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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Overseeing the creation and operations of the Australian Unity Child Care Fund.In the 36 months of operation, the Fund has grown to a total value of $90 million through identification of assets for purchase that are accretive to investors, throughout Australia.Received a "Recommended" Lonsec rating for the Fund after 2 years.In this period I have concluded all contract negotiations and raised capital totaling $55 million for the funds growth.• Key Duties: Funds… Show more Overseeing the creation and operations of the Australian Unity Child Care Fund.In the 36 months of operation, the Fund has grown to a total value of $90 million through identification of assets for purchase that are accretive to investors, throughout Australia.Received a "Recommended" Lonsec rating for the Fund after 2 years.In this period I have concluded all contract negotiations and raised capital totaling $55 million for the funds growth.• Key Duties: Funds Management, Investor relations, presentations, Internal and External communications, Capital Raising, Acquisitions, due diligence, Asset Management and legal negotiations including leases and sale contracts Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Working with a number of development companies and Investment Groups to acquire properties on conditional contracts for the delivery of their future development needs• During this period, I was engaged by Panorama Capital to assist as General Manager of Property to develop small scale developments• Acquisitions and lease negotiations included childcare centres in Brisbane and Melbourne with national operators• Key Duties: Identify development opportunities and underperforming… Show more • Working with a number of development companies and Investment Groups to acquire properties on conditional contracts for the delivery of their future development needs• During this period, I was engaged by Panorama Capital to assist as General Manager of Property to develop small scale developments• Acquisitions and lease negotiations included childcare centres in Brisbane and Melbourne with national operators• Key Duties: Identify development opportunities and underperforming assets, understanding and reviewing network plans, negotiating potential purchases and AFL and Leases03/2018 - Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Develop property strategies to reinvigorate under performing retail assets by reviewing mixed-use opportunities and providing recommendations to Vicinity Board and Joint Venture partners based on feasibility, market and asset analysis. Key Achievements• Completed review of assets and proposed a strategy to reposition under performing assets, and rectify identified constraints, to provide long term growth exceeding market expectations.• Negotiated support from internal &… Show more Develop property strategies to reinvigorate under performing retail assets by reviewing mixed-use opportunities and providing recommendations to Vicinity Board and Joint Venture partners based on feasibility, market and asset analysis. Key Achievements• Completed review of assets and proposed a strategy to reposition under performing assets, and rectify identified constraints, to provide long term growth exceeding market expectations.• Negotiated support from internal & external stakeholders and tenants to implement strategy.• Gained board approval to undertake due diligence to investigate redevelopment opportunities on three assets with a combined redevelopment value of circa $500 million.• Mentoring of junior staff members. Show less

Australia

• A contract role to review and restructure a property division within a Diversified Funds Management company and provide recommendations to the board. Such recommendations included:• Development, Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Leasing, Planning, Project Management, Divestments and Asset Management.• Implement strategy, systems and structures for all stages of development to minimize risk and enhance returns.• Legal negotiations – Leasing, acquisitions and divestments.• Train… Show more • A contract role to review and restructure a property division within a Diversified Funds Management company and provide recommendations to the board. Such recommendations included:• Development, Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Leasing, Planning, Project Management, Divestments and Asset Management.• Implement strategy, systems and structures for all stages of development to minimize risk and enhance returns.• Legal negotiations – Leasing, acquisitions and divestments.• Train, oversee and mentor all property staff.Key achievements• Implement corporate strategies to reduce risk and maximize returns- recommendations include divestments/retention and amended leasing and development procedures.• Review of team member capabilities resulting in training and a restructure of the property team to improve capabilities,• Provide recommendations to the wider Funds Management Team to avoid risk, limit exposure and enhancing corporate governance. • Implement recommendations on a number of divestments to mitigate risk and maximize returns. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

As Senior Retail development Manager, I was responsible for all decisions concerning sales and delivery of all retail assets in Southern Region of Australia and New Zealand. ● Oversee the delivery of all Retail projects in the Southern Region of Australia and New Zealand.● Review all assets and oversee the divestment of assets considered non core.● Provide recommendations to Senior Management to enhance returns.● Mentor junior staff.Key achievements• Achieve… Show more As Senior Retail development Manager, I was responsible for all decisions concerning sales and delivery of all retail assets in Southern Region of Australia and New Zealand. ● Oversee the delivery of all Retail projects in the Southern Region of Australia and New Zealand.● Review all assets and oversee the divestment of assets considered non core.● Provide recommendations to Senior Management to enhance returns.● Mentor junior staff.Key achievements• Achieve Living Building Challenge accreditation to establish Burwood Brickworks as the most sustainable retail development in the world.• Lead a worldwide competition to investigate the opportunity to develop the most innovative retail development in the world.• Oversee the delivery of 2 retail projects – Berwick (stand alone Coles) and Port Coogee (WA) neighborhood shopping centre.• Divest retail assets in New Zealand and Victoria not considered essential to Frasers objectives.• Prepare and monitor all relevant planning approvals for the delivery of future projects. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Masters Home Improvement was a joint venture between Woolworths (Australia) and Lowes Home Improvement (USA) who in 2008 entered the Australian Home Improvement market.Role purpose● Overseeing the roleout of the Masters Home Improvement network in Victoria through property acquisition and delivery of development opportunities while consulting with the wider business.Key achievements• Delivering the Victorian Masters Home Improvement rollout in Victoria under budget and… Show more Masters Home Improvement was a joint venture between Woolworths (Australia) and Lowes Home Improvement (USA) who in 2008 entered the Australian Home Improvement market.Role purpose● Overseeing the roleout of the Masters Home Improvement network in Victoria through property acquisition and delivery of development opportunities while consulting with the wider business.Key achievements• Delivering the Victorian Masters Home Improvement rollout in Victoria under budget and ahead of schedule.• Developed the Masters design brief to substantially reduce construction costs on all projects saving an estimated $120million across the entire property development portfolio • Challenging the Masters Acquisition strategy (Development v Leasing) and saving an estimated $200 million in capital investment across Australia.• Entering into agreements with Vendors and landlords that minimized risk to Woolworths/Masters on all retail opportunities.• Negotiated leasing contracts with tenants that exceeded board approved parameters. Show less

Maroochydore

Overseeing the allocation of $150 million in equity for development opportunities on the Eastern Seaboard of Australia.The role involved the review of development opportunities across all property sectors including retail, residential, industrial and commercial.Opportunities ranged from greenfield developments to value all commercial expansions/refurbishment opportunities, minimizing the impact on existing operating high rise office assets to maximize performance during and after… Show more Overseeing the allocation of $150 million in equity for development opportunities on the Eastern Seaboard of Australia.The role involved the review of development opportunities across all property sectors including retail, residential, industrial and commercial.Opportunities ranged from greenfield developments to value all commercial expansions/refurbishment opportunities, minimizing the impact on existing operating high rise office assets to maximize performance during and after construction. Such decisions were undertaken through extensive collaboration with specialized teams including Facilities Management, Leasing and joint venture partners. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Overseeing the diversification of development opportunities in the Victorian team.Results included the acquisition of 664 Collins St Melbourne, which provides for a 44,000sqm office development valued in excess of $400 million. A complex acquisition involved an in depth understanding and commitment from internal and external Facilities Management teams and minimizing disruption to the Southern Cross Rail precinct which this property formed a major part of.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business - Land Economy

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Bachelor'S Degree, Business- Land Economy

Bachelor'S Degree, Business- Land Economy