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Melanie Perri

St Leonards,NSW

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges, allowing for growth whilst utilising my excellent communication and interpersonal skills, extensive experience and problem-solving capabilities.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Service

Romeos Locale IGA
08.2022 - Current
  • Opening of store in readiness for the days' trading. Duties carried out prior to open include, but are not limited to;
  • Counting and balancing cashier drawers.
  • Ensuring all service desk and self serve areas are clean and tidy.
  • Carrying out temperature checks of each departments' refrigeration systems.
  • Filling all tobacco bays.

The general day to day tasks also include;

  • Boosting customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Processing returns and exchanges for customers who have purchased their items at a self-checkout stations.
  • Greeting customers and providing assistance with the self-checkout process.
  • Assisting customers in scanning items and entering payment information.
  • Monitoring of self-checkout area to ensure smooth operations and compliance with safety guidelines.
  • Provide troubleshooting support when technical issues arose during checkout transactions.
  • Explain store policies regarding returns and refunds to customers as needed.
  • Help resolve customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Answer questions about product availability and pricing.
  • Inspecting bags at the exit to ensure no merchandise is being stolen from the store.
  • Performing cash handling tasks including counting back change, balancing registers, and restocking register drawers.
  • Training new employees on how to use the self-checkout machines properly.
  • Assisting management with identifying opportunities to improve customer service standards.
  • Replenish supplies such as paper rolls, receipt tape, cleaning products., as needed.
  • Checking expiration dates on food items prior to allowing purchase through the self-checkout lane.
  • Reporting any unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions immediately to management.
  • Communicating professionally with other staff members while performing duties in an efficient manner..
  • Keeping check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
  • Maintaining clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing registers, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
  • Greeting customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Welcoming customers, offering assistance to help find store items.

Stay at Home Parent

Self
03.2012 - 01.2022

Volunteer

Manly Community Centre
01.2018 - 01.2019

Strata Manager

Robinson Strata Management
03.2005 - 03.2012
  • Managed both Company Title and Residential Strata portfolios.
  • Scheduled and chaired regular AGM, EGM and Postal Vote meetings with property owners (or appointed Proxys).
  • Managed and oversaw operations, maintenance and administration of each strata.
  • Conducted regular inspections of managed properties to identify any building issues requiring attention.
  • Coordinated necessary repairs and structural repairs with contractors as needed.
  • Prepared reports on the condition of managed properties for owners or investors.
  • Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure profitability of each management.
  • Collaborated with attorneys regarding legal matters involving the ownership of property.
  • Ensured that all required insurance policies were in place for each management
  • Prepared detailed budgets and financial reports for proposed levies.
  • Met with clients to negotiate management and service contracts..
  • Planned, scheduled and coordinated general maintenance and repairs for each building.
  • Met with Committee Members to discuss and assist with any arising legal issues.
  • Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
  • Oversaw projects through timely inquiry response, event coordination and on-site support for feature film productions and events.
  • Directed collection of insurance premiums, taxes and incurred operating expenses.

Office Manager

Beyond Balconies
01.2003 - 12.2004
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Coordinated on site meetings with clientele.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Provided administrative support to Director including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding Council regulations.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
  • Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by promptly resolving client disputes.

Property Manager/Sales Agent

Sweetnams Real Estate
01.1996 - 01.2003
  • Drafted contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements and leases.
  • Negotiated contracts with purchasers and vendors, landlords and tenants.
  • Identified potential customers through various marketing initiatives such as email campaigns, letterbox drops and social media outreach.
  • Assisted clients in understanding all aspects of their property sale.
  • Coordinated open house inspections to showcase properties for potential buyers.
  • Prepared detailed written reports to Vendors, outlining findings from open house inspections and online feedback..
  • Created promotional materials such as brochures, flyers and postcards highlighting featured listings.
  • Collaborated with other professionals such as property valuers, buikding and pest inspectors, mortgage lenders, local Councils and conveyancors throughout the process of the marketing campaign.
  • Participated in weekly team Monday meetings with other sales consultants to discuss strategies and inspection feedback for increasing sales volume.
  • Managed client portfolios by providing regular updates about progress towards meeting goals.
  • Oversaw and negotiated offers for purchases on clients' behalf.
  • Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
  • Advised prospective clients on current market activities and optimal buying or selling choices.
  • Facilitated real estate purchases by reviewing listings, accompanying clients to properties and communicating sale conditions.
  • Prepared and delivered sales presentations.
  • Coordinated property tours and communicated with buyers to assist with inspections and appraisals.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to facilitate a successful result.
  • Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
  • Negotiated leases, rental agreements, and other contractual documents related to property management activities.
  • Managed all maintenance requests from tenants in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, landscaping.
  • Ensured that all rent payments were collected on time by following up with delinquent tenants.
  • Served Notice of Termination when necessary in accordance with the NSW Residential Tenancy Act.
  • Advised owners on potential improvements or investments that could increase the value of their properties.
  • Analyzed market conditions regularly to identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency.
  • Inspected properties every six (6) months to identify and maintain condition and schedule and oversee required repairs.
  • Completed lease applications and verifications, notifying prospects of results.

Education

Statement of Attainment - Real Estate Practice

TAFE NSW
OTEN
06.2014

Statement of Attainment - Real Estate Practice

TAFE NSW
Seaforth, NSW
03.1999

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • Closing and Contract Negotiations
  • Chairing Annual General Meetings
  • Confidential Document Control
  • Office Management
  • Telephone Reception
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Work with Minimal Supervision

Additional Information

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Timeline

Service

Romeos Locale IGA
08.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Manly Community Centre
01.2018 - 01.2019

Stay at Home Parent

Self
03.2012 - 01.2022

Strata Manager

Robinson Strata Management
03.2005 - 03.2012

Office Manager

Beyond Balconies
01.2003 - 12.2004

Property Manager/Sales Agent

Sweetnams Real Estate
01.1996 - 01.2003

Statement of Attainment - Real Estate Practice

TAFE NSW

Statement of Attainment - Real Estate Practice

TAFE NSW
Melanie Perri