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Work History
Education
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Jade Clarke

Gaven

Summary

I am a Mum, Wife, Office Manager, Friend, Aunty and everything in between. I value my work/life balance and value the team I work along side with.


I will always go above and beyond in any aspect of my life because that's who I am as a person.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Propery Manager Promoted to Office Manager

Image Realty
07.2021 - Current

When starting at Image Realty I was employed as a Senior Property Manager for a Gold Coast Portfolio, in December of 2022 I was promoted within the company to take over our Springwood Branch as the Office Manager, which is the position I am currently still in.


When starting at the Springwood Branch we held 620 properties with 6 staff, I have now grown this office to 1600 properties with a team of 22 staff in total.


  • Oversaw a Office of 22 Staff, including Performance reviews monthly.
  • Assisted staff in navigating unhappy clients and navigating the situations with education and guidance.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
  • Developed and enforced office policies that aligned with company values and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by developing effective client feedback system that led to service improvements.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.

Social Media Manager

Self Employed - Next Level Social Management
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Business overview
  • SWOT analysis
  • Social Media objectives Client personas
  • Organic content strategy
  • Conversion & Next Steps
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Identified target market and key segments through in-depth analysis of markets and related trends.

Senior Property Manager

Exclusive Property Management Services
09.2017 - 07.2021

Property Manager of 250 Properties

  • All reception duties - answering phones, office email enquiries and all administration duties
  • Mid and End of month reporting
  • All routine inspections including reports
  • Receipting, Invoicing and all trust accounting
  • All landlord communication
  • All tenant communication
  • Organizing all maintenance on properties including management of the building our office was located in
  • Working alongside the Principal/Business owner with all general errands/personal assistant duties
  • Established rental rates by surveying local rental rates and calculated overhead costs.
  • Attracted tenants by advertising vacancies and personally showed units to potential renters.
  • Investigated and resolved any tenant complaints.
  • Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs to maintain high occupancy rates.
  • Analyzed operational information for impact on ROI, identified trends and recommended appropriate adjustments.
  • Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.

Property Manager

First National Real Estate
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
  • Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
  • Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
  • Maintained sufficient number of units market-ready at all times.
  • Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
  • Trained and motivated leasing staff during bi-monthly trainings.
  • Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
  • Communicated regularly with key on-and off-site tenant contacts to achieve satisfaction with facility and services.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services as needed.
  • Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
  • Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify any required repairs.

Property Manager

Ray White Tweed Heads
03.2014 - 02.2015
  • Managed 200 properties
  • Conducted all routine inspections including reporting
  • All Landlord and Tenant client communication
  • Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
  • Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services as needed.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify any required repairs.
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Trained and motivated leasing staff during bi-monthly trainings.
  • Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
  • Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.

Property Manager

LJ HOOKER Tweed Heads
02.2011 - 06.2012

Managed 180 Properties

  • All Landlord and Tenant communication
  • Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
  • Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
  • Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
  • Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify any required repairs.
  • Organized and participated in meetings to give residents opportunity to ask questions and provide forum for issues to be addressed.
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Trained and motivated leasing staff during bi-monthly trainings.
  • Developed, reviewed and submitted property operating and capital budgets.
  • Maintained sufficient number of units market-ready at all times.
  • Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
  • Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.

Administrative Manager

Professionals Coolangatta Tweed Heads
02.2006 - 09.2010
  • Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
  • Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
  • Managed CRM database, including troubleshooting, maintenance, updates and report generation.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tweed River High School

Real Estate Licence -

Real Estate Institute of Queensland

Diploma of Social Media Marketing -

Social Media College

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Client Relations
  • Construction Project Oversight
  • Decision Making
  • Financial Reporting
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Development
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative and Adaptable
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Decision-making
  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service

Timeline

Senior Propery Manager Promoted to Office Manager

Image Realty
07.2021 - Current

Social Media Manager

Self Employed - Next Level Social Management
02.2021 - 07.2021

Senior Property Manager

Exclusive Property Management Services
09.2017 - 07.2021

Property Manager

First National Real Estate
02.2015 - 02.2016

Property Manager

Ray White Tweed Heads
03.2014 - 02.2015

Property Manager

LJ HOOKER Tweed Heads
02.2011 - 06.2012

Administrative Manager

Professionals Coolangatta Tweed Heads
02.2006 - 09.2010

Real Estate Licence -

Real Estate Institute of Queensland

Diploma of Social Media Marketing -

Social Media College

High School Diploma -

Tweed River High School
Jade Clarke