Patricia A. Shiras

Keller Williams Seattle Metro West

Real Estate Advisor:   Member of National Association of Realtors, Washington Association of Realtors, Agent Leadership Council, Women's Council of Realtors, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Luxury Home Specialist, Regional Awards since 2001

 

NW Professional Golf Association/Business Golfers Association

Committee Member  2001-2003:  Identified businesses and organizations within the community who may be interested in supporting various children’s charity, i.e. Rise n' Shine and St. Jude Research Hospital, and the 75th Washington Open through tournament sponsorship packages.   Assisted  the Tournament Marketing Director with logistics, volunteer positions, advertising and all components of the golf tournament. Director, Business Golfers Association for business golfers to network and golf  at private country clubs.

All Around Travel /Metropolitan Travel                                            

Group Sales Specialist /Leisure Travel : Sales, promotions, and customer service for group sales & leisure travel, prepared proposals, reviewed group department budget, administrative support to vacation and corporate department, exceeded monthly sales goals.  Proficient at Sabre Airline Reservation System.  $25,000-$30,000 average sales per month                                                                  

Seattle Art Museum

Fundraising & Event Planner: Black & White Ball: Assisted in coordinating all components of the Black & White Ball event, marketing & promotions, graphics & design, worked closely with  the production company, committee members & board of trustees, media planning, sales, preparing materials, logistics, sponsorships, underwriting and maintained all aspects of ticket sales and donor relations.

U.S. Postal Service   

Corporate Consultant/Business Account Manager: Corporate sales to 35 national & premiere accounts, developed sales strategies and forecasts, maintained profiles, ensure goals were met or exceeded, organized district conferences, conducted seminars, 3-month assignment to Manager, Consumer Affairs and  Manager, Business & Customer Relations.  I was awarded 4 superior achievement & performance awards.

Levi Strauss & Co – San Jose & San francisco corporate                                                                                

Sales Representative/Customer Service:  Managed national, key and major accounts, sales and development of new accounts.  Developed profiles and sales strategies, delegated customer orders to IS, identify resource needs, interfaced daily with operations and was a tour guide for the company.

EDUCATION – AFFILIATIONS – SKILLS

University of Washington      B.A. Liberal Arts Program  

Certificate Fundraising Management Program  
BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE      a .a. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Business Golfers Association, NW PGA Section Volunteer Coordinator, University of Washington Students in Business, National Development Officers Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation Public Speaker and Wish Grantor, Detlef Schrempf Foundation & Golf Tournament, Starlight Foundation, Volunteer for PONCHO, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Wedding Coordinator, Docent Trainee Seattle Symphony, Member Moss Day Diver’s Association,  Member Chamber of Commerce, Event Planning.