Melanie Sunderland
Singleton,NSW
Summary
To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges that utilise the skills I have gained throughout my career with particular strengths in communication and problem solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Class 2 Real Estate & Stock & Station Agent
Bailey Property & Livestock
04.2019 - Current
- Conduct rural and residential property inspections.
- Manage contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalise purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Negotiate, facilitate, and manage property transactions.
- Communication with vendors and buyers throughout each property campaign.
- Advertise client properties through websites, social media, and real estate portals.
- Maintain connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Marketing Manager
Torryburn Stud
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Created & implemented company branding, collateral materials, customer events and promotional strategies.
- Responsible for all social media, photography, website maintenance, media releases & communications.
- Stud administration & database management of all horse requirements, vetting & logistics.
Director
Eire Bloodstock
04.2005 - 02.2015
- Management of retail saddlery store in Denman.
- Management of Loch Garman thoroughbred mare farm. Responsible for all horse care, vetting and mare walk on to stud farms.
- Accounting and all customer relations.
Deputy Keeper
Australian Stud Book
01.2004 - 03.2005
- Management of 15 all female staff members.
- Complete redevelopment of design and functionality of the Australian Stud Book website www.studbook.org.au (as it remains today).
- Responsible for the integrity of all thoroughbreds bred in Australia.
- First female ever to be employed in the position since 1878.
Marketing Manager
Racing Victoria
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Development of the first racehorse ownership strategy in Australia.
- Event management.
- Public speaking & media appearances.
- Implementation of owner hospitality standards and facilities at all metropolitan and rural racecourses in Victoria.
Marketing Manager, Victoria
William Inglis & Son
02.1996 - 12.1998
- Development of all marketing strategies including advertising & event management for thoroughbred sales in Victoria.
- Supported the marketing team in Sydney.
- Client relations at all thoroughbred sales in Sydney and Melbourne.
Education
Class 2 Real Estate & Stock & Station Agent - Property
NSW Real Estate License
04.2019
Diploma in Applied Business - Application of Broad Business Studies.
University of Technology Sydney / Insearch
Sydney, NSW04.1998
Higher School Certificate -
Pymble Ladies College
Pymble, NSW12.1987
Skills
- Exceptional communication
- Marketing and Advertising
- Administrative Support
- Property Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Legal Requirements
- NSW Real Estate License
- Database Management
About Me
- Mother of two children at boarding school.
- Competitive equestrian and rider of thoroughbred pre-trainers.
- Enjoy participating in trail and road running events.
Timeline
Class 2 Real Estate & Stock & Station Agent
Bailey Property & Livestock
04.2019 - Current
Marketing Manager
Torryburn Stud
01.2015 - 04.2019
Director
Eire Bloodstock
04.2005 - 02.2015
Deputy Keeper
Australian Stud Book
01.2004 - 03.2005
Marketing Manager
Racing Victoria
01.1999 - 01.2003
Marketing Manager, Victoria
William Inglis & Son
02.1996 - 12.1998
Class 2 Real Estate & Stock & Station Agent - Property
NSW Real Estate License
Diploma in Applied Business - Application of Broad Business Studies.
University of Technology Sydney / Insearch
Higher School Certificate -
Pymble Ladies College
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