Lorin Kirksey
Tinley Park,Illinois
Summary
Well-qualified sales person / manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Years of serving people from all walks of life has taught me life lessons that are essential for any leadership position in a sales / managers position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Realtor Associate
Baird & Warner
01.2021 - Current
- Advised sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
Hospice On Call Specialist
Unity Hospice Care
01.2022 - 11.2023
- On call, first responder to confirm the passing of one of our in-home patients in Cook, Lake, and DuPage Counties.
- Met with over "six hundred" families (mostly grieving) with a high level of compassion and empathy while giving a piece of my heart to them. An Example of this would be me wrapping my arms around a mother that just witnessed the passing of her child.
- Made funeral home arrangements for our families
- When appropriate, I prayed with and for our patients and their families.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Built a deep rapport with families that created several new patient referrals.
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Tri-Star Cabinets And Tops
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Designed customized products for customers by providing them with detailed "hand" drawings.
- First employee to ever close over 100k in sales in a month in their first year. The business originated in 1966.
- Promoted product related services and plans for installation, delivery, credit financing or extended protection plans.
- Asked questions to understand customer's specific needs to pair with products and services for project.
- Met with clients to determine preferences, budget, color and other factors for planning.
- Built a rapport with clients that generated repeat and referral business.
- Provided installation services for the products in which were purchased from me.
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Siegler's Cabinet Center, LLC
02.2015 - 03.2019
- Designed customized products for customers using CAD system.
- Asked questions to understand customer's specific needs to pair with products and services for project.
- Met with clients to determine preferences, budget, color and other factors for planning.
- Reached out to clients to confirm designer services satisfaction.
Auto Sales Consultant
Community Honda
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Consulted with sales and finance managers to negotiate sales price, trade-in allowance, license fee, discounts and financing or lease options on vehicle.
- Maintained contact with established customers to confirm satisfactory experience and encourage repeat and referral business.
- Accompanied customers and demonstrated performance features on test drives.
- Greeted customers upon arrival to dealership and engaged in conversation to uncover specific purchasing needs and budget.
Education
No Degree - Masters in Theology
Lutheran School of Theology At Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Called by God to care for and to serve "all" people with compassion and empathy
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Detailed oriented
- Sales Presentations
- High level of creativity with a passion for art
Timeline
Hospice On Call Specialist
Unity Hospice Care
01.2022 - 11.2023
Licensed Realtor Associate
Baird & Warner
01.2021 - Current
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Tri-Star Cabinets And Tops
03.2019 - 12.2021
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Siegler's Cabinet Center, LLC
02.2015 - 03.2019
Auto Sales Consultant
Community Honda
02.2014 - 05.2014
No Degree - Masters in Theology
Lutheran School of Theology At Chicago