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Lachlan McCrea

Aveley,WA

Summary

Motivated and results-driven leader with expertise in strategic business planning and team development. Proven ability to recruit and train employees at all levels, ensuring customer and business demands are met. Known for being articulate, forward-thinking, and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Aiming to leverage these skills to drive success and contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/ Driver

Direct Couriers
02.2015 - Current
  • Managed and operated a successful real estate business while concurrently serving as an owner/driver for Direct Couriers over a nine-year period
  • During this time established myself as a “go to” driver, able to prioritise and organise jobs in a rapid manner and deliver the freight as required on time and intact
  • Trained new drivers entering the company due to my exceptional attention to detail and skills in this role
  • Built reputation for exceptional service and problem-solving, leading to frequent requests as preferred driver.

Licencee / Director / Owner

Lennox Realty
02.2007 - 01.2022
  • After reviewing the Realty Executives Business model my wife and I decided to downsize our business and set up an office working from home in order to reduce overheads and experience a better lifestyle.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Ended operations in 2022 following my wife's retirement.

Licencee / Director / Owner

Realty Executives The Property Professionals
03.2004 - 02.2007
  • After resigning from Roy Weston Bassendean I established a new Realty Executives office in Midland
  • Performed day-to-day accounting tasks using MYOB, including processing payroll for salaried employees and commission-based sales executives, managing accounts payable and receivable, conducting monthly bank reconciliations, preparing and submitting BAS forms as well as Superannuation payments. Demonstrated expertise in handling various operational responsibilities within a Real Estate Office environment.

Sales Consultant

Roy Weston Bassendean
12.2002 - 03.2004
  • During this time I performed as a Real Estate Sales Consultant.
  • Demonstrated broad knowledge of building construction for both new and old homes. Ensured compliance with laws regarding real estate sales and marketing. Managed advertising budget while maintaining strong relationships with settlement agencies, lending institutions, and competitive agencies.


Property Administrator

Perth Inner City Housing Association Incorporated
02.1999 - 12.2002
  • Reporting to the Executive Officer, I was responsible for the property management of over 50 houses, which were owned by Homeswest and subleased to the Disability Services Commission, (DSC)
  • Maintained a database for logging and monitoring purposes. Oversaw liaison efforts between Homeswest, DSC personnel, and tradespeople under my direction to ensure prompt repairs and maintenance. Managed on-call responsibilities for emergency assistance.
  • (refer to note below), Observe adherence to contractual obligations to ensure that all parties execute accordingly, Perform regular detailed property inspections to ensure that both the DSC and the trades are meeting expectations and obligations, Supervision of the Horticulturist and a Junior Clerk, including performing annual appraisals
  • Performed IT support in addition to my role as Property Administrator
  • Commissioned new accounting package (Vision), transferring Debtors and Creditors information from MYOB, creating a new chart of accounts, and preparing office protocols for accounting procedure.


Residential Design Consultant (Sales)

Statesman Homes
11.1998 - 02.1999
  • Welcoming clients to the display home and a thorough knowledge of all presentation and display material, Using the a CAD program as well as the cut and paste method to design homes.
  • Assisted clients in designing homes to suit their needs including siting of the house on the block and various other aspects of new home construction, as well as supporting them with finance arrangements.
  • Acquired comprehensive understanding of building codes, construction techniques, and materials. Proficient in drawing and computer aided design.


Senior Restaurant Cashier

Duxton Hotel
10.1997 - 11.1998
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal efficiency during peak dining hours.
  • Handled high volume transactions calmly, maintaining composure under pressure and delivering excellent customer service.
  • Performed end-of-shift duties such as cleaning cashier stations, counting cash drawers, restocking supplies as needed.
  • Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously, prioritizing tasks according to immediate needs of the restaurant operation.

Home Renovation

Self-employed
05.1997 - 10.1997
  • During this time I renovated a period home in the suburb of Guildford, virtually rebuilding it. This project required sound organisational skills the ability to prepare and adhere to a program of works schedule, as well as the need to be able to adapt to various changes as they arose.
  • In addition to this, I was involved in an investment partnership where we purchased a “green title block of ten flats in Guildford.
  • During the two-year period that we owned these flats, I was solely responsible for the ongoing rental, management and maintenance of this investment. This included strata titling the property and assisting in the successful and profitable sale of all ten units.

Real Estate Sales Representative and Qualifier

Homestart Realty
12.1996 - 05.1997
  • Duties included: Self-motivation, drive, enthusiasm, the ability to deal with people from all walks of life, negotiation, listening, and representing the company and industry while maintaining a professional and ethical approach at all times,
  • Sourcing prospective purchasers, identifying their purchasing power assist with suggestions for refinancing existing debt if necessary; then find a property suitable in price and area and negotiate a purchase.


