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William Call

Clermont,FL

Summary

Proven Sales Associate with a track record of facilitating smooth real estate transactions at Charles Rutenberg Realty, showcasing exceptional relationship selling and problem-solving skills. Leveraged sales expertise and client account management to exceed performance targets. Known for outstanding listening skills and a commitment to maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge, contributing to a results-driven approach.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Charles Rutenberg Realty LLC
07.2017 - Current
  • Negotiated , facilitated and managed real estate transactions from contract to closing.
  • Worked closely with local builders and maintained relationships.
  • Utilized competitive market analysis and other data driven tools to sell homes.
  • Responded to all clients inquires thoroughly and professionally.
  • Accompanied clients to property sites, described features and discussed market values.
  • Marketed and sold properties for clients by hosting open houses, advertising on-line and in print.
  • Advertised clients properties on websites, through social media and in real estate guilds.
  • Continually stayed up to date on mortgage rates and related real estate news

Sales Associate

SUPERIOR SOLAR
11.2016 - 11.2018
  • Responsible to meet client, explain products in detail, system production, usage , design, warranties, installation process and financing options if needed.

Sales Associate

GLOBLE REAL ESTATE SERVICES
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions from point of sale through to closing to insure accuracy and stress free process.
  • Represented buyers and sellers of developed and undeveloped properties.

  • Responded to all costumer inquires thoroughly and professionally.
  • Maintained strong work ethic, exceptional listening skills and desire for high performance, honesty and integrity.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills verbal and written.
  • Sold luxury short term rental homes to US and Foreign Nationals

Sales Associate

REALTY EXECUTIVES CLERMONT
08.2007 - 12.2016
  • Was a silent partner of the company. Responsible for opening and closing of the office.
  • Negotiated , facilitated and managed real estate transactions from contract to closing,
  • Worked closely with local builders and maintained relationships.
  • Utilized competitive market analysis and other data driven tools to sell homes.
  • Responded to all clients inquires thoroughly and professionally.
  • Accompanied clients to property sites, described features and discussed market values.
  • Marketed and sold properties for clients by hosting open houses, advertising on-line and in print.
  • Advertised clients properties on websites, through social media and in real estate guilds.
  • Continually stayed up to date on mortgage rates and related real estate news

FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE CHEF

LAKE PORT SQUARE
01.1999 - 12.2006

Responsible for all aspects of the food & beverage operation.

  • Generated yearly budget of 3.2 million dollars.
  • Responsible for operation of two 240 seat restaurants.
  • Coordinated all banquet events, booking, menu selection, costing, theme , set-up, staffing, ect..
  • Purchasing, writing & menu design, presentation of food, scheduling, disciplinary actions( hiring & termination), consistency of food service and food quality.
  • Maintained high level of sanitation and was on site instructor for certification of sanitation through state of Florida.
  • Trained staff in communication and decision making skills to insure a team atmosphere.
  • Partnered with existing vendors to negotiate merchandising agreements and develop new incentive programs.

Executive Chef

ORANGE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB
01.1996 - 12.1999
  • Responsible for operation of 6 restaurants on resort property.
  • Hiring, scheduling, overseeing staff of 32 employees including culinary staff, stewarding and receiving.
  • Maintained high level of sanitation and was on site instructor for certification of sanitation through state of Florida.
  • Was directly involved with all aspects of ordering, receiving and inventory of all food products, liquor and chemicals.
  • Generated yearly budget of 3.5 million dollars.
  • Maintained 31% to 32% food cost during employment.
  • Prepared and developed operational guidelines, training manuals and menus for all restaurants at resort.
  • Involved in design and construction of main production kitchen, 240 seat banquet facility and Terrace Café'.

ROUNDSMAN

LAKE NONA COUNTRY CLUB
01.1995 - 12.1996
  • Responsible for knowing working procedures of all stations on restaurants line ( sauté, broiler, vegetables, fish and cold preparation)

Executive Chef

ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
01.1994 - 12.1995
  • Complete autonomy over food & beverage operation front and back of house.

