Kelly Colletti
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
An organised, creative, happy, curious and persuasive individual looking to immerse herself in a new career that compliments my skillset .
I want to look forward for the day to begin.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Sales Associate
Broker Direct Real Estate
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Expanded client base by actively participating in industry-related organizations and events, fostering connections within the local real estate community.
- Involved in flip properties; personally and with clients.
Wine Sales Representative
Impero Wine Distributors
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Organized and conducted wine tasting events to generate interest in new products and drive sales.
- Implemented strategic sales plans targeting specific demographics, resulting in higher market penetration rates.
- Maintained detailed records of customer preferences, enabling targeted marketing efforts for future promotions or events.
- Improved and increased sales in Virginia Beach / Norfolk Sales area.
Managing Director
The Face London
Chelsea, London, U.K.
04.2009 - 08.2019
- Managed 30 members of staff
- Led and cultivated all aspects of artistic endeavors.
- Creative Director and closely collaborated with all creative department leaders.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by investing in employee development programs and resources.
Creative Director
Studio 52
London,U.K.
04.2004 - 05.2009
- Primary on all art and set design projects
- Supervised (retouching and creatives) Art Department
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Formulated and monitored budgets to manage expenses and control costs
- Trained sales staff and monitored phones.
- Managed over 20 creatives
Licensed Real Estate Agent/ New Development Sales
Freelance / Cambridge Estates
Philadelphia, Pa. / Bucks County, Pa.
03.1993 - 06.1997
- Assisted in Designing show homes.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of local real estate market trends, enabling expert guidance for clients'' decision-making processes.
- Prepared homes for client arrivals during open house events and established signage.
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients during post-closing period, ensuring their transition into homeownership was seamless.
- Prepared all necessary documents related to real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Built lasting relationships with fellow agents, brokers, attorneys, inspectors, and other industry professionals to create extensive professional network that benefited clients.
Education
Certificate Florida 72 Hour Broker Pre Licensing
CE Shop
Florida02.2024
Level 2
WSET Award In Wine
WSET School London -Home | Wine & Spirit Education04.2022
Italian Language - International Studies
University Imperial College London
South Kensington, London U.K.04.2013
Art History
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Strong organizational skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Photography Direction
- Print Production
- Complex problem solver
- Corporate identity branding
- Design understanding
- Attention to Detail
- Traditional marketing
- Staff Management
- Business Development
- Property Management
Traveling and exploring different cultures
I've traveled to almost all the european and many eastern european countries. I have most enjoyed my travel, living as a local and enveloping native culture, rather than as a tourist.
Timeline
Wine Sales Representative
Impero Wine Distributors
02.2022 - 04.2023
Real Estate Sales Associate
Broker Direct Real Estate
08.2021 - Current
Managing Director
The Face London
04.2009 - 08.2019
Creative Director
Studio 52
04.2004 - 05.2009
Licensed Real Estate Agent/ New Development Sales
Freelance / Cambridge Estates
03.1993 - 06.1997
Certificate Florida 72 Hour Broker Pre Licensing
CE Shop
Level 2
WSET Award In Wine
Italian Language - International Studies
University Imperial College London
Art History
Temple University