Jonathan Ward Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, TN, US

• Assist clients with researching & booking cruises and domestic U.S. hotel and resort stays
• Independent affiliate of Nexion and Travel Planners International
• Member of The Travel Leaders Network and Signature Travel Network

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Helped experienced and first-time homebuyers searching for properties that fit their needs;
• Conducted showings, inspection appointments, and other field events on behalf of Redfin;
• Educated clients on the overall homebuying process;
• Engaged in ongoing continuing education to keep all relevant licensure current.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Grew annual recurring membership revenue from $0 to approximately $120,000 in under one year;
• Coordinated all aspects of business opening including franchise matters, site selection, lease negotiation, design, contractor selection and supervision, and grand opening campaign;
• Directed all employment efforts, including interviewing, hiring/termination decisions, onboarding, scheduling, and payroll;
• Handled all aspects of office management including set up, technology selection, ongoing supply needs, travel coordination, tax matters, filing, correspondence, ongoing expenses, and more;
• Communicated with outside vendors including attorneys, accountants, bookkeepers, insurance providers, banks, property managers, and others;
• Managed multi-channel marketing campaigns and forged partnerships with local charities such as Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee and the American Heart Association;

Knoxville, TN

• Assisted clients in finding and booking the best vacation and cruise experiences for their budget;
• Researched new properties, cruise ships, and experiences both online and in-person;
• Attended classes, seminars, and conferences by travel suppliers and industry groups to keep apprised of ongoing changes;
• Marketed my services through a mix of conventional and social media offerings;
• Attained industry memberships and supplier certifications to gain access to the best products and offerings available.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Assisted clients in finding the right residential properties andnegotiating purchase agreements;
• Prepared and submitted necessary contract documents;
• Navigated processes and obstacles that arose prior to propertyclosings;
• Maintained all necessary educational and professional membershiprequirements to keep license current.

• Coordinated financial information for internal use and tax purposes for firms with approximately $5 million in assets;
• Attended to ongoing operating expenses and payroll;
• Acted as primary point of contact for insurance providers andfinancial professionals;
• Arranged for property repairs and maintenance;
• Supervised executive assistant.

• Spearheaded marketing efforts by locating and contacting over 120 regional high schools and creating and distributing promotional material;
• Handled communication with attending schools;
• Assisted with budgeting for the conference;
• Handled meetings with caterers and material suppliers;
• Assisted in creating educational materials and organizing activities.

Summer Accounting Institute

Graduate accounting program covering financial & managerial accounting, as well as auditing and tax preparation.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business & Organization Management, Accounting, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa, Maryville College Model United Nations Conference