Deb McKinnie

Experience

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  First Light Group

  Jun 2004 - Apr 2007

  Development Manager

  In this position, I was responsible for supervising the development of several projects within set deadlines and budgets. Coordinated and interacted with both internal and external stakeholders on developed business plans and strategic opportunities. Other duties and responsibilities include:• Working with internal and external stakeholders on developed business plans and strategic opportunities.• Handling various property development tasks including pricing and legal requirements.• Managing designers, construction teams, consultants, and local authorities in the role of a project lead.• Accompanying leadership to relevant meetings to give project updates and compose necessary reports.• Overseeing the interviewing and hiring process of new staff.• Collaborating with first and second tier lenders on funding drawdowns and certifications.• Using spreadsheet management to track income, labour, and expenses for the executive team.Key Achievements:• Supervised projects ranging from $2 million to $20 million that included responsibilities such as lead project management, schedule creation, and roadmaps.• Served as client-side development manager for multimillion-dollar residential construction projects. Show less

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  NZINVEST Group of Companies

  Jun 2007 - Apr 2019

  Operations Manager/Department Head, Property Management/IT & Infrastructure Manager

  In this position, I was accountable for adopting cost-reduction practices by streamlining poorly-performing processes. This was achieved through careful study followed by mapping opportunities for improvement. It also involved carrying out regular reviews of potential software, and IT upgrades from an organisational standpoint to determine if licensing and integration of software is a wise business decision. Developing strategic products and creating opportunities with organisations. Delivering world-class team leadership by identifying, recruiting, sourcing and training property management staff. Other duties and responsibilities included:• Collecting and using feedback and data from customers to determine new technologies beneficial to the company.• Spearheading a customer relationship management (CRM) solution project that was customised to meet unique company needs.• Ensuring organisational compliance with legislative requirements as detailed in the Residential Tenancies Act and FMA Guidelines.• Supervising the performance of ten direct reports and three area managers.• Playing a pivotal role in improving staff morale through promotional activities as well as fundraising and charity initiatives. Show less

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  Harcourts Cooper & Co

  Apr 2019 - now

  General Manager, Residential Property Management