Manuel Villafurte
Tampa
Summary
Reliable Area Manager successful at operating in high-volume, fast-paced environment. Skilled in leading teams to meet objectives on stringent timelines. Empowering leader with superior communication and collaboration abilities demonstrated over 3 years of management performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Realtor Associate
Premier Realty of Tampa
06.2024 - Current
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
Area Manager
Vibez Vapor
04.2022 - Current
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve customer service and increase sales.
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
Customer Service
Avalon Event Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- I multitasked a lot at Avalon Event Center, being a bar back employee which made sure all the bars were stock, to being at the front desk handling the tickets and making sure people get where they are supposed to be
- Working at an Event Center is an opportunity I took to connect my social skills with others, meeting a lot of new people over the short time I worked there
Prep Team
Zabal Construction Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Working at a construction was a bit of a task but it showed me how to push through hard work and some challenging jobs I would have to manage by myself
- As a worker in the prep team I would have to get up before the building or renovation started making sure all equipment is on the site, and make sure the prep work of walls and roofs were ready for the other team
Sales Associate
Great American Cookies
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Working at Great American Cookies was the start of my customer service experience meeting new people everyday and providing a service for them
- At GAC I multitasked the job of baking and sales associated providing help and service to customer while making sure the products are stock, and being made with perfection
Education
Associate of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL03-2025
High school or equivalent - undefined
Spoto Highschool
Riverview, FL01.2019
Skills
- Customer Service Experience
- Communication Skills
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Ability to work flexible schedules
- Marketing strategy development
- Social media marketing
- Process improvement
- Business development and planning
- Controlling costs
- Relationship building and management
- Employee scheduling
Certification
- Real Estate Salesperson License - Florida Real Estate Commission.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Realtor Associate
Premier Realty of Tampa
06.2024 - Current
Area Manager
Vibez Vapor
04.2022 - Current
Customer Service
Avalon Event Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Associate
Great American Cookies
01.2017 - 01.2019
Prep Team
Zabal Construction Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2020
High school or equivalent - undefined
Spoto Highschool
Associate of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Hillsborough Community College
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