Patrick Holden
Asset Manager
Stellenbosch,WC
Summary
Seasoned executive with a proven track record at HOLDEN PROPERTY NETWORK, adept in finance/budgeting and leading teams to operational excellence. Spearheaded innovative projects, achieving significant ROI enhancements and operational efficiencies. Skilled in managing strategic relationships and risk management, demonstrating strong leadership and am technologically savvy.(even using AI !)
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
HOLDEN PROPERTY NETWORK
Stellenbosch
01.2024 - Current
- Providing advisory support roles within HOA’s, Sectional Title Schemes and Body Corporates.
- Directed and coordinated management, financial and budget activities to improve operational cash flows used to fund operations and maximize ROI's
- Additionally provide photographic, services, floor plans, drone footage and virtual tours for the Real Estate business
Asset Manager
STAY LONGER
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Asset manager for 1000 residential rental units in Nelspruit, Gauteng, and Port Elizabeth over a five year period, achieving heightened occupancies, reduction of the debtors book and improved overall operational efficiency.
- (Included property sales of some of the older stock)
- Implemented innovative new processes including methods to improve customer retention overall communication and client feedback.
- Prioritized team development by introducing internal audits and training, which led to increased bottom lines and growth in all units
General Manager
WOODHILL RESIDENTIAL ESTATE AND COUNTRY CLUB
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Led and guided the team in aligning short, medium, and long-term objectives
- Implemented a comprehensive operational restructuring initiative to integrate historically segregated golf and residential sectors, yielding significant cost reductions and enhancing service offerings
- Elevated overall standards to deliver an enhanced customer and resident experience, particularly within the food and beverage realm
- Implemented improved protocols to mitigate operational risks within the security department
- Achieved notable recognition by securing second place in the prestigious John Collier Award for sustainable practices, with a specific focus on enhancing sustainability within the golf course and public open spaces
- Revamped the financial and marketing divisions to deliver more insightful data for estate management, resulting in substantial cost efficiencies and heightened revenue generation through strategic social media interventions
- Established a dedicated security committee to address escalating crime rates in the area in order to preserve property investments made at the Estate.
Estate Manager
DE ZALZE WINELANDS GOLF ESTATE HOMEOWNERS
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Successfully transitioned the Development handover to the HOA
- Through onboard training and development of staff, we streamlined work flows to provide better systems in the finance, security, building and landscaping operations of the Estate
- Introduced new Board packs, and a more comprehensive budgeting process, where ownership rested with the HOD’s
- Over this period, I can say that De Zalze matured from a young adolescent into a mature Estate, that was underpinned through competent staff, systems and leadership
Consultant
PRIVATE HOTEL SCHOOL
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies in order to overhaul the schools accounting and HR systems, that were really outdated, using excel, pivot tables as well as converting book keeping system to Sage.
Financial Manager
PEZULA GROUP OF COMPANIES
01.2007 - 01.2008
- I spearheaded a project in which visitors from the United States would visit Cape Town, Franschoek, Pezula, Anonyme Island in the Seychelles and a small town in Ruanda as part of an upmarket offering for high-net-worth clients, where the enticement was to invest in property at Pezula
- The project was terminated due to the death of one of the main shareholders
Group Operations Manager
SANTE HOTEL AND WELLNESS CENTRE
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Part of an amazing team that took international accolades in an Award-winning Hotel and Spa, voted one of the ‘16 Best Spa’s on Earth’ by UK Elle magazine (May 2004) and Condé Nast Traveller Italy Hot List Top Spa Resort (October 2004).
- Reporting to three shareholders, I was involved from the pre-opening stage, directing all facets of the operation, including a high-end wellness center, rental pool administration, and acting as a trustee on the HOA portion of the estate.
- My portfolio also covered finance, rooms division/front office, a large food and beverage operation, HR, security, and facilities management.
Financial Director
SPIER WINE ESTATE
01.1995 - 01.2002
Resort General Manager
CLUB MYKONOS LANGEBAAN
01.1991 - 01.1995
Financial Manager
TRANSGAMES (SUN INTERNATIONAL)
01.1989 - 01.1991
Various Management Positions
SOUTHERN SUN AND SUN INTERNATIONAL
01.1976 - 01.1989
Education
O and A levels -
Bedford Public School
EnglandOND - Hotel and Catering Operations
Livingstone Tourism Academy
Cambridge, EnglandB Com -
Unisa
CMCA - Certified Manager of Community Associations
L4 - Cape Town Culture Tourist Guide
Livingstone Tourism Academy
Cape TownDiploma - Lightroom
Advanced Diploma - Photography
Advanced Diploma - Digital Marketing
Skills
- Strong Leadership skills
- Managing Strategic Relationships
- Finance/Budgeting
- HR/IR
- Risk Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Legal Compliance
- Project Management
- Strong Computer Skills
- Technologically Savvy
Languages
- English
- French
- Afrikaans
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkWork Location
RemoteTimeline
Owner
HOLDEN PROPERTY NETWORK
01.2024 - Current
Asset Manager
STAY LONGER
01.2019 - 01.2024
General Manager
WOODHILL RESIDENTIAL ESTATE AND COUNTRY CLUB
01.2014 - 01.2018
Estate Manager
DE ZALZE WINELANDS GOLF ESTATE HOMEOWNERS
01.2009 - 01.2013
Consultant
PRIVATE HOTEL SCHOOL
01.2008 - 01.2009
Financial Manager
PEZULA GROUP OF COMPANIES
01.2007 - 01.2008
Group Operations Manager
SANTE HOTEL AND WELLNESS CENTRE
01.2003 - 01.2007
Financial Director
SPIER WINE ESTATE
01.1995 - 01.2002
Resort General Manager
CLUB MYKONOS LANGEBAAN
01.1991 - 01.1995
Financial Manager
TRANSGAMES (SUN INTERNATIONAL)
01.1989 - 01.1991
Various Management Positions
SOUTHERN SUN AND SUN INTERNATIONAL
01.1976 - 01.1989
O and A levels -
Bedford Public School
OND - Hotel and Catering Operations
Livingstone Tourism Academy
B Com -
Unisa
CMCA - Certified Manager of Community Associations
L4 - Cape Town Culture Tourist Guide
Livingstone Tourism Academy
Diploma - Lightroom
Advanced Diploma - Photography
Advanced Diploma - Digital Marketing
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