Gay Dennis
Adelaide,SA
Summary
I am a personable and resourceful professional with a demonstrated history in property, sales, marketing, corporate communications and market research. I have excellent organisational, written and verbal skills and experience working with people from all walks of life. I have strong interpersonal skills and excellent problem-solving abilities. I have a passion for property and am currently looking for a new role in Property Management that will utilise my extensive skills and experience to achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Decor Designer
Cushion Bazaar
01.2019 - Current
- Designed high-end collection of luxury designer soft and hard furnishings
- Sourced and managed production of over 100 products with manufacturers in China and India
- Developed and built website for online marketing and sales
- Designed marketing and sales materials
- Marketed Cushion Bazaar brand to home decor retailers throughout Australia
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with key clients and suppliers
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
Market Research Interviewer
GFK Media
09.2016 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of customer information and company procedures.
- Recruited hundreds of customers to engage in project survey
- Maintained customer engagement by completing short surveys with minimal complexity.
- Demonstrated methodology of survey information to hundreds of customers
- Clarified all data with customers in line with complex project methodology
- Attended briefings and meetings to receive up-to-date information and changes to methodology.
- Maintained patience and professionalism despite negative customer interactions.
- Made limited number of deviations from interview script to address unique customer dialogue during interview.
- Followed strict guidelines to receive unbiased, unprompted responses.
- Logged survey questions, customer answers and directly into tablet in field
- Collected and analyzed data on customer demographics, preferences, needs and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand
Feature Film Production Manager
F.G Film Productions
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed overall production of $6M feature film filmed in Adelaide
- Developed and managed $6M feature film budget
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing production process from start to finish.
- Managed recruitment of film crew and secondary cast
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Prepared all contracts for film crew and non featured cast
- Developed overall filming schedule and daily call sheets for six week film shoot
- Negotiated complex key person insurance contracts for featured cast members including Jack Thompson, James Cromwell, Jackie Weaver, Dennis Waterman, Roy Billing
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to all key heads of departments and crew
- Trouble shot complex issues during pre-production and filming
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Office Manager
Perpetual Property Care
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Completely revamped workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Consulted with management on new sales and marketing initiatives
Property Investment Consultant
Partners In Prosperity
05.2011 - 04.2015
- Assisted customers to develop tailored property investment portfolio and choosing residential property investments based on key performance indicators for optimal results.
- Conducted in depth property investment analysis for all property recommendations
- Conducted due diligence on potential residential investments and presented findings to investors.
- Researched macroeconomic, industry and company-specific data to inform investment decisions.
- Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends
Freelance Film Producer/Production Manager
Various Sydney Production Companies
04.2007 - 07.2011
- Managed video and film production projects for leading Sydney production companies
- Developed and managed production budgets
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing production process from start to finish.
- Managed recruitment of film crew and cast
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Prepared all contracts for film crew and cast
- Scheduled all filming and daily call sheets
- Sourced locations, costumes and props
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to all key heads of departments and film crew
- Trouble shot complex issues during pre-production and filming
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Managing Director
Wildfire Productions
03.2001 - 03.2007
- Created market leading position in production of corporate films and videos for corporate and pharmaceutical sectors
- Generated average sales turnover of $2M per year
- Developed excellent relationships with Top 500 companies in Sydney and Melbourne
- Responsible for all concept and proposal development and presentations
- Responsible for creative direction and quality control on all projects
- Gained strong leadership skills by leading team of 9 staff members
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked closely with many major top 500 companies on development of marketing communications strategies and tactical plans
- Handled key account management and proposal development and budgeting
- Developed innovative range of B2B and B2C value added marketing programs on multiple communications platforms to assist clients to effectively position their productions in highly competitive market place
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Interior Design
CTAC School of Interior Design
Sydney, NSW05.2016
Real Estate Licence
Think Real Estate Courses And Training
Sydney02.2011
Feature Film Production
Australian Film And Television Training School
Sydney, NSW2004
Television Production
BBC Television Training School
London, UK02.1995
Skills
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Genuine interest in real estate
- Very strong communication and customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent sales skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- High level of attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Proficient in use of computers and ability to adapt to new technology and software
- Excellent Corporate Presentation
Professional Development
- Paul Dunn's Professional Selling Workshop
- Jay Abraham's Advanced Marketing Boot Camp
- Mastering your Time Workshop with Brian Tracy
- Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within Workshop
- Advanced Selling Skills Workshop with Colin Rose
- Public Speaking Course with Bob Rogers
- Professional Services Marketing Boot Camp with Paul Dunn
- The Psychology of Success with Brian Tracy
Timeline
Feature Film Production Manager
F.G Film Productions
03.2019 - 07.2019
Home Decor Designer
Cushion Bazaar
01.2019 - Current
Market Research Interviewer
GFK Media
09.2016 - Current
Office Manager
Perpetual Property Care
12.2015 - 04.2016
Property Investment Consultant
Partners In Prosperity
05.2011 - 04.2015
Freelance Film Producer/Production Manager
Various Sydney Production Companies
04.2007 - 07.2011
Managing Director
Wildfire Productions
03.2001 - 03.2007
Interior Design
CTAC School of Interior Design
Real Estate Licence
Think Real Estate Courses And Training
Feature Film Production
Australian Film And Television Training School
Television Production
BBC Television Training School
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