With over twenty years experience in the field of facilities management and maintenance, Simon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that is readily transferable to the real estate industry. After originally working at the New Zealand Nursery Research Centre at Massey University Palmerston North, Simon completed a Diploma in Nursery Management before returning to the NZNRC as a research technician.
In 1994, Simon joined global facilities management company PAE Incorporated. Since that time he has fulfilled a number of roles for PAE in business development, contract management, area management, transitional management and special projects.
Simon has worked with a variety of private, corporate, local authority and government agencies and has an extensive background with the New Zealand Defence Force, having worked on every NZDF site in New Zealand and performed the role of FM Contract Manager at Linton Military Camp for nine years from 2002 - 2011 and Area Manager from 2005 - 2013.
Leading teams of over one hundred staff across multiple sites, in different locations, has enabled Simon to develop strong interpersonal and communication skills and his considerable involvement in tendering and winning new contracts, along with renegotiating existing contracts, over the last fifteen years, have honed his negotiation and partnering abilities.
Simon is motivated, focussed and customer orientated. His commitment and loyalty towards his clients is at the forefront of his decision making and his understanding of getting ‘value for money’ provides a solid platform when making the most important of decisions. His responsiveness, work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile see’s regular return business from his network of clients.
Often referred to as a ‘safe pair of hands’ Simon’s ability to listen, strategise, set goals, organise, plan and then implement, will get you the result you are looking for. In such a competitive environment getting results is what counts.
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Your local real estate expert Jo Davenport is a friendly local face in Foxton. Jo’s reputation amongst her clients is of being relaxed, reliable and having a friendly manner. Her patient, professional approach to the buying and selling of residential real estate in and around Foxton is refreshing. A born and bred Foxtonian, Jo knows this area inside out. Originally introduced into real estate by a friend who thought that she had a good temperament to be an agent, Jo enjoys meeting and dealing with people and helping them to achieve their dreams. Jo is focused on her clients needs. Always making herself available, Jo treats every detail with urgency. She understands the importance of maintaining contact with her clients which will ensure they are completely informed during every step in the process. A mother of 2, Jo is happy to be working with the people of Foxton and helping them to achieve their desires. So if you are thinking local … buying local … use a local to get results. Whether you are starting out, stepping up, looking for leisure, investing for the future or enjoying a well earned retirement, Jo is ready to assist and make that next step your reality. Thinking local, buying or selling local, use a local. !!! |
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