Rick Rodriguez

**** *** ***

Woodleaf, NC *****

abju7a@r.postjobfree.com

704-***-****

Career Objective

A career with a progressive organization that will enable me to utilize my

sales and leadership abilities while contributing to its success.

Summary

. Self motivated professional with strong work ethic.

. Demonstrated leadership abilities with desire to seek out challenges.

. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

. Extremely detailed with the ability to manage numerous projects.

. People oriented and able to create a positive work environment.

Professional Experience

Topsider Homes, Clemmons, NC

Project Manager 2010-Present

Responsible for providing detailed estimates, technical guidance, design

services, builder recruitment, permitting, site engineering and general

client support for new home construction projects. Other duties include

assisting with sales and marketing efforts, financial advisement, and

customer service.

Renware, New Bern, NC

Account Executive, 2008- 2010

Assisted in the design and functionality of real estate related software

products and services. Demonstrated smart phone software to business

owners, brokers and real estate agents. Established partnership and

revenue sharing plan with the most recognized real estate school in North

Carolina, Superior School of Real Estate in Charlotte, NC. Responsible for

the development of marketing objectives and strategies. Organized and

attended trade shows and industry related market expositions.

Prudential Clear Water Realty, New Bern, NC

Real Estate Broker, 2004-2010

Helped to establish and build business from a start-up into a full service

real estate firm. Increased revenue and recruiting each year. Recruited and

trained new agents in many areas including prospecting, marketing of

listings, working with clients and upholding NC license laws. Listed,

managed, sold residential and commercial properties and was a consistent

top producing agent.

SSC Service Solutions, Knoxville, Tennessee

Contract Manager, 1997-2004

Directed activities of staff providing maintenance, parking, event

coordination, fleet management, capital projects, and other services for

educational, retail and commercial institutions. Key functions included

hiring staff, training new employees, leading safety training, equipment

maintenance, and purchasing. Continually evaluated service to ensure all

contractual obligations were met or exceeded. Trained in the strict

environment of the

Medical University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. Promoted several

times while successfully directing accounts in numerous locations and

states. Assignments included Central Piedmont Community College in

Charlotte, NC; Orange Park Mall in Jacksonville, Fl and Pasco-Hernando

Community College in New Port Richey, Fl. Career highlights included

organizing campaign events for the Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush and

another event for then Governor of Texas, George Bush.

United Insurance Company, Sumter, SC

Licensed Insurance Agent, 1994-1997

Consolidated Stores Corporation (Big Lots), Columbia, SC, Sumter, SC,

Florence, SC

Manager Trainee, Assistant Manager, Start Up Manager 1988-1991

Beat out numerous employees for trainee position and was promoted multiple

times. Was one of the youngest managers in the history of the company.

Responsible for successful set up of new store openings. Duties included

hiring, training loss prevention, and supervising employees. Other

functions included merchandise and display set up, inventory control, cash

deposits and general store maintenance.

Education

Graduate of the Realtor Institute

Greensboro, NC 2005

Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Fl

B.A. Concentrations in Business Management & Creative Writing, 2001

Honors Graduate

Central Carolina Technical College, Sumter, SC

A.A. Business Management, 1994

Dean's List

Awards: Realtor of the Year 2008.

Designations: GRI, eCertified, Certified New Homes and Land Specialist

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