Q: How long have you been in the industry?
I started my career in residential real estate around 12 years ago as a contracts administrator for a boutique property investment firm. Following this I moved to Colliers in 2012 to join the Valuation & Advisory Services team. My original role at Colliers was Team Assistant before progressing through the career pathways as Personal Assistant and Executive Assistant through to my current role as Manager, Operations.
Q: Tell us a bit more about your current role with Colliers?
As Manager, Operations for Valuation & Advisory Services, Strategic Advisory & HRL Transactions, I am the first point of contact for the team of close to 90 employees. I work to take care of any matters that the business requires across people, platform and administration to increase efficiencies and ensure business plan goals are met with continuous improvement.
Q: What do you find most fulfilling about your role?
I consider myself extremely fortunate to work with multiple teams across multiple asset classes and alongside many long-standing Colliers’ employees. The scope of my role allows me to assist my team and provide solutions and positive changes that increase efficiencies and make culture count. Each day brings new and varied challenges, which leads to a rewarding and interesting working environment.
Q: What does Colliers offer experts in your field?
For internal service roles such as mine, Colliers fosters a positive work environment where we are empowered to feel heard and valued. I’ve received support from all areas of the business and have been encouraged to grow my career and expertise through training and development.
