CHRISTOPHER M. MARTIN
* OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position where my skills, achievements and ability to lead will
allow me to integrate my strategies to develop and expand new and existing
customer sales and brand evolution.
* PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President and Broker in Charge
8/05 - Present New Angle Realty, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
. Evolved the corporation from idea to fruition
. Sold and managed over 36 million dollars in sales volume
. Supervised operations for more than 130 clients
. Recruited and trained 15 real estate agents and brokers
. Educated consumers about the home buying process through seminars
. Designed and implemented an IDX website with MLS
. Created various advertising and marketing campaigns including print
and social media
New Home Counselor
7/04 - 8/05 Centex Homes Charlotte,
North Carolina
. Primary sales associate for two Centex Communities
. Marketed, advertised and sold homes in the $120,000 to the $195,000
price range
. Designed and marketed Larkhaven.com, a community website with
information
. Sold 38 homes in 12 months creating over $6 million in sales volume
. Upsold over $66,500 in home site premiums for the 38 homes sold
Producer/Benefits Consultant
10/01 - 6/04 Gallagher Benefit Services
Charlotte, North Carolina
. Responsible for consulting, selling and brokering health, dental,
and disability insurance
. Maintained and up-sold a block of business worth $196,000 in
revenue
. Produced $27,000 in revenue and met 1/3 of my budget by January 31,
2003
Sales Manager (Association Market)
10/00 - 10/01 Hyatt Hotels
Charlotte, North Carolina
. Created an Association Market for Hyatt Hotel Charlotte
. Accountable for all associations in the United States
. Increased association sales by 460%, from $33,000 to $152,000
. Achieved 158% of my 6-month quota starting January 1, 2001
. Set up and attended trade shows in Columbia and Raleigh
* EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
1999 Graduate State College, Pennsylvania
. 3.07 GPA
. Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional
Management
* ADDITIONAL EDUCATION and SKILLS
. North Carolina Real Estate Broker's License (2005-present)
. Internship with Marriott Corporation (1999)
. Internship with Walt Disney Corporation (1998)
. Computer proficient
. Experienced in Louts Notes and ACT Database
. Meeting management
* ACTIVITIES
. Soccer, Skiing, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Traveling and Cooking
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839 Brockbank Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28209