NATALIE WESTBROOK
Dallas ,Texas
Summary
Executive level sales and marketing specialist with experience in luxury retail sales and marketing of premier luxury residential and mixed use developments. Strengths include sales, social media platform development, relationship building, strategic partnering, brand identity and placement, and client relations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Natalie Westbrook Art LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Facilitated partnerships with local businesses, displaying artwork in cafes and shops to reach broader audience.
- Boosted online art portfolio visibility, optimizing website SEO and regularly updating content with recent works and exhibitions.
- Streamlined art creation process, adopting digital tools for sketching and preliminary designs to save time.
- Generated increased commissions by effectively networking at art fairs and social events, showcasing portfolio to potential clients.
- Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community.
- Successfully balanced multiple commissioned projects, delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
- Expanded artistic skill set by attending advanced workshops in innovative art forms and techniques, staying ahead in competitive field.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Developed unique art pieces that garnered positive attention from critics and collectors, leading to increased sales and commissions.
- Curated several successful art shows, selecting and arranging pieces that spoke to diverse themes and audiences.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
- Designed and executed original artwork for various private and corporate clients.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
Sales Associate
Markowicz Fine Art
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Enhanced store revenue by consistently exceeding personal sales targets through effective customer engagement and product knowledge.
- Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.
- Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Broker
Westbrook Real Estate Group
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Curated and developed real estate brokerage brand identity focusing on the luxury sector with average home prices of $2MM+
- Wrote and implemented company employee handbook and internal ethics code
- Developed content for media relations, corporate communications and social media
- Developed excellent rapport with custom builders to expand opportunities for growth
- Organized and hosted charity and public events to gain public awareness
- Consulted with builders and development companies regarding market conditions, pricing analysis, and prospective community needs and potential pain points
- Advertised properties via networking, email campaigns, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure
- Enhanced brokerage reputation, consistently delivering exceptional client service and transparent communication.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, ensuring that clients received the most accurate information to make informed decisions about their investments.
Director of Customer Relations
Crescent Real Estate Holdings LLC.
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Developed close relationships with national and international brokers to develop robust referral network
- Managed public relations for multiple assets in a diverse commercial real estate portfolio
- Developed strategic relationships to generate new business opportunities Leveraged existing client relationships and networks to generate commercial interest and expand business development
- Orchestrated and planned construction tours in Class AAA office towers
- Organized professional networking events with brokers, engineers, architects, contractors and development directors
- Organized charity and public events to bring awareness of assets to the public and local neighborhood
Sales Associate
Harwood International
08.2014 - 07.2016
- On site sales for pre-development luxury residential construction
- Specialized in facilitating transactions in the luxury sector
- Successfully guided clients through sales and purchase of luxury residences from $900,000-$28MM
- Negotiated contracts, coordinated with lenders, attorneys, and family managers
- Advertised properties via networking, brochures, ads, and multiple listing services to maximize exposure
- Assisted out-of-state clients with corporate relocation services
- Followed up with prospects throughout the sales process
- Coordinated tours with local boards
Sales Associate
Sotheby's International Realty
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Developed international portfolio of luxury resort listings
- Negotiated contracts, coordinated with lenders, attorneys and inspectors
- Advertised properties via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure
- Counseled customers on current market trends
- Guided homebuyers and sellers through the process of short sales
- Generated lists of properties that were compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources
- Wrote contract documents, purchase agreements and closing statements
- Actively followed-up with prospects and hot leads
- Assisted in developing marketing material for properties
- Promoted property sales through advertisements and open houses
- Maintained high referral rates and exceptional feedback from previous clients
Sales Associate
Allie Beth Allman
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Counseled customers on market trends for residential and land assets
- Guided homebuyers and sellers through the sales process
- Maintained high referral rates and exceptional feedback from previous clients
- Developed close relationships with area realtors and promoted builders to boost referral network
- Educated clients on the current real estate market trends
- Acted as a listing agent for brokers
- Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase properties and lots
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Residential Real Estate Agent
Ebby Halliday Real Estate Inc.
12.2008 - 12.2011
- Average yearly closings equaling over $2 million with median home values of $300,000
- Analyzed housing markets and identified potential buyers
- Advertised properties via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure
- Negotiated contracts and coordinate with lenders, attorneys and inspectors
- Streamlined the home buying process by effectively coordinating with mortgage brokers, inspectors, and attorneys.
- Continually expanded professional network, attending industry events and participating in local real estate associations.
- Developed customized marketing plans tailored specifically for individual property listings increasing chances of successful sale.
Education
Texas Real Estate Broker
Kaplan University
Dallas, Texas2016
Texas Real Estate Salesperson
Champions School of Real Estate
Dallas, Texas2008
Broadcast Journalism
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas2005
Timeline
Artist
Natalie Westbrook Art LLC
01.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Markowicz Fine Art
01.2019 - 06.2021
Broker
Westbrook Real Estate Group
09.2017 - 01.2020
Director of Customer Relations
Crescent Real Estate Holdings LLC.
07.2016 - 09.2017
Sales Associate
Harwood International
08.2014 - 07.2016
Sales Associate
Sotheby's International Realty
03.2013 - 08.2014
Sales Associate
Allie Beth Allman
01.2012 - 12.2012
Residential Real Estate Agent
Ebby Halliday Real Estate Inc.
12.2008 - 12.2011
Texas Real Estate Broker
Kaplan University
Texas Real Estate Salesperson
Champions School of Real Estate
Broadcast Journalism
Texas Tech University
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