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Highland Park, Il, Us

Lake Forest, Il

• Provided professional Real Estate services and consultation to clients for the purchase & sale of residential Real Estate.• Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and preferences, guiding them through the real estate process.• Negotiated contracts and terms to ensure the best outcomes for clients.• Utilized market knowledge and trends to advise clients on pricing strategies and investment opportunities.

• Educated and sold to Real Estate Brokers on leveraging technology for marketing and productivity.• Partnered with local MLS (MRED) to enhance real estate professionals' tech skills.• Achieved a 20% increase in sales through effective product demonstrations and training sessions.

Greater Chicago Area

Led the successful introduction of a new product to market, growing the potential client base by 500% through strategic planning and collaboration with sales and marketing teams.• Identified and targeted potential clients to drive business growth.• Managed relationships with demanding clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.

Chicago, Il

In my role as a Proprietary Equity Trader at Avatar Securities, LLC in Chicago, IL, I strategically managed a portfolio of equities, utilizing pricing expertise and market knowledge to optimize profitability. • Identified specific economic trends to make informed trading decisions.• Utilized skills in financial analysis and risk management to achieve success.• Achieved quantifiable impacts through strategic trading decisions.

• Established and managed Spotlight Realty, growing it into a multi-office Residential Real Estate Brokerage in Cape Cod and Greater Boston.• Developed and implemented proprietary web-based marketing platform and customer relationship database.• Recruited, trained, and motivated a successful sales team, achieving top producing agent status 4 out of 6 years.

Cambridge, Ma

• Identified and procured ideal property in targeted neighborhood at favorable price• Managed subcontractors, budgets, and timeframes for successful gut-renovation and condo conversion• Communicated progress and worked with lending institution for seamless project completion• Sold all units within 71 days, exceeding area averages

Cambridge, Ma

• Conducted monthly goal setting meetings with the Owner of the company to align strategies and objectives.• Managed schedules for floor time, ensuring efficient operations and maximizing agent productivity.• Recruited and trained new agents, contributing to a 20% increase in team size within a year.

Braintree, Ma

• Conducted a minimum of 50 outbound calls daily to Mortgage Brokers in South Carolina• Established and nurtured relationships with key brokers to ensure timely communication of new products and offers• Prepared and submitted client-specific loan packages for underwriting at Nation One Mortgage

Fintech Certificate, 3.7

FinTech & Data Science: Python, APIs, Machine Learning/Deep Learning, Data Visualization, Blockchain, Solidity, and Smart Contracts.

B.A, Major Economics / Minor Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon (2 year VP)

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