Jan Nel Dubai CV1
Transcript of Jan Nel Dubai CV1
Jan NelReal Estate | Sales & Leasing | Property, Facility & Project Management
Dubai, United Arab Emirates • +971 56 423 3306 • [email protected]
Profile
A confident, consummate, highly adaptable and very experienced Property Director / Manager with significant property managementexpertise in the multi-site real estate and prime property sector, using 25 years` experience in general, project, property, facility, leasing,construction and portfolio management, unlocking deep value and running investment asset managers and services.
Extensive client-focused knowledge in and for renowned corporations - a wealth of experience managing cross-cultural teams across multiplemarkets, where rapid situation analysis and communication skills are key.
Exceedingly resourceful with a proven track record of business enhancement: notably simultaneously managing account strategies, marketshare growth, and seeing through to completion wide-ranging project remits.
Jul 2016 - Present
Nov 1999 - Jun 2016
Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
Career History
Property ConsultantHarcourts Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Specializing in Remraam, Dubai Land
Managing DirectorPanamo Properties (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, South Africa
Managed by working effectively with all executives, departmentsand clients, all day-to-day company operations, administration(routinely introduced efficiency drivers and systems), financials,H&S and complianceFinancials: managed cash flow, debtors / creditors control andreceipt and coordination & reconciliation of rent collections (incl.delinquent tenants)Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses througheffective planning and controlMaintained original leases and renewals, and introduced andmonitored effective lease renewal programsResponded to all Common Area Maintenance inquiries andperformed daily site observations to provide direction for allcontractor personnelConducted all critical pre-installation conferences with generaland sub contractors, consultants and manufacturer`srepresentativesDetermined the full construction project life cycle schedule frominception to sign-off: ensured minimal delays by efficiently andpromptly carrying out all site inspections, and implementingefficiency systemsCompleted final move-out walk-through`s for tenantsVerified that all customer complaints were handled promptly andappropriately
General / Project ManagerVilla Dunaverty - Hogsback, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Key Project of Panamo Properties (Pty) Ltd
Oversaw, with a team of 32 directs, the complete construction processfrom inception, through design to sign-off.
Reviewing plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-constructionSourcing, selecting, recruiting and briefing all vendors andcontractorsCoordinating utility service providers according to projectschedules
Skills
Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning andorganizational skills, along with a high degree of detailorientation
Applies marketing and key management disciplines to allbusiness environments, to secure sales / new accounts
Experienced and assiduous negotiator
Personable professional whose strengths include culturalsensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverseworkforce in multi-cultural settings
Innovative problem-solver who can generate workablesolutions and resolve complaints
Proven relationship-builder with unsurpassedinterpersonal skills
Highly capable in quality and conflict management
Extensively CRM and costs-return focused
Detailed understanding of the local and wider propertymarket`s development
Resolute and analytical in pursuit of business objectives,strategies, profits and efficiency`s
Astute in negotiations and vendor management
Expert risk (asset) and performance manager
Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
Aug 2004 - Nov 2011
Jan 1994 - Jul 2000
Jan 1991 - Dec 1993
1989 - 1990
1988 - 1989
1987 - 1988
Conducting weekly production and operations contractormeetings to mitigate and resolve any critical issuesPerforming daily site observations to ensure all contractedpersonnel were operating effectively and safely, and avoidingunnecessary delays: reported any shortfalls to constructionmanagersConducting all critical pre-installation conferences with general and sub contractors, consultants and manufacturer'srepresentatives
General ManagerUrban Ocean Property Developers (Pty) Ltd -Johannesburg CBD, South Africa
Key Project of Panamo Properties (Pty) Ltd
Responsibilities - same as for Managing Director, Panamo Properties(Pty) Limited
Urban renewal project in Johannesburg Central Business District;transformed non-profitable building complexes to profitable, stateof the art developments
Managing DirectorCanyon Building Supplies (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg , SouthAfrica
Subsidiary of Panamo Properties (Pty) LtdManaged day-to-day operations of the company including cashflow management and debtors and creditors controlDetermined the most cost-effective procedures and routes forshipmentsMinimized damage and repair costs by R 385,000-00 over 7 monthsthrough careful management and preventative maintenanceSupervised the work of 9 heavy duty transportation and 6 officepersonnelCommunicated with sixteen dispatchers, warehouses andcustomers regarding outgoing ordersReceived all imported goods and checked product condition andcountConducted weekly production and operations contractormeetings, which facilitated stronger communication and ability toresolve critical issuesWorked with construction administration consultants to plan fieldobservations on schedule
ProprietorNelcorp Landscaping and Building - Johannesburg, SouthAfrica
Landscaping & Building Contractors
Personal Staff OfficerSouthAfrican National Defence Force - Pretoria, SouthAfrica
Military Intelligence
Franchise OwnerSummer Leisure International (Pty) Ltd - Bloemfontein,South Africa
Hospitality Industry | Timeshare Resorts of Flexi Club
Sales ManagerOvland (Pty) Ltd - Durban, South Africa
Hospitality Industry - Sales Manager for Timeshare Resorts -Durban Sands, Coconut Grove, Chaka Rocks, St Michaels Sands,Glenmore Sands, Mount Sheba and Bantry Bay
Assistant General ManagerOvland (Pty) Ltd - Durban, South Africa
Hospitality Industry | Durban Sands Timeshare Resort
Harcourts Dubai Rentals / Sales
Month to Month 2016
0
5
10
15
20
NovOctSepAug
1986 - 1987Assistant General ManagerKondotel Group (Pty) Ltd, Durban, South Africa
Hospitality Industry | Durban Spa Timeshare Resort
Dubai Real Estate Institute & Harcourts Dubai
Certified Training for Real Estate Brokers Most Deals 2016
Club Mykonos Langebaan Homeowners Association (CMLHOA)
Trustee - Peninsula & Acropolis Body Corporate Dec 2008 - Dec 2012
Club Mykonos Langebaan Peninsula Private Marina
Corner House Offices - 77 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg CBD
Corner House Building Shell Work in progress
New Office Reception 2 Urban Ocean Top Management
Corner House Apartments - 77 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg CBD
Entrance and Kitchen Apartment View View from Kitchen
National Bank House - 84 Market Street, Johannesburg CBD
National Bank House National Bank House Top Management
The Franklin - 4 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg CBD
Franklin Building Lift Lobby Open plan living
Villa Dunaverty - Hogsback, Eastern Cape
Building Layout Interior Final Product