Dhevatha (aka Defta) Chetty

Facilitate property auctions and present properties publicly while building buyer networks and driving transaction outcomes through professional auctioneering.

Manage business budgeting, accounting, purchasing and vendor relationships while developing customer relations and coordinating tender responses to support SME operations.

Represented clients in property transactions, conducted market research and valuations, and negotiated offers to meet client goals and close deals.

Managed external accounts, coordinated exchanges between sales and customer service, built client relationships and supported sales team performance and implementation.

Prepared competitive offers, negotiated terms with buyers and sellers, and assisted clients through closing to ensure compliance with documentation and regulations.

Coordinated and supervised repairs and preventative maintenance, handled tenant relations and complaints, and ensured timely rent collection and facility operations.

Maintained market and regulatory knowledge, built client network through marketing and referrals, and delivered high-quality client service for property transactions.

Oversaw granite fabrication operations, inspected slabs for quality, scheduled fabrication tasks and managed team workflow to ensure proper cutting and finishing.

Built and nurtured client relationships, monitored satisfaction and delivered timely support to ensure smooth solution implementation for assigned accounts.

Managed family relocation logistics and supported international student integration while coordinating events and catering during a planned sabbatical year.

Coordinated schedules, meetings and communications across departments, hired and trained administrative staff and ensured deadlines and administrative tasks were met.

Assessed customer creditworthiness, set credit limits, identified overdue accounts and conducted collection outreach to recover outstanding invoices.

Reviewed products, sourced and negotiated with suppliers and analysed sales and inventory trends to manage stock and purchasing decisions.

Developed production schedules, coordinated with sales and logistics to meet customer demand and ensured cost-efficient manufacturing timelines.

Maintained production schedules based on forecasts and capacity, adjusted plans with production teams and monitored progress to meet delivery targets.

Sourced and negotiated packaging materials, collaborated with product development on specifications and ensured timely delivery of packaging supplies.

Completed a course or qualification in Real Estate Level 4 and related ICT/external account management between 2006 and 2008.

Attended Silver Heights Secondary School and completed education up to Grade 11, finishing in 1984.