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MacBeth Ahrens

ValMac Homes Llc
Bolivia,NC
36
years of professional experience

Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record at ValMac Homes LLC, successfully expanding a rental portfolio to ten properties. Expert in operations management and client relationship management, I excel in driving business growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. My strong work ethic and strategic marketing have consistently delivered exceptional results in diverse markets.

Work History

Owner/Operator

17 Years 11 Months
ValMac Homes Llc | 09.2008 - Current

Acquired first investment rental property in Person County, NC in 2008. Expanded portfolio to ten properties within two years, including two duplexes. Managed property improvements that included cleaning, painting, and landscaping.

I managed all rental properties contracts, tenants, improvements, maintenance, repairs and finished construction of properties.

August 2016 - December 2017 sold eight of properties to an investor, lease purchased the two additional properties with deed transfers completed July 2026.

2017 moved to Brunswick County NC purchasing two properties as Airbnb/VRBO

short term rentals.

2017 I opened “Organizing Your Surrounding’s” a cleaning/organizing business I started after moving to the coast.

Owner/Operator

19 Years 8 Months
MacBeth Photography | 10.1990 - 06.2010

NC largest outdoor studio on two acres of unique landscaped portrait venue. Two indoor studio areas.

Family, children, pet, wedding, race car…

*Bridal sessions. Meet with prospective brides to discuss pre bridal portrait ideas, location, wedding plans and photos schedules for wedding day.

Arrange wedding images to share with family and friends for purchase. Create the couples wedding memories in their album of choice in a creative, captivating love story.

*Family. Generations gathered to celebrate family in a group portrait is priceless, during the same session photographing individual families for their unique family personality.

*Growing up with memories club. Pre natal through kindergarten portrait sessions including family portraits once a year.

*Fur Babies. Pet photography on location or in one of my indoor/outdoor studio areas.

*Race cars. Historic Formula One races around the world, personalized owner/auto portrait sessions including. Large wall portraits for display in offices etc.

Education

Professional Portrait Photography

Brooks Institute | Santa Barbara, CA | 05.1992

Client interaction

Studio management

Scheduling locations, props, lighting, crews.

Budget management

Financial Planning

Employee Training

Multi tasking

Skills

Operations management
Documentation and reporting
Hiring
Business planning
Marketing strategy development
Client relationship management
Strong work ethic
Decision-making
Dependable and reliable
Customer service

Timeline

Owner/Operator

ValMac Homes Llc
09.2008 - CurrentRead More

Owner/Operator

MacBeth Photography
10.1990 - 06.2010Read More

Brooks Institute

Professional Portrait Photography
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MacBeth Ahrens