Brittany Carr Ridgway
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication, May 2006.
Public Relations Emphasis and Broadcasting Minor. Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS.
Over all GPA: 3.33/4.00
Work Experience: Realtor
Latter & Blum Heritage Realty
Ocean Springs, MS. November 2010- Present
Market properties for individual clients for purchase and to sell. Prepare market analysis statistics. Advertise listed properties to other Realtors and potential buyers. Host open house events. Negotiate contracts with buyers and/or agents acting on their behalf. Facilitate the closing process on behalf of clients.
Assistant Director of Admissions
The Art Institute- Miami International University of Art and Design
Miami, FL. August 2009-June 2010
Recruited, enrolled and accepted qualified applicants for admissions to the university. Achieved prompt contact and performance activity to meet weekly, monthly and quarterly enrollment goals. Secured new inquiries and scheduled and conducted interviews of prospective students. Participated in recruitment and enrollment activities including open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs and career fairs.
U.S. Sales Representative/ Sales & Marketing Director
Warren Yachts/Shipworks Marketing Division
Fort Lauderdale, FL. September 2007-August 2009
Served as the Sales Representative for the United States yachting market and Marketing Director for Warren Yachts. Individually sold $6.5 million worth of product in 2008. Traveled throughout the U.S., Australia, and Europe for client meetings and trade shows. Prepared and coordinated all activities for U.S. and European boat shows. Managed all advertising endeavors, including print, electronic media, video and photography. Maintained marketing materials and information for all existing customers and potential customers. Served as a liaison between all yacht brokers and the Warren Yachts shipyard.
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Cranchi Yachts USA. Pompano Beach, FL. September 2006-September 2007
Coordinated marketing and advertising endeavors and managed sales associates. Designed advertising strategies for new and used vessels. Coordinated event marketing for boat launches, rendezvous, and trade shows. Managed media relations between major magazines and the Cranchi brand. Coordinated product management including brochures, product specifications, pricing, and company web site. Served as closing agent/ coordinator for new and used boat sales.
Honors &Activities: Walter Anderson Museum of Art- Member, 2010
Junior League of Miami, Provisional- Member, 2010
Florida Yacht Brokers Association- Member, 2006-2009
MYBA Worldwide Yachting Association- Member, 2007
Mississippi State University “Communication Department Scholar of the Year”, 2006
MSU Leadership Scholarship Recipient, 2006
Order of Omega Honor Society, 2005-2006
Public Relations Student Society of America, Secretary, 2005-2006
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society, Treasurer, 2005-2006
Phi Mu Sorority, “Most Outstanding Member”, 2005
Phi Mu Sorority Recruitment Chairman, 2005
MSU Alumni Scholarship Recipient, 2004
MSU Baseball Diamond Girl, 2002-2006
Mississippi’s Junior Miss Scholarship Recipient, 2002