Real Estate Sales Representative

Chard-Walker Harwood & Brown Real Estate Agents
05.1994 - 12.1996
  • Managed property listings, implemented marketing strategies, and organized weekly home opens (averaging 6 to 8 per weekend).
  • Production of a bi-monthly Newsletter for my clients containing general information relating to the real estate market and financial trends.
  • Understanding the laws relating to the sale and marketing of real estate, Writing of special contract clauses, Preparation of an advertising budget.
  • Maintained excellent rapport with related companies and market segments, such as settlement agencies, lending institutions, and competitive agencies.

Real Estate Sales Representative

SB. Devenish & Sons Real Estate Agents
03.1991 - 05.1994
  • All aspects of this role as detailed above
  • This was my first position in this specialist field and in my first year, I sold 45 properties


Sales Administrator

Brambles Manford
08.1989 - 08.1989
  • Implementation and maintenance of client database, Liaison between clients and operations to coordinate transport movements.
  • Supervision of a Secretary.
  • Created and maintained computer models and spreadsheets to analyze sales and freight movement trends. Prepared quotes and costing for both one-off and ongoing business specific freight movements.

Assistant Credit Manager

Brambles Manford
08.1986 - 08.1989
  • Supervision of five staff
  • Preparation of legal documents, Attend meetings of creditors when required on behalf of the company, Assist with the consolidation and completion of financial returns,
  • Maintained a debtors ledger of around 4000 active accounts with a monthly turnover surpassing $15.5 million.

Central Banking Supervisor

Credit Union Centre of W.A.
02.1985 - 08.1986
  • Control of Bank Account with monthly turnover in excess of $40 million, Daily balancing and reconciliation, Liaison with Credit Union Managers and National Australia Bank to resolve any operational problems
  • Managed cheque processing, dishonours, stop payments etc., while overseeing daily cash provision for member Credit Unions with an average daily value of $500,000 directed to over fifty locations.
  • Reconciliation of interchange transactions between W.A and other States, Production and supply of Redicards in WA, Maintenance of the "Hot Card" (stolen or lost card) update, Performing stock control and form design.

Store Manager

The Bicycle Entrepreneur
02.1984 - 11.1984
  • Purchasing stock, Stock control, Daily banking, Account reconciliation, Preparing statements for payment, Sale of stock, Supervision and hiring of staff.

Clerical Assistant to Manager of Cargo Accounts Settlement System

I.A.T.A. (International Air Transport Association)
11.1982 - 02.1984
  • Liaison with cargo managers and staff of the various International and Domestic Airlines, Resolve problems with computer billings and associated documentation, Arrange banking transactions
  • Balance and reconciliation of the Import Account, Maintenance of the bad debtors file, Assist with accounts receivable / payable
  • Review and update computer data on cargo accounts in conjunction with the computer department, Stock control, Petty cash, destruction of confidential documentation.

Education

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project Management
  • Business Administration

Community Service

  • I have been on the committee of the Midland Cycle Club for the past 20 years. Our club is world renowned, we are over 120 years old and have produced multiple State, National and World and Olympic Champions on both the track and the road.
  • I have served 4 years as Treasurer, 5 as Vice President and 4 as President. During my presidency I instigated multiple new initiatives
  • I also served 1 year on the board of Cycling WA and 3 years on the board of a cycle racing team.
  • For my service to the club and the wider cycling community I was made a Life Member of the club.

Maritalstatus

Married

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/29/65

Timeline

Owner/ Driver

Direct Couriers
02.2015 - Current

Licencee / Director / Owner

Lennox Realty
02.2007 - 01.2022

Licencee / Director / Owner

Realty Executives The Property Professionals
03.2004 - 02.2007

Sales Consultant

Roy Weston Bassendean
12.2002 - 03.2004

Property Administrator

Perth Inner City Housing Association Incorporated
02.1999 - 12.2002

Residential Design Consultant (Sales)

Statesman Homes
11.1998 - 02.1999

Senior Restaurant Cashier

Duxton Hotel
10.1997 - 11.1998

Home Renovation

Self-employed
05.1997 - 10.1997

Real Estate Sales Representative and Qualifier

Homestart Realty
12.1996 - 05.1997

Real Estate Sales Representative

Chard-Walker Harwood & Brown Real Estate Agents
05.1994 - 12.1996

Real Estate Sales Representative

SB. Devenish & Sons Real Estate Agents
03.1991 - 05.1994

Sales Administrator

Brambles Manford
08.1989 - 08.1989

Assistant Credit Manager

Brambles Manford
08.1986 - 08.1989

Central Banking Supervisor

Credit Union Centre of W.A.
02.1985 - 08.1986

Store Manager

The Bicycle Entrepreneur
02.1984 - 11.1984

Clerical Assistant to Manager of Cargo Accounts Settlement System

I.A.T.A. (International Air Transport Association)
11.1982 - 02.1984

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