JOANAH NWOKEABIA
******.***@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/joanah
Mobile USA +1-617-***-**** Mobile EU +**-**-**-**-**-** Nationality - Nigerian-American
More than 6 years sales and marketing experience in New York real estate industry. Energetic team spirit, well organized, self-motivated and results-driven. Seeking an opportunity to transition into a sales role within an innovative medical device company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jan 2019 - Present
September 2016 -
October 2018
Owner
Studio Soleil, New York City Greater Area & Paris, Isle de France
● Invest and oversee a small personal portfolio of furnished accommodations
● Maintain and confirm reservations via online platforms - Booking.com, Vrbo, Airbnb - and direct bookings
● Hire & train cleaning and hospitality staff
CRE Investment Associate
EPIC Commercial, New York City
● Created and managed database of clients and off-market properties and development sites for sale
● Worked with senior broker to develop new client proposals, sales comparisons, market overview, set-ups and presentations
● Researched development sites and zoning codes, canvassed by foot and cold-calling, scheduled inspection appointments, maintained client relationships
● Gave site inspections and tours to potential investors and developers
February 2010 - June
2016
Residential Real Estate Agent
Level Group, Mdrn Group, New York City
● Specialized in the leasing of apartments
● Followed up on inquiries, scheduled apartment visits, assembled application packages, negotiated and drafted lease contracts
● Worked in team of agents to realize monthly sales quotas and goals
SKILLS
Direct Sales / Negotiation / Cold-Calling / Excellent Written & Verbal Communication / Public Relations / Microsoft Office / Problem Solving / Strong Teamwork Ethic / Customer Service / Analytical Thinker / Marketing More than 6 years sales and marketing experience as a licensed real estate salesperson. Energetic team spirit, well-organized, self-motivated and compassionate. Seeking an opportunity to transition to a sales role in a growing medical device industry.
LICENSING & TRAINING
October 2016
December 2010
May 2007
Upaya Yoga School, Goa, INDIA
200-hour teacher training
Certificate issued by Yoga Alliance
New York Real Estate Institute, NYC, USA
75-hour real estate salesperson course
Licensed issued by New York State licence
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA USA
B.Sc - Mass Communications: Journalism, Business Marketing minor 3.7 GPA
Alliance française, Paris, Ile-de-FRANCE
200-hours in classroom
French Language B1
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Interior Decor / Photography -Instagram / Travel - 32 Countries / Female Empowerment Charities / Yoga - Private Teacher / Cycling / Writing LANGUAGES
English - Native / French - Intermediate B1 conversational INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Passport valid through Sept 2028
Extensive travel through Europe, Asia & Africa
VOLUNTEER WORK
Co-chair, Fundraising Committee
KECHIE’S PROJECT, New York City
Sold tickets to First Annual Awards & Gala Dinner to raise funds to pay school tuition for girls in Nigeria