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Haydn McCartney

Geraldton,WA

Summary

I'm currently working as a prison officer after I called time on a satisfying and successful 10 year long real estate career seeking a better work/life balance. While I enjoy my work currently, I am hoping to find greater job satisfaction by pursuing a career in areas I'm far more passionate about, i.e. community and sport.

I believe a talent for marketing and the ability to understand and deal with people from all walks of life are the core reasons I'd been the highest-selling rep at Elders for the 7 years I was employed there.

Outside of real estate sales, I've used my knowledge to acquire and self-manage a cash-flow positive property portfolio and I continue to work on the family farm during busy periods where possible, developing a varied and practical skill-set.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prison Officer

West Australian Department of Justice
Geraldton, WA
01.2024 - Current
  • Supervised prisoners for security and safety purposes
  • Facilitated effective dialogue among team members to detect safety and security risks for staff and prisoners.
  • Responded to incidents and provided detailed written reports
  • Compiled actionable intelligence for immediate relay to security divisions.
  • Monitored prisoner communications including phone calls and mail for security purposes
  • Facilitated inmate support and promoted pathways for rehabilitation.
  • Facilitated connections between inmates and specialized care providers for health and reintegration needs.
  • Managed inmate conflict resolution to maintain efficient functioning of the facility.

Investment Property Acquisitions & Management

Self Employed
Geraldton & Surrounds, WA
01.2013 - Current
  • Analysing potential income & outgoings to acquire 7 cash-flow positive residential investment properties
  • Contract writing
  • Maintaining strong tenant relationships to keep atop of maintenance/issues as they arise
  • Basic maintenance time permitting
  • Organising of trades for maintenance/renovations
  • Reconciling incoming rent/updating ledgers
  • General property management duties including rent inspections, writing leases, issue of breaches/notices, evictions, sourcing tenants etc.

Seasonal Farm Hand & Road Train Driver

McCartney Bros.
Chapman Valley & WA Wheatbelt, WA
01.2002 - 10.2024

Since I've been old enough to work, I've been on and off the family farm and continue to help during busy seeding and harvest times on weekends or where possible.

I've been driving double trailer road trains, carting grain in end-tippers since 2008 with some experience towing triples with side-tippers.

This work also includes operating heavy machinery such as articulated tractors, self propelled sprayers, an array of tractor implements, livestock management and general maintenance.

Real Estate Sales Consultant

Elders Real Estate - Geraldton
Geraldton & Surrounds, WA
03.2016 - 07.2023
  • Negotiating & writing contracts
  • Marketing via radio, social-media, websites, print to both advertise properties and generate new business
  • Appraise property using product knowledge
  • Win business at listing presentations
  • Dispute resolution between seller/buyer and nurse transactions from point of sale to settlement
  • Build rapport with sellers, buyers, settlement agents, finance brokers and trades to create a strong referral base/foster sales to settlement
  • Be self-motivated and disciplined as work is 100% commission based
  • Develop a strong understanding of the real estate market and also a sound understanding of finance and commercial/real estate law

Real Estate Sales Consultant

Ray White Geraldton
Geraldton & Surrounds, WA
04.2013 - 03.2016

I began my real estate career at Ray White Geraldton, initially under the mentorship of top performing rep Henry van Tiel for 3 months.

After a successful start to my real estate career, I left to continue in the same role at Elders due to financial incentive including greater commission share and the opportunity to enhance my knowledge of commercial and rural real estate.

Concrete & General Labourer/Truck Driver

Various
Geraldton & Surrounds, WA
01.2006 - 01.2012

Prior to commencing in real estate sales, I worked as concrete labourer, road train driver and general construction labourer for a variety of employers including: Geraldton City Concrete, Little Mountain Concrete, Karara Mining, Llang O'Rourke, Structures WA.

I developed a broad skillset and understanding of various industries throughout this time.

Skills

  • Imaginative and effective marketing including radio, social media, phone/email data-bases
  • Self promotion and business development
  • Expert in contract & general negotiation
  • Understanding and ability to connect with people from all walks of life
  • Licensed auctioneer
  • Relationship building & maintaining
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal/written
  • Maintaining a large data-base of clients
  • Conflict and dispute resolution
  • Market research and property appraisals
  • Managing client expectations
  • Understanding investment strategies
  • Good knowledge of finance, real estate law, contract writing
  • General farming knowledge
  • MC class (road train licence)
  • Experience in managing and mentoring a small team of employees

Accomplishments

  • Elders "Elite" Salesperson Status 2022
  • Elders "$8 Million Dollar Club" 2022
  • REIWA Top Unassisted Salesperson 2021
  • REIWA Rookie of the Year 2013
  • Ray White Australia R/Up Rookie of the Year 2013

Certification

  • Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
  • Certificate of Registration as a Real Estate and Business Sales Representative RR66808
  • Certificate III in Correctional Practises

Personal Interests

Outside of work, I am passionate about sport in the community and have had an active role in assisting in younger people develop through sport - I have coached junior and colts football at Railways Football Club, Brigades Football Club & North Midlands Colts. I also have sponsored the following sporting clubs:

Brigades Football Club & Railways Football Club

Geraldton Squash Rackets Association

Tarcoola Park Tennis Club

Geraldton Golf Club

References

Professional references:

George Panayotou, Elders Geraldton Branch Manager 0438 610 422

Peter Courtland, Elders Real Estate Licensee until 2021  0407 474 104

Henry van Tiel, Ray White Geraldton Head of Sales 0429 995 121

Personal references:

Thomas Graydon, Owner/Dentist at Durlacher Dental 0404 620 351

Jarron Kretschman, SunCity Tennis Academy 0409 485 117

Adele Surtees, Ray White Geraldton 0409 641 674

Timeline

Prison Officer

West Australian Department of Justice
01.2024 - Current

Real Estate Sales Consultant

Elders Real Estate - Geraldton
03.2016 - 07.2023

Real Estate Sales Consultant

Ray White Geraldton
04.2013 - 03.2016

Investment Property Acquisitions & Management

Self Employed
01.2013 - Current

Concrete & General Labourer/Truck Driver

Various
01.2006 - 01.2012

Seasonal Farm Hand & Road Train Driver

McCartney Bros.
01.2002 - 10.2024
  • Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
  • Certificate of Registration as a Real Estate and Business Sales Representative RR66808
  • Certificate III in Correctional Practises
Haydn McCartney