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Columbus, Oh, Us

Sandy Springs, Georgia, Us

»» Accepted, following a rigorous review process, as a new franchisee for the beloved brand, opening first store at the age of 26 and beginning the journey toward a peak of 11 stores, 150 employees, and $8.5M in revenue.»» Became a model operation with top audit results, earning invitations to test national pilot programs and relay feedback to HQ. »» Touch every facet of the operation, from human resources to compliance, marketing and promotions, vendor management, procurement, community partnerships, and more. »» Create and maintain a brand-centric customer experience, pivotal to running multiple million-dollar-plus stores.»» Grew franchise portfolio to almost a dozen locations, growing strategically to ensure the operating infrastructure was in place to mitigate expansion risks, scaling thoughtfully to protect revenue, market share, and profitability.»» Championed continuous process improvements to stand up a modern operating infrastructure, currently deploying new technologies—POS tablets, in-store Wi-Fi, and a CMX app—to achieve operational excellence and efficiencies.»» Leveraged command of the real estate market to identify commercial acquisitions, performing the due diligence to select best-fit sites and properties, and managing purchases and 10-year commercial lease negotiations.»» Provided employment opportunities for 150+ individuals—take a personal interest in the well-being of each person—with many 10+-year employees proving vital to providing stabilization during challenging economic times.

»» Pursued passion for real estate and built a loyal following of clients, specializing in sourcing investment properties to build profitable portfolios, supporting first-time homebuyers, and expertly leading clients through the buying and selling process.»» Closed more than $30M in deals with an average of 10 to 15 transactions annually, securing the majority of business from repeat and referral buyers and leveraging industry insights to navigate the most challenging of real estate markets.»» Built authentic connections within the community, engaging in marketing and advertising initiatives with community-centered missions, taking every opportunity to serve others, support those in need, and give back.

Columbus, Oh, Us

»» Gained a rare depth and breadth of experience with this commercial construction company, initially engaging in a marketing role focused on brand management, trade show planning, and corporate identity. »» Identified as a high-potential leader and selected to assume IT accountabilities within a 50-user environment. Managed a $250K budget to maximize awareness and impact.»» Shaped the way customers and employees interacted with the brand, not only creating all externally facing marketing collateral—led a total rebranding—but also designing new physical space, including all interior and exterior graphics.»» Trusted to step into an IT leadership role following the unexpected departure of the department manager, quickly assessing needs, maintaining network connectivity, managing data, and mitigating end-user and server downtime.

New York, Ny, Us

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication, Marketing Minor

Real Estate Licensure