Amanda Blackwood

About Amanda Blackwood

I am a high-performing Commercial Real Estate Broker and Operations Executive with over 15 years of experience driving multi-million dollar growth. My career is defined by a \'results-first\' approach, whether I\'m managing $63M+ in transactions or directing regional teams in the Pacific NW.Currently, as a 2025 President’s Club member at First Western Properties, I specialize in the Healthcare and Franchise sectors, helping clients navigate complex market development and site selection. I don\'t just find spaces; I assemble the expert teams—from Lenders to Architects—needed to execute a project from inception to completion.My background also includes a deep dive into operational efficiency. At Stow’s Office Furniture, I helped scale revenue from $3.8M to $5.6M while slashing company-wide expenses by 44%.Core Competencies:* Real Estate: Healthcare/Franchise Specialist, Tenant & Buyer Representation, Lease/Purchase Analysis.* Operations: P&L Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Team Recruitment & Development.* Technology: Salesforce CRM, SEO/SEM Strategy.Let’s connect to discuss market trends, practice acquisitions, or strategic expansion.

Experience

1. Vice President

   First Western Properties

   Jan 2023 — Present · Tacoma, WA, US

   Recognized 2025 President’s Club member for elite performance and high-volume success.• Surpassed $28M in total sale and lease transactions representing landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers.• Lead strategic consultant for Health & Wellness and Franchise sectors, directing full project lifecycles.

Education

• Oklahoma State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management and Economics

Skills

• P&L Analysis
• Workers' Compensation Claims
• Workers Compensation Defense
• Strategic Planning
• Commercial Insurance
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Operations Management
• Purchasing
• Six Sigma
• Operating Budgets
• Customer Service
• Employee Benefits
• Umbrella Insurance
• P&L Forecasting
• Human Resources
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Multi-Site Team Management
• Sales Presentations
• Business Management
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Advertising Sales
• Event Planning
• Employee Handbooks
• Management
• Project Coordination
• Small Business Financial Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Cold Calling
• Event Management
• Marketing
• Crisis Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Retail Sales
• Employment Practices Liability
• B2b
• Marketing Strategy
• Hiring Practices