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Chris Garner

Ramsgate,Australia

Summary

Results-oriented Strata Manager with over a decade of experience managing a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use, and heritage buildings worth $880 million. Demonstrated expertise in advising on compliance, repairs and maintenance, legal matters, disputes, contract negotiation, and insurance. A proven leader who drives team success through collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Skilled in strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Recognized for adaptability and consistently meeting evolving organizational needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Strata Manager

Bright & Duggan
04.2023 - Current
  • As a strata manager I work with several stakeholders - owners, tenants, contractors, consultants, solicitors, facility managers and various councils
  • The role is quite diverse and can involve everyday matters, such as contractor oversight, WH&S reviews, by-law breaches, organizing and running meetings; to working on complex legal and/or remedial works projects
  • Financial reporting and annual budgeting is a key element in ensuring that the building meets its everyday requirements as well as long term CAPEX projects
  • With so many parties involved within a building, clear, regular communication is vital to the success of any project
  • Retention
  • 87% of current portfolio has been under my management of 5+ years; and successfully transferring 80% of my portfolio from Advanced Community Management when it was acquired by Bright & Duggan
  • Remedial Works
  • Overseen remedial projects in every single building in my portfolio maintaining budgets from window replacement projects, concrete spalling remediation, roof waterproofing renewal, balcony balustrade rejuvenation
  • Provide Leadership & Training
  • Training entry level strata assistants who have progressed to become strata managers
  • Contract review and negotiation
  • Review and negotiate service agreements and CAPEX contracts
  • Manage contractor compliances

Strata Manager

Advanced Community Management
01.2014 - 01.2023

Electrician

Sydney Maintenance Solutions
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Working as a commercial and industrial electrician across Sydney, servicing key clients such as Tooheys Brewery, Streets Ice Cream and Arnott’s completing every day electrical works to maintaining emergency lighting systems, variable speed drives and automated systems

Education

License - Class 2 Agent – Strata Management -

Fair Trading
06-2019

Certificate IV - Strata Community Management

Real Estate Training Solutions Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
05.2019

Certificate of Registration - Strata Management

Fair Trading
03-2014

Certificate IV - Electrotechnology

TAFE NSW
09-2013

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication

  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Project Management
  • Finance and Budetting

Achievementshighlights

  • Retention. 87% of current portfolio has been under my management of 5+ years; and successfully transferring 80% of my portfolio from Advanced Community Management when it was acquired by Bright & Duggan.
  • Remedial Works. Overseen remedial projects in every single building in my portfolio maintaining budgets from window replacement projects, concrete spalling remediation, roof waterproofing renewal, balcony balustrade rejuvenation.
  • Provide Leadership & Training. Training entry level strata assistants who have progressed to become strata managers.
  • Contract review and negotiation. Review and negotiate service agreements and CAPEX contracts. Manage contractor compliances.

Timeline

Strata Manager

Bright & Duggan
04.2023 - Current

Strata Manager

Advanced Community Management
01.2014 - 01.2023

Electrician

Sydney Maintenance Solutions
01.2009 - 01.2013

License - Class 2 Agent – Strata Management -

Fair Trading

Certificate IV - Strata Community Management

Real Estate Training Solutions Pty Ltd

Certificate of Registration - Strata Management

Fair Trading

Certificate IV - Electrotechnology

TAFE NSW
Chris Garner