Kristen Andersen

I have been the owner/broker of my small "boutique" real estate brokerage for ten years. Before I "found" real estate, I was Director of Corp. Communications for a global public maritime firm that operated large fleets of tugboats, tankers, and offshore oil rig support vessels. I joined this company following its emergence from Chapter 11 to effect its rebranding; improve image/reputation to attract customers and retain/attract employees. This was primarily a 4-year in-the-office job, but I learned a great deal about "the big picture" and how to implement systems & projects that get results. Before that position, I had an incredible job for 13 yrs as Public Relations Manager at a major seaport, working with Cruise, Cargo and Navy. I set up educational outreach programs with the Navy and NATO, honed my creative skills with dozens of award-winning marketing projects and programs, enjoyed celebrity cruise events, promoted manatee and environmental awareness and coordinated media fly-outs to aircraft carriers (yes, I am a Tailhooker). I learned all about the importance of the "people factor," the value of networking, the impact of marketing tools, and the crucial necessity for attention to detail. Before that, I was Editor of a weekly newspaper where I learned that "time is of the essence" (deadlines) and to work really hard for very little money and like it (don't laugh). Passion for what you do makes life interesting.

• Languages
  English
• Markets
  , Greenville/Spartanburg
• Property Types
  Hospitality, Industrial, Land, Office, Retail, SportsAndEntertainment, Specialty
• Awards
  Realtor of the Year 2010
• Websites
• Company Website
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• Education
  Fordham University, NYC. Certified Residential Specialist Accredited Buyers Rep. Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
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