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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 2016 to Present
- Board Of Director New York State Association Of Realtors
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