Melissa Jones

Responsible for upkeep and appearance of model homes and communities. Created marketing pieces to increase brand awareness. Coordinated event participation in the 2008 Luxury Home-A-Rama which included staffing, managing traffic flow, and vendor set-up. Assisted in updating company website.

Managed sales transactions from point of contract through financing, construction, and closing. Negotiated sales price of homes. Responsible for upkeep and appearance of model homes and communities. Created quarterly business and marketing plans. Created marketing pieces and participated in industry trade shows to increase brand awareness and sales. Developed and hosted grand openings and open houses for multiple communities.

Assisted in implementing and creating merchandising displays using planograms. Responsible for training new hires. Reviewed daily sales goals and gave feedback to employees to ensure maximum performance. Tracked daily sales volume and conversion ratios to identify areas for improvement. Accomplishments:  Awards: Associate of the Month – 10/2004  Promoted from Sales Associate to Assistant Store Manager - 06/2004

Responsible for hiring leasing staff and training all new hires on company policies, procedures, and leasing techniques. Developed new and creative leasing promotions and bonus incentives. Provided a support system for the staff and oversaw daily leasing goals. Maintained a professional relationship with competitors in the industry to support weekly value comparison and comparative trend reports. Worked with ad agencies and media representatives to create successful campaigns.