Christopher Smith
Hammonds Plains,Canada
Summary
Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public.
Experienced with property transactions, client consultations, and market research. Utilizes effective communication skills to build client relationships and close deals efficiently. Track record of leveraging negotiation tactics and industry knowledge to achieve client satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Worker
Between The Stones Landscaping
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Applied mulch and other soil amendments to improve plant growth conditions while also controlling weeds and retaining moisture levels.
- Completed over 25+ stone projects : walk way, patio's, fire pits etc.
Realtor
Royal LePage Atlantic
08.2023 - Current
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Write contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Generated leads for potential buyers and sellers by hosting open houses, conducting market analysis, and networking within the community.
- Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with diligent follow-up after closing, ensuring a positive experience overall.
Sales Representative
Steele Hyundai
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Achieved consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.
Lot Attendant/Detailer
Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche of Halifax
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Duties included: consistent rearranging of lot vehicles, filling with gas, drop off and pick up new purchases, complete cleaning of lot and customer vehicles inside and out
- Odd jobs and special events occurred often as well
- Maintained open communication with management regarding potential improvements to lot organization or processes, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
- Assisted in managing key check-in/check-out system, ensuring that all keys are properly tracked and accounted for throughout daily operations.
Umpire
Baseball Nova Scotia Umpires Division
01.2007 - 12.2015
- Umpired for 8 years in Nova Scotia for ages 12-45 (rookie- intermediate)
- Contributed to efficient game management by collaborating with other officials and communicating clearly on calls made during gameplay.
- Facilitated smooth gameplay by making quick, accurate decisions based on thorough knowledge of the sport''s rules.
Laborer
Hammonds Plains Baseball Association
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Worked as a laborer for the baseball association by: painting, shingling, lining fields, Managing tournaments, and maintaining the fields to playability
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
Chicken Cook
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Worked as a Chicken Cook for fourteen months
- I was in charge of preparing all chicken related items, cleaning most dishes and making sure working stations were sanitary
- Ensured food safety standards were met by properly storing and handling raw chicken products.
Education
No Degree - Marketing
NSCC
Dartmouth, NS10.2024
High School diploma -
Charles P. Allen
Bedford, NS01.2013
Skills
- Strong leadership qualities
- Strong communication skills in English & French
- Hard worker
- Dependable
- Work well with others
- Enthusiastic
- Eager to learn
- Sales expertise
Affiliations
- Junior Executive, Hammond’s Plains Baseball Association
- Sports Representative, Charles P. Allen High School Student Council, 2012
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Realtor
Royal LePage Atlantic
08.2023 - Current
Landscape Worker
Between The Stones Landscaping
04.2023 - 11.2024
Sales Representative
Steele Hyundai
06.2016 - 01.2022
Lot Attendant/Detailer
Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche of Halifax
01.2013 - 12.2015
Laborer
Hammonds Plains Baseball Association
01.2013 - 12.2013
Chicken Cook
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2012 - 12.2013
Umpire
Baseball Nova Scotia Umpires Division
01.2007 - 12.2015
No Degree - Marketing
NSCC
High School diploma -
Charles P. Allen
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