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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta

Greater Atlanta Area

Conduct high level client consultations and needs analysis to secure brokerage agreements. Identify homes that meet client needs, refine needs, and close offers to contracts through effective negotiations while overseeing all aspects of client transactions from initial contract signing to close. Maintain expert level knowledge of mortgage financing, demographics, and homeownership details. Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and other 3rd party vendors to ensure terms and conditions of agreements are met prior to closing dates. Coordinate property closings, prepare documents, analyze market trends, and advise clients through development of competitive market proposals.◼Promote sales of properties through advertisements, social media, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services◼Member of Atlanta Board of Realtors◼Well known and respected Intown Atlanta Market Specialist

Greater Atlanta Area

Developed and executed project plans aligned with business goals, managed product development with internal & external contacts, and mentored 4 product development staff through thought leadership. Performed analysis to determine proof of concept, product attributes, target markets, competition, and compatibility with sales, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities. Collaborated with outside manufacturers and vendors on sourcing, design, product attributes, and testing.◼Developed new project panels category for Home Depot line review, resulting in successfully gaining $25M in new business◼Drove new annual sales of $5M by developing new cargo trailer flooring product known as SuperStratum◼Identified and leveraged retail trends and new product opportunities through extensive research for product development and patents

Atlanta, Ga

Led the vision and management of all activities for the commercial division of an organization that designs and implements business automation technology solutions. Developed sales penetration plans for new commercial division in order to offer win-win opportunities. Prospected & networked to develop closeable pipeline and helped to develop marketing & social media strategy for company.

Atlanta, Ga

Grew and established business for Consumer Products division with Lowe’s, a National Home Improvement Retailer. Drove all aspects of sales for multiple product categories including Composite Decking, DecKorators & Maine Ornamental Post Caps & Balusters. Managed support staff for all categories. CPG sales experience to national accounts.◼Executed & drove sales of new composite decking program valued at $15M, in 730 stores◼Led the team through the development, presentation, & negotiations for a new Co-Extruded Handrail system that rolled out into over 200 Lowe’s stores◼Gained sales & management responsibility for the complete line of DecKorators & Maine Ornamental Woodworks Post Cap & Baluster line for the Lowe’s National program

Atlanta, Ga

Drove all aspects of sales for the company’s largest client, The Home Depot, with annual sales of >$500 Million across 2,000+ retail locations. Managed 20+ product categories, negotiated with multiple merchants and provided leadership and direction to the company in order to successfully execute these programs. Responsible for managing support staff, including sales, account management and project management. Managed client relationship involving daily interaction with product merchants and senior management within The Home Depot. Negotiated annual line reviews of category programs, volume rebates, advertising and pricing schedules. Built strong customer relationships to secure stronger positioning of products within The Home Depot from corporate level down. Guided regional teams across all product categories to ensure merchandising initiatives are followed through at store level. New market expansion experience resulting in >$20 million annually.

Salisbury, Nc

Called on prospective & existing customers to enhance sales, market new products, provide technical assistance and close sales. Drove sales results through analyzing point of sale and market data and negotiated annual product category programs. Organized daily operations & effectively communicated with team members to reach both immediate & long term objectives.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration/Marketing

High School