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Laura Barks

Laura Barks

Sales Leader
Roseville,CA

Summary

Highly motivated Sales and Marketing Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with proven track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and building lasting client relationships. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence. Self-starter who knows what it takes to generate leads, cold call, and track sales activity using CRM. Organized, ambitious, and passionate about the homebuilding industry.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Internet Sales Consultant

Lennar
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Ranked #1 in the division 5 out of 5 quarters for most appointments set and kept
  • Consistently ranked in the top 10 nationwide out of 300 ISCs
  • Increased overall sales revenue by consistently exceeding monthly targets
  • Provided community information to prospective buyers
  • Connected with 50 to 100 prospective buyers daily via inbound and outbound calls, texts and emails
  • Provided real-time support to buyers through Live Chat
  • Streamlined communication with clients by utilizing CRM software to track interactions


Sales Administrator

Lennar
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Worked for Sacramento Division President and assisted sales and marketing teams
  • Coordinated meetings, events, and activities
  • Managed weekly traffic reports for Sales Managers
  • Event planning for grand openings, holiday parties, and new model home communities
  • Supported management and New Home Consultants in day-to-day activities
  • Interacted with buyers, trades, lenders, and vendors on a daily basis

Sales Associate

New Home Professionals
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked at JMC Sagebrook as Relief Agent through New Home Professionals
  • Greeted customers, answered phone calls, provided information to prospective buyers, and handled other tasks delegated by Lead Agent
  • Provided superior service to customers by quickly responding to requests and inquiries

Marketing Coordinator

State Farm
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Generated marketing campaigns and presentations to promote the agency
  • Actively involved in the community to create awareness for State Farm's products
  • Grew client relationships, increased sales, and generated new business
  • Enhanced social media platforms to boost reach

Designer | Owner

The Organized Lyfe
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Launched and managed a successful staging and organizing business
  • Helped clients with interior decorating needs; including advising on remodels, organizing spaces, staging, and quick design updates
  • Appeared on local lifestyle TV shows to offer home tips and showcase expertise

Real Estate Agent

Suncal & The Van Horn Group
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Sold first property within three months of becoming a new agent
  • Demonstrated inherent ability to form connections with potential buyers
  • Negotiated, facilitated and managed buyers' transaction
  • Built a strong referral base and marketing plan

Junior Sales Agent

Renasci Homes
02.2017 - 09.2017
  • Showed model homes and worked the sales floor
  • Toured lots daily with prospective homebuyers
  • Marketed homes to realtors and prospects
  • Assisted the Senior Agent and maintained a positive teamwork environment

Account Executive

Logitech, McAfee & Courtlink
01.1991 - 01.2000
  • Managed B2B SaaS subscription renewals and sales across tech and legal industries
  • Consistently exceeded monthly quotas, selling more than $1 million per quarter
  • Ranked #1 in division and earned President's Club every year
  • Delivered product demos and maintained high retention rates

Education

Bachelor of Science - Commerce: Marketing

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
06.1990

Skills

  • Online Sales Techniques
  • Effective negotiation
  • Sales strategy development
  • Social media proficiency
  • Cold-calling
  • Client Acquisition and Retention
  • Proficient in Salesforce
  • Customer Relationship Management

Additional Information

Fluent in Italian

Licensed CA realtor since 2016

Dance Instructor

Website Creator

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification

Licensed CA Realtor

Certified Feng Shui Consultant

Certified Life Coach

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offCompany CultureFlexible work hours401k matchWork from home option

Software

Salesforce, Teams, Outlook, Canva, Google, Zoom

Languages

Italian
Limited Working

Interests

Design, Customer Experience, Real Estate, Entertainment, Writing

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Accomplishments

2024 Online Sales Team of the Year - Sacramento BIA

1996 Top Salesperson / President's Club - McAfee

1995 Sales Star - McAfee

2006-2012 - Choreographer's Awards, multiple national titles in the competitive dance world

Timeline

Internet Sales Consultant

Lennar
03.2024 - 06.2025

Sales Administrator

Lennar
02.2022 - 02.2024

Sales Associate

New Home Professionals
01.2021 - 12.2021

Marketing Coordinator

State Farm
10.2018 - 01.2020

Designer | Owner

The Organized Lyfe
01.2018 - 01.2020

Junior Sales Agent

Renasci Homes
02.2017 - 09.2017

Real Estate Agent

Suncal & The Van Horn Group
06.2016 - 01.2017

Account Executive

Logitech, McAfee & Courtlink
01.1991 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Commerce: Marketing

Santa Clara University

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