Experience

Wayhome

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Staff

  • Nov 2022 - Present

• Head of Property Strategy

  • May 2021 - Nov 2022



Selina Finance

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Property Risk Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Apr 2021

  Joining a pre-Series A fintech start up, I was responsible for writing the entire property criteria from scratch. I have also revolutionised how the company values properties using AVM's and implementing a risk profile to this to ensure the portfolio is consistent with the risk appetite of the company as a whole. In addition to this, I have onboarded a new solicitor, making the process much more user friendly and digital which will reduce costs and process cases much quicker. Joining a pre-Series A fintech start up, I was responsible for writing the entire property criteria from scratch. I have also revolutionised how the company values properties using AVM's and implementing a risk profile to this to ensure the portfolio is consistent with the risk appetite of the company as a whole. In addition to this, I have onboarded a new solicitor, making the process much more user friendly and digital which will reduce costs and process cases much quicker.



Nested

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager/Senior Conveyancing Progressor

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  Overseeing a team of sales associates, I managed the process of ensuring the customer is set up to achieve the best possible price on their sale from listing their property through to completion. I also liaised with the customer during their due diligence period allowing them to be in a position to make use of the Nested Advance as soon as they need to. I was also responsible for managing the process of getting an offer to completion in the shortest time possible. Specifically, I liaised effectively with all stakeholders in the deal, especially the buyer, seller and their solicitors and mortgage brokers. I was also involved in numerous projects within the company. These have included: Development of Nested's underwriting policy Investigation into past issues and advise on changes to process Consultation on new propositions and business strategy and operations Data analysis to spot where improvements can be made to the business Consultation on partnership management Assisting on financial auditing Buying Services Valuation Ops liaison with tech team for product development Show less



Keatons London

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Coordinator

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2018

  I worked in the Hackney branch where I had responsibility to co-ordinate running sales from agreement through to exchange of contracts and completion. This role was mainly carried out by telephone, dealing with purchasers, vendors, solicitors, surveyors, mortgage brokers and other estate agents. I was also responsible for cash flow forecasting, reporting directly to the MD. I worked in the Hackney branch where I had responsibility to co-ordinate running sales from agreement through to exchange of contracts and completion. This role was mainly carried out by telephone, dealing with purchasers, vendors, solicitors, surveyors, mortgage brokers and other estate agents. I was also responsible for cash flow forecasting, reporting directly to the MD.



Moving Made Easy

• Head of Sales Progression

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Heading up a sales progression team of 5 and forecasting the expected exchange income for the company.Other tasks currently include:Liaising with purchasers, vendors, estate agents and solicitors during the conveyancing process.Co-ordinating with parties to achieve strict exchange and completion deadlines.Reporting to and advising vendors and purchasers on the sale.

• Senior Negotiator/Sales Progressor

  • Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

  Tasks included:Valuation and listing of properties.Marketing and advertising properties for sale.Arranging conveyancing and mortgage advice.Reporting to and advising vendors on their properties.Negotiating salesLiaising with purchasers, vendors, estate agents and solicitors during the conveyancing process.Co-ordinating with parties to achieve strict exchange and completion deadlines.Reporting to and advising vendors and purchasers on the sale.



Connells

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Negotiator

  • Apr 2009 - Nov 2011

  Tasks included: Valuation of properties to prepare for marketing Viewing properties, and taking photos and measurements. Advising clients about the buying and selling process. Marketing and advertising properties for sale. Showing potential buyers around properties. Negotiating a price that is acceptable to the buyer and the vendor. Arranging conveyancing. New homes sales. Tasks included: Valuation of properties to prepare for marketing Viewing properties, and taking photos and measurements. Advising clients about the buying and selling process. Marketing and advertising properties for sale. Showing potential buyers around properties. Negotiating a price that is acceptable to the buyer and the vendor. Arranging conveyancing. New homes sales.



Pasini Leisure

• Colchester

• General Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2011

  Managing a team of 10 reporting directly to the company owners. The role also included brand development and restructuring of the business. Managing a team of 10 reporting directly to the company owners. The role also included brand development and restructuring of the business.



Vinci Construction PLC

• Ebbsfleet/London/Derby

• Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

  • Apr 2004 - Jun 2008

  Tasks included: Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts Coordination of work effort Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues Valuing completed work and arranging for payments Worked on projects such as the Channel Tunnel Rail Link station in Ebbsfleet and major renewal of sewage treatment works for Severn Trent Water. Tasks included: Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts Coordination of work effort Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues Valuing completed work and arranging for payments Worked on projects such as the Channel Tunnel Rail Link station in Ebbsfleet and major renewal of sewage treatment works for Severn Trent Water.



Randall Surveys

• Colchester

• Assistant Topographical and Hydrographic Surveyor

  • Jun 2002 - Apr 2004

  Assisted on the following tasks: Feasibility studies – carrying out initial surveys and environmental impact assessments on potential sites to assess whether plans are workable Geospatial measurement – using surveying instruments and GPS to chart exact coordinates of site features; producing digital images of sites (photogrammetry); and mapping land use with satellite photography (remote sensing) Geomatics – gathering data and using geographic information systems (GIS) to analyse and interpret site features Computer-Aided Design – draughting 2-D and 3-D charts and maps of an area using CAD programs and other cartographic techniques. Show less