Christopher Warren Gough

Mobile: (425) 210-1025

Email: cgd6f058@westpost.net

I look forward to becoming a vital member or your organization.

Over 15 years management, sales & marketing, and Motivational speaking along wit
h my real estate experience I am dedicated to achieving profitability and delive
ring outstanding customer service. An energetic sales professional with exceptio
nal analytical, organizational and people skills. Strong personal ethics and int
egrity. I treat each customer as a potential lifetime purchaser. I convey a prof
essional image of compassion and concern for my customers' needs. Good conflict-
resolution skills. Work well under pressure and deadlines. Highly organized team
-builder with strong leadership experience. Excellent communicator seeking a cha
llenging Sales Business Development position with a fast paced and growing compa
ny utilizing current skills and abilities, with the opportunity for professional
growth. I believe in a positive outcome when I close and engage in my business
closures. I enjoy working with clients. I am very goal oriented; I enjoy helping
individuals build their careers as well. I have attended classes and seminars f
or over 11 years on building relationships and maximizing my true potential.

Experience
Owner & CE of Operations for 2 6/2003 - Present
John L. Scott Real Estate companies, Snohomish and Lynnwood, WA
* Sales of residential and commercial properties and land (listings up $2.2 M).
* Achieved $15 M sales (2007-2009).
* Achieved $13 M sales (2006).
* Achieved $8 M sales (2005).
* Received "Presidential Award" (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) - For sales & cus
tomer service.
* Hired, trained and mentored 160 Sales Agents. Recruiting & Retention (Strong F
ocus)
* Responsible for overseeing all real estate, commercial contracts for accuracy
and legality.
* Responsible for all operational areas (marketing, advertising, sales, P/L, dat
a entry,
Correspondence, collections, accounting, workplace safety, inventory control)

Manager Why Rent Division 5/1999 - 1/2003

Century 21 Real Estate, Lynwood, WA
* Sales of residential and commercial properties and land (listings up $2 M).
* Responsible for Itemized detailing of contracts and negotiating with clients a
nd vendors.
* Ranked "#2 Century 21 Office" - Out of 1,600 offices nationally.
* Increased Office income by proactive productivity and public seminars.
* Originally hired as Sales Associate; promoted to Sales Manager wit
hin 11 months; promoted to General Manager. After being Top Sale associate co
mpany wide...
* Received "Centurion Award" (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002) - sales volumes (age
nt/office).
* Responsible for overseeing all real estate contracts for accuracy and legality
.
Motivational Advocated for agents. Also trainer towards incentives for increased
production.
Class A CDL W/ Hazmat 6/1998 - 3/1999
Melton Truck Lines Tulsa OK.
Graduated at the top of my Commercial Class A- License. Class with 100%
Rare candidate for Melton Truck Lines who only accepts drivers with 2 years expe
rience.
Drove long Haul Flat bed for a year enjoyed it immensely; I saw 45 states and dr
ove coast to coast 22 times to fill 2 goals, 1 to see the country. 2 to get the
most out of life I could while getting paid very well for it.
I dove back into a Customer service field. Still holding my CDL Just in case
Owner & Operator - Just out of College 12/1994 - 4/1998
C,C's Cleaning Service (12 employees).
Location; Sedro Woolley, Washington.
Interacting with the public and solicited clients for my service.
I dealt with Job Foreman's, engineers, public relations and Human Resources offi
cials
To acquire their business for professional janitorial services as well as reside
ntial.
Generating a sales volume of $254,000.00 first year in operation at age 21.
Education and
Credentials
Online Degree - Business Management
Real Estate License - State of Washington
Real Estate Fundamental License - State of Washington
Fine Homes and Estate Certification - State of Washington
CBA Certification - State of Washington
Sales Management Continuing Education:
Washington State Law, Business Management, Washington State Fundamentals,
Brokers Management, Washington Realtors Ethics, Washington Appraisal Values, Esc
row Principles,
1031 Tax Exchange.
2 Years Undergraduate Coursework - Criminal Justice and Psychology
Crown College, Everett WA 1992-93
Modled for 6 years while trainiing in Motivational Speaking
Computer skills include A++ Computer, IT and DOS System analysis
Loan Wolf, Microsoft Office Suite 7(Outlook, Power Point, Publisher, Word, & Exc
el)
Pest Control License taken and passed with REDI National Pest contol.
MCTS (Windows 7), A+, Network+
Technology Learning Group (TLG Learning)
Courses included Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Access 2007, SharePoint 2007 f
or Business Managers, Project Management Fundamentals, and Advanced Customer Ser
vice.