Cromartie
504-710-6934 • [email protected]
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Business-focused and highly-skilled Sales professional. Demonstrates excellent analytical, time management, organizational, presentation, creative thinking, public speaking, and communication skills. Quickly learns new products and offers the ability to deliver accurate education; expert sales closer. Qual
ified and resourceful with the ability to generate leads, maintain and expand accounts, direct development initiatives, and oversee sales processes. Offers a comprehensive understanding of communication and market development practices.
• Leadership/Motivation/Teamwork
• Account Management/Penetration
• New Customer Acquisition Strategy • Products Education & Client Education
• Consultative Sales Approaches/Closing
• Exceeds Goals & Overcomes Objections • Communication/Interpersonal Skill
• Strong Relationship Building Skills
• Skilled in the usage of PC Programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager and Sales Coordinator 2012 to Present, 2005 to 2008
Mint Properties, LLC – Owner / Operator New Orleans, Louisiana
Direct the full service renovation operations for residential properties throughout New Orleans; lead the project management operations, including timelines, budgets, scheduling, and deliverables. Initiate sales actions; deliver quality support, identify profitable real estate transactions, and establish productive relationships. Monitor project operations to ensure continual safety, compliance with regulations and contractual requirements, and productivity; plan/coordinate daily workflows and delegate assignments.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, contractors, and real estate professionals to facilitate the renovation and sales practices; identify opportunities and generated effective recommendations
• Monitored time and materials; procured equipment, allocated resources, maintained inventory control, and accurately calculated labor; managed the administrative and accounting operations
• Supported the area’s renovation requirements after Hurricane Isaac; assisted homeowners with damaged property to rehabilitate their homes after flood and wind damages from the hurricane
Local Operations Controller 2008 to 2012
Vacant Property Specialists Harahan, Louisiana
Secured vacant properties for government and private parties to avert dilapidation and neighborhood blight. Screened, interviewed, hired, developed, and retained qualified employment candidates and facilitated effective training programs to enhance the potential and productivity of teams. Established daily job status reports, weekly recap reports, and monthly inventory, vehicle, and warehouse reports. Collaborated with operation staff regarding job statuses and to support human resources requirements.
• Led the procurement and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and office supplies; negotiated vendor contracts to reduce internal expenditures and proactively evaluated equipment or supply needs
Professional Football Player 2001 to 2005
Canadian Football League (CFL) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Functioned as the Defensive End and Middle Linebacker for the Ottawa Renegades; led the team in sacks and set and exceeded the franchise record for the most sacks in one game. Provided team leadership and mentorship to enhance player performance and potential; assessed and coordinated defensive plays and signals and served as a Defensive Captain as a Middle Linebacker. Worked closely with players, coaches, and administrators to facilitate the program operations and maintain successful/safe football activities. Car Sales Representative 2000 to 2001
Advantage Ford – Dealership New Orleans, Louisiana
Initiated comprehensive needs analysis and assessments to identify the requirements and financial ability of customers and identified vehicles to meet individual needs and goals. Conducted effective sales presentations; promoted vehicle highlights, compared and contrasted models, and demonstrated vehicle operations. Established and maintained professional and productive relationships with new customers while growing and maintaining existing client base. Counseled buyers on financial growth and planning.
• Successfully negotiated prices, up-sold warranties, products, or services, completed purchase and sales contracts, closed sales by overcoming objections and communicated key opportunities
• Consistently exceeded established sales goals and recognized for positioning the company for continual profitable growth; led the auto dealership to ranking in the top 20 in the entire region
Professional Football Player 1998 to 2000
National Football League (NFL) United States, Europe, and Canada
Served as an Outside Linebacker for the Green Bay Packers (undrafted free agent), Frankfurt Galaxy NFL Europe Championship team, and the Hamilton Tigergats Grey Cup Championship team in Ontario. Initiated plays and coordinated the safe and successful football operations in the US, Europe and Canada. EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sociology – Completed Business and Management Coursework
Tulane University – New Orleans, Louisiana – Bachelor of Arts BA degree in Sociology completed in May 1999
Tulane Football Team: Holds the College and LA Superdome Record for the most sacks in any Collegiate Game
