Kris Consaul
Lovettsville,Virginia
Summary
Talented Leader with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than ten years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Referral Agent
Pearson Smith Realty
08.2023 - Current
- Increased client referrals by building strong relationships and providing excellent customer service.
- Enhanced referral agent reputation through consistent professionalism and timely follow-ups with clients and partners.
- Expanded network of business contacts by attending industry events, fostering connections, and promoting referral program benefits.
- Improved referral conversion rates by diligently tracking leads and maintaining open lines of communication with both referrers and prospects.
- Proactively identified potential bottlenecks or issues within the referral process, taking corrective action as needed to maintain optimal performance levels.
Owner/Manager
Red Truck Carpentry
01.2007 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
Real Estate Agent
Pearson Smith Realty
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Increased property sales by implementing innovative marketing strategies and utilizing social media platforms.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in higher satisfaction rates and repeat business.
- Developed strong relationships with mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other professionals to streamline the home buying process for clients.
- Hosted successful open houses by preparing properties for viewing and effectively showcasing features to potential buyers.
- Improved property listings by collaborating with photographers to capture visually appealing images that accurately represented each property''s unique qualities.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to provide clients with accurate information on current trends and pricing strategies.
- Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating the complex real estate process, guiding them from pre-approval to closing.
- Provided exceptional support during the negotiation process, advocating for clients' best interests at all times.
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Increased property sales by implementing innovative marketing strategies and utilizing social media platforms.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in higher satisfaction rates and repeat business.
- Developed strong relationships with mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other professionals to streamline the home buying process for clients.
- Hosted successful open houses by preparing properties for viewing and effectively showcasing features to potential buyers.
- Improved property listings by collaborating with photographers to capture visually appealing images that accurately represented each property''s unique qualities.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to provide clients with accurate information on current trends and pricing strategies.
- Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating the complex real estate process, guiding them from pre-approval to closing.
- Provided exceptional support during the negotiation process, advocating for clients' best interests at all times.
Manager
Shamrock Music Shoppe
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Launched new products and services with thorough market research, leading to increased revenue growth.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Music Instructor
Shamrock Music Shoppe
06.2010 - 04.2015
- Enhanced student performance by developing individualized lesson plans tailored to their strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, providing consistent feedback on student progress and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors for successful school concerts, showcasing students'' progress and talents.
- Introduced new teaching methods, resulting in improved retention of musical concepts and techniques among students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by cultivating strong relationships with both students and colleagues alike.
Education
Master of Arts - Directing
The Catholic University of America
Washington DCBachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Data analysis
- Marketing strategies
- Analytical and Logical Thinking
- Effective communication
- Business Development
- Workforce Management
- Performance Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Real Estate Referral Agent
Pearson Smith Realty
08.2023 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Pearson Smith Realty
09.2018 - 08.2023
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
02.2016 - 09.2018
Manager
Shamrock Music Shoppe
01.2014 - 10.2015
Music Instructor
Shamrock Music Shoppe
06.2010 - 04.2015
Owner/Manager
Red Truck Carpentry
01.2007 - Current
Master of Arts - Directing
The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Virginia Commonwealth University
Knowledge
- Google Workplace
- Microsoft Office
- iWork
- MailChimp
- MailerLite
- Facebook Ads
Accomplishments
- Founding Member of the Catoctin Holiday Art Tour (CHAT)
- Keller Williams Leesburg Rookie of the Year
Volunteer Work
Chair, Catoctin District Committee of the Loudoun County Democratic Committee
- Nurture engagement and enthusiasm for political action at the local, state, and national level.
- Work closely with the Loudoun County Democratic Committee to recruit and promote candidates for office.
- Work with volunteers across the District to fill 100+ election day tabling opportunities.
- Create and send three to four emails per month to membership. Help readers understand the connection between their participation and results on the local and national levels.
Cub Master, Lovettsville Pack 962
- Oversaw adult leadership in the BSA pack structure
- Wrangled more than 60 elementary school boys and their den leaders to conduct entertaining and educational monthly Pack Meetings.
- Helped to install in the boys a sense of civic duty, pride, and participation, and to conduct themselves with honesty and kindness.