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Katherine Cherry

Cheshunt,Hertfordshire

Summary

Multi-skilled building manager with adaptable, proactive work ethic offers expertise in facilities maintenance. Delivered planned and reactive maintenance to excellent standards and within strict deadlines. Worked with focus and attention to detail for faultless establishment safety and hygiene. IOSH managing safely qualified. Goal-oriented facilities maintenance professional with excellent leadership, problem-solving and multitasking skills. Well-versed in HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, as well as structural and codes requirements. Safety-focused Facilities Manager with experience meeting quality, compliance and commercial criteria. Maintained accurate, up-to-date records and contracts for reliable reference. Forged positive relationships with tenants through exceptional service standards, consistently meeting operational needs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Building manager

Lazari Investments LTD
London, London
04.2022 - Current
  • Currently running a striking landmark. It boasts over 180,000 sq ft of BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rated office, retail and residential accommodation.
  • Designed by leading architects Marks Barfield. Close working relationship with architects, main contractor and in house development team. Achieved PC in August 2022 and the building went on to win a BCO award.
  • Led building from building site to an almost fully tenanted building hosting some amazing tenants, Fujitsu, Siemens, Zenimax/Microsoft, Bauer media, TripleDot Studios, UCLH and Bupa. Reviewing all LTA's for tenant fit-outs and working alongside many fit-out companies.
  • Tendering for all maintenance contracts and assisting the asset manger with the service charge budget.
  • Ensured all PPM's were compliant and conducted to a high standard.
  • Guarantee impeccable presentation of premises.
  • Maintained safe environment for everyone by adhering to company safety policies.

Building manager

Lazari Developments LTD
Holborn, Camden
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • 262 High Holborn. The building offered 35,392sq ft of office accommodation and a further 5,295sq ft of retail space.
  • Took this site over when we encountered a issue with the development. Oversaw a main contractor change.
  • Worked alongside leading architect Sheppard Robson, main contractors and in house development directors.
  • Welcomed in three amazing tenants, Modulaire Group, La Prairie, and Potter Clarkson.
  • Tendered all maintenance contracts and assisted asset manager with the service charge budgets.

Store manager/Learning and development

Mothercare PLC
London, London
04.2010 - 01.2020
  • Over my 10 years, I progressed within the company and had several roles from field learning and development lead and store manager positions. I ran the highest turnover per sq/ft store in the company and delivered the fit-out on the flagship store.
  • Led regular staff performance reviews to provide guidance and support for individual development.
  • Kept awareness of competitor activity and developed ideas to promote store.
  • Solicited customer feedback to understand customer needs and constantly improve product offerings.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and onboarding store staff.

Timeline

Building manager

Lazari Investments LTD
04.2022 - Current

Building manager

Lazari Developments LTD
03.2020 - 04.2022

Store manager/Learning and development

Mothercare PLC
04.2010 - 01.2020
Katherine Cherry