Experience

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  BestStart

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Property Manager

    • Dec 2018 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  PGR Partners Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Maintenance & Projects Manager

    • Apr 2014 - Dec 2018
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Responsible for the overall management of maintenance operations and project co-ordination.Key Responsibilities include:Engage and co-ordinate contractors.Price and manage projects and maintenance.Create and manage project and maintenance documentation.Liaison with customers, trade staff and suppliers.Charged with management of stakeholders and ensuring they are kept up to date on project progress.

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  Papatoetoe Intermediate School

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Property Manager

    • 2013 - Apr 2014
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Responsible for the overall management of the property/maintenance needs of the school including oversight of the associated Acts relevant to property development, and the management of the financial, physical and human resources of the department.Key Responsibilities include:Ensuring the presentation of the school campus is maintained to a high standard.Ensuring the maintenance of buildings, grounds and infrastructure occurs.Supporting school operations with effective planning and resources allocation.Developing and managing the annual property department operational budget expenditure inclusive of major maintenance and capital works program.Ensuring the property team operate to a high level.

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  Storage King NZ Ltd

  • Botany North and South Branches, Auckland

  • Dual Facility Manager

    • 2001 - 2013
    • Botany North and South Branches, Auckland

    Management of two large commercial and domestic self storage facilities (643 units / 721 units)Customer Service - provide excellent helpful service and meet customer expectations in a professional and timely manner.Staff Management - promote and maintain positive harmonious employee relations within the two stores. Conduct recruitment, training, performance reviews. Motivate staff and promote positive team culture.Sales and Marketing - Actively promote sales and services.Space Management. Yield Management. Budgeting and Reporting.MAF Biosecurity Accreditation - Approved to inspect and devann Sea Containers.Site Maintenance and Presentation, Health and Safety.Financial Administration.

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  Wilson Hellaby Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Key Accounts Manager

    • 1997 - 2001
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Sales and Marketing - Boning, Trading and Food Service Divisions.Responsible for:Achieving sales and budget expectations and personal objectives in these divisions.Administration functions, weekly stocktaking, profit and loss control of stock on hand.Staff management, supervision and coordination of achieving goals of a small sales team.

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  Kiwi International Hotel Group

  • Auckland and Rotorua, New Zealand

  • Hotel Manager

    • 1990 - 1997
    • Auckland and Rotorua, New Zealand

    Member of the senior management team of a group of 5 hotels located at Auckland Airport, Auckland Central and Rotorua.Administrative processes and customer service. Company marketing and promotion. Company culture and philosophy. Ensuring high occupancy and excellent customer service. Event management.Motivation and supervision of staff. Facilities Management, procurement. Managing budgets, creditors, debtors and GST returns. Creating restaurant menus and supervising chefs.

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  New Zealand Army

  • Waiouru, Auckland, Palmerston North

  • Chef/Soldier

    • 1981 - 1990
    • Waiouru, Auckland, Palmerston North

    Chef and Soldier