Diane Recker, CMHS

Experience

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  For What It's Worth Appraisals

  Dec 2002 - Feb 2011

  Real Estate Appraiser

  • Owner/Director/AppraiserSubstantially increased revenue by 20% each year by avoiding status quo, increasing focus on call frequency, hosting events and solicitation of new businessSuccessfully developed marketing strategies for trainees to improve growth, implemented fail proof systems in the process of appraisals, enforced continuing education for all employees establishing the highest level of customer serviceWorked with CPA to successfully forecast company’s growth, directed and oversaw all aspects of the Finance and Accounting function of the organizationMentored staff in methodology of appraisal analysis and encouraged unbiased conclusions while maintaining high standards within the appraisal industry Earned qualification by Riverside County Superior court to testify as an expert appraiser of single family residences Show less

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  Pacific Coast Development Group

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Project Manager Junior

  Pacific Coast Development Group, Inc January 2009 – 2011• Project Manager/Assistant Project ManagerResponsible and accountable for the coordination of vendors/contractors on multiple projects, obtain proper documentation of releases, waivers, insurance for vendors, while working to ensure the ultimate success of the projectResponsible for staying within projected budget through negotiations of contracts and keeping contractors and projects on schedulePrepare budgets, forecast upcoming expenses, implementation of budgets in QuickBooks, and weekly updates distributed to investors Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plansCoach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned workBuild credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with investors and contractors at all levelsProvide planning support for major projects including scheduling, budgeting, and performance monitoring from beginning to completion Show less

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  HD Supply

  Feb 2012 - Apr 2018

  Led a team of business development representatives in Los Angeles, Orange County, Las Vegas, and Hawaii. Defined strategic vision and recruited, hired, and trained staff. Coached, mentored, and encouraged team to take positive action and accountability for their work. Improved customer relations by implementing techniques to exercise diplomacy, resulting in impeccable customer service and increase in sales. Implemented strong customer focus and communication process, continually building long-term relationships, establishing trust, and cementing existing relationships. Exercised diplomacy when serving as a customer advocate and liaison between company and customers. Managed $16M territory and grew sales by 8.4% annually, by increasing team moral, utilizing consultative selling tactics, and selling existing programs. Show less Award winning hospitality sales consultant with a proven track record, with substansial growth year over year. Highly successful in developing relationships with a wide network to gain access and generate new sales opportunities. Highly motivated with the ability to set challenging, goals with successful achievement.•Field Account Representative/Hospitality Driving business growth within territory with existing and incremental customers. Establishes and expands relationships with engineers, executive housekeepers and general managers.Increased territory growth from $1.5 million to over $3 million in two yearsSecured one of the largest purchase orders in HD Supply's Hospitality historyIncreased one of the largest Indian gaming hotels from $0 sales to $70,000 per year. Show less

  • Area Sales Manager

    Feb 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Field Account Specialist

    Feb 2012 - Feb 2015
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  Startex Industries, Inc

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  Regional Vice President of Business Development

  Identified and priotized growth opportunity and mainted new business pipeline. Managed, built, and maintained key partnerships with customers such as HD Supply, American Hotel Registar, Guest Supply, and Best Western Supply. Revitized negatively trending accounts by building relationships, education of sales teams on product knowledge, and selling company value. Created training material, defined stratigiic vision, and trained sales reps using Power Point and hands on approach. Grew HD Supply 95% resulting in $200,000 in revenue. Show less

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  DHI Corp (Design House)

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Sales Project Manager
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  Vectair Systems

  Jul 2021 - now

  Regional Vice President-Western Region

  Innovators in Aircare, Hygene, Scent Marketing, Voc Exempt Products, Customizable Scents and Branding