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DEBRA LYN DONAHOE

Cairns,QLD

Summary

A hard working, enthusiastic, organised, reliable, conscientious and self-motivated professional. Received appreciation and acknowledgement from all corners for successful undertaking and completion of tasks and responsibilities, has a lot of experience in various aspects of civil construction. A self-starter who brings many strengths to the workplace. The level of expertise, experience and knowledge developed over the years of service would serve her well in comfortably fitting in with your workplace activities in all aspects of building sales. Seeks a challenging position in sales/business development where she could utilise and expand her skills to provide a positive contribution to the success of the organisation.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Partner

Airbnb management maintenance and cleaning business
01.2022 - Current
  • All aspects of building maintenance, purchasing of consumables, styling, marketing, guest inquiry and care before during and after bookings
  • Event/workshop planning, catering and floristry work for group workshops and events held at the properties- numbers from 5 to 50 people.
  • Full suite of cleaning services including linen
  • Management of cleaning teams and event staff

Senior Sales and Resales consultant

Halcyon Landing
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Looking after new home sales to off the plan at Halcyon Lakeside
  • Managing the resales department for both Halcyon Lakeside and Halcyon Landing
  • 404 homes under the portfolio
  • Resale responsibilities include but not limited to appraisals, contracts, listing, inspections, off the plan sales, etc
  • Personal sales of $15 million in 12 month period
  • Event planning and project management- catering, staff, props/themes, floristry installations for groups 20-300 guests

Certified Business Broker

Savvy Business Sales & Queensland Business Sales
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • All aspects of business sales lifecycle from prospecting, full financial appraisals and business advisory to listing, negotiations and contracts
  • $1.3 million worth of sales to date and over $2 million in current listings.

Senior Sales Consultant

Halcyon Landing
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • All aspects of sales process within an over 50’s leasehold environment
  • 90% of sales were executed off the plan- responsibilities through all stages of construction with client and construction team
  • Most successful sales person in ten-year history of Halcyon with $16 million worth of sales over 12 months (homes priced between$400-$730K)
  • Identical sales process as per Halcyon Landing
  • Development of marketing strategies, sales plans and KPI’s
  • Acting Project Director in absence of PD (construction and sales).
  • All event management aspects as per previous engagement with Halcyon ( event planning, catering etc)

Sales Consultant

Oasis Retirement Resorts
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • All aspects of sales process within a retirement leasehold environment
  • Marketing plans and evaluation
  • Training of new sales staff
  • Preparation of monthly reports.

Property Sales

Amber Werchon Noosa
03.2010 - 07.2010
  • Setting up of all new databases for local area
  • Marketing plans and action criteria for new office integration
  • All aspects of listing and sales residential clients.

Youth Support Worker

Intensive Support Service Link in Association
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • A casual night shift position (approx 35 hours per week)
  • Responsible for working both as a team and independently in out-of-home based care for youths from 13-25 with high behavioral needs
  • Supporting clients from both Child Safety and Mental Health in range of daily tasks
  • Contributing to the team and client development.

On-Line Art Gallery

01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Responsible for the development of an online art gallery, representing over 26 artists and designers to property developers and architects
  • Extensive market research, complete business structure development and interviews with over 100 artists
  • Set up marketing and growth procedures, including cold calling, personal networking, extensive editorial writing
  • Development of website design and procedures
  • Business was developed to support being able to stay at home with my children whilst they were babies.

Waterfront Only Property

Mooloolaba
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Completed qualifications to gain Real Estate License and auctioneering skills
  • Gained experience with all areas of sales, marketing and client relations in high end prestige real estate
  • Completed qualifications, however unable to continue in this field, due to maternity reasons.

Education

Real Estate Sales Certificate -

01.2010

Double Diploma in Counseling and Social Work -

01.2008

Certificate IV in Real Estate Agency Practice -

01.2002

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills together with conflict resolution and mediation/negotiation
  • Proven Ability to establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, clients and colleagues
  • Carry self with integrity and honesty
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply a broad range of legislation, policies and procedures
  • Records Management and data processing skills
  • Communication at all levels with proficiency in building relationships
  • Cultural awareness and demonstrated respect in conduct towards people with diverse backgrounds
  • Attention to detail complimenting organisational and time management skills
  • Adept at learning and using new computer programs
  • Polite, supportive, honest and carry a positive demeanour
  • Excellent customer service skills demonstrated in phone mannerisms and clients’ feedback
  • Reliable, responsible and a self-starter
  • Can work autonomously or be a supportive/constructive team player
  • High level of proficiency and experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint and various web-based applications
  • Proven ability in leveraging data analysis tools and techniques and extracting insights from data and drive resultant business action
  • Experience with web designing and passion for turning business data into information, insight and action

Timeline

Owner/Partner

Airbnb management maintenance and cleaning business
01.2022 - Current

Senior Sales and Resales consultant

Halcyon Landing
01.2017 - 01.2022

Certified Business Broker

Savvy Business Sales & Queensland Business Sales
01.2014 - 01.2016

Senior Sales Consultant

Halcyon Landing
01.2012 - 01.2014

Property Sales

Amber Werchon Noosa
03.2010 - 07.2010

Sales Consultant

Oasis Retirement Resorts
01.2010 - 01.2012

Youth Support Worker

Intensive Support Service Link in Association
01.2007 - 01.2009

On-Line Art Gallery

01.2004 - 01.2006

Waterfront Only Property

Mooloolaba
01.1999 - 01.2000

Real Estate Sales Certificate -

Double Diploma in Counseling and Social Work -

Certificate IV in Real Estate Agency Practice -

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