UPC is a private investment company that primarily focuses on long term property investment opportunities principally in Auckland, but also throughout New Zealand. With a strong history in banking & finance and a significant balance sheet, UPC is also well positioned to take both debt and equity positions in selective property and business ventures.

Associate Director working on the Royal London Portfolio.

Work within the Property and Asset Management division on the the National Portfolio team. Looking after a range of assets from city offices, industrial and retail.From 12 Offices across the UK, CBRE’s Property and Asset Management team deliver services to 3,500 properties for over 350 clients. Collecting more than £1.5 billion in rent and service charges each year and engage with 15,000 tenants who occupy 115 million square feet of accommodation, procuring over £200 million of services each year.Key Responsibilities:● Asset and lease management – focused on adding and protecting value● Comprehensive accounting – to maximise cash flow and deliver accurate timely reports● Risk management – protecting people and reputations● Facilities management and services procurement – concentrating on value for money● Customer service – delivering continuous improvement to clients and tenants

McDougall Reidy & Co is a private company whose business focus is property development, investment and management.McDougall Reidy & Co is responsible for the management of Property for Industry (PFI).PFI is a NZX listed property company with a property portfolio valued at approximately $814 million.McDougall Reidy & Co was instrumental in the formation of Direct Property in 2003. Direct Property has now merged with PFI. PFI is New Zealand’s only listed company specialising in industrial property, PFI has delivered strong, stable returns for almost two decades since listing in 1994.Key Responsibilities:● Tenant communication ● Rent reviews ● Lease negotiations ● Debt collection and monitoring of rental payments ● Long term CAPEX and maintenance plans with a focus on compliance● Project management of capital works, repairs and upgrades● Responsible for all Insurance claims, valuations and renewals ● Board Reporting; assistance with due diligence and management reports● Maintenance of website ● Property Marketing and overseeing commercial estate agents ● Implementation and updating of property management system (Vision Software)● Shareholder communication● Managing and working with a broad range of external consultants I have worked across broad multi tenanted portfolios, made up of large industrial and commercial assets. Dealing with a broad range of tenants the largest of which being; Fisher and Paykel, Nestle, DHL, Carter Holt Harvey, Massey University and Auckland Council

Positions held: Information Systems Administrator and Assistant to the South Auckland Industrial TeamKey Responsibilities:● Maintaining company wide database ● Property marketing ● Maintaining web listings● Client Communication ● Property Inspections ● Office Management as required Gave me a valuable insight into commercial agency. Experience gained in information management and the marketing of commercial property.