James Swift

Current

Sales Executive at Vanet Apartments

Past

Volunteer at The Peace Corps
Administrator at Williams Kastner
Apartment Manager at Hawthorne Apartments

Deckhand/bartender at Seattle Ferry Service

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Education

University of Washington

Recommended

5 people have recommended James

Connections

60 connections

Industry

Real Estate

Websites

My Blog

James Swift’s Summary

My professional experience is quite varied, but I have found a niche ability in business sales. My primary responsibilities include meeting new clients and building relationships through trust and assured delivery. However, I am also responsible for maintaining a consistantly improving sales portfolio and meet carefully targeted quotas established by myself and my director.

While I volunteered in Kyrgyzstan I wrote for and was awarded a US PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief) Grant and organised my community to hold a camp for the local youth on AIDS awareness and life-skills management that was a resounding success, and was noted by Peace Corps in Washington D.C.

Prior to this experience I was an administrator in the IT department of an international law firm in Seattle, WA USA. I managed all key vendor contracts, negotiated annual terms, and provided general office support to the IT team.

Future goals include furthering my career in business, with particular interest in the field of real estate and property development. This could be side-tracked, however, to allow me to possibly complete a future MBA...as yet undecided.

James Swift’s Specialties:

Purchasing, negotiating, building client relationships, networking, quantifiably increase sales, corporate infrastructure organisation, leadership and teamwork.

James Swift’s Experience

Sales Executive

Vanet Apartments

(Real Estate industry)

October 2009 — Present (5 months)

I seek out and connect with corporate clients, both international and national, to contract their London accommodation through my company.
Volunteer

The Peace Corps

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

May 2008 — March 2009 (11 months)

I am a TEFL volunteer in The Kyrgyz Republic
Administrator

Williams Kastner

(Privately Held; Law Practice industry)

January 2006 — May 2008 (2 years 5 months)

I provide clerical and administrative support for the Information Systems department. I am responsible for all of the IS ordering and invoice coordination as well as computer software, hardware maintenance and license tracking. I also play a key role in major vendor contract negotiations with third-parties, as well as Microsoft, for their annual contracts.
Apartment Manager

Hawthorne Apartments

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Real Estate industry)

January 2005 — December 2006 (2 years )

Responsible for all tenant issues and inquiries. Primary job duties entailed renting all available units, depositing tenant rent checks and dealing with all building vendors.
Deckhand/bartender

Seattle Ferry Service

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Recreational Facilities and Services industry)

January 2000 — December 2005 (6 years )

As a deckhand I was responsible for all docking and safety procedures on the boat as well as general passenger entertainment. While the boat was underway I served beverages and light food snacks while patrolling the two decks to be sure that everyone was safe and comfortable.

James Swift’s Education

University of Washington

BA , Political Science & Theater , 2001 — 2005

My studies in Political Science centered on classical political theory but I also took an avid interest in international affairs and completed a study abroad program in Perugia, Italy my senior year.

Activities and Societies:

Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, FIG (Freshman Interest Group) Leader, UTS (Undergraduate Theater Society) actor and director.

Additional Information

James Swift’s Websites:

My Blog

James Swift’s Interests:

Business, acting, volunteering, music, travel, languages, real estate and property, investment opportunities, EMEA affairs

James Swift’s Groups:

Kyrgyz-British Society, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, St. John's Lodge No. 9 - Greenwood,

Corporate Real Estate
Linked:Seattle
Peace Corps Community Network
University of Washington Alumni Group
Procurement Professionals (#1 supply chain & sourcing group) Business, network, jobs & candidates
Real Estate Open Networkers - eRealEstate.com
Building New Real Estate Connections
Serviced Apartments Association
Doyle Club