Kristin Marqués

• Instructed Business Foundations and Sales & Marketing courses, enhancing understanding of fundamental concepts.
• Maintained currency with emerging business trends, integrating insights into course content.
• Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum aligned with academic standards and industry practices.
• Balanced teaching responsibilities with dissertation work, demonstrating effective time management.
• Cultivated dynamic learning environments through engaging lectures and interactive discussions.
• Simultaneously served as Business Professor at Arapahoe Community College and 5th Grade ELA/Writing teacher at World Compass Academy.

• Orchestrated all aspects of sales operations for Colorado's largest homebuilder, overseeing a portfolio generating $500 million in annual revenue.
• Managed a diverse team of over 60 employees, including management-level staff, to drive sales excellence and achieve desired results.
• Executed all pricing decisions and directed division marketing strategies to maximize market share and profitability.
• Spearheaded identification, development, and launch of new communities across Colorado through close collaboration with accounting and land teams, driving expansion and market penetration.
• Conducted comprehensive sales training programs for frontline staff, both in-person and virtually, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and industry best practices.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction and experience by fostering close collaboration with construction and warranty teams, resulting in improved service delivery and customer retention.
• Oversaw operations of the state-wide Homebuyer Resource Center's sales staff, responsible for over $50 million in annual sales and accounting for more than 30% of statewide sales, achieving exceptional performance and revenue growth.

Administered community decisions from contract initiation to grand opening, collaborating with operations team on site development, construction, and procurement.

Managed workflow for three mid-level managers, two design center employees, and sales team of 40 across over 30 storefronts.

• Achieved sales targets by creating effective marketing plans at both community and division levels.
• Established operational processes and accountability measures to enhance sales team effectiveness and accurate rankings.
• Developed sales forecasts aligned with company strategy while ensuring adequate staffing to meet departmental needs.

• Provided strategic leadership for sales and marketing plans, enhancing revenue and profit margins.
• Spearheaded business growth, generating approximately $325 million in annual revenue with 650 closings yearly.
• Supervised over 40 employees, including mid-level managers and sales teams across 30+ communities.
• Oversaw community development from contract negotiation to grand opening in collaboration with operations team.
• Achieved sales targets through effective marketing strategies at both community and divisional levels.
• Established operational procedures to improve sales team performance and accountability.
• Developed sales forecasts aligned with company strategy, ensuring adequate staffing for departmental needs.