The Work
Associate Broker • Assistant Manager • Trainer
2018-Present • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage • Annapolis, Maryland
2017-Present • Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties • Kailua, Hawaii
Realtor® and manager responsible for advising, training, and supporting a sales team and our clients. Network for business relationships at real estate industry conferences. Qualify and develop business, train support staff in transaction management, and advise on contract strategy. Guest speaker at brokerage office meetings and real estate industry conferences. Designed and implemented a plan to transition the office operations, training, and agent support to a virtual system due to COVID-19 office closures.
Owner & CEO
2019 • West + Main Transactions
Designed a business offering administrative and document support to Realtors in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. metro area. Recruited, hired, trained, and organized a staff of transaction managers. Created relationships with brokerage managers to sell those services to Realtors.
Consultant
2017-2019 • MILLIE
Advised a start-up focused on improving the military move process on refining and implementing a content subscription service for Realtors. Assisted in revising the Military Relocation Professional course content, published articles in Inman News, and represented MILLIE at industry conferences.
Realtor® Salesperson
2013-2017 • Hawaii Life Real Estate
Salesperson, counselor, and negotiator representing buyers and sellers in the fast-paced Oahu market. Knowledgeable about micro-markets, including vacation home, investment, military moves, and condominiums. Led a team agents and support staff at an innovative, technology focused brokerage. Used media to generate business, including appearances on HGTV’s “Hawaii Life,” social media campaigns, blogging, videography, and client reviews.
Owner & CEO
2000-2012 • Foster Jones Furnishings
Office furniture dealership owner specializing in sales to government agencies with new construction and renovation projects across the Washington, D.C. metro area. Positioned the brand as a reliable and creative problem solver, proficient in contract negotiations, project management, government contract technical knowledge, and interior design. Coordinated plans with architects, interior designers, and general contractors.
Signal Officer
1996-1999 • United States Army
Principal advisor to the unit commander on all information technology and communication matters effecting military intelligence, aviation, and logistics units. Led over 50 soldiers and responsible for all related equipment during training and deployment.