Jim Bolin Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Mo

General Manager and VP at Carol Jones, Realtors. Broker Sales at Keller Williams Realty

Kelby Lane, Inc. buys and sells investment properties, manages construction and remodeling projects, and consults and designs on residential projects and commercial infills.

Led the entire operation day-to-day

Staff: 11 Direct Reports - Office Managers/Brokers, IT Director; 20 Indirect Reports Hired by the CEO/President, and served as second-in-command of a highly successful business that generated from $600 million to $1 billion in annual sales, and had more than 10 offices and as many as 530 agents. Initially created a significant business strategy to combat several critical issues including a sales decline, rapid loss of real estate agents, a tarnished brand, and weak employee morale. Ambitious plan involved a new agent recruiting program, an exciting marketing campaign, business efficiency strategies, and personal meetings with all agents and managers, which facilitated strong sales growth in two months.

Received "Rookie of the Year" Award (out of 300 agents) during the first year in the real estate industry, and ranked as the #2 producer (out of 30 agents in the office) during the second year.Closed approximately 200 commercial and residential real estate deals due to exceptional negotiation and problem solving skills.Elected MLS President of the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors with 300 members, and worked with colleagues to develop a MLS website.Earned a prestigious "Pinnacle Award" which is provided to the company's top 5% of national real estate agents.

Executed a multi-faceted plan that enabled business to grow from $200,000 to more than $1 million in just two years.Accelerated business by opening a second location, increasing menu items, delivering exemplary customer service, and expanding operations from six months to 12 months.Participated in the first annual "Branson Area Barbecue Cookoff" event and received top honors.

Taught English, coached as many as seven different sports, was athletic director and career counselor.

Bachelor Of Science, English

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