Samantha Berry

Samantha Berry

Design Assistant for National Shop Openings & Upgrades

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  • About me

    Project Manager at Tango Projects

  • Education

    • Emmaus College, Rockhampton

      1989 - 1990
    • Marian St Stanislaus College

      1986 - 1988
  • Experience

    • Westfield

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
      Design Assistant for National Shop Openings & Upgrades

      Responsible for assisting the Regional Manager and the 6 Retail Design Managers with the co-ordination of the design process of the 6 Queensland Centres of approximately 1620 Retailers. Works included the distribution of guidelines and approved plans to tenants and their designers and managing minor works renewals from start to finish and defect inspections. Travel and complete office support including maintenance of design photo library.

    • QIC

      Jan 2007 - Nov 2012
      Assistant Tenancy Co-ordinator

      Tenancy delivery for 4 large retail centres of approximately 1150 Retailers. Works included: Lessor works estimates, co-ordinating lessor works, fit outs and Cat 1 works so handover could be provided. Monitoring the sites whilst undergoing fit outs to achieve trade.

    • Charter Hall Group

      Nov 2012 - Oct 2013
      Tenancy Co-ordinator

      Carried out the Tenancy Co-ordination for the National Portfolio of Retail Centres, which involved the design and delivery of all minor works and the delivery of all lease renewal fitouts. This also included the installation and co-ordination of all new ATM’s to the portfolio and Lessor works estimates for new deals and the co-ordination of these fitouts.

    • Stockland

      Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
      Tenancy Delivery Manager

      Responsible for Tenancy Delivery Management across a number of Qld Shopping Centres and Stockland Hervey Bay - $116 million Development 2014This role includes the below:• Achieving all handover and trade/rent commencement dates.• Using all Stockland systems: DMS, Siebel and Aconex• Providing Lessor works estimates for leasing team in preparation for new lease negotiations for incoming tenants and forecast costs for next financial year with Centre Manager and Facilities Manager.• Producing tenders for de-fits and organising de-fits in preparation of handover of new tenancies• Instructing and organising services co-ordination as well as raising PO’s and Minor work contracts for: Air-conditioning, Sprinklers (wet and dry), Hydraulics (underslab), Electrical services upgrade of supply and Hoardings• Liaising with the Base Builder - Lend Lease and their Engineers and Contractors for Category 1 works throughout the development.• Servicing the existing centres whilst delivering the development tenancies.• Assessing the construction of fitouts on a daily basis in accordance with the final design drawings and ensuring any changes required were made.• Liaising with RDM if any designs changes are required as part of fitout and assisting RDM’s with defect inspections.• Ensuring Tenancy Plans are accurate prior to distributing to relevant appointed lessee’s designers and the Lessee• Organising for Cat 1 invoices to be raised, issuing invoices and ensuring payments are made.• Carrying out onsite inspections before Handover to Lessee• Obtaining appropriate authorities certificates required on completion Mostrar menos

    • Vinta Group

      Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
      Tenancy Coordinator

      Tenancy Co-ordination for the Redevelopment of The Strand (previously Showcase on the Beach) - $60 million.• Achieving Practical Completion of tenancies and trade/rent commencement dates.• Assist tenant and their fitout contractor to commence on site regarding leases and relevant insurances, prior to giving handover.• Liaising with the Base Builder – Amisco and their Engineers and Contractors for Category 1 works throughout the development.• Providing relevant precinct guidelines and plans to tenant’s designer and discussing with all parties design criteria for relevant precinct• Preparing Landlord works costs to Leasing for new incoming tenants• Preparing Category 1 costs for tenants and arranging invoices• Contracts Administration for the Base Builder and ensuring costs were within budget• Instructing and raising work orders for sub-contractors for landlord and tenant works• Providing programs for Landlord works required for practical completion of tenancies for handover and co-ordinating works• Reporting weekly on progress of fit outs and commencement dates to all stakeholders• Working with Centre Management to coordinate access through tenancies for landlord / tenant works and Body Corporate.• Monitoring the construction of fit outs on a daily basis in accordance with the final design drawings.• Assisting tenants with liquor licence, building and hydraulic approvals and final approvals with Council and Certifier• Co-ordinate Cat 1 works with Shopfitters program and carry out pre start meetings and onsite induction of Shopfitters• Obtaining appropriate authorities certificates required on completion• Carry out defect inspections and coordinate timing for completion of works• Manage process for payment of fit out contribution Mostrar menos

