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Real Estate Agent
Summit Real EstateReal Estate Agent
Jan. 2025In the Motueka and Tasman area, Vanessa is well-known for her successful personal training and fitness business, where she has empowered and guided countless individuals to realise and reach their full potential. She’s now bringing that same drive and commitment to real estate. Her background in competitive bodybuilding and helping others achieve their goals translates perfectly into her real estate career. Discipline, structure, vision and self-belief are essential elements to success and Vanessa applies this ethos to her life and work. Vanessa previously worked for Summit Motueka for 6 years as a residential Property Manager and looks forward to rejoining the Summit family. She’s dedicated to helping you achieve your real estate goals, while maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship. If you're looking for a real estate professional who genuinely cares about your success and makes the entire process seamless and enjoyable, Vanessa Puklowski is the agent for you. 'Let my energy, honesty, local knowledge and commitment to improving our community work for you'
Business Owner
Motueka Fitness CoBusiness Owner
Mar. 2018Motueka, Tasman, New ZealandOwner and operator of Motueka Fitness Co. Private gym focusing on building strength and confidence with an emphasis on rebuilding from injury and injury prevention. Personal training and small group women’s strength classes in a private gym.
Property Manager
Summit Real EstateProperty Manager
Mar. 2013 - Mar. 2018Motueka- Marketing Rental Properties - Securing new tenants - Credit and background checks - Routine Inspections - Entry and Exit inspections - Conflict resolution - Tenancy Tribunal claims - Preparation of tenancy agreements and bond forms - Management of rent arrears - Organisation of maintenance - Budgeting for Landlords and managing comprehensive property portfolios to ensure return on investment - Negotiation - Processing invoices and monthly ledgers.
Personal Assistant
Ray White MotuekaPersonal Assistant
Apr. 2012 - Mar. 2013Motueka- Booked and prepared advertising - Wrote internet content and updated as needed - Vendor feedback and reports - Prospecting - Window cards and flyers - Customer service - Newsletters sent to all of Motueka. Prepared monthly
Manager
Torlesse MotelsManager
Mar. 2011 - Mar. 2012Kaiteriteri- Day to day running of motels - Bookings and working with local travel providers eg . Wilson's Abel Tasman and Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles and I-Site to book trips for guests - Cleaning of units and linen - Maintenance of grounds and units including spa - Ordering of cleaning supplies, linens and stationary - Staff rosters for on call duty manager and cleaners. - Advertising and hiring of cleaning staff
Real Estate Sales. Office Manager
Ray White MapuaReal Estate Sales. Office Manager
Jul. 2009 - Mar. 2011MapuaStudied and achieved real estate license and sold real estate for a period of 6 months. After this time I moved into office management - Booking and creation of advertising via Campaign track - Use of Ray White's in house computer software to upload new properties to the internet. - Vendor feedback via updates after open homes - Preparation of proposals, window cards and flyers - Calculation of Agent commissions - Front of house service and fielding of incoming calls - Ordering of all office supplies
Marketing and business development assistant
CB Marketing Nelson 2008-2009Marketing and business development assistant
Apr. 2008 - Feb. 2009Nelson- Prospecting for new clients - Development of cost effective, efficient marketing strategies for local businesses - Negotiation across all media for the best possible advertising rate for our clients - Creative input into creation of new business websites and print media. Regular updating of company websites including publishing blogs, newsletters and database emails - Updating of CRM databases - The use of mind mapping and time management training with business owners to use their time effectively - Preparation of advertising budgets
Bank Teller, Office Assistant, Business Owner
Various: ANZ Bank Teller, Mapua School Office Assistant, Owner Miss HomebodiesBank Teller, Office Assistant, Business Owner
Jun. 2006 - Mar. 2008Various roles from bank teller to office assistant I also started my own residential cleaning business "Miss Homebodies" I had regular clients that I cleaned their homes, tidied gardens and ran errands.
Store Manager and Body Piercer
TrendzStore Manager and Body Piercer
Apr. 2003 - Oct. 2005Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman, New Zealand- Day to day running of store and staff - Ordering of stock and in store displays - Assisted on buying trip to Sydney - Training of staff in body piercing adhering to health and safety. Trained pierces in both Nelson and Dunedin stores - Customer service and complaints resolution
Owner
Chameleon Costume HireOwner
Mar. 2001 - Apr. 2003Nelson- Day to day running of store - Ordering and Stock Control - Costume maintenance - Created and manufactured new costumes - Basic accounting
Breakfast Announcer and News Reader
The Planet NelsonBreakfast Announcer and News Reader
Jan. 2000 - Mar. 2001Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman, New Zealand- Breakfast announcer and News Reader - Preparation of daily show and all creative elements with co-host - Compere and public speaker for local events - Promotions and live broadcasts
Radio Announcer and Program Director. Part Time Creative Writer
Port FM TimaruRadio Announcer and Program Director. Part Time Creative Writer
Jan. 1997 - Jan. 2000Timaru- Breakfast and mid morning radio announcer - News writer and presenter - Local Promotions appearances and compere. e.g Ground announcer for local rugby games, compere for fashion shows, judge for local talent quests and guest appearances at many community events. - Program Director. Daily scheduling of music, working with record companies to ensure air play for new talent. - Part time creative writer. Assisted head creative when needed, writing and recording of radio advertisements for local businesses.
Midnight to Dawn Radio Announcer and Creative Writer
Fifeshire FMMidnight to Dawn Radio Announcer and Creative Writer
Dec. 1995 - Dec. 1996Nelson- Liaising with advertising clients to write effective radio campaigns - Preparation and presentation of midnight to dawn radio show.

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