Founder and Director of Property and Retail. Property and Retail is a specialist consultancy that delivers property solutions for owners and retailers in all aspects of the industry, with a particular capability in the CBD, luxury, premium, hospitality and entertainment sectors.

As General Manager (contract) I had honour and responsibility for ensuring the smooth functioning of the Collingwood Yards precinct, optimising its operational efficiency, supporting a thriving team culture, and fostering a vibrant arts community within the facility. A key focus of the role was to support the CY team, Board and new CEO to meet key business plan objectives as well as to contribute to the future strategic planning of Collingwood Yards.

Project leasing lead for Emporium Melbourne and Myer Melbourne BuildingBusiness Lead on company wide business improvement review and recommendation.Project Leasing at Chadstone Shopping Centre, specifically in The Social Quarter dining and entertainment precinct.

General Manager and Project Manager for Leasing and Retail Solutions on the largest retail development in New Zealand. One of three senior executives responsible for the world class project at a General Manager level. My role was the main conduit between the Scentre Group business, our joint venture partner GIC and the project team itself. I lead a team of leasing executives, retail design and tenancy delivery professionals, which at the peak was in the order of 40+ people. The project was very successful and will be the premium shopping destination in New Zealand.

Reporting to the Director of Leasing and Retail Solutions I transferred from Sydney to Melbourne to rebuild the Leasing team and prepare for the upcoming development project pipeline. Also I was responsible for developing and leading the group's operations in Victoria as well as to be the connection to our various Joint Venture partners. General Manager responsible for Casey Central development and the commencement of the Westfield Plenty Valley dining precinct project.

Reporting to the Director of Leasing and Retail Solutions I was responsible for developing and leading the group's operations in part of New South Wales as well as to be the connection to our various Joint Venture partners. Responsible General Manager for the sign off and commencement of the Westfield Miranda project.

Westfield Sydney Development Project Manager for the Leasing team. Delivered a world class CBD centre which is ranked number one specialty sales/m2 in Australia and is ranked highly worldwide.

I was part of the senior leadership team which delivered an outstanding regional shopping centre.

Management responsibilities for assets in the Australian CapitalTerritory and part New South Wales, including the Central Coast and Newcastle.

Leasing Assets in NSW and ACTDuties and Responsibilities:• Business plan development and business overview.• Strategic property planning and benefit analysis.• Active retailer canvassing and negotiation.• Management and delivery of Owner and peer expectations.• Maintain and enhance retailer communication network.• Provide leasing leadership within specific property environment.• Manage the leasing process from initial contact through to deal completion.

Westfield Internet ProjectKey Achievements:• The successful pre-leasing of the Westfield Internet Shoppingtown (prior to the project being placed on hold).Duties and Responsibilities:• Business development and retailer liaison.• Play an active role in project development and the strategic planning of the internet business.• Active retailer canvassing and negotiation.• Work with retailers and prospective tenants on business plan development relative to the internet environment.• Maintain and develop reporting and tracking systems.• Interface with all facets of the business and project team.

Property Development ConsultancyKey Achievements:• The re-mixing and re-leasing of Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW for Werncog Pty Limited. (initially 150 shops)• Retail leasing consultancy for TripleCee Property Management Pty Limited for their NSW portfolio of shopping centres. (initially 30 shops)• Retail and strategic planning of the ex. David Jones building in Parramatta, NSW for ICA Property Pty Limited. (Approx. 10,000.0m2)• Retail leasing for Chifley Plaza Shopping Centre, specialty area. • Property and IT consulting to Good Business Sense Pty Limited and Good Business Technology Pty Limited.• Regular consultancy to the Property Council of Australia on retail property education matters.Duties and Responsibilities:• Business development and client liaison.• Hands on function of implementing and completing a variety of appointments for a number of clients.• General business management and administration.

Retail DivisionKey Achievements:• Consolidation of the Retail Division in New South Wales with preparatory planning in place for a National Retail Structure.• Finalisation and commencement of negotiations with Franklins Fresh for four shopping centres within the portfolio.• Retail planning and implementation of redevelopment programme for Auburn Shopping Village.• Retail planning and project management of redevelopment and repositioning for Castle Mall.• Successful development and implementation of fully automated retail property budget system for all NSW shopping centres.• Completion of retail project leasing at Market City Haymarket.Duties and Responsibilities:• Asset Management function across managed portfolio.• New business development role in conjunction with NSW Retail Director.• Additional corporate responsibilities as ‘2IC’ for the Retail Division in New South Wales including divisional representation on account executive and strategic development committees.• Systems development including 1997/98 Retail Property budgets.• Continuing responsibilities in accordance with previous position.

Key Achievements:• Retail planning and implementation of redevelopment of Glenrose Shopping Centre.• Preliminary pre-leasing programme for Sturt Mall Wagga Wagga.• Redevelopment and re-lease of supermarket into Parramall, Parramatta.• Control and development of the retail leasing section for NSW managed portfolio.• Assisted key client with the acquisition of remaining 50% share in Canberra Centre.

Worked on the Canberra Centre shopping centre construction and development.

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