Michael Smith
Property Specialist
47 years old
Driving License
Tauranga New Zealand
Entrepreneur
Available
Over the past 15 years I have been aligned and associated in Residential Property Development/Management primarily in Tauranga and Auckland but I have also re-developed properties in Australia,Singapore and Switzerland..Returning back to New Zealand in 2011 gained my Real Estate License and have been actively involved in Real Estate and property Management with an extensive knowledge of most aspects within this field..I am now seeking a permanent role in the area of Real Estate, investment or property management. I am confident my additional strengths will readily translate to your environment. The chance to offer more insight into my abilities would be most welcome by meeting with you. Thank you for your consideration...I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Property Developer/Management
Self employed / Project Management
Since November 2015
- Oversee full Design, Drawings and development of my properties, primarily in Auckland
- Liase with architects, planners, council, hearing committees, surrounding neighbours and heritage associates regarding the resource and building consents
- Property Management , undertaking all services as I did when employed by Goodwins Property Management with the properties over the years owned
Property Manager
Goodwins Property Management
March 2012
to November 2015
- Implementing policies and procedures
- Overseeing tenants acquisitions and screenings
- Managing healthy tenant relations and assessing tenants needs
- Serving as chief point of contact for Tenants, Owners, Contractors, mediators
- Responsibile for property accountability and property management of a portfolio of 120+ properties
- Performed evictions in accordance with tenancy tribunal laws
- Produced analytical reports of monthly and yearly financials
- Conducted property viewings for prospective tenants, explaining advantages of local areas and services
- Enforce occupancy policy: contact tenants in regards to violation policies ie rent arrears and implement the right procedures in accordance with tenancy laws.
- Source and select appropriate contractors to perform neccessary maintenance or repairs
- Assessing Rentable Value for Owners and providing market updates and comparison
Quality Assurance Reviewer
IFH Germany
January 2005
to November 2011
- Visiting 4 & 5 Star hotels throughout Europe to compile comprehensive Quality Assurance reports based on overall product presentation and service.
- Assessing all Food & Beverage operations of the hotel including experiencing services in their restaurants and Room Service
- Assessing the hotels services for Spa and Recreational facilities
- Assessing Welcome Reception and Check out procedures of the hotel
- Assessing the hotels conflict resolution for any service within the hotel
- Assessing and reporting on overall Property Presentation including decor, Maintenance and overall cleanliness expected of a 4 or 5 star Luxury hotel.
Real Estate Developer
Self Employed
January 2000
to December 2004
- Re-developed Real Estate, Buying, Renovating, and re-selling in Australia and Singapore
Sales Representative
Total Cleaning Equipment
February 1997
to July 2000
- In House Product Presentation of the Kirby System
- Closing Sales
- Organising and Assistance with Financing
- I am a member of a Gym in Auckland and workout several times per week
- I enjoy Tennis and swimming in the summer months.
- I travelled extensively from 1999 to 2009 having lived in Sydney, Singapore and Geneva during this 12 year period and travelling throughout Asia and Europe
- Work within Budget constraints for my house developments
- Negotiate with multiple providers for best price on the same or similar products
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Negotiation skills
Advanced
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Contract Closing
Advanced
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Sales Presentations & Pitches
Advanced
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Achieving Sales Targets
Advanced
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Continual Communication with Owners and Providing Owner Updates
Expert
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Analysing and advising owner on market conditions, particularly in Auckland Market
Expert
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Work closely with Agents for Product Positioning and Marketing for re-sale of Properties
Expert
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Create Excitement and perceived demand for any property i was selling
Expert
- Negotiate and communicate with Council for building Consents and approvals, including legal Counsel
- Conduct meetings with all concern parties for re-development of my Auckland House
