Sandy Howe Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Accountable for marketing and selling residential real estate to potential clients in the tri-county South Florida market including the sale and/or leasing of new and existing homes. Oversee the entire sales process including marketing/advertising of property, initial consultation, showings/presentations, execution/negotiation of all contracts, closing on properties, and customer satisfaction.✔Ranked #3 out of 789 agents in the region based on lead conversion and sales.✔Proactively recruit new business through strong referral base, execution of lead generation strategies, innovative social media initiatives, networking, broker outreach programs, and creative marketing campaigns.✔Work with local and international investors closely in the procurement of investment properties. Work with high net worth individuals to guide them in the acquisition process, managing properties, and arranging appropriate mortgage financing.✔Built an outstanding reputation for knowledge, integrity, quality and service resulting in numerous repeat and referral clients.

Hand-selected to lead multifaceted projects, improve systems and manage day-to-day operations for an enterprise founded by the former Chairman of the Seminole Tribe. Managed travel planning, orchestrated special events, and reviewed legal documents and contracts with service providers. Acted on the Chairman’s behalf on numerous high-profile personal and professional matters.✔Revamped and automated accounting processes for the $2.5MM retail enterprise to improve accounting systems and profitability. ✔Streamlined banking and expense tracking by introducing digital technology processes. ✔Championed and influenced behavioral changes with wide-reaching positive outcomes.✔Assessed opportunities for improvement to drive cost savings, and efficiency within the organization.✔Consistently met/exceeded demands, expectations and deadlines through exceptional work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Founded and developed a boutique agency executing ambitious projects in North and South America, exceeding client expectations in delivering exceptional quality on demanding timelines with limited budgets. Championed and led all business development and sales initiatives for the organization, and also served in the role of TV and video producer.✔Utilized a top line sales approach and grew the company from zero to $300K in annual revenue.✔Winner of 4 Gold and 2 Silver Addy Awards for Marketing Videos, as well as 3 Regional Emmy Awards.✔Co-produced “Florida Outdoors” program widely distributed on PBS stations throughout Florida.✔Increased customer engagement and boosted client business development by creating a video promoting artist and educator Bill Buchman that resulted in a book contract and additional videos for production. ✔Produced an acclaimed infomercial on a tight budget for Enzymedica (producer of enzyme-focused therapeutic supplements), and maximized the investment by re-editing footage for use on website and educational DVDs.✔Rapidly assimilated new information to seamlessly transition into crucial role as Production Coordinator for the feature film “The Bail” just 2 weeks into an 8-week shoot. ✔Recognized at Sundance Film Festival and showcased the film “Ways of the Glades”, a music video for a Seminole Indian chief.

Marketed, promoted and sold internet technology product and service solutions to PBS stations throughout Florida with a ground-breaking proposal to purchase their unused digital bandwidth, establishing high-speed internet service in rural areas. Accountable for understanding customer business requirements, establishing executive level relationships, negotiating sales agreements, and developing/executing marketing programs.✔Sold and negotiated the company’s first-ever Florida contract with the Pensacola PBS station. ✔Delivered compelling sales presentations to C-level executives and established relationships with Chief Engineers of all 13 PBS stations statewide to grow a new industry.✔Initiated sales strategies and increased territory business 273% in the first year. ✔Achieved Top Sales Rep of the Month, December 2002 and July 2003. ✔Recipient of Annual Sales Trip for the highest percentage of sales growth, 2003. ✔Consistently in the top 10% of 60 reps and a top sales performer who met and/or exceeded quotas.

Responsible for prospecting for new business, direct client engagement, and promoting a proprietary DSL service solution throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. Identified new opportunities in existing accounts and new clients by qualifying and securing new business opportunities calling on CIOs and IT management. Managed a team of three and acted as a solution expert for clients.✔Defined and executed strategic sales plans to increase revenue in an emerging technology sector. Educated potential business customers on the benefits of acquiring company products through meetings and presentations. ✔Resurrected more than 24% of inactive accounts within the first 5 months and increased revenue 428% in the first year.✔Salvaged an endangered relationship with a client and re-established a robust business relationship.✔Maintained 85% of current customer base by providing exceptional customer service. ✔Achieved 147% quota attainment in 2000. Achieved 105% quota attainment in 2001 with YOY quota increase of 42%.✔Proactively reviewed quarterly client business needs and trends expanding current client business by 22%.✔Consistently a top performer, meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals.