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PAULA RICHTER

Tumby Bay,SA

Summary

Detail-oriented and organized Property Manager effective at managing personnel, property and special projects. Dedicated to interacting with all staff including maintenance staff to manage on-site activities.

Focused on achieving occupancy goals and working closely with property owners and decision-makers for various needs. Well-qualified Property Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems.

Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals.

Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Positive and diligent Property Manager effective at promoting resident satisfaction by addressing concerns, spearheading repairs and implementing updates to enhance properties.

Talented business manager with demonstrated operational and leadership skills with a goal-oriented and performance-minded approach to any position taken.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Property Manager

Robin Hood Real Estate
04.2022 - Current

Handle all aspects of Property Management including but not limited to:

  • · Maintaining all Rental records including property, landlord, and tenant information and documentation according to current legislation.
  • · Schedule and complete all entry, exit, and routine inspections for all properties as required.
  • · Maintain original lease and renewal documentation in digital format in property management system.
  • · Notify landlord of any maintenance issues that have been noticed during inspections and organising any repairs that are required at their property. Organise quotes with local suppliers if required.
  • · Screen Applicants on behalf of landlord and recommend a short list.
  • · Attend to all processing of lease renewals
  • Assist with Sales Management, including liaising with Vendors and prospective Purchasers. Show properties and complete required documentation.

Insurance Account Manager

Nutrien Insurance
09.2019 - 04.2022
  • Responsibility for servicing and growing the Nutrien insurance business on Eyre Peninsula from Ceduna, to Port Lincoln, and up to Marree.
  • Maintain current client relationships and source new clients by creating trust...
  • Driving new business growth across the region.
  • Providing a high level of client service to enable effective client relationship management.
  • Manage client insurance accounts including processing renewals, claims management, policy document management and general client enquiries
  • Offering additional products and services to clients as you manage the renewal process
  • Achieving budgeted revenue for retention, and growth on existing and new business to grow the existing insurance portfolio

Insurance Sales Support Officer

Elders Insurance
01.2009 - 08.2019
  • Port Lincoln & Tumby Bay
  • Providing exceptional customer service to existing clients and potential clients via all communication means (face to face, phone, email,SMS)
  • Sourcing new clients and tailoring an insurance package that suits their individual requirements
  • Attending to clients’ enquiries, alterations, and requests in a timely and professional manner
  • Processing policy alterations and renewals to legal time requirements
  • Handling clients claims from the initial notification to processing and payment according to policy disclosure statements
  • Maintaining clients files accurately
  • Creating relationships with local Suppliers and Assessors for claims requirements
  • Working with a team to achieve a common goal for our clients and our staff

Key Achievement:

  • Investigating and implementing procedures enabling us to work towards a “paperless” office saving time and increasing the efficiency of the office
  • This resulted in a Rotary “Pride in Workmanship” award.

Receptionist/Administration Officer

Hotondo Homes, Bordertown
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Providing customer service to customers both in the office and over the phone
  • Processing invoices, payroll, and accounts payable
  • Maintaining customer files and ensuring orders for the jobs arrive on time
  • Working with Microsoft Package and Constructor(Builder specific accounts package)

Key Achievement:

  • Developing and implementing time saving procedures for the efficient running of the office which in turn cut costs.

Store Manager

Michael Hill Jeweller
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Responsible for all aspects involved in store management
  • People Management including leadership, staff training/coaching/mentoring, and organisation of rosters
  • Providing “exceptional” customer service to customers in the store, over the phone, and to suppliers
  • Stock Management including merchandising of the store, stock control and maintenance
  • Monitoring staff performance targets including monitoring and improving staff performance targets via coaching and mentoring
  • Overall store performance using monthly profit & loss reports
  • Developing a Store Business Plan to maintain current customers and develop new ideas for introducing new customers to the “Michael Hill” experience

Key Achievements:

  • Awarded highest percentage sales growth for all Australian stores
  • Awarded 2nd highest gross profit percentage for all Australian stores
  • Awarded 4th highest items per sale for all Australian stores
  • Awarded 6th highest gross profit percentage for all stores internationally
  • Finalist in the local Rhino Business Awards in the category of “People’s Choice”
  • Achieved my personal goal in 2006 of having Dubbo in the top 50 stores for profitability – No 48 with record sales

