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Victoria Droumbakis

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Accomplished Real Estate Agent skilled at evaluating and marketing investment properties through large scale open houses. Expertly analyzes comparable property, short sale and foreclosure statistics to realize clients' best possible financial return. Well-developed network of real estate professionals, mortgage lenders and inspectors.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Realtor Associate

Tom Crimmins Realty, LTD
10.2011 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
  • Collaborated with mortgage companies to accurately determine loan and mortgage options for clients.
  • Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.

Development Manager

Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House
06.2005 - 09.2011
  • Worked on development and delivery of creative campaigns to support fundraising activities.
  • Conducted prospect research to identify and engage potential donors and partner organizations.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to identify funding objectives and devise workable development plans.
  • Oversaw in-house solicitation mailings and other fundraising initiatives by developing and routing materials, generating mailing lists, executing mail merges and managing collation and sends.
  • Planned and implemented fundraising events.

Sales Associate

Lord and Taylor, A Division of May
10.1994 - 02.1997
  • Encouraged customers to find accessories and other upsell items to complete ensembles.
  • Dressed and accessorized mannequins to highlight featured clothing and accessories.
  • Used point-of-sale systems to process payments and check inventory levels.
  • Restocked shelves and organized displays in alignment with merchandising standards.
  • Offered personalized customer service to all customers to support satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Greeted customers, identified needs and provided product advice.

Sales Associate

Kleinfeld Bridal
03.1992 - 04.1994
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress bridal situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers some of whom had traveled very far distances.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and help manage family dynamics.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Sales Engineer

Lee Date Corporation
09.1980 - 02.1992
  • Managed technical integration, systems program management, customer support and training program management.
  • Supported market research, metrics and requirements development and risk management.
  • Identified and supported resale opportunities to achieve sales plans.
  • Traveled to 25 cities in US installing systems for Merrill Lynch the company's largest account.

Education

Master of Arts - Political Science

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY

MBA - Business

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY

Real Estate

National Association of Realtors
NY
10-2011

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Creative design insight
  • Reliable time management
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Motivated approach

Accomplishments

    I have certifications in the Real Estate industry, and have done extensive course work over the last 14 years.

    Tai Chi Instructor certificate and taught beginner Tai Chi for 15 years, 2002 - 2017.

    Design Experience in my own LLC Victoria Christina, working with a partner from 1998 - 2006 working on residential and commercial design and decorating projects.

    House stagings for all my open houses and those of my colleagues.

Certification

  • Licensed Real Estate Agent, Member Staten Island Board of Realtors, October 2011 to present
  • Tai Chi Instructor, Tai Chi Alchemy School, Rick Barrett Sufi, 2002-2017
  • Certified Volunteer board member for Staten Island Mental Health Society (now a division of RUMC medical center) 2002 - present




Timeline

Realtor Associate

Tom Crimmins Realty, LTD
10.2011 - Current

Development Manager

Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House
06.2005 - 09.2011

Sales Associate

Lord and Taylor, A Division of May
10.1994 - 02.1997

Sales Associate

Kleinfeld Bridal
03.1992 - 04.1994

Sales Engineer

Lee Date Corporation
09.1980 - 02.1992

Master of Arts - Political Science

St. John's University

MBA - Business

St. John's University

Real Estate

National Association of Realtors