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Vanessa Saunders
www.upworld.com/vanessasaunders
White Plains, NY
Real Estate > Residential Broker
Development > Marketing

Keller Williams NY Realty Intl.
Associate Broker/Team Leader
Privately-held
My background in Global Marketing and Protocol ensures my international clientele is provided with the service, accountability and respect they require when negotiating a real estate transaction.

I sell properties to the international marketplace whether corporate or personal, by using my global marketing skills. My buyers come from all four corners of the globe and quickly discover that every consideration is given to their own particular requirements when relocating.

  
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WORK EXPERIENCE
 
Company
Title:Associate Broker/Team Leader
Company Name:Keller Williams NY Realty Intl.
Location:Piermont, NY
Start Date:Jan 2002
End Date:Currently working
Company Size:21-50
Company Type:Privately-held
 
The V Team at Keller Williams NY Realty International provides Global Marketing for sellers and excellent cultural communication and representation to international buyers.
A team of multi-lingual, multi-national agents working together to ensure your real estate transaction is performed smoothly. From start to finish every possible problem will be overcome carefully and thoughtfully, we do all we can to ensure you will be nothing but delighted with our professional services.
 
 
Experience Level
 
Expertise: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
MBA (Marketing) University of Manchester - UK
MIMC (Master of International Mass Communications) University of Manchester
Harvard Business School – Cultural Communications, Int’l Contract Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

SALES AND MARKETING
Lifelong experience developing comprehensive sales/marketing communications plans within B2B and B2C environments. Created annual sales and marketing communications plans to maximize company visibility and leads. Superior knowledge of sales techniques including, networking, lead generation, with the ability to capture and close the deal.

NEW MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Demonstrated success building demand for complex products in new markets. Sold the DEVSAt to US Navy for Pilkington Communication Systems, including 8 months onboard the USS La Salle during the Gulf War.

Former Member of the World Trade Centers Association Board. Adept in global transactions and negotiations.

Since becoming a Realtor in 2002 I have become a top-producing agent currently in the top 1% nationwide.
 
Skills: MARKETING AND NEGOTIATING SKILLS
Developed corporate messages and implemented integrated programs for direct mail, advertising, seminars, tradeshows, collateral, and corporate web sites.
Worked with key customers and partners to leverage program effectiveness. Negotiated and opened 12 international sites and launched VIP Passenger lounges in Asia and Europe.

EXECUTIVE SKILLS
Ability to direct multiple projects with excellent presentation skills and the ability to interact with company executives, customers and government officials.
Identified 15 global strategic partner companies and negotiated joint venture agreements. Trained in Protocol. Formerly X listed for security clearances.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Written & verbal communication skills with the ability to conceptualize comprehensive sales & marketing communications campaigns. Trade and general business media relations experience. Broad knowledge of print, video and web-based communication tools. High Internet IQ together with vision and passion for new technology.
 
CREDENTIALS
 
Awards
 
Title:Top Producer Sales 2008
Awarded By:Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Date:Jan 2009
Description:Consistent Top Producing agent in region and nationwide.
 
License
 
Type:Associate Broker
License Number:618399
Notes:Licensed in New York State. USA

Certified Relocation Sales Agent
Certified Relocation Buyers Agent
Certified Luxury Homes Specialist
Certified International Property Specialist
Antique Homes Specialist
 
EDUCATION
 
School:Harvard Business School
Date Graduated:Jan 2009
Degree:Certificate
Study Field:Global Business Communications
Description:Certificate in Cultural Communications
Certificate in Contract Negotiation
 
School:Northwestern
Date Graduated:Jan 2009
Degree:Masters in Int'l Mass Com
Study Field:Global Marketing, Cultural Communications,
 
School:University of Manchester
Date Graduated:Jun 1986
Degree:MBA
Study Field:Business and Marketing
 
GROUPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
 
Group:United States Sail Training Association
Start Date:Jan 2008
Description:Board Member and Officer of Cultural Communications
 
Group:Rockland County Board of Realtors
Start Date:Jan 2002
Description:Former Board Member
 
Group:NAR
Start Date:Jan 2002
 
Group:NYSAR
Start Date:Jan 2002
 
Group:Keep Rockland Beautiful
Start Date:Jan 2001
Description:Former Board Member and Committee Chair
 
Group:American Marketing Association
Start Date:Jan 1992
Description:Former Board Member and Chair of Promotions Committee
 
Group:Meals on Wheels
Start Date:Jan 2005
End Date:Jan 2007
Description:Former Board Member and Committee Member
 
GOALS AND INTERESTS
 
Career Goals: To provide my clients with exceptional service enabling them to enjoy the whole process of a real estate transaction with little or no stress
 
Personal Interests: Sailing, travel, fine wine and food, my family, golf (but not necessarily in that order!)