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Pittwater Village. Conducted a dual role as Village Manager and Sales Manager in Mona Vale, Sydney Northern Beaches.

Ardency Trebartha. Premium Retirement Living Resort, Elizabeth Bay.

Barangaroo and Darling Square

The initial role was to manage the transfer of the client database to a versatile online system. Required to learn the new client management system, adapt the data transfer and entry processes to be as efficient as possible. Required to work closely as assistant to the principal agent and director of the real estate agency in estimating and justifying property value based on recent comparable sales. I developed from concept, the Comparative Market Analysis report, which was a first in the company's history. This document is presented to the potential vendor and has proven an effective instrument in achieving the objective of increasing gross real estate turnover from $60 million to $100 million.

Expected to have an extensive knowledge of current property and land values within the targeted Sydney environs and be able to calculate the development potential of individual sites by having a firm understanding of the local authority development controls. My primary responsibilities therefore included sourcing and assessing sites for potential development and creating a sophisticated database.Successful acquisition of property required adapting to a project management role of development applications, compilation of planning documents and reports for presentation to Council. This included authoring and compiling the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE). Strong organisational skills and an ability to prioritise tasks are essential when communicating with the numerous and varied consultants required in preparing a comprehensive application.Qualities & Skills Demonstrated During This Role:□ Business model development□ Project management□ Communication and presentation skills□ Problem solving and negotiation□ Computer skills in all aspects of administration

Responsible for the teaching of English, English Literature and Information Technology skills to over 150 school children aged 11-16 years in Seville, Spain for a single academic year. Routine duties included planning lessons in line with syllabus targets, assessing homework on a routine basis and providing feedback, creating and assessing examinations based on materials taught amongst other duties, such as supporting fellow teachers where possible. In addition to this, I was also given the responsibility of designing and compiling a completely new module to be taught at the school, which was termed English Language in Use or ELU. This included teaching students the basics of correct pronunciation, situational English, such as interview or business English and finally idioms or set English phrases to increase fluency and understanding.Throughout my time at Colegio Highlands I continually demonstrated my commitment and ability to adapt my vocational skills to succeed in areas outside my comfort zone. I thoroughly believe this to be an invaluable experience and one which best showcases my versatility. As demonstrated from my letter of reference received, I was highly praised for my work at the school.Qualities & Skills Demonstrated During This Role:□ Versatility to apply and adapt skills and knowledge□ High quality interpersonal and presentation skills□ Plan and produce quality educational material□ Commitment to the role - required to work after hours preparing and assessing student material

Personal assistant to the Director. Immediate duties included, but were not limited to: schedule management of Director (including coordinating travel arrangements), Liaising with client and business partners via email and telephone. General office management, including maintaining a clean and tidy working environment.Further responsibilities developed into my position included management and improvement of the client database. Streamlining client communication by linking Word and Access to create Mail Merge.Given the responsibility of pinpointing locations of development potential, plus the design and production of investment brochures for prospective clients.