KELLY HITE
Michigan City,IN
Summary
Highly organized, detail-oriented and passionate about the execution of exceptional events, achieving established goals. Planning, budgeting and coordinating experience over both small and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster lasting relationships with clients and vendors. Combine strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Broker
McColly Real Estate-Valparaiso, IN
01.2017 - Current
- Building strong relationships with clients through regular communication and providing exceptional customer service
- Collaborating with attorneys, lenders, inspectors, and other professionals to facilitate smooth transactions from listing to closing
- Assisting clients in preparing their homes for sale by providing staging advice and coordinating professional services needed to bring highest possible
- Preparing contracts, purchase agreements, addendums, disclosures, and other legal documents accurately while ensuring compliance with applicable laws/regulations
- Develop and maintain network of industry professionals to facilitate referrals and generate new business opportunities.
- Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
- Coordinate open houses and broker tours to attract potential buyers and showcase properties
- Demonstrate strong negotiation skills during contract negotiations resulting in favorable outcomes for clients.
Boutique Owner
The Market on 12
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Conceptualized and launched new collective gift and lifestyle boutique for local artisans to showcase and sell their creations.
- Curated art and handmade items from over 40 local artisans/vendors for a unique boutique experience.
- Collaborated with artists, vendors, food trucks, local businesses, and venues to create markets and events to promote awareness of our new shop.
- Designed and set up merchandising displays.
- Secured a marketing grant from Indiana Dunes Tourism to create a brochure highlighting all the businesses on Highway 12 including our shop.
Director of Development
Chicago Street Theatre-Valparaiso, IN
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Executed over 10 fundraising, sponsor, or patron events per year from conception through completion.
- Coordinated all aspects of events with caterer/restaurants, venues and vendors.
- Acquired corporate sponsorships (average $20-$30K annually) - doubling income in two years.
- Increased auction fundraiser revenue from $6K to $15K in 2 years.
- Conceptualized new unique events such as Little Black Dress Fashion Show, named one of 'Valpo Life's Top 10 events' and Shakespeare in the Park.
- Built mutually beneficial client/sponsor relationships.
- Composed grant applications and donation campaigns.
- Monitored costs and resources to achieve target goals.
Business Owner
Maitre'D to Door-Valparaiso, IN
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Co-owner of restaurant delivery service.
- Developed business plan and marketing campaign.
- Garnered relationships with 20 local restaurants to deliver their cuisine to hungry customers.
- Created and maintained website and on-line ordering system.
- Delivered meals to private homes and corporate offices.
Personal Assistant/Interior Designer/Decorator
private residence-Valparaiso, IN
05.2005 - 04.2009
- Attended to daily needs including but not limited to: bookkeeping, scheduling private and business appointments, personal shopper
- Organized special events and parties, both private and corporate
- Interior designer/decorator for 8,000 square foot home
- Designed and created annual holiday decorations.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
Interior Decorator Assistant
JVO, Inc-Chesterton, IN
06.1997 - 03.2004
- Conferred with clients to determine requirements and budgets
- Advised clients on selecting designs and materials
- Planned and designed interiors based on clients' needs
- Decorated private homes and local businesses.
Event Planner/DJ
Skyline Entertainment-Wheeler, IN
09.1986 - 12.2003
- Planned and organized special private and corporate events.
- Attended to customer's specific needs for each distinct event.
- Oversaw events were coordinated/run properly.
- Set up and tear down of equipment/event.
Education
Business - Business
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso, IN01.1984
Skills
- Event planning
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Perseverance
- Fundraising expertise
- Creativity
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Reliability
- Networking
- Collaboration
- Sponsorship development
- Grant writing
Certification
Real Estate Broker, 01/01/17, 06/01/26, RB17000051
Timeline
Boutique Owner
The Market on 12
09.2022 - 10.2024
Real Estate Broker
McColly Real Estate-Valparaiso, IN
01.2017 - Current
Director of Development
Chicago Street Theatre-Valparaiso, IN
04.2011 - 08.2016
Business Owner
Maitre'D to Door-Valparaiso, IN
05.2008 - 05.2010
Personal Assistant/Interior Designer/Decorator
private residence-Valparaiso, IN
05.2005 - 04.2009
Interior Decorator Assistant
JVO, Inc-Chesterton, IN
06.1997 - 03.2004
Event Planner/DJ
Skyline Entertainment-Wheeler, IN
09.1986 - 12.2003
Business - Business
Valparaiso High School
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