Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Languages
Visa Status
Volunteering
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Paula Solari

Claremont,WA

Summary

Retired Project Manager with 26 years of experience in a Chilean family-owned real estate company, specializing in the planning, execution, and sale of residential and commercial projects. Now residing in Perth, Australia, and seeking a casual or part-time role in a homeware store to follow a passion for homeware and interior design.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Worker

Training TAFE Café. Northbridge, Perth.
2024.02 - 2024.06

Developed and branded the training Café. Worked in team environment to provided world class customer service and improve levels of productivity.

  • Together with the team, developed a concept and brand for the Training Café named: Leaf & Latte, utilizing biophilic design guidelines to create a nature-inspired, relaxing environment.
  • Provided world class service to customers, ensuring a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
  • Engaged with customers to create a personalized and memorable experience.
  • Prepared and served espresso beverages and handled food items with attention to detail and quality.
  • Consistently set up the café with the chosen biophilic design elements, ensuring a comfortable and inviting space for customers.
  • Developed problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during daily tasks and flexibility when assigned to different workstations or shifts as needed.

Project Manager

Solari Real Estate Development (www.solari.cl)
1995.08 - 2021.06

During these 26 years, I developed a diverse set of skills, enabling me to manage complex projects. My job, but not exclusive include:

1. Project Planning and Development:

  • Defined project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to determine project viability.

2. Budget Management:

  • Create and manage project budgets, ensuring all financial targets are met.
  • Monitor and control expenditures, and provide regular financial reports.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to reduce project costs.

3. Team Leadership and Coordination:

  • Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Assign tasks, set deadlines, and monitor team performance to ensure project goals are achieved.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive team environment

4. Stakeholder Communication:

  • Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, investors, and other stakeholders.
  • Provided regular updates on project status, milestones, and any issues that arose.

5. Sales and Marketing Support:

  • Coordinate with sales and marketing teams to align project deliverables with market demand.
  • Support marketing efforts by providing project information and participating in promotional activities.
  • Assist in the preparation of sales materials and presentations
  • Assist in the decoration of the model apartments for sale, to deliver a more real experience to the customer.

6. Customer and Client Relations:

  • Manage relationships with current and prospective buyers.
  • Address customer inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction throughout the project.

7. Defects and Warranty Management:

  • Manage and resolve post-sales issues, including defects and warranty claims.
  • Coordinate with construction and maintenance teams to address and rectify defects promptly.
  • Maintain accurate records of all reported issues and resolutions.

8. Customer Communication:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners regarding post-sales issues.
  • Communicate effectively with homeowners, providing timely updates on issue resolution and addressing any concerns or inquiries.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with homeowners to ensure satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering

Pontificia Universidad Católica Valparaíso
Valparaíso, Chile
12.1995

Skills

  • Attention detail & Keen eye for aesthetics
  • Creative & Artistic abilities.
  • Communication & Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational & Multitasking abilities.
  • Leadership & Team management
  • Problem Solving
  • Empathic & Persuasive
  • Enthusiastic & Self-motivating

Hobbies

Watercolour & Acrylic Painting

Tablescaping & Tableware Collecting

Gardening

Take Nature Walks

Swimming

Travelling

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Visa Status

PERMANENT RESIDENT

(Subclass 858)

Volunteering

Volunteer Agent at Fun on Four, Perth Children's Hospital (Jun/23 Until now)Responsible for creating a fun and welcoming environment in a recreational space on level 4. Engaged children and young guests with arts and crafts activities and games room. Provided general supervision and ensured safety. Welcoming visitors, orientations, parent inquiries, and administrative tasks.

References

Carmel Kelly

TAFE lecturers

Email: Carmel.Kelly@nmtafe.wa.edu.au

Mobile Phone: 0403257251


Brett Olsen

TAFE lecturers

Email: Brett.Olsen@nmtafe.wa.edu.au

Mobile Phone: 0433035619







Timeline

Student Worker

Training TAFE Café. Northbridge, Perth.
2024.02 - 2024.06

Project Manager

Solari Real Estate Development (www.solari.cl)
1995.08 - 2021.06

Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering

Pontificia Universidad Católica Valparaíso
Paula Solari