ROUNDSMAN

MOUNT DORA COUNTRY CLUB
01.1992 - 12.1994
  • Responsible for knowing the working procedures of all stations on the restaurants line ( saute, broiler, vegetables, fish and cold preparation)

EXECUTIVE CHEF

CHRIS'S HOUSE OF BEEF
01.1991 - 12.1993
  • Complete autonomy over the food & beverage operation front and back of house.

EXECUTIVE CHEF

ISLEWORTH COUNTRY CLUB
01.1986 - 12.1990
  • Initially employed as sous chef but was promoted to executive chef in december 1987.
  • Hiring, scheduling, supervising and directing a staff of fourteen.
  • Was directly involved in all aspects of ordering, receiving and inventory of food products, liquor and chemicals.
  • Had a hands on involvement with the dinning experience, development of operational guidelines and training Manuals of the isleworth corporation.
  • Developed seasonal menus for two dinning rooms and changed fine dinning menu every month.
  • Met with club membership on a daily basis about dinning experience, selling private banquets and personal cooking classes.





EXECUTIVE CHEF

FLORIDA RESTAURANT
01.1985 - 12.1986
  • Corporate sous chef for three independent restaurants but was quickly promoted to executive chef of the Villa Nova Restaurant.
  • Responsible for all aspects of food & beverage operation.



EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

BUENA VISTA PALACE HOTEL
01.1983 - 12.1985
  • Initially employed as prep chef but quickly was promoted to sous chef of Arthur's 27 fine dinning restaurant and eventually the executive sous chef of the hotel.
  • Assisted in writing menus, plate presentation, instituting procedures and working every station in each of three restaurants.
  • Coordinated banquet facility for up to 10,000 people at one seating.


ROUNDSMAN

FOUR SEASONS PIERRE HOTEL
01.1982 - 12.1983


Responsible for knowing the working procedures of all stations on the restaurants line ( saute', broiler, vegetables, fish and cold preparation).


Worked exchange program 3 months each location

Toronto Canada, Dallas , San Franciso and New York City

ROUNDSMAN

KRUCKERS RESTAURANT
01.1972 - 12.1978


Cooked for the masses 6 to 10 thousand people daily. Jack of all trades. Butchering, clam opener, food preparation, running machinery, grounds maintenance etc.

Education

Associate of Arts - Sales And Marketing Education

FLORIDA REAL ESTATE
Orlando, FL
07.2007

Associate of Arts -

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
1980

High School Diploma -

Ramapo Senior High
New York, NY
08.1978

Skills

  • Product Sales
  • Promotional support
  • Client Account Management
  • Sales expertise
  • Relationship selling
  • Listening Skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Excellent people skills
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Sales Associate

Charles Rutenberg Realty LLC
07.2017 - Current

Sales Associate

SUPERIOR SOLAR
11.2016 - 11.2018

Sales Associate

GLOBLE REAL ESTATE SERVICES
05.2016 - 06.2017

Sales Associate

REALTY EXECUTIVES CLERMONT
08.2007 - 12.2016

FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE CHEF

LAKE PORT SQUARE
01.1999 - 12.2006

Executive Chef

ORANGE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB
01.1996 - 12.1999

ROUNDSMAN

LAKE NONA COUNTRY CLUB
01.1995 - 12.1996

Executive Chef

ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
01.1994 - 12.1995

ROUNDSMAN

MOUNT DORA COUNTRY CLUB
01.1992 - 12.1994

EXECUTIVE CHEF

CHRIS'S HOUSE OF BEEF
01.1991 - 12.1993

EXECUTIVE CHEF

ISLEWORTH COUNTRY CLUB
01.1986 - 12.1990

EXECUTIVE CHEF

FLORIDA RESTAURANT
01.1985 - 12.1986

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

BUENA VISTA PALACE HOTEL
01.1983 - 12.1985

ROUNDSMAN

FOUR SEASONS PIERRE HOTEL
01.1982 - 12.1983

ROUNDSMAN

KRUCKERS RESTAURANT
01.1972 - 12.1978

Associate of Arts - Sales And Marketing Education

FLORIDA REAL ESTATE

Associate of Arts -

Culinary Institute of America

High School Diploma -

Ramapo Senior High
William Call