Experienced Professional Looking To Expand into New Field
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Experienced Professional Looking To Expand into New Field

MICHAEL FOWLER
1486 Newton St, NW Washington, DC 20010 |------------ | Michael.Brian.F------------


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Compass Real Estate, Washington, DC (2/2015 � Present)
TTR Sotheby�s International Realty, Washington, DC (12/2011 � 2/2015)
Real Estate Agent; Founder & Principal, The Fowler Group
� Licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
� Participated in over $50 million in real estate transactions
� Source properties compatible with buyer needs, manage appointments to show homes to clients, and analyze recent market sales to advise clients on appropriate offer terms and price
� Coordinates with lenders, inspectors, and title companies to ensure that all terms and conditions of purchase agreement are met before closing
� Demonstrates knowledge of state and local regulations and prepares formal documents such as purchase agreements and leases
� Markets homes for sale including advising sellers on appropriate sales price and recommending improvements as necessary to achieve maximum return
� Assessed appropriate and effective marketing for agent and team and executed plan via print, online advertising, sponsorships, direct mail, and social media
� Manage client renovations to prepare homes for sale, rent, or post-purchase remodeling
� Advises clients on ROI for investment properties including short term rentals
� Mentors team members to ensure sales success and legal compliance

The Sports Club/LA, Washington, DC
Operations Manager (7/2010 � 11/2011)
� Oversaw Department Leads for Reception, Housekeeping, and Childcare
� Responsible for all staffing, hiring, and training for departments
� Implemented several housekeeping initiatives that cut costs by 20% while increasing standards and efficiency
� Surpassed earned income budget in two departments

Washington Sports Clubs/Town Sports International, Bethesda, MD
Assistant General Manager (9/2009 � 7/2010)
� Supported the General Manager with all club operations
� Responsible for all non-revenue generating aspects of club including facilities maintenance and front desk staff
� Assisted membership and fitness teams with sales as needed
� Recognized for increase in club standards in cleanliness and customer service

Pottery Barn, Washington DC
Assistant Store Manager (5/2008 � 9/2009)
� Executed all visuals and merchandising including mapping, planning, and designing of floor changes to maximize sales in all product lines
� Routinely recognized as a top salesperson at the store level
� Dramatically improved sales revenue and quality of customer service including receiving 100% Service Execution Scores 7 months out of 8 in FY09
� Selected, trained, and on-boarded team members and executed all HR functions

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Apple Retail Inc.
Senior Assistant Store Manager, Pentagon City, Arlington, VA (08/2007 � 05/2008)
Senior Assistant Store Manager, Bethesda, MD (11/2006 � 08/2007)
� Responsible for all aspects of the business and store-level decisions for $45 million annual revenue location
� Achieved and exceeded revenue goals and sales success while maintaining outstanding metric results and led the region in quality sales and implementation of new initiatives
� Accountable for recruiting, hiring, and developing a strong staff to meet and exceed goals and deliver the ultimate customer experience
� Mentored store management focusing on personal and professional development and core competencies
Assistant Store Manager, Clarendon, Arlington, VA (7/2005 � 11/2006)
� Monitored sales floor and coached store associates to consistently provide exceptional performance and the ultimate customer experience
� Assisted with customer concerns, and addressed difficult issues while working to delight customers and create promoters
� Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training a diverse and talented team and created and adjusted schedules in observance of corporate payroll plan

EDUCATION
Marymount University, Arlington, VA (Expected Completion Fall, 2021)
Liberal Studies, Interior Design & Graphic and Media Design

The American University, Washington, DC 2003 � 2005
Pursued B.A. in International Studies

Baylor University, Waco, TX 2001- 2003
Pursued B.B.A in Economics

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The DC Center for the LGBT Community
� Board Member (2012 � Present)
� Chairperson of the Board (2013 � 2018)
District of Columbia Association of REALTORS
� Board Member (2014 � 2019)
� Communications Committee: Chair (2014 - 2015), Member (2013)
Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
� Community Service Committee: Chair (2016), Vice-Chair (2015), Member (2014)
National Association of REALTORS
� Board Jurisdiction & Membership Policy Committee (2017 � 2019)
Lupus Foundation of the DMV
� Executive Gala Committee Member (2014 � 2018), Auction Chair (2018)

AWARDS
� Top Producing Agent 2017 & 2018, Best Real Estate Agent 2018, Washingtonian Magazine
� Best of Gay DC � Best Realtor 2016, The Washington Blade
� Rookie of the Year 2013, Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors