Melissa Archer-Wirtz

CONLON/Christie’s International Real Estate has promoted Melissa Archer-Wirtz to chief operating officer of the boutique residential brokerage.

Prior, Archer-Wirtz had been the firm’s chief marketing officer, overseeing marketing and public relations, as well as the recruitment, retention and engagement of agents.

As COO, Archer-Wirtz will report directly to the ownership team led by Chairman Sean Conlon and CEO Benjie Burford. In her new role, Archer-Wirtz will oversee operations and use her marketing, analytical and administrative skills to help the firm continue to grow and identify new markets.

“I’m thrilled that Sean and Benjie have given me this tremendous opportunity,” Archer-Wirtz said. “We’ve made great strides together since the firm formed in 2009 and I look forward to helping CONLON/Christie’s get to the next level.”