Kimberly Rice-Spencer
Brandon,FL
Summary
Creative and well-versed in successful techniques and approaches, relationship building and long-term customer retention strategies. Demonstrated competency in client acquisition and closing. Focused on maximizing bottom-line profitability by satisfying customer needs and business targets through skilled promotions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Realnet Florida Real Estate
Tampa, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
- Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
- Completed property walk-throughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
- Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
- Verified payment and loan paperwork for property sales by working closely with banks, buyers and sellers.
- Prepared homes for client arrivals during open house events and established signage and wayfinding aids.
- Advised sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
- Increased home sales through persuasion, negotiation and closing prowess.
- Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use.
- Confirmed compliance with federal and state laws to enforce regulations and monitor sales.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, and personnel involved in closing transactions.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing and mortgages.
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
- Collaborated with loan officers and agencies to complete property sales and purchases and thoroughly explained all financial requirements and data to potential buyers and sellers.
- Managed scheduled meetings to maintain satisfaction of both buyers and sellers and facilitate smooth purchases.
- Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
- Collaborated with mortgage companies to accurately determine loan and mortgage options for clients.
- Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
Sales Associate
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Properties Group, Valrico
, FL
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed all fiduciary duties associated with a licensed real estate agent.
Teacher
St. Peter Claver Catholic School
Tampa, FL
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Ensured each lesson included included spirit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, acceptance, self-control, and faithfulness by either modeling or through discussion
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet district and state standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with Individualized Education Plans and 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
Substitute Teacher
Nativity Catholic School
Brandon, FL
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Teacher
Tampa Catholic High School
Tampa, FL
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Substitute Teacher
Nativity Catholic School
Brandon, FL
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Stay at Home Mom
Family
08.2009 - 11.2012
- Took time off to focus on raising my new born
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Paraprofessional
North Little Rock School District
North Little Rock, AR
03.2005 - 08.2009
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Tuscaloosa, ALBachelor of Arts - English
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - Education
Hillsborough Community College
Skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize team workflow and to meet established timeframes set
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain
- Cooperative working relationships
- Knowledge of common computer applications (ie: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
- Windows)
- Modern classroom technology Exceptional communication skills
Timeline
Sales Associate
Realnet Florida Real Estate
01.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Properties Group, Valrico
08.2019 - 01.2021
Teacher
St. Peter Claver Catholic School
03.2017 - 07.2019
Substitute Teacher
Nativity Catholic School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Teacher
Tampa Catholic High School
08.2014 - 07.2015
Substitute Teacher
Nativity Catholic School
11.2012 - 06.2014
Stay at Home Mom
Family
08.2009 - 11.2012
Paraprofessional
North Little Rock School District
03.2005 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - Education
Hillsborough Community College
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