6527 S Fairway Drive Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

480-229-4494
Lana Cloud
Profile
Management/Operations Professional with broad skills in leading people, programs
, in large to small organizations. Proven abilities in analyzing and compiling m
arket data and statistics, building teams, managing growth, strategic planning,
and marketing. Skill set includes: communicating effectively, conducting trainin
g, making technical and sales presentations. Accomplishing business objectives b
y developing collaborative relationships within and without the organization. Ef
fective utilization of resources. Meeting financial goals. Generating profitable
results for firm. Additional: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPo
int. Also familiar with CRM programs and web design and implementation.
Experience
2008-2010 Kache' Realty Group Gold Canyon,AZ
Broker/Owner
Initiated new brokerage, LLC formation
Hired associates, trained associates
Developed strategic plan
Planned meetings and presentations
Prepared budget
Developed and implemented Internet marketing plan
2006-2008 Prudential Arizona Properties Gilbert, AZ
Branch Sales Manager
Increased sales force by 50%
Developed Internet resources
Managed 65 sales associates, including training
Implemented training course for new recruits - speeding profitability.
Developed and implemented strategic plans
Managed "bottom line" profit
2004-2006 Weichert Realtors Bethesda, MD
Branch Sales Manager
Expanded sales team from 50 to 100 representatives.
Doubled revenue
Expanded sales to top 5 in the entire East Coast area.
Initiated in depth Internet presence
Opened new million dollar facility: design, space plan, finishes
1996-2004 CIRRES Realty Group Bethesda, MD
Broker/Owner
Initiated and ran residential brokerage for 8 years
Generated annual gross revenues of 10-15 M
Developed Internet marketing strategies.
1988-1996 Merrill Lynch Realty Long Island, NY
President, New York Company
Managed 39 offices and 900 sales associates
Managed mortgage entity
Managed training, relocation, marketing and 4 Regional Managers
Met profit goals
Formulated, developed strategic plans
Increased revenues 130%
Survived "black Monday" and restructured firm
Education
1961-1964 Baylor University Waco, Texas
Dual majors: pre med, English
1995-1996 Georgetown University Washington DC
Masters in Information Technology Management (differentiation of a business via
Internet marketing )
Interests
Painting, golf, pets, travelling.
Memberships
National Association of Realtors, Women Business Owners,
Other Skill Set
Developed sales professionals: Developed new managers
Team Building
Delivered effective presentations to both inside and outside audiences
Supported and developed new resources
Created innovative sales strategies
Delivered business reports