Melissa Gray
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Design and Home Staging
Designs by Melissa Gray LLC
Saint Charles, US
07.2020 - Current
- Creating a functional, safe and aesthetically pleasing space for clients to enjoy. Doing so by determining optimal function of the space, shopping for the best selections for the room, configuring furniture placement, selecting decorative items, and pulling it all together using blueprints, building codes and inspection requirements.
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
Saint Charles, US
06.2005 - Current
- Maintain active Missouri Real Estate License and continual knowledge of current market trends.
- Successful combination of lead generation, follow up, appointment setting, and prospecting.
- Work closely with buyers/sellers in negotiations
- Managing listings
- Staging, pricing and marketing
- Networking to source new business
- Respond to all leads/requests
Selections Coordinator, Project Manager, Office Manager, Estimator
Hibbs Homes
Chesterfield, US
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Directed design selection processes for style, finish, and color across multiple projects.
- Served as liaison between clients and vendors, resolving discrepancies and finalizing approvals.
- Educated clients on timelines, selection processes, and effective vendor interactions.
- Managed estimation processes by preparing specialty subcontractor bid packages, material procurement for project management, contract reviews and action list preparation.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all project activities including budgets, timelines, invoices, purchase orders.
New Home Sales
Rowles, Titan, McBride & American Heritage
Wentzville, US
01.2005 - 12.2015
- Conducted sales consultations, educating clients on products and services.
- Oversaw customer relationship management system to efficiently track leads and follow-ups.
- Provided comprehensive customer service support, addressing inquiries about floor plans and financing options.
- Monitored inventory of model homes to ensure availability for prospective buyers.
- Managed complete sales process from initial contact to closing of new home transactions.
Skills
- Databases and finance
- Problem solving and creative thinking
- Project management and planning
- Customer relations and consultation
- Document and office management
- Presentation and communication skills
- Market analysis and research
- Negotiation and vendor communication
- Sales process and targets achievement
Timeline
Interior Design and Home Staging
Designs by Melissa Gray LLC
07.2020 - Current
Selections Coordinator, Project Manager, Office Manager, Estimator
Hibbs Homes
04.2018 - 01.2021
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
06.2005 - Current
New Home Sales
Rowles, Titan, McBride & American Heritage
01.2005 - 12.2015