Michael Whitehead
Cabot,AR
Summary
Varied background includes working in both administrative and customer-facing positions. Experience in various jobs and industries allows for different perspectives. Experienced as a team as well as solo.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Redfin
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
- Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
Real Estate Agent
Venture Realty Group, LLC
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
- Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
- Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
CDL Class A Driver
Venture Xpress
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Office Manager
Trevco Transport
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Managed Drivers
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Dispatched Drivers
Studio Manager
M'Lanie Hunter Dance
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Organized and maintained client databases for accurate communication information.
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Customer Service
- Implemented new financial control processes.
P & D Driver
FedEx Ground
12.2010 - 12.2014
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Provided high quality customer service
Package & Delivery Driver - Temp
Fedex Home Delivery
11.2010 - 12.2010
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Prime, Inc.
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Provided a high level of customer service
- CDL Class A license.
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty
04.2004 - 11.2008
- Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
- Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
- Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
Office Manager
Walden Oaks, Inc.
04.2001 - 08.2007
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- General Office duties
- Created job cost reports
- Managed Multi Million Dollar Line of Credit
- Managed a private water company.
- Assisted in the creating DEIS for 400 unit Real Estate Development.
Education
No Degree - Paralegal
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NYHigh School Diploma -
Pine Bush High School
Pine Bush, NY06.1988
Skills
- Negotiation
- Client Management
- Purchase Contracts
- Lead Follow-Up
- Digital Marketing
- Contract Negotiation
- Coordinate Closings
- Closing Sales
- GRI Designation
- Bookkeeping, Microsoft office, Quickbooks
- Time Management
- Local and Long Distance Driving
- Equipment Inspection
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
Hobbies
My varied interests include Gardening, learning musical instruments, singing, traveling, history and camping.
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Redfin
06.2021 - 11.2022
Real Estate Agent
Venture Realty Group, LLC
04.2017 - 06.2021
CDL Class A Driver
Venture Xpress
02.2017 - 02.2018
Office Manager
Trevco Transport
02.2015 - 12.2017
Studio Manager
M'Lanie Hunter Dance
06.2014 - 12.2014
P & D Driver
FedEx Ground
12.2010 - 12.2014
Package & Delivery Driver - Temp
Fedex Home Delivery
11.2010 - 12.2010
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Prime, Inc.
11.2008 - 08.2010
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty
04.2004 - 11.2008
Office Manager
Walden Oaks, Inc.
04.2001 - 08.2007
No Degree - Paralegal
Marist College
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush High School