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Jessica Mercer

Balham,City of London

Summary

Offering strong interpersonal and negotiation skills combined with background in customer service. Knowledgeable about property market trends and client relationship building. Ready to use and develop communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills in a role in lettings or housing.

Demonstrates strong skills in property viewing organisation, lease agreement understanding, and supporting tenants through referencing. Proficient in compliance, behaviour management in, and activity planning in job roles previous to current one. Committed to enhancing local area awareness and enquiry management. Holds a valid driving licence, facilitating efficient viewing scheduling and client engagement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lettings negotiator

Regent Property
London
2025.11 - 2026.01
  • Managed inquiries from prospective tenants, increasing brand visibility.
  • Enhanced tenant satisfaction by conducting thorough property viewings.
  • Assessed client needs carefully, offering suitable property options accordingly.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends, aiding strategic decision making.
  • Answered phone calls and emails from potential and existing customers.
  • Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
  • Managed 50-70 customer calls per day

Unfortunately, the company went through changes shortly after I joined and my role was made redundant. I used the time to refocus on roles better aligned to my long‑term strengths

Lettings negotiator

Butters John Bee
Crewe, Cheshire East
2025.01 - 2025.10
  • Conducted property viewings and provided detailed information on features and benefits.
  • Developed and maintained extensive knowledge of local property market trends.
  • Built strong relationships with landlords, fostering trust and loyalty.
  • Assessed client needs carefully, offering suitable property options accordingly.
  • Negotiated rental rates to secure long-term tenancies.
  • Managed inquiries from prospective tenants, increasing brand visibility.
  • Enhanced tenant satisfaction by conducting thorough property viewings.
  • Negotiated property lettings by building strong relationships with landlords and tenants.
  • Processed tenant applications quickly to minimise vacancy durations.
  • Managed over 40 customer calls per day

Early Years Practitioner

Broussa Day Nursery
Hale, Cheshire
2021.11 - 2024.12
  • Conducted observations and assessments, contributing to reports in line with Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS .
  • Provided supportive atmosphere for children experiencing emotional difficulties.
  • Organised and led outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
  • Facilitated safe and nurturing environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Participated in staff meetings and professional development courses to improve practice.
  • Guided development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
  • Adapted to young children's capabilities to maintain inclusive atmosphere.
  • Disciplined appropriately and provided positive reinforcement in support of behavioural issues.
  • Observed child progress to detect signs of developmental, emotional, or health-related issues.
  • Planned and organised mentally stimulating activities for toddlers.
  • Promoted child learning development through interactive play.
  • Forged positive, trusting relationships with children, parents and coworkers.
  • Developed child language skills through storytelling, role play and songs.

Agency childcare worker

Tinies
Greater Manchester
2021.09 - 2021.11


• Helped deliver stimulating, play‑based activities that supported children’s learning and development.
• Maintained safe, nurturing environment by following safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS guidance.
• Assisted with daily routines including meals, personal care, and sleep schedules to ensure continuity for children.
• Built positive relationships with staff teams, adapting quickly to new settings and procedures.
• Supported children’s emotional wellbeing by remaining calm, patient, and responsive to individual needs.
• Encouraged language development through storytelling, songs, role play, and interactive activities

Early Years Assistant

Poppies Day Nursery
Knutsford, Cheshire East
2021.07 - 2021.08

• Delivered engaging, play‑based activities aligned with EYFS developmental areas.
• Ensured children’s safety and wellbeing by following safeguarding and setting policies.
• Assisted with meals, nappies, toileting, and settling children during sleep times.
• Built strong relationships with children and staff, adapting quickly to different rooms and routines.

  • Encouraged children's creativity by providing various art and craft materials for their use.

Catering Assistant

Barrett's
Knutsford, Cheshire East
2021.06 - 2021.07
  • Kept dining area tidy, clearing tables and resetting them for new guests in timely manner.
  • Facilitated welcoming atmosphere, engaging in friendly conversation with guests to enhance their dining experience.
  • Greeted and seated guests to establish prompt, high quality service.
  • Completed daily opening and closing checklists to maintain standards and ready dining rooms for service.

