Ryan C. Cole, CRP, GMS, CSM 703-***-****
Reston, VA ad2beb@r.postjobfree.com
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Senior Relocation Consultant - Exceptional Customer Focus
Government & Corporate Relocation / Domestic & International Relocation Policy
Relocation Budget Management / Homesale Programs / Temporary & Permanent Housing
Household Goods Transportation / Vendor Management
Sage ACT!, Orion Mobility, Ineo MoveTrak, TMSS, MS Office Suite, Edge/Chrome/Firefox; 10-key/60 wpm
Career History
ARC Relocation; Fairfax, VA 2012 - 2023
Senior Relocation Consultant (2014 – 2023)
oSingle point of contact for relocating employees for all aspects of government and corporate relocation programs:
formalized (BVO/GBO) and non-formalized homesale programs
transportation of household goods (HHE/HHG, UAB, POV, SIT, NTS)
temporary housing support
securing permanent housing in the new location (renters and buyers)
oCounseled and audited internal and external relocation costs/expenses, processed reimbursements, and managed budgets for corporate budget driven clients/policies and government per diems per the FTR and GSA rates
oCoordinated with internal and external contacts, meeting or exceeding quality service expectations
oIncreased efficiencies and created enhanced experience for internal and external customers by proactively reviewing, updating and recommending improvements to client policies and internal processes
oAdvised relocating employees on Federal Travel Regulations and relocation policies for CONUS/OCONUS relocations
oProvided budget estimates to corporate and government clients for anticipated services and benefits extensions
oSuccessfully mitigated client stress inherent with the relocation process
oCreated and managed vendor and client profiles
oMeticulously maintained multiple client databases, demonstrating strong attention to detail
oCaptured leads by upselling services to contract and non-contract clients (corporate and government)
Relocation Assistant (2012 – 2014)
oSuccessfully marketed services to non-contract clients
oResponsible for file maintenance, supporting counselors (i.e. sending/following up on referral agreements, referral fees, updating transferees with necessary information/documents)
oSupported Director of Operations with various initiatives
oBackup for duties of office manager
oAssisted with accounts receivable and accounts payable
oManaged aspects of vendor network, including quality control
oTrained and mentored new hires
Certifications & Education
CRP – Certified Relocation Professional (passed on 1st attempt)
GMS – Global Mobility Specialist (passed on 1st attempt)
CSM – Certified Scrum Master (passed on 1st attempt)
Coastal Carolina University – Resort/Tourism Management
Northern Virginia Community College