Doug Smith

Experience

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  Florida Gulf Coast University

  Aug 2016 - May 2020

  NCAA Division I Athlete (Golf)

  - Received a full athletic scholarship to represent FGCU across the country while completing a Finance degree in the Lutgert College of Business- Effectively managed a full daily schedule from 5 am-10 pm including workouts, business classes, golf practice, and study hall requirements- Learned how teamwork can help achieve a massive common goal- Maintained a scoring average of 73.5

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  Moran Wealth Management

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Finance Intern

  Moran Wealth Management is the number 1 advisor in the state of Florida and the top 100 in the entire nation. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Tom Moran is the Founder and CEO with assets under management of $4 billion. Some personal responsibilities and achievements are as follows - Created a new protocol for organizing confidential client asset files.- Effectively used data and analytics to determine key market indicators to help make educated decisions with client assets.-Managed and worked with internal and external partners to automate and improve existing metrics and documentation practices. Show less

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  Florida Gulf Coast University Lutgert College of Business

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Graduate Assistant

  - Outperformed the S&P 500 by 1.2% and ranked within the 13th percentile on Morningstars’ Large Cap Blend. Achieved a 29.9% YoY return in 2021- Managed all operations of 4 ongoing capstone finance courses in the Lutgert College of Business. Responsible for student service hours, admin, and overall operations- Facilitated and partnered on internal research projects directly with the head of finance. Implemented a Small-Cap portfolio that achieved a 38.7% return in 2021. Out-performed the Russell 2500 benchmark by 11% Show less

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  Confidential

  Jul 2021 - now

  Chief of Staff / Confidential Venture Capital

  - In the process of raising capital and launching a revolutionary hydration and electrolyte product. Assist CEO and other partners in all tasks- Utilizing established connections with QVC, HSN, multi-level marketing firms, and key distribution partners to ensure a successful launch and growth- Directly responsible for overall strategic planning and financial performance, including creating capital, providing operational leadership, and driving expansion for venture capital operations- Expanded reach by more than 50% through venture capital meetings, Caesars Palace, and engagement with angel investors Show less

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  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance

  Jul 2021 - May 2022

  Licensed Realtor

  William Raveis is the largest family-owned Real Estate company in the Northeast serving Naples-Port Royal and the entire state of Florida. William Raveis was recently awarded the #1 Luxury Broker Award by the Leading Real Estate Companies of The World over 70 countries and 550 firms. We strive to provide premier services to our clients and for 39 years, our dedicated mortgage, new homes, international and relocation divisions have provided the resources and experience to find the perfect home for you, whether you're a first-time homebuyer, raising a family, or downsizing.Responsibilities include- The No. 1 family-owned real estate company in the Northeast and No. 9 in the country with $22b in sales YTD. Received the No. 1 Luxury Broker Award- Facilitate necessary paperwork such as residential contracts, deeds, and leases to increase operational efficiency- Achieve a 100% success rate in high-pressure multiple offer situations Show less

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  ALIGN Real Estate

  May 2022 - Oct 2023

  Head Sales/Investment Specialist & Real Estate Advisor

  - Built and oversaw the expansion of the investment property division across Florida, resulting in significant growth in revenue and market share- Exceeded revenue goal by achieving $5 million in just 6 months through personal outreach and successful deal closures. Achieved over $10m for the year.- Developed advanced negotiation skills in a challenging real estate market- Consistently maintained a strong sales pipeline- Collaborated with head broker/founder to increase clientele by more than 40% Show less

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  David Weekley Homes

  Oct 2023 - now

  Sales Consultant

  - Surpassed sales expectations within the initial 4 months of tenure, exceeding the monthly quota by an impressive 75%.- David Weekley Homes is recognized as the largest private homebuilder in the country with top ratings from customers. - Utilize effective sales techniques to build and maintain relationships with prospective homebuyers, guiding them through the home buying process.- Collaborate with clients, architects, and builders to customize homes, ensuring the highest level of satisfaction and quality.- Consistently exceed monthly and annual sales targets.- Leverage various channels such as social media, networking events, and community outreach initiatives to expand reach and generate new prospects.- Developed and maintained a robust database of leads, utilizing CRM tools to track interactions, follow-ups, and conversions. Show less