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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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