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Melissa Elliott

Farmersville

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

REALTOR

Leslie Cain Realty
04.2025 - Current
  • Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
  • Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
  • Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements and leases.
  • Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
  • Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.
  • Developed strong client relationships to enhance referrals and repeat business opportunities.
  • Negotiated contracts to achieve favorable terms for clients while maintaining integrity.

REALTOR

Keller Williams
03.2015 - 04.2025
  • Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.
  • Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.
  • Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.
  • Mentored junior agents on best practices in customer service and sales techniques.
  • Rookie of the Year, 2016
  • Agent Leadership Counsel, 2017-2019
  • Productivity Coach, 2017-2019

VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER

TEAM in Training
03.2009 - 06.2012
  • Designed, planned and executed fundraising events including silent auctions, small business networking events, raffles, car washes and give back nights with area restaurants.
  • Worked individually and as a team to secure vendors and negotiate agreements to obtain portion of profits in exchange for event participation as well as donated materials and prizes.
  • Marketed events to sponsors and attendees to maximize contributions and proceeds.

GUEST BLOGGER

Dallas Morning News
06.2009 - 12.2009
  • Invited to contribute one blog article per week at MomsBlog.DallasNews.com.
  • Provided mentorship to the community regarding childhood cancer awareness.

ONLINE MARKETING CONSULTANT

GetLegal.com
04.2008 - 12.2008
  • Generated over $415,000 in new business within 7 months, exceeding my monthly sales quota by almost $30,000 per month.
  • All of my sales obtained were without any existing leads or portfolio.
  • Ranked 2nd among consultants company wide.

ADVERTISING SALES

Yellow Book USA
01.2006 - 12.2007
  • Ranked 3rd among 125 sales reps in the first year.
  • Generated over 80 new business accounts.
  • 2006 President's Club
  • Employee of the Month February 2007

Education

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Paralegal

Herzing College
New Orleans, LA
12.2001

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Understanding Social Cues
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Ability to Negotiate
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Teaching Skills
  • Social media marketing
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Relationship building
  • Leads generation
  • Networking and prospecting
  • Works well independently

Certification

Realtor

Timeline

REALTOR

Leslie Cain Realty
04.2025 - Current

REALTOR

Keller Williams
03.2015 - 04.2025

GUEST BLOGGER

Dallas Morning News
06.2009 - 12.2009

VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER

TEAM in Training
03.2009 - 06.2012

ONLINE MARKETING CONSULTANT

GetLegal.com
04.2008 - 12.2008

ADVERTISING SALES

Yellow Book USA
01.2006 - 12.2007

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Paralegal

Herzing College