E. Albert Atkins Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

- Leads a team of marketing and sales professionals utilizing prior knowledge and experience.- Maintains and values close customer relations to guarantee satisfaction.- Drives sales initiatives in order to meet desired goals.- Manages and troubleshoots technological needs across the company.- Oversees company’s online presence and adapts practices to garner a wider audience.- Crafts a positive work environment to encourage and assist staff when needed.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Responsible for the development, management and growth of the new water restoration division in northeast Ohio. Sales management duties include sales force activity, training, procedures and performance. Identify sales opportunities and cultivate referrals. Liaison between, develop and grow, relationships with commercial customers and insurance representatives. Proficient in Xactimate estimating software and Microsoft Office.Human resource duties are to ensure proper staffing through recruiting, hiring, retention, and technical training.Operational oversight duties include procurement and maintenance of vehicles, products and equipment. Inventory control.Financial responsibilities include overseeing accounts receivable collections, budget management and job proficiency. Actively negotiated restoration proposals and estimates with insurance companies.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Leading edge, locally owned residential real estate sales and property management company.Outside sales professional working as an independent contractor for the sales and rental of both new and existing homes in northeast Ohio. Strong outside sales and cold calling experience designed to grow business through both relationship and “one time close” selling styles. Duties include all facets of self-marketing including social media, print and web based techniques. Exceptional time management, good communication, strong closing skills and client oriented attitude lead to closing success. Property management duties included property rental and overseeing maintenance.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Oversee management, sales and marketing operations for $900k in business sold to wholesale and retail customers in the automotive industry. Responsibilities include development and implementation of an outside sales program successful in increasing strategic relationships with wholesale, fleet and government clients. Created outside sales program. Manage financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting and inventory management, accounting and payroll. Oversee development of comprehensive marketing plan, including analysis and execution through television, print, radio, direct mail, and web presence. Manage sales, mechanical technicians and other employees ensuring timely, quality project completion meeting cost goals. Develop and enforce employee policy and procedures to improve work flow, safety and performance. • Operate one of the largest AAMCO franchises, highest in northeast Ohio, and top 10 % nationally.• Successfully negotiated contracts with U.S. Post Office, City of Cleveland and many smaller city governments.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Directed growth of new company expansion into Eastern Virginia, coordinating closely with community developer. Personally closed all sales negotiations, averaging between $400,000 and $700,000 per project. Developed a division sales and marketing strategy, including sales procedures, community outreach, print media, and web presence. Handled site selection and layout, defined design criteria, completed initial planning and cost estimates, and secured funding. Coordinated with planning, finance and legal government agencies to meet local requirements and create a positive relationship within community. Created procedures to ensure accurate and efficient customer selections and communications. Oversaw 2 project managers and over 50 sub-contractors completing projects on time and on budget.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Consistently exceeded goals in resale/new home sales. Promoted to serve on founding team of new development division in Eastern VA, specializing in highly amenitized neighborhoods featuring golf courses, clubhouse and water complexes. Contributed to site coordination, architectural review/style, policies and procedures, amenity planning, and market and sales strategies. Dissected and planned all details of home construction, serving as liaison between customer and builder. Established and maintained business relationships with clients to ensure proper inventory and growth. Personally closed millions of dollars in sales, as well as assisted other sales professionals in securing and closing business. Managed support personnel to ensure consistent message and customer service.

Managed all aspects of apartment communities totaling 350 units over multiple properties, including section 8 housing. Established and maintained positive relationships with current and prospective residents. Directly oversaw four member sales staff, including evaluating and improving sales technique, application approval, and document preparation. Managed five member maintenance staff, including project scheduling, inventory management, and customer satisfaction.

Real Estate

Finance, General