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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Closed $65.5M in loan sales since Jan 2021.-Cultivate relationships with real estate professionals and prospective home buyers/investors through strategic meetings, fostering the organic growth of a robust sales pipeline and referral network.-Pursue leads from all sources and foster client relationships building repeat business; currently have 27 five-star reviews on Google Actively pursue leads from diverse sources and nurture client relationships to cultivate repeat business, evidenced by the attainment of 27 five-star reviews on Google, reflecting exceptional client satisfaction and trust in services provided.-Spearhead and participate in networking events to cultivate a prominent personal brand, strategically expanding the referral network and ultimately driving increased closed business opportunities through enhanced visibility and credibility.-Designed and implemented a tailored sales and accountability coaching program for a team of 9 members, resulting in the achievement of 322 transactions and $93M in team sales throughout 2023, showcasing the effectiveness of targeted mentorship in driving exceptional team performance and revenue growth.

Greater Chicago Area

-Identified an unmet need in the market while employed at a private school in Chicago, recognizing the opportunity to establish a concierge service catering to families seeking comprehensive childcare and educational solutions.-Built client base to 250+, 3-person admin team, and 60+ service partners.-Streamlined operations through software automation, delegated tasks efficiently, and empowered a dedicated team to oversee day-to-day operations, successfully transitioning to a hands-off management model by fall of 2019.-Acquired invaluable expertise in founding and managing a small business, encompassing a spectrum of crucial domains including recruitment, training, marketing, social media engagement, optimization of business processes, financial management, website/tech integration, as well as prioritizing customer service excellence and fostering client retention strategies.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Chicago

-Oversaw the daily operations of a team comprising 6 Account Managers/Client Service Representatives, ensuring seamless coordination and optimal performance in meeting client needs and organizational objectives.-Implemented a systematic approach to track, source, and record new leads and sales opportunities, guaranteeing prospective clients received exemplary service and prompt responses, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering business growth.-Strategically planned, executed, and/or facilitated comprehensive training sessions for a team of 27 employees, ensuring consistent skill development, performance enhancement, and alignment with organizational objectives.-Provided vital support to the private client team through effective communication and meticulous organizational skills, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of exceptional service to high-value clientele.

Lincoln Park, Chicago

-Grew after school performing arts program enrollment by 85% in two years

Lincoln Park. Chicago

-Collaborated with leadership team to take the school through a $1M renovation project (summer 2015).-Drove collaboration between admissions and marketing, faculty, and leadership teams.-Planned and delivered community events and built relationships with surrounding businesses/community.-Managed client and vendor relationships; including facility leasing.-Led Health and Safety team including assessing risk, implementing emergency procedures, and procuring security equipment ($100,000 project) to protect building users including celebrity and high-net worth families.

Lincoln Park

Plan, prepare and deliver lessons. Assess students work and deliver feedback to students and parents. As leader, responsibilities included advising team members; coordinating medium and long term planning; organizing events and field trips; and leading professional development and quality assurance within the team.

Newport, United Kingdom

Plan and deliver lessons, assessing, supporting and differentiating throughout. Feedback to students and parents, leading a learning journey for all. ICT coordinator role required leadership and creativity to inspire colleagues to integrate technology into lessons. As coordinator I lead the school in achieving the BECTA award for excellence in ICT education.

Ba Hons Primary Studies With Qts, Primary Studies With Music Specialism

Activities and Societies: Athletic society - Kayaking University ChoirGraduated in 2008 with Hons Semester teaching abroad - Honeoye Falls.

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