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Stephen Farmer

Beaverdam

Summary

To leverage acquired experience in Operations and maximize profitability for the company, thereby creating additional value. Qualifications: Leader with COO-level operational expertise. Proficient inventory manager with strong analytical skills and expertise in inventory software and barcoding. Adaptable management style with a strategic mindset and excellent communication skills across departments and vendors.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Manager

Patriot Realty
11.2019 - Current
  • Managed Patriot Realty Team, focusing on real estate investment and sales
  • Collaborated with partners to prepare, develop, and sell properties as a service or for ownership.

Principal Broker/Managing Broker

EXIT First Realty
08.2013 - 11.2019
  • Managed forty agents, including five associate managing brokers
  • Transitioned brokerage to a digital file management system, improving regulatory compliance and remote contract submissions
  • Developed and implemented contract review standards, ensuring consistency in contract evaluation and approval
  • Established regular communication and mentorship programs for agents
  • Obtained state real estate teaching license and conducted classes for broker and pre-licensing candidates.

Business Development Specialist

Superior Document Services
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Sold digital services and document preparation to legal, financial, and insurance firms
  • Initiated Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Courses with the Virginia State Bar
  • Cross-sold technology products to existing clients.

United States Marine Corps Reserve
01.1982 - 01.1988
  • Marine Corporal - Artillery - Battery H, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Virginia Commonwealth University

Skills

  • Special Skills, Licenses, and Professional Designations:
  • Commonwealth of Virginia Real Estate Brokerage License, March 2006
  • Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation, September 2005
  • Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Contracting/Procurement Officer (VCO), 1999
  • Computer skills: MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, IRIS, MLS Website Management

Timeline

Owner/Manager

Patriot Realty
11.2019 - Current

Principal Broker/Managing Broker

EXIT First Realty
08.2013 - 11.2019

Business Development Specialist

Superior Document Services
01.2011 - 12.2012

United States Marine Corps Reserve
01.1982 - 01.1988

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Virginia Commonwealth University
Stephen Farmer