Leighton Marshall

Experience

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  Umbrella Advertising and M@ad Communication

  Feb 1997 - Jun 2000

  Production Manager

  Asst Production manager - UmbrellaProuction Manager - M@ad Communication

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  L. J. Hooker Commercial

  Jul 2000 - Jun 2002

  Commercial Leasing Manager

  Commercial Leasing, predominately CBD retail.

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  Marshall of Brisbane Management

  Oct 2002 - Aug 2006

  Residential Leasing & Facilities Management

  As part of the family company Marshall of BrisbaneEstablished an ongoing long term management rights business in Brisbane CBD including the following buildings:- River City- Festival Towers- Soho - GreenwichInitial set up of the buildings above - from developer handover to establishing "off the plan" permanent management business.Commercial leasing of the CBD retail spaces attached to the buildings above.The business was sold in 2006

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  Marshall of Brisbane - Family investment company

  Jan 2003 - now

  Director

  Overseeing the purchase, sale and management of properties for a combined family property portfolio.Includes commercial and residential propertyRepresenting owners on nine different body corporate/BMS committees over 20 years - gaining a strong understanding of the demands of managing high rise buildings with large budgets and complex contractual and interpersonal concerns.

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  Citizen Restaurant

  Feb 2004 - Oct 2006

  Owner manager

  Established, owned and operated a 50 seat CBD restaurant and bar. Dealing in all set up including fit-out and infrastructure from inception. Daily management including staffing, training, floor and kitchen work as well as ordering. Business was sold with the management rights in 2006.

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  M Hotels - Hillcrest Apartment Hotel

  Mar 2018 - now

  Business Owner

  As an owner operator I was involved in the purchase and ongoing management of a strata titled hotel in South Brisbane, instigating significant business change to improve unit owners returns.Daily management of a 50 key high rise complex, with lifts, pool, gym, hotel operation and 24 hour onsite support.Regular reporting to the body corporate and owners on all aspects of facility management, compliance and contract management. Ongoing operation of the hotel team - leadership, hiring, training and performance management of housekeeping and front desk staff. The hotel maintained solid returns to owners through the Covid period by leveraging alternative markets and continues to today.As an owner operator I was involved in the purchase and ongoing management of a strata titled hotel in South Brisbane, instigating significant business change to improve unit owners returns. Show less

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  Kalm Space

  Oct 2018 - now

  Business Owner

  Established a short term and commercial management business from startup.Delivered an effective team to manage the portfolio of short stay properties in Brisbane CBD, starting with sixteen properties and expanding to the current portfolio of 40 properties under management.Setup and maintenance of audited trust accounting, 24 hour guest support and communications.Managed a housekeeping team to service the portfolio, also offering an additional specialist Airbnb cleaning and linen service for other self managed properties within the inner city. Setup of a commercial property arm - leasing and management of a commercial portfolio. Supplied body corporate representation and property advice for owners looking to take advantage of this intensive form of residential management - offering owners a viable alternative to onsite hotel operators in CBD buildings.The business has grown steadily through word of mouth and reputation since inception and is now under management. Show less