1. MindyShears
5310 W 16th St Apt 611
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
612-363-7562
mshears77@gmail.com
Professional 2015 - Present REALTOR®
Experience Engel & Völkers, Downtown Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN
• Build and implement marketing plans for listings
• Manage social media posts for listings and to generate new business
• Manage the transaction process for both buyers and sellers
• Door knock my farm area for new business
• Create and host client events
• Manage and promote vendor affiliate relationships to generate new business
• Coach my clients though the buying or selling process to alleviate undue stress
• Set and manage expectations on the process for the clients so they know what to expect
2015 -Present Sales
White House Black Market St Louis Park, MN
• Style women in clothing to fit their personality and occasion
• Implement the visualization plans sent from corporate for the store
• Manage the transaction process from walking in to checking out
• Work with management to meet our sales goals
• Trained on opening and closing the store along with filling out all manager reports
2014 - 2015 Team Manager/ REALTOR®
Keller Williams Classic Realty NW Maple Grove, MN
• Led development of goals and objectives and new agent training
• Developed team policy and procedure manual
• Managed the transaction process for both buyers and sellers
• Counseled agents on effective digital and social media marketing plans
• Coached agents on overcoming objections through script and role playing techniques
• Facilitated team meetings
• Served as liaison for all vendor and affiliate relationships
• Collected and reported online lead conversion ratio metrics
2010 – 2014 Office Manager/REALTOR®
EXIT Realty Nexus Minneapolis, MN
• Executed listing process and transaction coordination via MLS system, showing
system, proprietary accounting system and QuickBooks
• Managed all financial and budgeting responsibilities including reconciliation of
accounts, account payable/receivable, and preparation of annual accounting and tax
reporting
• Maintained all office vendor and affiliate relationships
• Co-led weekly training meetings for agents
• Managed continuing education compliance and association requirem ents for all agents and
brokers
• Coordinated new agent on-boarding and training as key contact for headquarters and Comm erce
Departm ent
•Attended annual Exit national convention and ongoing trainings

2. 2004 - 2010 Sales Manager
K Hovnanian Homes Eden Prairie, MN
• Counseled clients through each stage of the buying process
• Reviewed marketing strategies with managers
• Oversaw model homeappearance and inventory homes
• Provided clients with weekly construction updates
• Guided clients through selection process of interior design options for inventory
homes
• Provided training for new sales employees
• Communicated weekly with priority clientele
• Collaborated efficiently on multiple task to achieve sales goals
2003 - 2004 Marketing Coordinator
New England Financial Grand Rapids, MI
• Supported in collaboration with Ispec logs and compliance file maintenance
• Received and routed mail and checks
• Identified 90-day marketing plans with agents
• Participated in weekly marketing solutions meetings with managers
• Designed marketing brochures
• Implem ented a marketing tracking system
2000 - 2003 Office Manager
American Express Financial Advisors Ada, MI
• Implem ented a scheduling system that increased appointm ents by50% and reduced the calling
time
• Established multiple tracking system s to analyze productivity and commissions paid
• Maintained and managed select client relationships
• Coordinated office logistics including procurement of supplies, maintenance and updates of office
technology, developm ent of training manuals
• Completed new client intake process including applications, appointments and checklists
• Conducted quarterly courtesy calls which included management of client issues
1999 – 2000 Web Developer
Grand Rapids Global Internet Group Grand Rapids, MI
• Moderated client meetings
• Drafted contracts
• Designed web page layouts
• Collaborated with ad agencies on the developm ent and design of the Amway
corporate web site
Education 2003 - B.F.A in Visual Comm unications with aMinor in Photography, Kendall College ofArt and Design
1995 - 1996 Albion College Albion, MI
Skills
Software:
QuickBooks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Freehand, Visual Studio, Indesign,
Light Room, Front page, Microsoft Office, and specialized database CDS
Photography:
Large and medium format cameras, both black and white
and color processing, hand coloring
Professional Networks 2015 Comm ittee Member: Foundation Comm ittee, Government Affairs, and Education
Comm ittee, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®
Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors2014 Comm unications Chair, Minneapolis Women’s Rotary
2014 Growth Coordinator, Face to Face BNI chapter
2012 President, Women’s Council of Realtors Twin Cities.
2009 Start up Committee Member, Dress for Success Minneapolis/ St. Paul.