1. Maura Watson
75 South Sea Park
Whitehouse, Westmoreland Jamaica
876.413.2510(J)/617.990.2667 (US)
islandlinkrealty@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications:
Multi-talented, dynamic and extremely focused sales leader with: extensive experience in new business development and sales
operations experience in residential and commercial real estate as well as travel and tourism practices. Skills include: customer
prospecting, client relationship development and management, market segment sales strategies, producing results and delivering
process efficiencies to support scalable growth plans. Proven to meet demands of any organization, highly motivated and
consistently exceeding expectations with concise attention to detail and distinct ability to proactively multitask, prioritize and meet
critical deadlines with enthusiasm.
Professional Experience:
DCFT Reality Ltd., Kingston, Jamaica 2014 – Present
Real Estate Broker/Property Management
• Created marketing promotions to attract potential buyers including virtual web tours, networking events,
scheduling, and open houses
• Prepared variety of documents including: representation contracts, purchase agreements, and closing statements
• Purchased and sold residential properties, consulting with clients to determine requirements and coordinate
appointments to present and show homes accordingly
• Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration and served as intermediary during negotiations between
buyers and sellers
• Collaborated with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure terms and
conditions of purchase agreements met before closing dates
• Coordinated property closings, monitoring signing of documents and disbursement of funds
• Achieved top sales person honors consecutively over the course of several years
Colpitts World Travel, Norwood, MA 2011 – Present
Independent Travel/Transportation and Tourism Agent
• Arranged flights, insurance and hotel accommodations, provided advice on destinations, organized trips for large
groups and companies, guidance on visa, passports etc.
• Collected payments for transportation and accommodations from customer, conversed with customers to determine
destinations, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations and accommodations required
• Computed cost of travel and accommodations, using carrier tariff books, and hotel rate books, or quote package
tour's costs
• Planned, described, arranged and sold itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by various
travel carriers
• Provided customer with brochures and publications containing travel information, including: local customs, points
of interest or foreign country regulations
Valerie Levy & Associates, Kingston, Jamaica 2012 –
2014
Real Estate Broker
• Obtained listings of residential and commercial properties for lease and negotiate and establish value of property listed
for top recognized metro Boston Property Management/Real Estate office
• Oversaw leasing for individual apartments and rental income and manage several different residential properties
• Monitored market activity from rental properties to new listings as well as price changes and any other pertinent activity
• Interviewed clients to determine types of properties desired and gather information and assist clients with contacts,
negotiations and inspections to complete closing process
2. • Generated list of properties reflecting compatibility with client’s requirements and financial resources attainability
• Prepared documents including purchase agreements, closings statements, leases and representation contracts
• Intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, representing one side of the deal
• Promoted sale of properties through open houses, multiple listing services and advertisements and implement marketing
strategies to maximize exposure and receive greatest value for listed properties
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc., Canton, MA 1985 –
2011
Travel/Transportation/Tourism Agent/Co-Owner
• Planned and sold transportations, accommodations, insurance and other travel services
• Aided clients with reservations, transfers, changes, and cancellations, booked domestic and international reservations
for air travel, rail tickets, hotel and car rentals
• Cooperate with clients to determine their needs and advise them appropriate destination, modes of transportations, travel
dates, costs and accommodations
• Provided relevant information, brochures and publications (guides, local customs, maps, regulations, events etc.)
to travelers, booked transportation, make hotel reservations and collect payment/fees
• Used promotional techniques and prepare promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages, addressed occurring
travel problems, complaints or refunds, attended travel seminars to remain updated with tourism trends
• Entered data into software and maintained client files, networked with tour operators, maintained statistical and
financial records, met profit and sales targets
• Managed portfolio of corporate customers and travel agents, developed strong business relationships to maintain airline
position as airline of choice in the marketplace
• Negotiated lucrative corporate contracts from corporations to exclusively use airline for Business Travel
• Supervised staff customer service and sales performance, including interviewing and hiring
• Developed, cultivated, and maintained positive work relationships with vendors
• Secured new client sales and retention through customer service provided
• Monitored and sorted global distribution system (GDS) queues (or similar program) to maintain quality control
• Created service contracts for group travel, provided alternatives for customer travel
Rettman & Associates, Canton, MA 1999 –
2008
Real Estate Broker
• Partner with largest and most influential investors and landlords, gaining respect in surrounding community
• Compared properties with similar recently rented apartments to determine competitive market price
• Accompanied clients during visits and inspections of a property, advising on suitability and value of property
• Advised both clients and owners on market conditions, price and any other related matters
• Reviewed property listings, trade journals, relevant literature, attend seminars and staff association meetings
• Contacted property owners and advertise services to solicit property rental listings and rent/lease properties on behalf of
clients
• Provided clients with necessary information and data to make an informed decision upon renting property
• Monitored market activity from sold properties to new listings as well as price changes and any other pertinent activity
• Gathered information/assisted clients with contacts, negotiations and inspections to complete closing
• Generated list of properties reflecting compatibility with client’s requirements and financial resources attainability
• Prepared documents including purchase agreements closings statements, leases and representation contracts;
representative for negotiations between buyers and sellers
• Promoted sale of properties through open houses, multiple listing services and advertisements and implement marketing
strategies to maximize exposure and receive greatest value for listed properties
• Accompanied buyers during visits and inspections of a property, advising them on the suitability and the value of a
home; advise sellers on ways to make a home more appealing for potential buyers
Certifications:
Massachusetts Real Estate Broker License, New England Real Estate School 2011
Real Estate Broker License, University of Technology, Jamaica 1999
Education:
