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John Henry

Surry Hills,NSW

Summary

Experienced leadership and strategic planning skills within corporate and a medium-sized business, looking to transition into a new career. Strong interpersonal and management skills with a passion for enhancing staff satisfaction and work culture. Open to property or a new industry in a dynamic and challenging new role. Strong technical skills in property with some exposure to accounting, finance and economics.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Sales & Leasing

Raine & Horne Commercial Penrith
08.2022 - Current

Second in charge of the business to the Managing Director (my father Colin Henry) and directly overseeing the Sales & Leasing department. We employ 40 staff with the majority based in Penrith and some in Brisbane. We specialise in the sale, leasing and management of shopping centres, industrial, office and retail property.

  • Generating a positive work environment that enhances employee engagement, high retention rates and overall employee satisfaction
  • Recruiting and managing staff
  • Consistently liaising with other department leaders to resolve problems and improve overall performance
  • Proactively identifying potential risks to the business and swiftly implementing mitigation strategies
  • Ensuring the Sales & Leasing department meets targets and maintains consistently high communication with clients
  • Successfully negotiating major transactions with some including lease values in excess of $500,000 per annum and sale values in excess of $5million
  • Sale due diligence and feasibility analysis for clients
  • Overseeing the $30million redevelopment of our office building which has now commenced construction

Retail Manager

Vicinity Centres (VCX)
03.2021 - 07.2022

VCX are an Australian Real Estate Investment Trust specialising in the ownership and management of Australian shopping centres. Initially appointed as a Retail Coordinator and was promoted in August 2021 to Retail Manager of their Bankstown Central asset.

  • Responsible for the daily management of Bankstown Central which included lease compliance, tenancy coordination, collecting rental arrears, Centre cleanliness, overseeing marketing, cleaning, security & administration staff, liaising with the leasing team, enhancing retailer relationships, dealing with significant customer complaints, facilitating emergency responses.
  • Ensuring expenditure was within or under budget
  • Successfully negotiated in excess of 150 COVID-19 deals within the deadline and financial target whilst also ensuring the Centre was compliant with COVID Regulations
  • Maintaining effective communication with the Joint Venture Partner through monthly reports and direct dialogue
  • Reported directly to Centre Manager and we were without a Centre Manager for seven months (January 2022 - July 2022) so I reported directly to the General Manager
  • Worked with the development manager and head contractor to ensure the $40million upgrade of Grand Market had a minimal effect on trade and the budget for rent abatements was administered appropriately
  • Responsible for the Vision, Strategy & Action (VSA) document and presentation to the Senior Leadership Team
  • Staff recruitment and retention for all Centre staff except Centre Manager and Operations Manager
  • Assisted with the redevelopment master planning of the asset, which at the time was estimated to cost around $1.3billion

Sales & Leasing Executive

Raine & Horne Commercial Macarthur
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Had three main roles which were sales and leasing, prospecting and assisting the property management team
  • Was responsible for the sale and leasing of commercial properties throughout the Macarthur region of Sydney
  • The position required a high level of communication, organisation and negotiation
  • Assisted the property management team with all of their leasing and daily activities when staff were on leave

Football Coach and Referee

Trinity Grammar School
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Was asked by the Master in Charge of Football to return to the school to coach a football team and assist with specialist goalkeeper training
  • Coached two different teams over two seasons with responsibilities including organising training, taking a roll of attendance, ensuring all students obtained equal playing time and maintaining a safe and enjoyable sporting environment
  • Goalkeeper training involved similar responsibilities and I was selected by the school to attend the 2016 Kanga Cup in Canberra to assist with the goalkeepers and general coaching of the team

Segway Ride Leader

Segway Tours Australia
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Operated 30 to 90 minute rides and instructing anywhere from 2 to 30 people on a tour
  • Was responsible for ensuring all riders were competent in controlling their Segway and maintaining rider safety whilst making the experience as enjoyable as possible

Cash Register and Serving Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Coffee Chooo
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Worked in partnership with the cafe manager at the Top Ryde Store on a Sunday
  • Main role was to operate the cash register and the café’s first impression to the customer
  • Responsible for other tasks such as maintaining inventory levels, cleaning the café and preparing food and beverages during busy periods

Education

Master of Property Development -

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW
08-2022

Bachelor of Business (BBus) - Finance And Economics

University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)
Sydney, NSW
11-2017

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff management
  • Goal setting
  • Contract and vendor management
  • Hiring and retention
  • Relationship building
  • Employee development
  • Negotiation

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 09/08/96

Certification

Class 1 Real Estate Licence

Timeline

Director, Sales & Leasing

Raine & Horne Commercial Penrith
08.2022 - Current

Retail Manager

Vicinity Centres (VCX)
03.2021 - 07.2022

Sales & Leasing Executive

Raine & Horne Commercial Macarthur
01.2017 - 01.2020

Football Coach and Referee

Trinity Grammar School
01.2015 - 01.2017

Segway Ride Leader

Segway Tours Australia
01.2015 - 01.2017

Cash Register and Serving Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Coffee Chooo
01.2012 - 01.2013

Class 1 Real Estate Licence

Master of Property Development -

University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor of Business (BBus) - Finance And Economics

University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)
John Henry