Tara Klein

Entrepreneur, sales leader, and business owner with 15+ years of experience spanning sales, real estate, client relations, business development, education, and entrepreneurship. Proven ability to build relationships, negotiate, lead teams, manage complex operations, and perform in competitive environments. Founded and grew a cleaning-services company serving residential, commercial, and luxury vacation-property clients, leading 23 employees and generating more than $100,000 in first-year revenue.

Currently pursuing an A.S. in Social Science at Virginia Peninsula Community College, with plans to transfer to William & Mary and pursue a future career in law and criminal defense.

Founder & Owner at MYNT Cleaning Solutions LLC (2023-01 – Present)

Founded and developed a residential, commercial, and vacation-property cleaning company.

• Grew the business to 23 employees and generated more than $100,000 in first-year revenue.
• Built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail, resulting in a predominantly referral-based clientele.
• Manage client relationships, scheduling, staffing, quality control, business operations, and customer concerns.
• Lead, train, coordinate, and support a 23-person team while maintaining consistent service standards.
• Serve high-end residential, commercial, and short-term rental clients with an emphasis on discretion and professionalism.

Solar Sales Manager at Sunrun (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Led a team of solar sales professionals in a competitive, performance-driven environment.
• Recognized as a top sales producer while building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Conducted customer consultations, presented solar solutions, addressed objections, and guided customers through the sales process.
• Trained, motivated, and supported team members in achieving sales objectives.
• Applied persuasive communication, negotiation, organization, and follow-through in a high-accountability environment.

Entrepreneurial & Family Management at Independent (2015-01 – 2022-12)

Managed extensive family, educational, scheduling, and logistical responsibilities while continuing entrepreneurial development.

• Developed an independent women's retail/private-label e-commerce business, including product research, marketing, customer relations, and sales.
• Managed multiple long-term priorities independently while developing business and organizational skills.

Commercial & Residential Real Estate Sales Associate at Engel & Völkers VJI Limited (2011-01 – 2014-12)

• Acquired property listings and developed relationships with prospective and established clients in an international real-estate market.
• Facilitated commercial and residential sales and leasing transactions and conducted market research.
• Maintained accurate and confidential property and client information.
• Trained new sales associates and led bi-monthly sales meetings.

Internet Affiliate Marketer / Independent Social Media Marketing at NetExponent / Google Affiliate Program (2007-01 – 2011-12)

• Designed and promoted marketing campaigns, developed product strategies, conducted market research, and maintained customer relationships.
• Supported product launches and promotional strategies through digital marketing.

Private English Tutor / Au Pair at Independent (2006-01 – 2007-12)

• Provided individualized instruction in reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and English communication.
• Assessed student needs and adapted instruction to individual learning styles.

Sales Executive / Real Estate Broker at Cendant Corporation (2002-01 – 2006-12)

• Consistently recognized for high closing ratios and strong sales performance.
• Generated more than $1 million in net sales annually from 2003–2005 and earned annual President's Club recognition.
• Promoted to the corporate office in Orlando, Florida following strong performance.
• Developed negotiation, presentation, closing, and client relationship skills in a high-volume sales environment.

Associate of Science in Social Science – Virginia Peninsula Community College (2028-12)

Foundations Studies / Business Management – ECPI University (2002-01 – 2003-12)

A.S. Science Coursework — Computer Science / Microcomputer Software – Thomas Nelson Community College (2000-01 – 2003-12)

Florida Real Estate Broker Education – Institute of Florida Real Estate Careers (2005-01 – 2005-12)

Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Education – Ron Climer School of Real Estate (2003-01 – 2003-12)

Advanced College Preparation Diploma – Jamestown High School (2002-12)