Laura Fernandez
Houston
Summary
Dynamic Realtor with an active Texas real estate license at EXP Realty, LLC, excelling in client relations and negotiation. Proven track record in generating leads and conducting market research, resulting in successful transactions. Adept at building relationships and providing expert advice, ensuring clients make informed decisions in their real estate ventures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor
EXP Realty, LLC
Houston, TX
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Facilitated property showings, enhancing client engagement and satisfaction.
- Conducted market research to provide accurate pricing strategies for listings.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Negotiated contracts, ensuring favorable terms for clients and timely closings.
- Coordinated various aspects of real estate transactions such as inspections, appraisals, and financing arrangements, minimizing delays and challenges for clients.
- Developed strong knowledge of local market conditions, allowing for accurate pricing strategies and targeted marketing efforts.
- Provided expert advice on property values, guiding clients to make informed decisions when buying or selling homes.
- Streamlined contract negotiations by meticulously reviewing documents and communicating clearly with all involved parties.
- Collaborated with other agents, lenders, and title companies to ensure timely closings and successful transactions for all parties involved.
- Generated leads for potential buyers and sellers by hosting open houses, conducting market analysis, and networking within the community.
- Managed client relationships, fostering trust and repeat business opportunities.
Production Assistant
Birdhouse Productions
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 2020
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Assisted in coordinating production schedules and logistics for multiple projects.
- Provided reliable administrative support for the production team, enabling efficient task completion.
- Supported crew members by managing equipment and materials during shoots.
- Maintained organization of production supplies, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Compiled and managed comprehensive filing systems for production documents, improving access to critical information.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Communicated with other crew members on-set via walkie talkies to coordinate production activities.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time.
- Adapted quickly to changing project needs, maintaining flexibility under pressure.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Assisted in meeting tight deadlines by efficiently coordinating tasks with other team members.
- Reduced production errors through close attention to detail and thorough quality control checks.
- Facilitated smoother shoot days by preparing sets and equipment in advance.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Supported producer by organizing schedules and coordinating logistics, resulting in smoother production flows.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Recruiter
Genesys Talent
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
- Developed job descriptions and postings that align with organizational goals and attract qualified candidates.
- Conducted candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications and fit for company culture.
- Managed applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment processes and enhance candidate experience.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Improved employee retention rates through thorough candidate screening and interview techniques.
- Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates.
Recruiter
JDA Professional Services
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
- Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Conducted candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications and fit for company culture.
- Conducted thorough background checks and reference verifications, ensuring reliability and integrity of new hires.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted market research to ensure competitive salary offers, attracting high-caliber candidates.
- Organized and attended job fairs and networking events, increasing visibility and candidate pipeline.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2016
Skills
Active Texas real estate license
Client relations
Leads generation
Strong negotiation skills
Comparative market analysis
Schedule coordination
Database management
Market research
Leasing and sales
Property research
Property tours and inspections
Administrative support
Relationship building
Buyer and seller representation
Networking and prospecting
Lead follow up
Market monitoring
Timeline
Realtor
EXP Realty, LLC
07.2020 - Current
Recruiter
Genesys Talent
01.2018 - 05.2018
Production Assistant
Birdhouse Productions
06.2017 - 2020
Recruiter
JDA Professional Services
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
University of Houston