsement 1993-2012

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1

Pricing Strategist Advisor Endorsement

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1

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Endorsement

Work History

Real Estate Business Owner

Self
01.2013 - Current
  • Established and implemented systems and processes to efficiently execute goals
  • Developed initiatives to differentiate myself and provide unique value proposition
  • Consistently close 2-4 times as many closings yearly as average agent in United States
  • Currently ranked 127 out of 469 agents in brokerage
  • In 2018 and 2019 ranked in top 9% of all Des Moines Area Association Realtors
  • Cut business expenses by 32% iQ4 of 2022 and continue to close as many transactions
  • Comply with laws and guidelines of local brokerage, national, state and local associations
  • Overcome obstacles that arise using outside-the-box thinking and problem solving
  • Attend conventions and seminars, take classes in order to stay abreast of industry and provide cutting edge service
  • Fulfill purpose of business which is to provide stellar service to those buying or selling while fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities, honoring ethical standards of business and creating positive, lasting relationships with clients.

Elementary Educator

Southeast Polk and BCLUW Community School District
08.1994 - 05.2012
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student learning and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Consistently volunteered or served on boards beyond job description
  • Appointed as Building Facilitator in Authentic Assessment and Lesson Differentiation 3 consecutive years
  • Member of Student Intervention Team 9 consecutive years
  • Chosen as 1 of 83 educators to attend Belin Blank Advanced Leadership Institute Workshop University of Iowa 2004
  • Member of Strategic Planning Committee determining standards and benchmarks for district
  • Co-chaired creation of first 3 year old Roundup Program in Iowa
  • Appointed to specialized team of 8 out of 420 educators to onboard and educate all new employees through Dimensions of Learning Instruction and Differentiation 7 years
  • Creator and Chairman first Volunteer Program for BCLUW Elementary
  • Coached and directed high school students in various forms of speech and drama for Iowa High School Speech Association
  • Received several first time district honors and awards as Speech and Drama Coach 3 years consecutively

Preschool Director and Teacher

Self
08.2007 - 05.2010
  • Established and implemented school policies and communicated with parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
  • Developed educational curricula that promoted development in key behavioral and educational areas.
  • Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
  • Consistently served minimum of 16 families each year
  • Maintained waiting list of minimum of 20 families all 4 years

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA
05.1993

Minor: Psychology

Endorsement in Reading Instruction

  • cum laude graduate
  • Dean's List 1st and Second Semester Junior Year
  • Dean's List 1st Semester Senior Year

Associate of Arts -

Southwestern Community College, Creston, IA
05.1991
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Extracurricular Activities: Jazz Choir
  • Dean's List Semester 2 freshman year
  • Dean's List Semesters 1 and 2 sophomore year

High School Diploma -

Creston High School, Creston, IA
05.1988
  • Awarded Best Actress 1988
  • Awarded Best Supporting Actress 1987
  • Honor Roll
  • National Thespian Society Inductee
  • District President of Future Homemakers Of America
  • State Public Relations Officer Future Homemakers of America
  • Drama and Speech Club Member
  • Student Council Member
  • Extracurricular Activities: Drill Team, Yearbook Staff, Swing Choir, Marching Band, Vocal Music, Speech Club, Writer and Editor for schoolwide newspaper, Show Choir, Dance, Gymnastics, Private Vocal Lessons and Competitions
  • Awarded All State honors in two separate Iowa High School Speech Association categories within one year
  • Awarded Best Live Photography Capture
  • Awarded multiple 1 Ratings at All State Solo and Small Group Vocal Contests
  • 1st Runner up Miss Iowa Co Ed Pageant, First place speech contestant, First place talent contestant, Miss Congeniality



Skills

  • Excellent strategic planning and execution of projects, goals and closing sales
  • Stellar negotiation, marketing and leadership skills with attention to detail
  • Prioritizes self discipline and accountability
  • Coachable and passionate about lifelong learning
  • Non-negotiable ethical standards accompanied by a strong mindset and initiative
  • Skilled in fostering positive, productive collaboration amongst a variety of individuals
  • Trained and refined, yet innately able to influence with strong sense of empathy and awareness of others feelings
  • Keen ability to captivate audiences and deliver compelling presentations
  • Possess plethora of technological skills ie: Microsoft, Google Suite, Adobe, Video editing platforms, Ad creation, Video production, Analytics, CRM, Lead Generation
  • Public Speaking
  • Articulate Communication
  • Training and Development
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Business Marketing
  • Team Leadership
  • Professional Networking
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker

Accomplishments

  • Ranked in the top 10-12% of all DMAAR agents multiple times
  • Received the 100% Club award 2019, 2020, 2022
  • Received Excellence in Client Service Award by Homes.com 2021
  • Agent of the Year County Award 2021 by Rate My Agent
  • Top 5 Agent of Year City Award 2021 by Rate My Agent
  • Top 10 Agent of the Year State Award 2021 by Rate My Agent
  • Awarded the CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist )Award by Institute for Luxury Home Marketing 2020
  • Best of Zillow 2019
  • Executive Club award in 2018

Certification

Real Estate License, Iowa Real Estate Commission, 01/2013, present

Relevant Experience

  • Entrepreneur/Educator/Business Owner
  • Former elementary teacher and high school speech and drama coach
  • Built a real estate business recognized for stellar customer service and award winning sales numbers
  • Consistent implementation of multiple Customer Relations Management Systems
  • Successful creation and application of systems and processes to efficiently execute sales
  • Develop initiatives to provide a unique value proposition
  • Mentor/Coach/Train new agents
  • Negotiate and write contracts
  • Comply with laws and guidelines of the local association, brokerage and state
  • Overcome obstacles that arise using outside-the-box thinking and problem solving
  • Attend conventions and seminars, take classes in order to stay abreast of the industry and provide cutting edge service
  • Fulfill the purpose of my business which is to provide stellar service to those buying or selling while fulfilling my fiduciary responsibilities, honoring the ethical standards of the business and creating positive, lasting relationships with my clients.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Real Estate Business Owner - Self
01.2013 - Current
Preschool Director and Teacher - Self
08.2007 - 05.2010
Elementary Educator - Southeast Polk and BCLUW Community School District
08.1994 - 05.2012
Buena Vista University - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Southwestern Community College - Associate of Arts,
Creston High School - High School Diploma,

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