Shnnon Brownstein
Frisco,TX
Summary
Relationship-driven business development professional with 14+ years of experience building partnerships, managing client relationships, and driving growth through trust-based sales. Known for opening doors, aligning value, and turning connections into long-term business. Brings a unique blend of corporate experience and entrepreneurial execution across banking, consulting, education, and real estate.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor
Conduit Consulting
01.2025 - Current
- Served as a strategic advisor supporting business development, partnerships, and growth initiatives
- Provided market insight and relationship guidance to help expand client opportunities and referral channels
- Advised on go-to-market positioning, messaging, and relationship-based sales strategy
- Supported leadership with strategic introductions and partnership opportunities
- Acted as a sounding board for growth decisions, deal structure, and client engagement approaches
- Brought an entrepreneurial, revenue-minded perspective to consulting engagements
Founder/ Team Lead
Monument Realty
03.2020 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Grew brokerage from 4 agents to 1400 agents in 3 years
- 10M in sales volume 4 consecutive years
- 20M in sales volume 6 years
Admissions Counsellor
Prestonwood Christian Academy
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Served as a primary point of contact for prospective families throughout the admissions process
- Conducted family tours and admissions meetings, communicating the school’s mission, academics, and culture
- Managed inquiries, applications, and follow-up to guide families from initial interest through enrollment
- Built relationships with parents to understand student needs and align them with appropriate programs
- Collaborated with faculty and administrative teams to support enrollment goals
- Maintained admissions records and ensured timely communication with applicants
Principal | Real Estate Investment
Self-employeed
01.2005 - 01.2020
- Sourced, evaluated, and acquired residential investment properties
- Analyzed deals using market data, pricing trends, and ROI projections
- Managed renovation projects including budgets, timelines, and vendor coordination
- Negotiated purchase contracts, renovation costs, and resale strategies
- Oversaw disposition strategy, pricing, and market positioning
- Delivered profitable outcomes through disciplined execution and risk managem
Associate Relationship Manager
Frost Bank
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
- Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
- Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
- Supported relationship managers in maintaining and growing client portfolios
- Served as a client-facing point of contact, delivering timely and professional support
- Assisted with client onboarding, account maintenance, and relationship coordination
- Identified client needs and aligned them with appropriate banking solutions
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure strong client experience and retention
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Presentations and public speaking
- Curriculum requirements
- Written communication
- Product knowledge
- Sales strategy
- Training and mentoring
- Risk assessment
- Negotiation
- Relationship building
- Performance analysis
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Client relationship management
Timeline
Advisor
Conduit Consulting
01.2025 - Current
Founder/ Team Lead
Monument Realty
03.2020 - Current
Admissions Counsellor
Prestonwood Christian Academy
08.2017 - 03.2020
Principal | Real Estate Investment
Self-employeed
01.2005 - 01.2020
Associate Relationship Manager
Frost Bank
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
The University of Texas At San Antonio