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Paul Hughes

obidos,leiria

Summary

An experienced and dedicated customer service professional, highly motivated with excellent communication skills. Having a strong entrepreneurial skill set, established a successful business of 20 plus years, in the United States. More recently created a property management company in Portugal, receiving excellent customer ratings and superhost status within 2 years of opening. Ready to leverage my skills within an established and successful local business.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience

Work history

Property Manager

Haven Listings
vau
2021.01 - Current
  • Established business responsible for servicing rental properties, including advertising, booking and customer interface.
  • Interface with booking platforms and logistical organisation.
  • Organising, servicing and maintenance of rental properties, ensuring the highest standards of client experience.
  • Face-to-face communication with customers, guaranteeing personal and positive check-in procedures.
  • Availability to respond to customer needs requiring immediate problem-solving and adapting to unexpected challenges.
  • Conducted market research to establish competitive rental prices whilst ensuring maximum profitability.
  • Conducted risk assessments, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed strategies to retain tenants, fostering long-term residency and stable rental income.
  • Managed tenant move-ins and move-outs efficiently, reducing property vacancy periods.
  • Coordinated repair work, minimising disruption to tenants.
  • Carried out property inspections for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and repair.
  • Handled emergency situations effectively, providing swift resolution while keeping stress levels minimal for all parties involved.
  • Increased tenant satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Managed customer relationships to achieve high satisfaction rate.
  • Oversaw property maintenance, working with various tradesmen to complete repairs.

CEO

Cheshire Pest Control
Phoenix, Arizona
1999.04 - 2020.12
  • Started this business, creating a marketable brand, to become a successful and viable company.
  • Achieved very low attrition rates due to superior time management, excellent and flexible customer relations, and implementation of the latest technology.
  • Maintained a blemish free service record as regards the enforcement sector of the trade. Complied with all laws and regulations and fulfilled continuing education requirements.

Assistant branch manager

Bridgfords estate agents
Bramhall, Stockport
1993.03 - 1994.05

Responsibilty for maintaining negotiations between buyers and sellers.

Ran a physical branch office and dealt with employees and potential clients.

Showed clients properties.

Had to create the listings, examine market prices.

Smart appearance and professional attitude was key to dealing with the local toffs.

Education

National Ordinary Diploma - Business Studies, Travel and Tourism

Stockport College of Technology
1985.01 - 1987.01

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies, Information Technology

Leeds Beckett University
1989.01 - 1991.01

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Negotiation skills
  • IT proficiency
  • Work ethic
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team Player

Timeline

Property Manager

Haven Listings
2021.01 - Current

CEO

Cheshire Pest Control
1999.04 - 2020.12

Assistant branch manager

Bridgfords estate agents
1993.03 - 1994.05

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies, Information Technology

Leeds Beckett University
1989.01 - 1991.01

National Ordinary Diploma - Business Studies, Travel and Tourism

Stockport College of Technology
1985.01 - 1987.01
Paul Hughes