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Caroline Phillips

Berwick,VIC

Summary

Property Manager focused on satisfying tenants and maintaining high occupancy rates. Reports any major issues to property owners and takes initiative in finding workable solutions. Autonomous when minor issues on-site arise.

Quality-focused Property Manager with genuine care for property conditions. Skilled at providing both resident satisfaction and fulfilling property owner needs. Provider of smooth operations and rapid conflict and crisis resolutions. Detail-oriented and organized Property Manager effective at managing personnel, property and special projects. Dedicated to interacting with property office and maintenance staff to manage on-site activities. Focused on achieving occupancy goals and working closely with property owners and decision-makers for various needs.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager

Your Expert Real Estate
03.2023 - Current
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
  • Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Updated property management software regularly to optimize efficiency in daily operations such as scheduling maintenance tasks or tracking rent payments received from tenants.
  • Collaborated with real estate agents and brokers to showcase properties effectively, attracting prospective tenants or buyers quickly.

Property Manager

Fletchers Real Estate
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
  • Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve tenant disputes.
  • Analyzed operational information for impact on ROI, identified trends and recommended appropriate adjustments.
  • Monitored tenant behavior and implemented corrective action to maintain order in assigned properties.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
  • Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.

Property Manager

Raine and Horne Cranbourne
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Conducted apartment tours for potential tenants and answered any questions.
  • Coordinated general maintenance and repairs to keep facilities operational and attractive.
  • Reviewed completed applications and assessed household information against file history and program regulations.
  • Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairs.
  • Maintained accurate records of all correspondence with and from tenants.
  • Handled resident complaints and expedited all maintenance requests.

Property Manager

Century 21 Pakenham
01.2018 - 03.2020

All aspects of Property management from Commencement of a tenancy to the final vacate inspection.

All VCAT applications and VCAT hearings. I am very confident and able to work alone when dealing with VCAT hearings.

I am confident when using Inspection Express for all Inspections and ingoing and Exit reports.

Answering any phone calls that came in when relieving reception for lunch. This was on a rotating roster.

Century 21 had an accounts department so no receipting of rent was needed in this position. Console was the system used at this company.

I resigned and left this company as my father was extreemly ill, and i was advised i would not be able to home school due to the covid 19 pandemic. I was a single mother at the time and home schooling was my only option.

Property Manager

Stockdale and Leggo Pakenham
03.2018 - 01.2019

All aspects of Property Management.

Ingoings

Exit reports

Routine inspections.

Maintenance

VCAT Applications and hearings.

The only reason i left this compsny was due to being approached by another agent in the area, and they had much better working conditions than the one i was currently in.

Propety Manager

Nelson Alexander Northcote
01.2009 - 12.2009

I fell pregnant in the April 2009, and finished up in the December 2009. I had my son in the January of 2010.

I loved this position and the Company.

This position was a Property Manager role, with a department head overseeing the portfolios. It was a large department with a great team environment.

All aspects of Property Management. VCAT hearings and applications were done by the head of department. Ingoing and exit reports including routine inspections were the property managers.

This company used Console.

Property Manager

Biggin and Scott Real Estate
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Conducted apartment tours for potential tenants and answered any questions.
  • Coordinated general maintenance and repairs to keep facilities operational and attractive.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of competition through consistent evaluation of market conditions and trends.
  • Conducted annual re-examination appointments and house inspections.
  • Created and updated marketing materials for department programs and properties.
  • Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairs.

Assistant Property Manager

Wilson Pride Real Estate
02.2000 - 03.2004
  • Conducted tours of vacancies with prospective tenants.
  • Coordinated general maintenance and repairs to keep facilities operational and attractive.
  • Checked common areas regularly to keep neat, clean and free of debris.
  • Kept records of all correspondence with residents and tenants.
  • Showed tenants around properties, highlighting features and redirecting concerns to capture interest.
  • Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties, using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.

Receptionist

R Malcom Real Estate
01.1998 - 02.2000
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
  • Received incoming packages and mail, dispersed parcels and correspondence and shipped outgoing items daily.

Education

Certificate IV - Certificate IV In Property Management

REIV
Camberwell, VIC
01.2001

High School Diploma -

Kilbreda Colledge
Mentone
11.1996

Skills

    I hold the following

    Agents Rep Certificate 1997

    Certificate 4 & 5 in Property Management

    I have used the following programs

    Trust

    Console

    Property Tree

    Property Me

    I am organized and passionate and always give 110%

    I am a team player and willing to put int he extra hours if need be

    I am absolutely looking for a role that i will be staying in until i retire I am kind, friendly and have a great attitude towards any role i put my heart into

  • Insurance Coordination
  • Manage Rentals
  • Tenant Eligibility Determination
  • Tenant Screening
  • Unit Vacancies
  • Rent Collection
  • Property Accountability
  • Property Showing
  • Screening Processes
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Exceptional Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Inspect Buildings
  • Property Management Software Understanding
  • Lease Renewals
  • Tenant and Eviction Laws
  • Staff Meetings
  • Security Deposit Refunds
  • Rent Growth
  • Maintenance Knowledge

Timeline

Property Manager

Your Expert Real Estate
03.2023 - Current

Property Manager

Fletchers Real Estate
03.2022 - 02.2023

Property Manager

Raine and Horne Cranbourne
02.2020 - 01.2021

Property Manager

Stockdale and Leggo Pakenham
03.2018 - 01.2019

Property Manager

Century 21 Pakenham
01.2018 - 03.2020

Propety Manager

Nelson Alexander Northcote
01.2009 - 12.2009

Property Manager

Biggin and Scott Real Estate
01.2006 - 01.2008

Assistant Property Manager

Wilson Pride Real Estate
02.2000 - 03.2004

Receptionist

R Malcom Real Estate
01.1998 - 02.2000

Certificate IV - Certificate IV In Property Management

REIV

High School Diploma -

Kilbreda Colledge
Caroline Phillips