Richard Herska
West Haverstraw,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Christies International Real Estate
New City NY
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Provided valuable insights on neighborhood demographics, school districts, and community amenities to clients searching for the perfect home.
- Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.
- Worked closely with staging professionals to present homes attractively to potential buyers, maximizing sale prices.
- Maintained an extensive knowledge of local real estate markets, allowing for accurate pricing recommendations and effective negotiation strategies.
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Better Homes And Gardens Rand Realty
Nyack, NY
08.2016 - 01.2021
- Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Worked closely with staging professionals to present homes attractively to potential buyers, maximizing sale prices.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to maximize sales and attract new clients.
Bartender
Velo Restaurant Nyack
Nyack, NY
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Interior Design Assistant and Office Manager
Julie White Interior Design
Nyack, NY
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized design solutions and exceptional customer service.
- Assisted lead designer in creating visually appealing spaces for residential and commercial clients.
- Contributed to increased project efficiency by maintaining organized files and documentation for all design projects.
- Collaborated with vendors and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
Server/ Bartender
Hudson House Nyack
Nyack, NY
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Bartender and Shift Manager
Mt Ivy Cafe Pomona
Pomona, NY
05.2003 - 03.2014
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Streamlined inventory management, accurately tracking stock levels to minimize waste and control costs.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Consistently met or exceeded sales targets by upselling premium products without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Math And Science
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY06.2014
Skills
- Community involvement
- Property Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Real Estate Law
- Real Estate Transactions
- Seller Representation
- Buyer Representation
- Branding strategy
- Industry Networking
- Client Needs Assessment
- Presenting
- Innovative marketing strategist
- Business consultant
- Staff Management
- Negotiation
- Clean Driving Record
- Active New York Real Estate License
- Digital Marketing
- Accomplished in commission sales
- Works well independently
- Highly Professional
- MLS expert
- Tech-Savvy
- Negotiation expertise
- New York State Association of Realtors Board of Director
Certification
- Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 2016 to Present
- Board Of Director New York State Association Of Realtors
Timeline
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Christies International Real Estate
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Better Homes And Gardens Rand Realty
08.2016 - 01.2021
Bartender
Velo Restaurant Nyack
03.2014 - 12.2016
Interior Design Assistant and Office Manager
Julie White Interior Design
03.2013 - 08.2016
Server/ Bartender
Hudson House Nyack
05.2012 - 01.2015
Bartender and Shift Manager
Mt Ivy Cafe Pomona
05.2003 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Math And Science
Rockland Community College