Estate Manager Committee Member

LINDA SMITH

MANAGEMENT

South Africa USA Australia

ABOUT ME

Paralegal Studies

Ashworth College USA

2008

Leadership Program

Juniper Perth, WA

2016

Perth, Western Australia +61-043**-***-**

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/in/linda-smith-aus/

2007

RVA Accreditation RVA WA Perth, WA

2015

Succession Management Program (Partial) Juniper Perth, WA

Experienced, energetic, and adaptable manager with a 30-year successful solid track record in the office, retail, and real estate domains, improving systems and ensuring exceptional client experiences. With a knack for relationship building, outstanding leadership experience, a firm foundation of legal knowledge, high standards of exce- llence, and a gift for reputation management in the media, able to provide the complete management package to any company seeking to improve its performance. As a lifelong student, looking for a job that will allow me to continue to grow.

KIMBERLEY RESORT

Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

General Manager (relief)

RSA and Approved Manager certificate.

Management of resort accommodation, staff, restaurant, bar

ST IVES MURDOCH Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

Village Manager

•Management of 364 villas close to 500 residents.

•Dealing with staff and contractor management.

•Managing budget by the policies for different running projects.

•Designing and managing events while focusing on Welfare.

•Dealing with site project management.

Juniper (Rowethorpe Village) Perth, WA Feb 2014 - Jan 2021

Village Manager

•In charge of overseeing 214 independent living units.

•Marketing analysis, event management, and promotional strategies.

•The village's master plan (in consultation with residents and staff).

•Managing and supervising both employees and contractors.

•Customer service from first sales (offer acceptance and contracts) to day-to-day resident life.

Monitoring & managing knowledge of/compliance with: OSH, budgets, ACAT, the Retirement Villages Act, aged care applications and consumer-directed care.

PR/Marketing Award (Winner)

Port Shepstone Round Table

PR Manager Award (Winner)

Retail International / Sanlam Properties

Manager's Award (Finalist)

Nominated by colleagues/staff/residents

Bloomers – Sales

RAAFAWA Perth, WA 2011 – 2014

Estate Manager

•Supervised 240 independent living units within the village.

•Budgeting, insurances, welfare, customer service, and consumer-directed care.

•The complete sales funnel event planning, sales presentations, waitlist management, and contract negotiations.

Membership development, contractor management, and team leadership.

Baker RDS Perth, WA 2010 – 2011

Sales & Marketing Manager

•Creating a daily newsletter and contributing to SPE Magazine with information.

•Researching the resources sector (oil and gas) and securing company growth chances.

•Creating bids, planning conferences, and coordinating schedules for the Asia Pacific Region's Corporate Promotional Profiling.

RVA WA Perth, WA 2009 – 2010

Regional Manager (Western Australia)

•Successfully organized a regional conference in 3 months (venue, speakers, catering, sponsorship, etc.).

•Collaboration with the West Australian on a special lift-out edition entitled "Best of the West"—.

•The initial advertising budget was $60K, but it quickly grew to $100K+.

•Propelled network efforts for the retirement business (hosting events and forums for WA village managers).

•Dealing regular negotiations between the WA Residents Association (WARVRA) and the Department of Commerce.

•In command of Membership Growth and composing a weekly quarter-pager for the West Australian.

Jumbo Overseas Inc Orlando, Florida 1998 – 2008

Office Manager

•Planned and implemented modifications to upgrade the accounting system and operational procedures (Quick Books Pro).

•Responsible for adhering to state licensing, detecting OSH hazards, and adhering to policies and procedures.

•Ensured that continuing education requirements were satisfied by leading, mentoring, and coaching coworkers.

FBI Orlando, Florida 1998 – 1998

Office Manager

•Developed and supervised strategic partnerships with employers, clients, and state/government agencies.

•Worked with clients to produce a positive output in Business Sales Procedure delivery.

•In responsibility of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Database Maintenance.

Retail International / Sanlam Properties South Africa 1990 – 1998

PR & Marketing Manager

•Skillfully organized activities, shows, and promotions to create public attention and boost retail sales.

•Developed and propelled the positive image of the shopping center through news coverage and advertising.

•Created weekly press layouts, garnering numerous compliments on the quantity of free publicity received (resulting in the company's "Merit Award").

•Published and distributed a newsletter for tenants of the shopping centre.

•Encouraged internal and foreign competitions.

Committee Member

Curtin University - CCSAG Board Member

Boronia Pre-Release Centre for Women

Available upon request

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