Vanessa Macdonald
Senior Property Manager
Lindfield,NSW
Summary
I am passionate about property and being a lifelong resident of Sydney’s North Shore my knowledge base is second to none. I engage with my clients who respect my ability to protect their assets. As well organised with a great attention to detail I have a natural flair for confronting challenges and rapidly resolving issues. My role is to help maximise investment properties and create a seamless experience or both tenants and landlords with an extensive background and knowledge of legislation and scenarios. I am passionate about property and being a lifelong resident of Sydney’s North Shore my knowledge base is second to none.
CERTIFICATES
Certificate of Registration 2013-present
Licensed Real Estate Agent 2020-present
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Great communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills
Immaculate presentation
Great writing skills
Exceptional time management skills
Leadership abilities
Extensive knowledge of Residential Tenancy Act & Property Stock & Business Act
Articulate and good negotiating skills
Great ability to problem solve promptly
Meticulous attention to detail
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Portfolio Manager
McGrath
Willoughby
11.2020 - Current
Managing 210 'VIP' executive investment properties
Day to day portfolio management
Overseeing all aspects of the portfolio start to finish
Self generated new business development amongst existing clients
Minimising conflict, educating landlords and tenants with current legislation
Working amongst multiple offices, collaborating with sales team and other property managers for disputes needing resolutions
Tribunal attendance as required
Senior Portfolio Manager
Ray White
Chatswood
05.2019 - 11.2020
In charge of Property Management Department
(1x Property Manager and 1x Property Management Administration Assistant)
Day to day portfolio management of 130 properties
Overseeing all marketing and advertising of properties
Business development management
Introducing all new policies and procedures, continual training and legislation updates
Tribunal attendance when required
Built up portfolio from 80 properties to 200 organically within my time at Ray White
Client Services Manager
Clarke & Humel
Manly
08.2018 - 05.2019
Administration and Sales Support to 2x Senior Sales Agents
Daily organisation, preparing marketing proposals, pre listing and market appraisals, sales support from signing of agreement to settlement
Co-ordinating sales campaigns, advertising and print media
Attending open houses, arranging team meetings, database management and organisation
Senior Property Manager
McConnell Bourn
Gordon
03.2017 - 08.2018
Individually managing portfolio with the mentoring of Director
Day to day portfolio management of 100 properties (dense with houses) Including rotating leasing, rent receipt, inspection reports, arrears management, repairs and maintenance etc (no outsourcing)
Working as a part of a team of 4 property managers (collaborative work environment)
Property Manager
McMahons Point Real Estate
McMahons Point
04.2013 - 02.2017
Pod system with support of Senior Property Manager managing 350 properties
Progression from Property Management Assistant throughout the duration of almost 4 years
Day to day management of portfolio including lease signings and preparation, ingoing/outgoing inspections, routine inspections, arrears management, attending to maintenance and repair requests
All leasing duties including conducting open houses, vetting application and confirming of applications
Property Management Assistant
Harvie Group
Pymble
04.2012 - 03.2013
Property management assistant to Senior Property Manager and Director of Property Management and Accounts
Progression from Reception and Front of Office to Property Management Assistant. Day to day management of portfolio including lease signings and preparation, ingoing/outgoing inspections, routine inspections, arrears management, attending to maintenance and repair requests, liaising with landlords and tenants
Leasing of properties including, open houses, private appointments, vetting applications, confirming applications
Timeline
Executive Portfolio Manager
McGrath
11.2020 - Current
Senior Portfolio Manager
Ray White
05.2019 - 11.2020
Client Services Manager
Clarke & Humel
08.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Property Manager
McConnell Bourn
03.2017 - 08.2018
Property Manager
McMahons Point Real Estate
04.2013 - 02.2017
Property Management Assistant
Harvie Group
04.2012 - 03.2013