Manager, Portfolio Operations

• Apr 2022 - Present

Property Manager

• Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

Property Manager

• Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

Chartered Commercial Property Manager

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2020

Managed extensive U.K based Multi-sector commercial property portfolio including shopping centres and mixed-use retail/office parks. Successfully managed two shopping centres on behalf of an important London based client. Played a key role in overseeing major renovation works on one of the shopping centres as well as ensuring the smooth operation of my management portfolio in a challenging economic climate. • Produced and administered service charge budgets ensuring tenants received best value and complete transparency • Regular inspection surveys of property • Directed collection of periodic rent, service charge and insurance fees • Negotiated new leases, lease renewals and re-gears on behalf of clients • Extensive client reporting to ensure understanding of daily management and long-term asset management initiatives • Daily management of the properties including centre manager and tenant liaison. • Managed Business Park on behalf of ‘Big 4’ client from instruction to sale. Successfully optimized value at point of sale through new lettings achieved during instruction and rigorous asset management of the property Show less

Commercial Property Manager

• Jun 2013 - Oct 2016

Co-ordinating planned and responsive property management on a varied portfolio including Retail, Residential and development land on behalf of several major financial Institutions such as RBS, Danske Bank and First Trust. Successfully won new contracts from KPMG and Jones Lang LaSalle to manage and, on request, dispose of Fixed Charge receivership Properties. • Regular Client asset reporting on extensive managed Portfolio of properties • Periodic inspection surveys of managed property portfolio • Directed collection of periodic rent, service charge and insurance fees • Daily management of portfolio including tenant and stakeholder liaison Show less

Commercial Property Manager

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

Managed extensive U.K based Multi-sector commercial property portfolio including shopping centres and mixed-use retail/office parks. Successfully managed a large shopping centre in Kingsgate, Dunfermline on behalf of an important Northern Irish based company. Instrumental in reducing tenant arrears levels by 40% in a difficult economic environment. • Periodic client reporting on management issues including income and expenditure, arrears, maintenance • Maintained and administered service charge budgets ensuring tenants received best value and efficient services. • Undertook inspection surveys of property portfolio and compiling comprehensive client management reports. • Directed collection of periodic rent, service charge and insurance fees • Applying e-risk health and safety database in relation to property portfolio. Maintained and updated property management database. • Provided reduction in service charge costs by negotiating a significant decrease in utility costs by switching to a new provider. Show less

Property Management Accountant

• Jul 2008 - Jul 2009

Joined a newly established Property Management Department. Successfully set up the management finance function. This included new clients and properties set up along with Purchase ledger operations. • Created, updated, and maintained monthly/quarterly client reports • Managed individual clients’ income including rental, service charge and insurance monies. • Regular Creditor and Bank reconciliations • Property and tenant set up and maintenance on computer system • Credit Control • Managed Tenant income and property management expenditure Show less

Property Management Accountant

• Jul 2006 - Jul 2008

Gained invaluable property management financial experience in a leading Northern Irish Commercial firm using QUBE property software • Managed Tenant income and expenditure on a large property portfolio on behalf of a range of clients. • Prepared HMRC Vat and PAYE returns • Cash handling/bank lodgements • Preparation of Annual Service charge reconciliations. • Monitoring and administering staff and company expenses. Gained invaluable property management financial experience in a leading Northern Irish Commercial firm using QUBE property software • Managed Tenant income and expenditure on a large property portfolio on behalf of a range of clients. • Prepared HMRC Vat and PAYE returns • Cash handling/bank lodgements • Preparation of Annual Service charge reconciliations. • Monitoring and administering staff and company expenses.

Finance Officer

• Apr 2001 - Jun 2006

Assisting with the preparation of accounts; Staff payroll experience; Receiving and settling invoices; Dealing with basic book keeping; Auditing external and internal work; Looking after financial transactions and budget preparation; Monitoring staff and company expenses; Controlling budgets; Accounting for resources; Liaising with other professionals in the field; Writing reports. Assisting with the preparation of accounts; Staff payroll experience; Receiving and settling invoices; Dealing with basic book keeping; Auditing external and internal work; Looking after financial transactions and budget preparation; Monitoring staff and company expenses; Controlling budgets; Accounting for resources; Liaising with other professionals in the field; Writing reports.