    • RCP

      Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
      Retail Tenancy Co-ordinator

      Tenancy Co-ordination for the Redevelopment of the Existing Centre of Pacific Fair• Providing Landlord works costs to Leasing for reconfigurations of multiple tenancies as part of the redevelopment of the existing centre.• Co-ordinating works and sub-contractors for Landlord works for new incoming tenants• Weekly reporting on progress of fitouts and commencement dates with Leasing and Centre Management• Preparing and co-ordinating Category 1 costs and works for tenants• Achieving Handover of tenancies and trade/rent commencement dates.• Liaising with all stakeholders and Base Builder Scentre Group to integrate works as part of the development and redevelopment of existing centre.• Conduct pre start meetings and liaise with Security for Contractor Approval process prior to commencing onsite• Issuing and Co-ordinating defits for outgoing tenants in order to achieve handover to new incoming tenants • Ensuring Tenancy Plans are accurate post defit• Liaising with Services Consultants to achieve base build requirements and Cat 1 works for existing centre• Monitoring the construction of fitouts on a daily basis in accordance with the final design drawings• Co-ordinate with Finance Cat 1 costs and deposit refunds• Co-ordinate with Marketing hoarding requirements• Obtaining appropriate authorities certificates required on completion Mostrar menos

    • Vinta Group

      Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
      Tenancy Coordinator
    • Indooroopilly Shopping Centre

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

      Responsible for managing the Design process with External Design Consultant• Initial contact with the tenant to provide relevant documentation to assist with the design and fitout process.• Providing Lessor works costs and estimates to Leasing team of 5 staff members for reconfigurations / amalgamations / new lease negotiations as part of the remix strategy for the centre and new incoming tenants.• Monthly forecasting with General Manager.• Manage the Tenancy Delivery Tracking Report.• Producing tenders and organising defits in preparation of handover of new tenancies• Instructing and organising services co-ordination as well as raising PO’s and Minor work contracts for: Air-conditioning, Sprinklers (wet and dry), Hydraulics (underslab), Electrical services upgrade of supply and Hoardings• Weekly reporting and meetings on progress of fitouts and commencement dates with Leasing and Centre Management• Preparing and co-ordinating Category 1 costs and works for tenants• Achieving Handover of tenancies and trade/rent commencement dates.• Conduct pre start meetings with Shopfitters prior to commencing onsite• Ensuring Tenancy Plans are accurate post defit• Monitoring the construction of fitouts on a daily basis in accordance with the final design drawings• Co-ordinate with Finance Cat 1 costs and deposit refunds• Co-ordinating with Marketing hoarding requirements• Obtaining appropriate authorities certificates required on completion• Instructing Leasing Administrator of all Cat 1 and Lessor costs to finalise Fitout Contribution payments. Mostrar menos

      • Tenancy Delivery Manager

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
      • Tenancy Delivery Manager

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
    • The Retail Designers

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      Consultant
    • DeliverINSTyle

      Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
      Visual Merchandiser
    • Savills

      May 2018 - Jan 2018
      Tenancy Delivery Manager
    • DMA Partners

      Mar 2019 - Jan 2021
      Tenancy Delivery Manager
    • Edge Project Management

      Mar 2021 - Jul 2023
      Tenancy Coordinator
    • Tango Projects

      Jan 2024 - now
      Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate III in Arts – Interior Decoration – CATC (2006)