Brent Collins
Northcote,Christchurch
Summary
Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance. Seasoned professional in general and operations management with comprehensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, consistently improving workflow and reducing costs. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Durasteel Structures Ltd
Islington, Canterbury
07.2010 - 01.2025
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Led change management efforts to adapt to market shifts and organizational needs.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Coordinated activities with employees to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Led sales initiatives with the sales staff via a hands-on approach.
- Developed marketing strategies
Senior Property Manager
White Druce and Brown
West End, London, England
06.2000 - 03.2010
- Prepared and submitted monthly tenant visit logs.
- Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
- Enforced occupancy policies and procedures by confronting violators and taking corrective action.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintenance, and administration of various properties.
- Managed Industrial Estates, Commercial property and Common part areas, of high-rise residential buildings in London City and within the M25.
- Completed dilapidation and party wall assessments.
Manager - Building Consent Processing Team
Selwyn District Council
Leeston, Canterbury
03.1996 - 05.2000
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Oversaw marketing initiatives, increasing brand awareness and sales.
- Implemented changes from old permit system into new regime with NZ Building Code
Property Valuer
Williams and Co
Riccarton, Christchurch
03.1995 - 03.1996
- Calculated depreciation rates for various types of real estate assets.
- Developed cost estimates for repairs or improvements that may affect value.
- Compared legal descriptions against current property details to validate records.
- Documented condition of each building by carefully photographing key features.
- Current Market valuation for mortgages for banks
Property Valuer
Valuation New Zealand
Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt
02.1989 - 01.1994
- Calculated depreciation rates for various types of real estate assets.
- Developed cost estimates for repairs or improvements that may affect value.
- Compared legal descriptions against current property details to validate records.
- Documented condition of each building by carefully photographing key features.
- Government valuations for rating purposes
- Declining market meant difficult conditions and clients
Education
BBA - Bachelor of Commerce - V.P.M
Lincoln University
Lincoln, New Zealand, NZ01-1989
Skills
- Decision-making
- Contract negotiation
- Employee development
- People management
- Risk management
- Intellectual property management
- Analytical thinking
- Business strategy
- Business development
- Relationship building
- Budget management
- Hiring and retention
- Negotiation
- Client relations
- Sales management
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Market analysis
- Contract management
- Project management
- Company guidelines
- Logistics management
- Contract and vendor management
- Financial reporting
Affiliations
- A genuine family man who took on a ready-made family of four at the age of 20.
- Work ethic second to none has been passed on to our children, who are now all highly motivated and successful in their own fields.
- A highly efficient communicator, whom people warm to immediately!
- A gifted wordsmith, who efficietly gets his point across with ease.
Timeline
Director
Durasteel Structures Ltd
07.2010 - 01.2025
Senior Property Manager
White Druce and Brown
06.2000 - 03.2010
Manager - Building Consent Processing Team
Selwyn District Council
03.1996 - 05.2000
Property Valuer
Williams and Co
03.1995 - 03.1996
Property Valuer
Valuation New Zealand
02.1989 - 01.1994
BBA - Bachelor of Commerce - V.P.M
Lincoln University
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