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Karen Gudgeon

Hastings

Summary

Office Administrator & Property management professional with over 18 + years of experience . Real Estate Salesperson Certificate in New Zealand and Australia. Expertise in property management principles, law, and tribunal hearings, ensuring compliance and effective operations. Proven ability to lead teams, provide training, and manage staff recruitment while maintaining high ethical standards. Proficient in various property management software and skilled in accounting, payroll, and HR administration.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Office Manager

Gudgeon Painting & Decorating QLD
01.2013 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw company operations, managing 15+ staff, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Handled invoicing, tendering, pricing, payroll, and GST/Super contributions submissions.
  • Ensured compliance with ATO procedures and government contracting regulations.
  • Utilized Microsoft Office and Outlook for efficient communication and administrative tasks.
  • Coordinated government contracts and tenders, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

Licensed Property Manager | Real Estate Salesperson Certificate

My Property House
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Cultivated client relationships while networking for management opportunities.
  • Managed end and mid-month rollovers, ensuring timely payments to creditors and owners.
  • Oversaw trust accounting, guaranteeing accuracy in financial transactions.
  • Coordinated property inspections, including entry, exit, and routine assessments.
  • Supervised construction and end of build sign offs on new builds new builds throughout Queensland and New South Wales regions.

Licensed Property Manager

Southport Towers
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Oversaw daily leasing operations for high-volume Southport Towers apartments.
  • Conducted property inspections including exit, entry, and routine assessments.
  • Presented properties to prospective tenants, facilitating selection and documentation completion.

Senior Licensed Property Manager

PRD Nationwide
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Managed rent roll from one to 100+ properties through effective networking strategies.
  • Executed accurate and timely end/mid-month rollovers, ensuring prompt payments to creditors and owners.
  • Conducted property inspections, including exit, entry, and routine assessments for quality assurance.
  • Advertised and maintained properties while ensuring compliance with RTA legislation.

Licensed Property Manager | Real Estate Salesperson Certificate

Tremain Real Estate | Gillies Group
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Managed over 180 properties, achieving lowest arrears nationwide for three consecutive months.
  • Conducted routine, exit, and entry inspections to uphold property standards.
  • Coordinated property maintenance by collaborating with tradesmen and maintenance personnel.
  • Networked effectively to secure five new management contracts each month.
  • Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of all RTA and Tribunal practices and legislation.
  • Oversaw tenant qualification processes, including credit history checks and tenancy agreements.

Education

Diploma of Psychology - Human Resources

Open Polytechnic
04.2025

Real Estate License 3300144 QLD

REIQ
Queensland Australia
01-2009

Certificate in Computing - Level 3

EIT Hastings
Hastings, NZ
01-2004

Real Estate Sales Person License 20191753

REA NZ
New Zealand
01-2004

Skills

  • Office Administrator & Property and real estate expertise
  • Office administration and software proficiency, Rest, Console, Reckon Accounting, Xero, Microsoft Office
  • Staff recruitment and training
  • Accounting and payroll management
  • Administrative skills
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making capabilities

Interests


  • Bread Making
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Baking
  • Swimming
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Maintaining our Olive Orchard of 400 trees

Timeline

Licensed Property Manager | Real Estate Salesperson Certificate

My Property House
01.2017 - 01.2019

Licensed Property Manager

Southport Towers
01.2015 - 01.2016

Senior Office Manager

Gudgeon Painting & Decorating QLD
01.2013 - 01.2024

Senior Licensed Property Manager

PRD Nationwide
01.2009 - 01.2013

Licensed Property Manager | Real Estate Salesperson Certificate

Tremain Real Estate | Gillies Group
01.2004 - 01.2008

Diploma of Psychology - Human Resources

Open Polytechnic

Real Estate License 3300144 QLD

REIQ

Certificate in Computing - Level 3

EIT Hastings

Real Estate Sales Person License 20191753

REA NZ

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