Lorraine Belkin
Events
Sunny Isles Beach,Florida
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Residential Real Estate Agent
Brown Harris Stevens
New York, NY
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- 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.
- Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
Owner
Self-employed
New York, NY
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Special Events & Manager
Duvet Restaurant & Nightclub
New York, NY
09.2005 - 11.2010
- Staffed events by maintaining roster of available personnel and reliable service providers.
- Resolved issues with service providers and inventory vendors to produce smooth events.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Coordinated efficient set-up and clean-up for each event for quick facilities turnarounds.
- Supervised staff during events and maintained efficient performance.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Organized, coordinated and deployed [Type] events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Streamlined event efficiencies by accurately coordinating and managing customer itineraries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY 09.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Attention to Detail
Training and Development
Excellent Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Organization and Time Management
Good Telephone Etiquette
Timeline
Licensed Residential Real Estate Agent
Brown Harris Stevens
11.2015 - 01.2021
Owner
Self-employed
05.2011 - 05.2014
Special Events & Manager
Duvet Restaurant & Nightclub
09.2005 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
09.2002 - 05.2006