Assistant Manager

Michael Hill Jeweller
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Providing “Exceptional” customer service to all customers
  • Learn and be involved in every aspect of Store Management
  • Achieve personal performance targets
  • Complete the Michael Hill Jeweller Gold Management Program – a self study program
  • Key Achievement: Completing the Gold Management Program and being promoted to Store Manager after only nine months

Sales Assistant to Assistant Manager

Angas And Coote Jewellers
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Providing exceptional customer service to all customers
  • Responsible for the store while the manager was absent
  • Achieve personal performance targets
  • Responsible for merchandising and stock management of own area of store
  • Key Achievement: Being promoted to Assistant Manager

Teller to Area Administration Officer

Bank of South Australia
01.1987 - 01.1997
  • Various Branches including Port Lincoln
  • Providing customer service to all customers
  • Responsible for reporting various performance statistics for the 16 branches in our area to the Area Manager
  • Rostering and Supervision within local branch
  • Branch Training officer responsible for product and service training within the branch and area
  • Personal and Home lending

Key Achievements:

  • Progressive promotions from Teller, Senior Teller, 2IC, Area Administration Officer
  • Being appointed to Branch Training Officer and providing Training to branches in the Area
  • Being trained in Personal and Home Lending.

Education

Certificate IV - Real Estate

Real Estate Training Academy
South Australia
08.2023

Insurance Broker Qualification - Insurance

Nutrien Insurance
Australia
11.2019

Tier 1 And Tier 2 Accredited For Insurance - Insurance

ANZIIF
Australia And New Zealand
08.2011

AFS -

Dimmitt High School
Dimmitt, Texas, USA
1986

Higher School Certificate -

Loreto Boarding College
Adelaide, SA
1984

No Degree - Years 1 To 10

Lock Area School
Lock, SA
12.1982

Skills

  • Leasing and Sales
  • Lease Renewals
  • Administrative Support
  • Property Marketing and Promotion
  • Effective Planning
  • Property Showing
  • Rental Pricing Strategies
  • Tenant Improvements
  • Rent Collection
  • Tenant Screening
  • Background Check Investigations
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Property Management Software Understanding
  • Financial Budgeting and Reporting
  • Maintenance Knowledge
  • Exceptional Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Occupant Retention
  • Serve Customers
  • Staff Coordination
  • Screening Processes
  • Insurance Coordination
  • Collect Payments
  • Coordinate Documents
  • Cloud-Based File Management
  • Tenant Eligibility Determination
  • Inspect Buildings
  • Tenant and Owner Liaising
  • Rent Growth
  • Rent Pricing Optimization
  • Operating Cost Tracking
  • Renewals Management
  • Manage Rentals
  • Maintenance and Supply Requests

Hobbies

When not at work I attend Dog Obedience and Agility training with my Beagle and represent our local Club at Obedience and Agility Trials around the State - not successfully, but we try.

I like to work on improving my Garden and home.

Timeline

Sales and Property Manager

Robin Hood Real Estate
04.2022 - Current

Insurance Account Manager

Nutrien Insurance
09.2019 - 04.2022

Insurance Sales Support Officer

Elders Insurance
01.2009 - 08.2019

Receptionist/Administration Officer

Hotondo Homes, Bordertown
01.2007 - 01.2008

Store Manager

Michael Hill Jeweller
01.2004 - 01.2007

Assistant Manager

Michael Hill Jeweller
01.2003 - 01.2004

Sales Assistant to Assistant Manager

Angas And Coote Jewellers
01.1999 - 01.2003

Teller to Area Administration Officer

Bank of South Australia
01.1987 - 01.1997

Certificate IV - Real Estate

Real Estate Training Academy

Insurance Broker Qualification - Insurance

Nutrien Insurance

Tier 1 And Tier 2 Accredited For Insurance - Insurance

ANZIIF

AFS -

Dimmitt High School

Higher School Certificate -

Loreto Boarding College

No Degree - Years 1 To 10

Lock Area School
PAULA RICHTER