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Kathey Darnell-Keen

Kathey Darnell-Keen

Fairview,Tennessee

Summary

Licensed Realtor dedicated to supporting buyers and sellers throughout all phases of real estate transactions. Highly skilled in assisting prospective buyers in visiting, selecting, inspecting and making offers of purchase on real estate properties. Provides accurate and detailed information to clients and company. Committed to customer service excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Realtor

Self-employed
Fairview, TN
02.2013 - Current
  • Assist buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets
  • Give buyers virtual and physical tours of properties.
  • Prepare, review and execute confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
  • Appraise properties for sale, employing knowledge of residential real estate, local markets and overall availabilities.
  • Perform home evaluations and develope competitive market analysis for individual homes.
  • Advise and inform prospective clients on current market activities/condition.
  • Develop positive and productive relationships with other realtors, buyers/sellers, and bankers/mortgage brokers.
  • Confirm compliance with federal and state laws to enforce regulations and monitor sales.
  • Examine homes for client arrivals after planning open-house events and showings.
  • Negotiate contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
  • Assist clients with thorough knowledge of short sales processes, mortgage loan processing and foreclosures.
  • Coordinate appointments to show buyers prospective homes.
  • Resolve client concerns in timely manner to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Complete property walkthroughs before completing deals, upholding accuracy in listings and appraisals.
  • Write contracts to outline sales and purchases of residential properties.
  • Stay up-to-date on property environmental regulations and inspected new properties for adherence to emerging codes.
  • Educate clients by delivering effective explanations of short sales processes, mortgage loan processing and foreclosures.
  • Designe and stage homes for optimum showings and photography.
  • Advise sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and make homes more appealing to potential buyers.

Real Estate Office Manager

Re/Max
Columbia, TN
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Managed property documents for permanent records and regulatory requirements for eight agents.
  • Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet all state equirements.
  • Ordered supplies for office and opened and closed office.
  • Operated phone system and directed calls.

Marketing Manager

Cosmolab, Inc.
Lewisburg, TN
07.2002 - 07.2006
  • Developed innovative and targeted collateral to support overall branding objectives.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer data.
  • Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
  • Helped incorporate product changes to drive customer engagement and firm profits.
  • Developed creative sales tools, including presentations and product data sheets.
  • Briefed senior executives on monthly projections, product launches and other marketing plans.
  • Executed trade shows for client partnerships on time and within budget.
  • Performed market research and wrote Business Opportunity Briefs.
  • Designed and wrote copy for company product sheets.
  • Attended trade shows to obtain marketing information
  • Lead sales & marketing monthly meetings.
  • Suggested new products to extend our product line.

Manager Of New Product Development

Cosmolab, Inc.
Lewisburg, TN
06.1997 - 06.2002
  • Worked with technicans & chemists to resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
  • Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
  • Developed team communications and information for financial meetings.
  • Worked with cosmetic customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional service.
  • Saved $100,000 in first yearon the job by researching and implementing cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems.
  • Gave monthly presentations to financial team.
  • Managed approx. 15-20 personnel.
  • Directed & managed cosmetic project activities for innovative technological project & numerous smaller projects.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors & negotiated vendor pricing.
  • Acted as liaison between lab, customer service, marketing, sales and executive group.
  • Attended conferences & seminars (US & Int'l) to source new packaging & raw materials.
  • Assisted sales representatives on sales calls
  • Developed personal relationshipss with customers to enhance working relationships.

Education

Business Management Certificate - General Business

Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN

Bachelor of Science - Business

Regents College
New York

Bachelor of Science - Education

Martin Methodist Collete
Pulaski, TN

Skills

  • Marketing and advertising
  • Contract negotiation
  • Business development
  • Database management
  • Market monitoring
  • Home tours
  • Promotion and advertising
  • Sales-savvy
  • Real estate law

Affiliations

National Association of Realtors

Member of the Chamber of Commerce in Dixon, TN

Hobbies

Love to travel, play golf and spend time with family

Timeline

Realtor

Self-employed
02.2013 - Current

Real Estate Office Manager

Re/Max
01.2012 - 12.2012

Marketing Manager

Cosmolab, Inc.
07.2002 - 07.2006

Manager Of New Product Development

Cosmolab, Inc.
06.1997 - 06.2002

Business Management Certificate - General Business

Columbia State Community College

Bachelor of Science - Business

Regents College

Bachelor of Science - Education

Martin Methodist Collete

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