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Laura McClendon

Laura McClendon

Lewisburg,TN

Summary

Talented Realtor with exceptional marketing skills and property sales background. Enthusiastic professional with drive and determination to succeed in new business development. Excellent communicator skilled at relating with people at all levels and offering flexibility of working well on teams or individually.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Realtor

Home And Country Realty
01.2022 - Current
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides

Catering/Cafe Owner

Sweet Side Cafe & Catering
04.2016 - 09.2020
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Server/Management

Puckett's Restaurant
08.2005 - 05.2015
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Conceptualized innovative sales solutions to increase company revenue.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Pinnacle Career Institute
Kansas City, MO
01.2012

Skills

  • Property Improvements
  • Counseling Techniques
  • Offer Documentation
  • Media Lists
  • Prepare Purchase Offers
  • Meeting Arrangements
  • Microsoft Office
  • Contact Management Systems
  • Inspecting Properties
  • Client Relations
  • General Office Functions
  • Mobile Devices and Laptop Computers
  • Home Tours

Motivational Speaking

Renewing, rediscovering and redefining mindsets to achieve their dreams. I guide people who are facing adversities to overcome fears, conquer obstacles and persevere through what is holding them back. 

Timeline

Realtor

Home And Country Realty
01.2022 - Current

Catering/Cafe Owner

Sweet Side Cafe & Catering
04.2016 - 09.2020

Server/Management

Puckett's Restaurant
08.2005 - 05.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Pinnacle Career Institute
Laura McClendon