Jenna Kerr
Lara
Summary
Knowledgeable Local Government officer with strong experience working with local sporting and community groups. Reliable and adaptable, fosters collaborative environment. Known for critical thinking and stakeholder management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Leasing Officer
City of Greater Geelong
09.2019 - Current
- Managing leases and licences for Council assets;
- Invoicing rent;
- Apportioning and charging outgoings;
- Day-to-day management of the property portfolio including expiry of tenure agreements, rent reviews and insurance renewals;
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, organisations and authorities regarding invoicing queries and any other enquiries, to effectively manage the tenure;
- Attending stakeholder meetings and project working groups;
- Collaboratively working with external stakeholders in response to grant applications and collaborations projects;
- Maintaining awareness and responsiveness in relation to Occupational Health and Safety requirements in relation to council owned and managed land;
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in relation to the creation of easements on council land.
Acting Team Leader – Community and Recreation
City of Greater Geelong
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Development of the Sponsorship & Advertising Policy;
- Management of the Open Space Renewals budget;
- Management of club collaboration projects;
- Participated in the Community Infrastructure grants & assessment;
- Development of the Fair Access Policy Action plan;
- Debt recovery;
- Management and development of Funding Agreements;
- Stakeholder Management.
Executive Property Manager and Owners Corporation Manager
Ray White Lara & Corio
02.2019 - 09.2019
- The management of a 15 Complex Owner’s Corporation property portfolio which includes organising and chairing Annual General Meetings, managing the Owners Corporations’ maintenance and sinking funds, handling trust money, organising insurance and valuations for the properties and dealing with local authorities in terms of building code compliance.
Executive Property Manager and Business Development Executive
Ray White Lara & Corio
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Management of a portfolio of 165 properties as well as sourcing new all new business.
- In addition to the experience I obtained at Harcourts:
- Managing a small team of Property Associates;
- Developing new business including preparation of marketing materials and networking with potential clients;
- Attending senior leadership meetings to plan and developing business strategies;
- Reconciliation of trust accounts.
Property Portfolio Manager
Harcourts North Geelong
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Managed a portfolio of 200 properties.
- Experience includes:
- Leasing;
- Lease Renewals/Rent Increases;
- Key Management;
- Maintenance Enquiries;
- Routine Inspections;
- Rent Arrears;
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as well as third parties;
- Appearing at VCAT on behalf of clients.
Team Member, Crew Trainer & Manager
McDonald's (Penfrey Group)
03.2009 - 03.2014
- Training of all new employees;
- McCafe Management, including adhering to KPI’s, training of staff, ordering and inventory;
- Shift Management - ensuring daily sales targets are met, managing staff positioning and daily cash management.
Customer Service Officer
Department of Human Services
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Answering and responding to phone enquiries;
- Ensuring all KPI’s are met;
- Attending Training and Seminars on Families and Parenting.
Property Manager
PRD Nationwide
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed a portfolio of 150 properties.
- Experience includes:
- Leasing;
- Lease Renewals/Rent Increases;
- Maintenance Enquiries;
- Routine Inspections;
- Rent Arrears.
Leasing Consultant
PRD Nationwide
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Managed a portfolio of 150 properties.
- Experience includes:
- Leasing;
- Lease Renewals/Rent Increases;
- Maintenance Enquiries;
- Routine Inspections;
- Rent Arrears.
Education
Secondary Education -
Lara Secondary College
Lara, VIC01.2006
Secondary Education - undefined
Lerums Gymnasium
01.2007
Secondary Education - undefined
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
01.2009
Certificate IV - Work Health and Safety
TAFE
01.2020
REIV Agents Representative Course -
Real Estate Institute Victoria
01.2012
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Decision-making
- Team orientated mindset
- Problem-solving capacity
- Critical thinking
- Innovative
- Responsive
- Highly motivated
- Organisation skills
Memberships And Positions
- Rotary Club Bayside Geelong, Member, 2010 - 2015
- Lara Chamber of Commerce, Secretary, 2018 - 2020
- Melbourne Football Club, Member, 2021 - present
Education
Lara Secondary College, 2003 - 2006
Lerums Gymnasium (Sweden), 2007
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College, 2008 - 2009
Certificate 2 Retail Hospitality, 2009
Certificate 3 Retail Hospitality, 2010
Real Estate Institute Victoria, Agents Representative Course, 2012
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, 2020
International Experience
Rotary Youth Exchange, 2007 - 2008, Lerum, Sweden,
Adapted to and established rapport quickly with individuals in an unfamiliar environment., Travelled throughout Sweden and Greater Europe and observed new cultures, using communication and organisational skills to navigate throughout new cities., Attended mainstream schooling as well as additional language courses., Acted as an ambassador for Rotary, the Geelong Region and Australia.
Phone - Mobile
0433501122
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/11/1990
Timeline
Acting Team Leader – Community and Recreation
City of Greater Geelong
07.2024 - 03.2025
Property Leasing Officer
City of Greater Geelong
09.2019 - Current
Executive Property Manager and Owners Corporation Manager
Ray White Lara & Corio
02.2019 - 09.2019
Executive Property Manager and Business Development Executive
Ray White Lara & Corio
10.2016 - 02.2019
Property Portfolio Manager
Harcourts North Geelong
09.2013 - 10.2016
Customer Service Officer
Department of Human Services
03.2013 - 09.2013
Property Manager
PRD Nationwide
06.2012 - 03.2013
Leasing Consultant
PRD Nationwide
02.2012 - 06.2012
Team Member, Crew Trainer & Manager
McDonald's (Penfrey Group)
03.2009 - 03.2014
Secondary Education - undefined
Lerums Gymnasium
Secondary Education - undefined
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Secondary Education -
Lara Secondary College
Certificate IV - Work Health and Safety
TAFE
REIV Agents Representative Course -
Real Estate Institute Victoria
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