Stephen Farmer

Stephen Farmer
Beaverdam, Virginia 23015
Email: steve@patriotrealtynet
Phone: (804) 397-1208

Professional Summary:

Experienced Operations Leader driving profitability and value creation through strategic management Adept at COO-level operations with expertise in inventory management, analytics, and cross-functional communication Skilled in event planning, vendor management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Skills:

• Brand Standard Adherence
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Event Planning
• Field Operations
• Management
• Marketing
• Self-Development
• Dedication and Enthusiasm
• Hospitality Management
• Vendor Management
• Inspiring and Mentoring
• Organizational Ability
• Reliability
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Proficiency
• Customer Orientation
• Project Management

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 Suite, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, IRIS, MLS Website Management

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Business
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia

Work History:

Patriot Realty - Owner/Manager
11/2019 - Present

• Managed Patriot Realty Team, specializing in real estate investment and sales
• Collaborated with partners to prepare, develop, and sell properties for ownership or as a service

EXIT First Realty - Principal Broker/Managing Broker
08/2013 - 11/2019

• Managed a team of forty agents, including five associate managing brokers
• Implemented digital file management systems, enhancing regulatory compliance and contract processing efficiency
• Developed contract review standards and mentorship programs for agents
• Conducted broker and pre-licensing classes with a state real estate teaching license

Superior Document Services - Business Development Specialist
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

• Friendly, Positive Attitude
• Organizational Skills
• Training & Development
• Planning