Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN recently sat down to discuss her career experiences, current situation, and future goals. Her candid conversation gave a glimpse into her life, and clearly reflected the experiences she has had over the past fifteen years.

Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1999. Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN went on to accept a job as broker assistant at what is now known as the Eakin & Smith Property Company. She was responsible for preparing proposals and developing marketing materials, among other things.

Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN then went on to become a property manager in Brentwood, Tennessee. She did this work, technically self-employed, from August 1999 to June 2012. Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN spent her time taking and distributing maintenance calls, communicating with tenants, preparing leases, and maintaining QuickBooks. “I really enjoyed my time conducting this work,” said Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN. “They were a great company to work for, and I really learned a lot about commercial real estate while working there. It was an incredible opportunity, and I am thankful for my time there,” Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN continued.

After spending nearly 13 years as a self-employed property manager, Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN moved on to another commercial real estate firm, Cushman & Wakefield. Here she was a marketing associate and was responsible for the companies e-marketing efforts. Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN coordinated content, scheduled advertisements, oversaw distribution of press releases, and more.

Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN is currently the senior solutions manager for the Orthodontic Solutions Group in Nashville, Tennessee. She just recently accepted this job and enjoys the learning curve. “It’s different from anything I’ve ever done, from an industry standpoint. Essentially, I’m doing the same things I’ve always done, but just in a different way,” Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN said. “I am enjoying the chance to learn new skills and use them to increase efficiency.”

Mary Alice Neal of Franklin, TN looks forward to seeing where this job takes her and how much she will be able to learn.