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Whitney Graves

Franklin,TN

Summary

Well-qualified professional with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Realtor

Compass RE
11.2015 - Current
  • Assist buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.

Account Executive

Fusion Logistics
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
  • Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
  • Resolved issues promptly to drive satisfaction and enhance customer service.

Director of Resource Development

United Way Of Sumner County
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Coordinated event logistics, publicity and advertising in addition to marketing collateral and promotional materials.
  • Wrote and supervised grants and contracts, adhering to requirements and coordinating distribution.
  • Reviewed award documents, maintained applicable records and coordinated distribution using financial management tools.
  • Maintained professional working relationships with individuals from various outside organizations to support targeted event planning and execution.
  • Planned and coordinated special events and fundraising activities throughout year, enlisting support from staff, board members and volunteers.
  • Determined target demographics and devised strategic marketing initiatives to reach target audiences.
  • Established goals and procedures for solicitation, funds management and disbursement.

Finance Assistant

Stacy Lawson For Congress
02.2012 - 05.2012
  • Input financial data and produced donor reports.
  • Reported financial data and updated donor records in database.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Assisted candidate with organizing and executing call time.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from voters and donors.

Finance Intern

Emily's List
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference.
  • Analyzed financial data and presented meaningful insights to senior management.
  • Supported organizational account management duties under direct supervision.
  • Tracked financial transactions to update balance sheets with accurate, current information.

Technical Sales Representative

Dell Technologies
10.2010 - 12.2011
  • Developed robust pipeline of sales opportunities by maintaining accurate information in CRM.
  • Collaborated with customers and asked questions to assess needs and budgets.
  • Generated and executed sales plans in existing customer base to increase goals.
  • Furnished customers with exemplary service, helping build lasting, lucrative partnerships.

Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant

U.S. House Of Representatives
01.2009 - 05.2010
  • Composed constituent correspondence for Congressman Gordon on a portfolio of issues including: energy, environment, labor, transportation, trade, science, technology,natural resources, and small business
  • Researched and monitored policy related to my portfolio while assisting senior legislative staff: providing talking points, summaries, and other supporting documents
  • Staffed the Congressman in meetings with interest groups to discuss their positions
  • Served as Intern Coordinator to interview, recommend, and oversee office interns
  • Identified and summarized district-sensitive issues in incoming constituent correspondence
  • Coordinated with communications staff to generate talking points and keep constituent correspondence on message
  • Corresponded with constituents about political issues on behalf of the congressman
  • Managed office administrative duties including: planning tours, reviewing casework, coordinating meetings, and directing calls

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.2008

Skills

Negotiating Contracts

Coordinating Sales Process

Prospecting

Tracking Sales Revenue

Fundraising

Organizing Donor Solicitation

Customer Service

Database Management

Timeline

Realtor

Compass RE
11.2015 - Current

Account Executive

Fusion Logistics
09.2013 - 12.2014

Director of Resource Development

United Way Of Sumner County
06.2012 - 06.2013

Finance Assistant

Stacy Lawson For Congress
02.2012 - 05.2012

Finance Intern

Emily's List
01.2012 - 05.2012

Technical Sales Representative

Dell Technologies
10.2010 - 12.2011

Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant

U.S. House Of Representatives
01.2009 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

Western Kentucky University

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