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Served in a key role as initial customer contact and brand representative in a thriving flagship location. Supported all aspects of sales support and hospitality, operations fulfillment, merchandising and display installation, product servicing, and direct sales as needed.

Highly regarded real estate sales professional supporting both buying and selling clientele. Proficient in all areas of customer development, contract negotiation, project management, and code-compliant record keeping. Coordinated and supervised all elements of listing preparation – cosmetic renovations, repairs, landscaping, staging, tenant relations, and move-in/move-out operations.

Successfully closed 115 listing sale transactions ($134M) during tenure. Consistently out-performed company market metrics in the upper 25% scoring range. Top 10% producing citywide sales agent. Core competencies include CRM management, direct selling, project management. Operated at the highest standards of customer service, applying a deep personal commitment and dedication to client satisfaction at every stage of the selling process. Served as a consistent ambassador of Redfin’s core values to prospects, clients, and industry peers. Team-spirited, polished professional with an abiding commitment to excellent business practice.

Specialist in high-end re-sale property evaluation and full service sales or purchasing support for both Buyers and Sellers of Bay Area residential real estate. Proficient in all areas of market analysis, transaction management, contract negotiation, listing preparation, property management, client communication and client development.

REAL ESTATE CONSULTING PROJECTS:- THE POLARIS GROUP - San Francisco, CA:Provided P/T sales and administrative support for new condominium construction projects.- STELLAR MANAGEMENT - San Francisco, CASupported leasing operations at 'Parkmerced' - a 300 acre, 3400 unit, high traffic SF residential apartment community, and at 'Serenity at Larkspur', a boutique 340 unit community in the heart of Marin County. NON-PROFIT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: San Francisco, CA- Served in succession as Major Gifts/Special Events Manager for Statewide 'No on Prop 22' campaign, Interim Development Director for AIDS/Breast Cancer Emergency Funds, Major Gifts Manager for LGBT Community Center Capital Campaign.RESTAURANT/HOSPITALITY: - THE BOHEMIAN GROVE, Monte Rio, CADirected food/beverage and staffing operations in a private 'camp' setting for exclusive high net-worth members. Supervised housekeeping, menu planning, and in-camp special events.- THE FRENCH LAUNDRY - Yountville, CAMarketing/Business Development ConsultantDeveloped and supported marketing partnerships and sale strategies with Fortune 100 corporate clients, area resort hotels, and national destination management/travel incentive firms. Coordinated all aspects of large-scale private and corporate special events held on location. Assisted with opening operations of spin-off bistro restaurant Bouchon.

Directed promotional event strategy to support North American sales and consignments for 35 expert department areas with combined sales of $800 million. Developed and supervised client retention events and oversaw the daily operation of executive dining room and staff.

Directed retail advertising, product publicity, direct mail, and special event programs for New York City flagship and Beverly Hills branch market. Supervised off-site selling exhibitions and coordinated merchandise installations, sales promotions, and security operations for the same. Coordinated firm's Academy Awards product placements and the nationwide launch of a designer wholesale line with Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorff Goodman and other high-end retail outlets.

Supported company’s international and domestic expansion in a succession of event management and product marketing positions. Directed consumer and partner sale promotions and special events activity for jewelry, watch, tabletop, and fragrance products in both wholesale and retail channels of distribution. Coordinated store opening event operations in Tyson's Corner, VA, Costa Mesa, CA, and Toronto, CAN.