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William Silk

William Silk

Auckland, NZ

Summary

I am currently an Associate in the Strategic Advisory team at Colliers New Zealand with a specialisation in the residential and living sectors. I have established a reputation for delivering actionable insights and strategic guidance to clients in their real estate decision making processes and employ a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and emerging trends to provide actionable advisory services.


Tailoring solutions to each client's objectives, I bring meticulous attention to detail and a strategic mindset to large-scale development projects, transactional strategy, and market assessments. Recognised as a trusted advisor, my ability to synthesize complex data, anticipate market shifts, and offer actionable recommendations has earned me respect in the field.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate

Colliers New Zealand
07.2024 - Current

Strategic Advisory - Residential & Living Sector Specialist

  • Used knowledge of the national property market provision of high standards of customer service to clients through the delivery of market leading and accurate consulting reports and services.
  • Collaborate with the wider Colliers business regarding business development, maintaining market share, and growth.
  • Providing a range of services including, land use advice, development feasibilities, corporate and investment property strategies, options analysis, value forecasting, and transaction negotiation.
  • Clients have included a broad range of public, private and not for profit entities.

Senior Analyst

Colliers New Zealand
07.2022 - 07.2024

Strategic Advisory

  • Research, analyse, and understand data relevant to market conditions, properties, and client needs.
  • Support the team in business development and maintaining market share and assist with securing new clients and consulting assignments, including preparing proposals.
  • Nurtured strong working relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met while exceeding expectations on deliverables.
  • Support senior team members with transactional work and negotiation.

Analyst

Colliers New Zealand
11.2019 - 07.2022

Strategic Advisory

  • Supported senior team members through research, and analysis to provide relevant consulting reports and provide actionable advice for clients.

Retail Management

Cotton On Group
04.2015 - 06.2017

Multiple Store Manager & Assistant Store Manager roles for the Typo & Factorie brands.

  • Streamlined store operations for increased efficiency, incorporating staff training on best practices in retail management.
  • Boosted overall store efficiency through continuous process improvements and adoption of best practices in retail management.
  • Improved employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive retail management training programs.

Education

Bachelor's of Property - Property

The University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
09-2019

Skills

  • Evidence-based decision making
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Data research and validation
  • Financial modelling
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Continuous improvement

Certification

Licensed Salesperson under the Real Estate Authority (NZ).

Awards

Most Valuable Player - Professional Services

Colliers Annual Awards 2024

Timeline

Associate

Colliers New Zealand
07.2024 - Current

Senior Analyst

Colliers New Zealand
07.2022 - 07.2024

Analyst

Colliers New Zealand
11.2019 - 07.2022

Retail Management

Cotton On Group
04.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor's of Property - Property

The University of Auckland
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