The Johnson Team's approach to real estate is unique. Believing wholeheartedly in a seamless transaction, Gwen and The Johnson Team are dedicated to providing all clients with a Premier, Full Service real estate buying and selling experience. This unique combination of expertise, coupled with the Skogman Family commitment to excellence and technology, is what bolsters the success of The Johnson Team as a Top Ten Selling Real Estate Agent in the Corridor Area.• Developed strong relationships with clients and colleagues to build and maintain a successful real estate business• Collaborated with clients to identify and prioritize their real estate needs• Utilized excellent communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate competitive contracts• Provided superior customer service to clients throughout the entire home buying and selling process

Watts Group is a family business with unique, vertically integrated capabilities dealing in every aspect of real estate. Dealing with residential and commercial development and construction, commercial tenant improvements, custom homes, real estate sales and residential and commercial property management. Watts Group is proud to have been called the “one-stop shop” for all things real estate.• Served as direct assistant to CEO and other executive-level staff across all departments: Construction, Rentals, Development and Real Estate• Completed research, reported and managed information, and provided marketing support within demanding time frames• Prepared meeting agendas and carefully monitored all action items with persistent follow-up• Facilitated communication and logistics within the company and with key clientele and key stake-holders• Supports executives with project support, meeting preparation and various administrative tasks

Tallgrass is both a Steelcase and Hon authorized commercial dealership- offering design services and many other furnishing lines to best fit companies' cultures and work space requirements. Yielding also, a wide range of supplies to organizations- such as office, janitorial, and safety supplies and printing capabilities on promotional products.• Connected with businesses and architectural firms in the area to learn how best to support their needs through interior design service, office furnishings, supplies, and promotional product offerings—informing prospects of the full palette of services Tallgrass offers• Identified prospects and potential partnerships through referrals, networking associations, business journals, web sites, etc.• Researched and investigated all prospects’ product, industry, structure, and potential as future client in order to develop an effective first contact strategy and sales plan• Worked in tandem with workplace consultants and designers to develop sales presentations specific to client• Maintained professional and technical knowledge of numerous vendors by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing strong personal networks, and being an active participant in professional societies

Randy's provides everything from tile, wood flooring, luxury vinyl, sheet vinyl, laminate, and is a gallery dealer for Hunter Douglas window treatments. Worked a design and sales position, assisting in home finish selections with clients.•Assisted clients in choosing flooring and interior specifications consistent with their preferences and budget •Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules •Measured, calculated, scheduled installations, and ordered flooring for clients •Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill client needs •Ensured project vision and design intent were achieved

Dwell offers a unique variety of high-end home furnishings, as well as superior interior design services. Over 14,000 square feet of beautifully curated showroom space featuring hand-crafted, custom furniture pieces. Truly a niche in the Midwest.•Connected and established strong relationships with clients•Successfully oversaw all phases of the client experience from initial contact, design, and installation of projects•Used floor plans, sketches, and visual presentations to illustrate design concepts•Retained product knowledge of hundreds of furniture vendors•Met fiscal goals in a retail atmosphere•Increased follower numbers on multiple social media platforms: Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest

Internship through the Washington Center program. The Chwat Group is a well-established government relations firm in Old Town Alexandria, VA. Led by 40+ year Washington DC lobbying veteran, John Chwat. •Assisted in developing strategies to meet clients' needs •Conducted extensive research in a wide range of policy areas •Investigated and tracked policy areas of interest to client •Communicated with legislative members to secure co-sponsorship for numerous bills

Attended The Washington Center for a summer internship. The program consisted of working a full-time internship; taking a night class; attending seminars and networking events; and completing at least 10 hours of community service.•Completed a course on leadership and practiced professional leadership skills on Capitol Hill •Participated in a Community Development Civic Engagement project, rebuilding the community of NoMa •Completed over 10 hours of community service

Hy-Vee operates more than 240 grocery stores in eight Midwestern states, including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.•Worked with customers while efficiently sorting products •First-hand experience demonstrating and selling products to customers •Memorized and gained familiarity of large inventory