Catherine De Vries

Maintenance Specialist @ Faircape Group

About

I have been in the sales/management field for the past 28 years, from selling insurance, clothing, leather products, new and used vehicles with a high success rate. I ran and managed the front office for a real estate company for 9 years and ended my property career managing the rentals maintenance division in the Western Cape. I am very successful in reaching my targets as I go above and beyond of what is expected of me. I have also successfully managed sales and office staff with successful results. I and my team increased our gross profits of our branch by 80% in the first month and have now reached 100% and above every month since then. I am very passionate about customer service and have high standards when it comes to liaising with existing and potential clients. I give a 100% to the task I am given and flourish under pressure. My goal for the future is to be employed by a stable and reputable company were I will be given the opportunity to grow within the company.

Country

South Africa

City

City of Cape Town

Industry

Real Estate

Skill

Customer Interaction, Property Management, Residential Real Estate, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Research, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Social Media, Marketing, Sales, Real Estate, Microsoft Outlook, Team Building, Time Management, English, Management

Experience

Maintenance Specialist

Faircape Group

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Maintenance Manager

Jawitz Properties

2023-8 - 2024-9 · 1 yr 2 mos

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Maintaining good relationships with landlords, tenants and suppliers. • Scheduling maintenance activities with plumbers, electricians etc. • Coordinating repairs when issues arise within the building, contacting appropriate contractors and maintenance staff • Obtaining quotes for repairs and overseeing the completion of the work • Regular inspections of the buildings to identify potential problems before they escalate • Maintaining allocated budget, tracking expenses, prioritizing needs, and finding cost-effective solutions • Ensuring that maintenance activities comply with relevant regulations and safety standards • Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and service contracts, utilizing the CRM systems • Effective communication with relevant parties regarding scheduled maintenance.