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KATHRYN A. WILKES

Sonoma County,CA

Summary

Accomplished senior real estate executive with 19+ years of experience leading high-performance teams, expanding market presence, and driving revenue growth. Successfully launched, scaled, and optimized luxury real estate offices in California, Ohio, and Montana. Skilled in recruiting, coaching, and mentoring top-tier agents, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Deep understanding of luxury real estate market dynamics and strategies for sustained profitability.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President of Sales, Marin & East Bay

Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead sales operations across six offices, managing up to 175 agents on average in the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Spearheaded the successful launch of a new third office location, further strengthening market presence
  • Developed and implemented strategic growth initiatives, ensuring revenue consistency amidst market shifts
  • Cultivated a high-performance sales culture, enhancing agent retention, productivity, and profitability
  • Fostered strong collaboration across offices, leveraging collective strengths to drive market share expansion

Branch Manager

Coldwell Banker
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Exceeded full-year revenue goals within six months through strategic sales and agent development
  • Launched a new branch annex in Berkeley, contributing to overall market growth
  • Managed over 60 agents across two locations, driving recruitment, training, and retention strategies
  • Provided individualized coaching to top-producing agents, resulting in consistent sales growth

District Manager

Coldwell Banker - Powered by ZIP
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Achieved a 52% performance turnaround within six months by recruiting and coaching high-performing agents
  • Led 40 agents across eight offices in San Francisco and the Peninsula, overseeing growth strategies

Manager & Expansion Leader

Engel & Völkers
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Expanded agent headcount by 25% and successfully launched two new offices (South Beach & Sausalito)
  • Managed a team of 40+ global advisors, along with operations and marketing initiatives

Manager

RE/MAX Gold
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Led the successful merger and integration of the Santa Rosa and Windsor offices
  • Managed 50+ agents across four offices in the North Bay, providing training and strategic oversight

Team Leader & Brokerage Expansion Lead

Keller Williams
01.2004 - 12.2015

Starting in 2004 as a associate and then by 2010 served as Managing Broker of Record for 150+ agents in Columbus, OH, achieving the highest retention rate in the city

  • Led revenue growth initiatives across four offices, tripling production and acquiring competitors
  • Revitalized underperforming offices in Helena & Great Falls, MT, introducing new systems and boosting profitability
  • Successfully launched the Napa Valley, CA office from the ground up

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Art History, History

Ohio University
Athens, OH
06.1992

Skills

  • Luxury Real Estate Leadership & Expansion
  • Agent Recruitment
  • Training & Retention
  • Market Share Enhancement
  • Strategic Planning
  • High-Performance Team Building
  • Office Launches
  • Data-Driven Sales Strategies
  • Coaching
  • Mentorship
  • Sales operations management

Affiliationsandleadership

  • National Association of Realtors (NAR)
  • California Association of Realtors (CAR)
  • Bridge Association (Oakland & Berkeley)

Timeline

Senior Vice President of Sales, Marin & East Bay

Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty
05.2022 - Current

Branch Manager

Coldwell Banker
01.2017 - 01.2022

District Manager

Coldwell Banker - Powered by ZIP
01.2017 - 12.2017

Manager & Expansion Leader

Engel & Völkers
01.2016 - 12.2017

Manager

RE/MAX Gold
01.2016 - 12.2017

Team Leader & Brokerage Expansion Lead

Keller Williams
01.2004 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Art History, History

Ohio University
KATHRYN A. WILKES