MATTHEW P. BOLAND
Charlotte,NC
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homes Staging and Design Assistant
Modish & Co., Interior Styling and Staging
Charlotte, NC
01.2017 - Current
- Assist with the the owner with commercial and residential projects.
- Organize and schedule movers and delivery of products to client locations, as well as staging breakdown.
- Create PowerPoint presentations and pitching clients for future design proposals.
- Source for vintage and contemporary items.
- Create pop-up sale events to sell off old inventory and vintage finds.
- Assisted owner with project management tasks including scheduling appointments, ordering materials and coordinating tradespeople.
- Created and implemented a home staging plan to ensure each room was arranged in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
- Conducted walk-throughs of homes to assess what modifications needed to be made for optimal presentation.
- Organized furniture, artwork, and decorations according to the client's desired look and feel.
Broker/REALTOR
Nestlewood/Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Charlotte, NC
01.2016 - Current
- Execute offers, contracts and various real estate paperwork using the North Carolina Association of REALTORS approved legal documents.
- Negotiate offers between buyers and sellers in order to reach an agreement on price and terms of the sale.
- Managed all aspects of client transactions from initial contact through closing including coordinating inspections, appraisals, surveys, lawyers, loan officers, repairs and renovations when needed.
- Schedule, organize and prepare a property listing to come to market with photographers, pre-inspections, measurements, disclosures, and home staging.
- Created detailed reports outlining comparable sales data in order to determine fair market value for a particular property.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote the sale of residential properties.
- Attended continuing education classes regularly in order maintain up-to-date knowledge about real estate law and industry practices.
- Keep accurate records of all transactions including notes from meetings or phone calls with clients as well as copies of signed contracts or documents related to each deal.
Licensed Real Estate Assistant
Charlie Williams Real Estate
CHARLOTTE, NC
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Organized, maintained, and prepared listing agreements, purchase contracts, and closing documents according to state regulations.
- Provided support to agent by scheduling appointments, contractors, photographers, videographers, prepared marketing materials, and researching properties for sale.
- Handled advertising and email marketing campaigns for listings to bring in qualified buyers.
- Assisted the realtor with private showings for the clients.
- Supported efficient operations by managing errands like dropping off lockboxes, signs, and clerical tasks.
Associate Art, Wall Décor and Book Buyer, Vintage and Market Finds
One Kings Lane
New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Expertly assessed 200+ products daily, generating approximately $3M in art, $1M in wall décor and $500K in books
- Contributed communication and interpersonal skills to manage 175 dealers and decorators specializing in antique and vintage paintings, prints, sculptures, posters, maps, books, and wall decor
- Performed vendor site visits when possible to review product quality and selections
- Research industry to identify new trends
- Onboarded new vendors and dealers who provide a diversified product portfolio
- Assessed and updated performance metrics on a weekly basis
- Merchandise multi-category and single-category events.
Fine Art Cataloguer/Specialist, Paintings Department
Doyle New York
New York, NY
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Researched authenticity of fine art with the support of global galleries, museums, and experts
- Served as a client-facing on-site appraisal expert for estate tax purposes and consignment calls to acquire property for future sales
- Wrote and edited catalog entries, catalog layouts and condition reports for 20+ sales annually that included American and European paintings, Americana, Belle Époque, Modern and Contemporary Art, Old Master Paintings, Doyle + Design and Doyle at Home
- Maximized success by presenting and highlighting key aspects of sales to potential buyers, resolving questions about various properties and negotiating post-auction private sales
- Worked closely with clients throughout the consignment processes, writing proposals and issuing contracts to plan and organize logistics and transportation of delicate property to the gallery
- Registrarial work to maintain the constant rotation of inventory in the auction house.
Appraiser’s Assistant, Furniture and Decorative Arts
Doyle New York
New York, NY
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Facilitated auction success by educating customers on processes, writing letters and proposals, and organizing complex logistics for transporting property to the gallery
- Worked closely with multiple appraisers, organizing and scheduling while overseeing appraisals and procedures
- Assisted furniture and decorative art specialist with on-site calls, fostering customer success and maintaining a superior industry footprint.
Education
Paralegal Professional Certificate - Paralegal Studies
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2019
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Art Business
Sotheby’s Institute of Art
10-2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art History
State University of New York
05-2007
Certification
- North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal
- North Carolina Real Estate License
- South Carolina Real Estate License
Accomplishments
- Top producer at Premier Sotheby's International Realty
- Charlotte Observer’s 2020 Rising Stars in Real Estate
Affiliations
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Youth Mentoring
- Member of the Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum
- Founding member of a monthly book club
Timeline
Licensed Real Estate Assistant
Charlie Williams Real Estate
01.2018 - 07.2024
Homes Staging and Design Assistant
Modish & Co., Interior Styling and Staging
01.2017 - Current
Broker/REALTOR
Nestlewood/Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
01.2016 - Current
Associate Art, Wall Décor and Book Buyer, Vintage and Market Finds
One Kings Lane
01.2015 - 01.2016
Fine Art Cataloguer/Specialist, Paintings Department
Doyle New York
01.2011 - 01.2015
Appraiser’s Assistant, Furniture and Decorative Arts
Doyle New York
01.2008 - 01.2011
Paralegal Professional Certificate - Paralegal Studies
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Art Business
Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art History
State University of New York
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