Edward W. Stratton IV
**** ******** *** **, **********, DC 20011 202-***-**** ************@*****.***
Objective
Relevant Experience
To attain a position in which to apply my research and analytic skills in Commercial Real Estate and Development.
Market Research Analyst
April 2013 – present DAVIS Construction, Rockville, MD
Analyze economic trends affecting the development and construction market in the Washington metro area
Administer and track all business development opportunities and client information
Attend industry events and engage clients for business development and networking
Create and maintain sales forecasting database
Write research summaries and business intelligence dossiers
Research Associate II
January 2012 – April 2013 CoStar Group, Washington D.C.
Continual research and review of multi-million dollar commercial real estate portfolio
Write and confirm accuracy of sales comparable reports and news stories on major commercial real estate transactions
Financial analysis and analytic review of market-wide data
Manage day-to-day operations of research team
Daily phone interviews with brokers and developers to ensure accurate data
Sales Coordinator and Analyst
April 2009 – January 2012 CroppMetcalfe, Fairfax, VA
Set and coordinate all sales calls in the Washington D.C. metro area for the largest area residential HVAC company
Manage day-to-day operations of $14 million sales department
Act as a liaison between outside sales representatives and customers
Analyze sold work to look for trends and factors that can increase sales and productivity
Handle all sales logistics and administrative work
Database management
Exploration and analysis of green and energy efficient products for future commercial and residential sales and services
Green Building Coordinator
September 2008 – January 2009 Calvert-Jones Co., Alexandria, VA
Research and write articles on innovations in green building and energy management
Develop sales leads through cold-calling, networking, and prospecting
Set and attend meeting with prospective clients
Project management
Store Manager on behalf of Verizon Communications
July 2007 – September 2008 Marketstar, Fairfax, VA
Management of retail staff and store quota
Set schedules and sales quotas for employees
Sales of Verizon Communications consumer services including Verizon Fios, fiber optic internet and television, DSL high-speed internet, and local and long distance phone service
Education of customers concerning the innovative technologies offered through fiber optic media by Verizon Communications
Skills/Qualifications
Ability to work quickly while still maintaining the highest quality workmanship.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and most major computer programs
Proficient and deeply experienced with CoStar software
Experience managing employees in fast paced, high stress environments
Experience with various CRM databases
Education
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
August 2003 – December 2007
B.A., History
Minor in Religious Studies
Activities and Leadership
Senator, George Mason University Student Government, October 2004 – October 2005
Member, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Vice President, November 2005 – November 2006