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Ben Forbes

Maple Ridge

Summary

Skilled communicator with a proven track record in fostering positive working relationships. Excellent organizational and management capabilities, coupled with a strong focus on project execution. Expertise in delivering presentations and resolving issues efficiently. Fast learner dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving career goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Sales Associate

RE/MAX Lifestyles Realty
09.2017 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service and timely communication.
  • Managed multiple transactions simultaneously with attention to detail and organization, meeting all deadlines consistently.
  • Provided guidance to first-time homebuyers, ensuring a smooth process from beginning to end.
  • Achieved consistent client satisfaction ratings by maintaining regular communication updates throughout each stage of the buying or selling process.
  • Continuously improved professional skills through attending seminars, workshops, and conferences to stay informed on industry trends and best practices.
  • Prepared comprehensive comparative market analyses for clients, helping them make informed decisions about their property''s value.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Gracie Barra Port Coquitlam
09.2024 - Current
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Increased athlete''s skills development through individualized training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.

Manager

Sequoia Company of Restaurants
03.2005 - 05.2016
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
  • Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.

General Manager

Forzani Group-Sport Mart
09.2009 - 07.2012
  • Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Education

Real Estate Trading Services

UBC Sauder School Of Business
Vancouver, BC
03-2016

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Planning and implementation
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Sales expertise
  • Operations management
  • Sales data analysis
  • Staff development
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer relationships
  • Motivational leadership techniques

Volunteer

RE/MAX GA Committee

2018 - 2020

RE/MAX Lifestyles Representative

REALTORS® Blanket Drive

2018 / 2019

Local Collection

Ridge-Meadows FUND Run

2018/2019

Local participation and fundraising

Children's Miracle Network

2016 - current

Donation per transacation

CIBC Run for the Cure

2001- 2019

Local participation and fundraising

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Gracie Barra Port Coquitlam
09.2024 - Current

Real Estate Sales Associate

RE/MAX Lifestyles Realty
09.2017 - Current

General Manager

Forzani Group-Sport Mart
09.2009 - 07.2012

Manager

Sequoia Company of Restaurants
03.2005 - 05.2016

Real Estate Trading Services

UBC Sauder School Of Business

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