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LENNAR HOMES (CALATLANTIC HOMES) | MORRISVILLE, NC | APR 2016 – MARCH 2019 Sales CounselorIncorporated industry best practices for drive growth and maintaining current backlog. Forged productive, professional relationship with Construction Manager essential to managing a successful New Home Community, leading to $18M in new annual revenue and praise from senior leaders.• Received regular recognition for the ability to overcome sales problems and secure vital deals, and designated as Winner for Individual Highest Number of Homes Sold for Wake County in Q4 of 2016.• Exceeded sales goals despite significant neighborhood challenges.• Leveraged exceptional communication and customer service acumen to achieve a 16% upturn in average customer service scores, and subsequently sought as a trusted resource by clients.• Increased Broker traffic to the community by 15% through extensive research and innovative strategies.

GREEN FORCE LANDSCAPING | RALEIGH, NC | MARCH 2008 – APRIL 2016 Managing DirectorAttained multiple builders and business contacts to expand business and support record-breaking increases in year-over-year revenues. Improved sales through extensive assessments on current market trends, selling the company for a drastic return on investment. Provided and constantly improved residential development services.• Increased sales 30%-50% annually by leading and collaborating with 10 cross-functional employees.• Expanded customer base by 200% in 12 months against significant competition.• Acted as a subject matter expert for various aspects of stormwater, including control measures and compliance.• Improved methods to maintain and convert BMP ponds, cutting down expenses by 12% in 6 months.• Created budgets of up to for installs/maintenance while upholding quality standards.• Maintained company books, invoicing, and accounts using superior financial acumen, and introduced new software solutions to slash related reporting errors by 8%.

COLDWELL BANKER HP&W/FALLS OFFICE | RALEIGH, NC | JAN 2001 – SEP 2009 Real Estate BrokerBuilt a new homes-focused sales team which met and rose above lofty expectations. Earned business from local builders through a unique initiative which capitalized on closeout neighborhoods. Utilized strong human resources and leadership acumen during expansion to 9 staff; overhauled approaches training on-site staff, negotiating with buyers, Broker relations, and working at neighborhoods, actualizing significant gains to annual business expansion. • Recipient of prestigious accolades, including 2001 Rookie of the Year for HP&W, 2002 International Diamond Society for Coldwell Banker (top 19 percent), and Winner of Highest Dollar Volume and Units sold in the General Brokerage Category for new homes at TSMC from 2003-2005; authored handbook sharing best practices and lessons learned.• Expanded professional expertise at every opportunity, attaining CSP and CNHS designations.• Achieved numerous listing and sales awards from HPW for Listings and Sales Volume