Childminder

Robertson family
Knutsford, Cheshire East
2019.06 - 2021.07
  • Managed daily routines including drop-offs, pick-ups, nap times, and meal times efficiently.
  • Organised and led outdoor activities and outings to support physical development and exploration.
  • Fostered sense of community by encouraging children to respect and care for one another.
  • Facilitated social interactions among children to promote emotional and interpersonal development.
  • Negotiated conflicts among children by teaching problem-solving and empathy skills.
  • Assisted children in completing homework by explaining topics, conducting quizzes and helping with difficulties.
  • Assisted children with cleaning tasks, such as washing, bathing and showering.
  • Helped children get ready, dressed and cleaned and prepared for outings.
  • Supervised and supported playtime, extending children's interests and ensuring safety and security.
  • Planned exciting activities for children, such as drawing, painting and games, keeping children entertained during care.
  • Conducted routine tasks, such as bedtime duties, cleaning and play activities as specified by parents.

Waitress Assistant

Cottons Hotel and Spa
Knutsford, Cheshire East
2017.10 - 2018.09
  • Greeted patrons upon arrival, offering menus and guiding them to their seats for enhanced dining experience.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in all service and dining areas, adhering to health regulations.
  • Assisted waitstaff with setting tables, including arranging cutlery and napkins, to maintain high standard of presentation.
  • Cleared tables promptly after meals, preparing space for new guests in timely manner.
  • Served food and beverages promptly, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining food quality.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures, upholding professional standards and ethics.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies such as coffee, condiments, and napkins to keep station fully equipped.
  • Monitored dining area to quickly address spills or hazards, maintaining safe environment for customers and staff.
  • Maintained brand image by keeping neat personal appearance.
  • Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.

Education

A-Levels -

Knutsford Academy
Knutsford, Cheshire East

NVQ Level 3 - Children's learning and development

Broussa Day Nursery
Manchester

GCSE's -

Knutsford Academy
Knutsford, CHE

Skills

  • Knowledge of letting legislation
  • Local area awareness
  • Property viewing organisation
  • Lease agreement understanding
  • Creative, innovative and imaginative
  • Tenant referencing
  • Compliance
  • Behaviour management
  • Activity planning
  • Understanding housing regulations
  • Viewing scheduling
  • Client database management
  • Driving licence
  • Enquiry management

Languages

English
Native language
French
Beginner

Certification

.Two week intensive training course at Spicerhaart Academy, where I learned about Lettings legislation, and what the job role of being a lettings negotiator consists of; As well as learning about everything a property needs and requires to be legally compliant to let out.

. A Lettings legal training course and exam - Completed training covering key legal aspects of residential lettings, including tenancy types, compliance checks, deposit protection, and eviction procedures

. An Anti-Money Laundering Check training course and exam - Completed AML training focused on

identifying suspicious activity, verifying tenant and landlord identities, and ensuring compliance with property sector regulations

. Full UK Driving Licence

Timeline

Lettings negotiator

Regent Property
2025.11 - 2026.01

Lettings negotiator

Butters John Bee
2025.01 - 2025.10

Early Years Practitioner

Broussa Day Nursery
2021.11 - 2024.12

Agency childcare worker

Tinies
2021.09 - 2021.11

Early Years Assistant

Poppies Day Nursery
2021.07 - 2021.08

Catering Assistant

Barrett's
2021.06 - 2021.07

Childminder

Robertson family
2019.06 - 2021.07

Waitress Assistant

Cottons Hotel and Spa
2017.10 - 2018.09

A-Levels -

Knutsford Academy

NVQ Level 3 - Children's learning and development

Broussa Day Nursery

GCSE's -

Knutsford Academy
Jessica Mercer