Promise Okechukwu

Strategic and result driven real estate management professional with over thirteen (13) years progressive experience implementing across all segments including: property management, valuation, estate agency, property acquisition, site inspection, dispute resolution, negotiation, lease advisory, tenant and landlord management etc. Obtained a degree in Estate Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Professional Certificate in Business Law (Cert.BL) specializing in commercial lease and contract drafting. A Certified Property Manager (CPM) USA, Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) USA, and Certified National Realtor (NAR) USA.

Well read, highly exposed and widely travelled.

Property Acquisition and Leasing Manager - Kentucky Fried Chicken Foods Limited, Lagos - Lagos

(2021-07)

• Managing property operations for all KFC outlets in Nigeria.
• Managed rent, service charged and permits payment for financial reconciliation.
• Liaising with landlords, mall management and other stakeholders.
• Played a key role in the Lease agreement review, ensuring contractual integrity.
• Coordinated thorough property inspection to maintain quality standard.
• Cultivated positive public relations with third party agencies.
• Played a key role in the reduction of rent and service charge for the purpose of cost utilization.
• Drafting of lease agreement document for long or short lease.
• Site acquisition, management and business expansion

Property Manager - Temple Height Limited, Lagos - Lagos

(2019-09 - 2021-07)

• Property and facilities management.
• Tenant selection by KYC system.
• Collection of rent, and service charge.
• Preparation of lease and tenancy agreement documents.
• Sourcing for properties and other assets.
• Coordinating meeting with tenants and addressing complaints issues.

Estate Surveyor and Valuer - Bode Adediji Partnership, Lagos - Lagos

(2018-04 - 2020-07)

• Liaising with landlord and tenant.
• Sourcing for properties and site inspection coordination.
• Collection of rent, service charge and other utilities.
• Played a key role in the valuation of Diamond Bank Plc (Asset Valuation) Portharcourt, Rivers State.
• Participated actively on the retrospect valuation for Benin Electrical Distribution Company, Agbor, Delta state.
• Participated in the valuation for insurance on a six bedroom detached house at Fuga,Auchi, Edo state.
• Completed over twenty valuation jobs for Access Bank Plc. and Diamond bank plc. (merger),Lagos.
• Participated in the valuation of a bare land for investment purpose at Oniru ,Lagos

Business Development Executive - Ever Top Realties Limited, Lagos - Lagos

(2015-03 - 2015-05)

• Contribute to the implementation of marketing strategy.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth.

Estate Officer - Sort Estate Limited, Lagos - Lagos

(2011-11 - 2012-12)

• Organizing and checking repairs and maintenance of properties.
• Ensure property are been used for their intended purposes.
• Setting and review rents.
• Site inspection, coordination and agency.
• Attending meetings with landlords and tenants

Master of Business Administration - Management - Academy Europe University, Germany (2021 - 2022)

Higher National Diploma - Estate Management - Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State (2009 - 2014)

Professional Diploma - International Business Management - European Academy Open University, Germany (2022 - 2022)

Professional Certificate - Project Management - European Academy Open University, Germany (2022 - 2022)

Professional Certificate - Business Law (Lease & Contract) - Academy Europe University, Germany (2025 - 2025)

Advanced Certificate - Supervision: Effective Communication - Europe Academy London, United Kingdom (2024 - 2024)

Senior School Certificate Examination - Ewutuntun Senior Grammar School, Lagos (2002 - 2008)

First School Leaving Certificate - Markids Nursery and Primary School, Lagos (1996 - 2002)