Sarah Akin
Pala,CA
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at ZON, Inc., enhancing workforce diversity and driving operational excellence. Skilled in strategic planning and project management, I excel in creating marketing strategies and fostering team growth. Demonstrated success in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and boosting productivity through effective leadership and organizational skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
President
ZON, Inc.
05.2013 - 03.2020
- Built a diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance across all aspects of the organization''s operations.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Worked closely with clients to troubleshoot problems.
- Created marketing and sales materials.
Residential Real Estate Agent
NorthWest Real Estate Group
03.2004 - 02.2016
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in successful real estate transactions.
- Appraised property values and assessed buyer income to determine feasibility of offer success.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Evaluated properties for potential salability and pricing.
- Efficiently managed multiple simultaneous transactions while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality client support throughout each deal''s completion stage.
- Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
- Guided clients from beginning to end of home buying process in choosing right property.
- Maximized property exposure by utilizing advanced marketing techniques, including professional photography and targeted advertising campaigns.
- Assisted sellers in preparing properties for sale by offering expert staging advice and coordinating necessary repairs or improvements.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to provide accurate pricing strategies for sellers, leading to faster sales timeframes.
- Collaborated with fellow agents to share listings and resources, expanding the available pool of properties for clients.
- Helped clients navigate transactions, complete paperwork and finalize sales or purchases.
- Facilitated seamless closings by working closely with title companies, lenders, appraisers, inspectors during the escrow period.
Advertising Sales Representative
GEAR Magazine
02.2001 - 03.2003
- Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers.
- Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers' advertising needs and close on short-term and long-term sales contracts.
- Expanded market presence by attending networking events, tradeshows, and conferences to build brand awareness and generate new leads.
Media Supervisor
Saatchi & Saatchi LA
03.1999 - 02.2001
- Presented insightful reports to clients demonstrating campaign success and providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Evaluated emerging media channels for potential inclusion in client strategies, staying ahead of industry shifts and innovations.
- Trained junior team members on industry best practices and company processes, contributing to overall team growth and development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06-1996
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Project Management
- Business Administration
- Budgeting and cost control
- Marketing and Advertising
- Planning and coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Excellence
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
President
ZON, Inc.
05.2013 - 03.2020
Residential Real Estate Agent
NorthWest Real Estate Group
03.2004 - 02.2016
Advertising Sales Representative
GEAR Magazine
02.2001 - 03.2003
Media Supervisor
Saatchi & Saatchi LA
03.1999 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University, Long Beach
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