I am a highly accomplished executive with real estate sales and management experience. A licensed real estate broker in South Carolina with over eighteen years of experience in real estate management and leadership development. My innovative ideas have been adapted for use in numerous capacities and have proven successful time and time again. My passion for business and the real estate industry continues to grow every day. I love to break new ground with each new project I embark upon.
I am a results-oriented decisive leader with a strong commitment to team environment dynamics, success in strategic thinking, needs assessment and problem solving. I have a proven track record that demonstrates leadership, self-motivation, creativity and initiative to achieve both personal and professional goals.
Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors, Myrtle Beach, SC 2009 - present Chief Executive Officer
LSC Consulting, Columbia, SC 2008 - 2009
President
Providing outsource managment services, leadership development and strategic planning to small business, brokerages and associations.
South Carolina Association of Realtors, Columbia, SC 2000-2008
Senior Vice President, Member Services, Education & Administration
Vice President of Member Services and Education
Director of Education and Member Services
Led the association’s member service and administrative functions including professional development, convention & meetings, affinity partnerships, marketing, communications and human resources. Provided cross-functional management between various departments of the organization and coordinated special projects.
Key Achievements:
· Outstanding success building and maintaining relationships with 20,000+ members and over 20 local associations.
· Established major corporate affinity partnerships generating over $75,000 in sponsorship funds.
· Created a more responsive and member-driven education department resulting in increased opportunities to earn designation and certifications.
· Developed a “Customer Service” policy and guidelines to efficiently assist with member requests or difficulties.
· Successfully facilitated and enhanced the LeadershipSCR program and graduated over 120 members providing unlimited leadership resources for the association.
Century 21 Richardson Realty, Inc., Florence, SC 1989-2000
Office Manager/Relocation Director
Managed a team of 20 plus Realtors dealing with the day-to-day challenges of the real estate industry and the buying and selling public. Remaining on the cutting edge, driving and developing cost effective and competitive opportunities to remain successful in a fast paced market.
Key Achievements:
· Developed business relationships with dozens of local corporations key decision makers increasing third party relocation revenue and opportunities for the company.
· Transformed the office operating systems to include technology, systems, policies and processes to streamline the efficiencies of the office increasing production and GCC.
· Achieved extraordinary market share and revenue results by successfully identifying, pursuing and recruiting top producers.
· Increased company exposure with extensive participation in business groups, community service projects and trade organizations.
Early career includes sales and administration experience with two companies targeting both consumer and business markets.
Francis Marion University Florence, South Carolina
B.A, Mathematics (1991)
I have extensive training in the areas of relationship building, leadership development, management training, sales and real estate brokerage.
Francis Marion University Board of Trustee (2008-2010)
REEA, Real Estate Educators Association (2002-present)
Leadership South Carolina Alumni Association (2007-present)
Governor's Task Force to study the Commission on Women (2003)
Realtor of the Year, Florence Board of Realtors, 2000
President, Florence Board of Realtors, 1999