TFP ONLINE - Key Persons
Andrew has worked in residential lettings for most of his career. After finishing university, he cut his teeth at a large national agency chain, before moving on to join a start-up agency in the East Midlands in 2005. Later, he was pivotal in opening their second branch in Leeds and is now a Director and part owner of the same highly regarded firm. Andrew combines his passion for keeping up to date with the latest legislation with his knowledge of the practical issues of property management.
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Managing Director
- Trainer
David has worked for many years in the letting industry and has first-hand experience of most roles involved in lettings. For the last 23 years, he has worked full time running training and consultancy for landlords and agents throughout England and Wales. He teaches public courses as well as running In House courses for local authorities, letting agents, landlord associations, housing associations, colleges and other bodies. Widely respected for his technical knowledge and teaching style, David combines an authoritative understanding of the legal framework with practical suggestions on working with people and presents in an engaging style.
Job Titles:
- Administration & IT Support
George started working for TFP in the admin department on a part-time basis in 2012. George is now a full-time employee and provides invaluable IT and admin support to staff in the office and those we work with around the country.
Job Titles:
- Editor, Letting Update Journal
Gill has worked with Training for Professions for about 8 years. She is the main point of contact for major training contract work. Gill is also the editor of the Letting Update Journal with responsibility for all aspects of producing and distributing this publication every quarter.
Job Titles:
- Marketing and Sales Consultant
Louise has worked for TFP since 2015. Her previous experience of running her own company and working within customer services for many years helps her understand the needs of our loyal customers.
Mark worked in the leisure industry for 25 years combining both sales and operational roles which led him to eventually work in the small sided football industry on a national basis. Mark now works in the sales and marketing department with a real focus on business development.
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Lettings Consultant
Mel was previously working as a Lettings Property Manager for 5 years both in London and Dorset, the newest member of the TFP team, her role as a Lettings Consultant will see Mel becoming more involved in the technical aspects of lettings and increase her knowledge and understanding of the lettings legislation whilst also supporting our helpline service. MARLA
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Lettings Consultant
Nick worked in the lettings industry for 17 years as a Property Manager & Branch Manager in London and Dorset, before joining TFP to further his interest in the technical aspects of the industry. Nick will be focusing on the TFP Helpline, the running of training courses and additional projects related to new legislation.
Nigel has been in the property industry since 1990 and set up his own letting agency in 1994. Quickly recognising the ongoing need for improvement and training, Nigel was a regular user of all of TFP's services. After successfully merging his property business in 2015, he has now moved away from full time work in the day to day processes so he can now concentrate on providing industry training, whilst volunteering on various sporting committee's in Kent.
Richard has worked in the Property Industry since 1994. Until 2016 he owned and ran a successful Lettings Agency in the South West before taking the decision to sell and focus on his own small property portfolio. Richard joined the helpline in 2018 and enjoys working with TFP clients to resolve property management issues as well as staying conversant with the latest legislation affecting the Industry.
Sarah has worked in the admin field for many years providing administrative duties to various companies over the years, in particular she worked as a PA to the Managing Director of a very successful London based company. Sarah provides essential administrative support to our team here at Training for Professionals.
Susan graduated in 1985 and spent a number of years in business and industry before getting the "lettings-bug" in 1993 when she became a landlord. Her interest in lettings grew and Susan moved to work in lettings with a local estate agent before establishing her own letting agency in 2000 where she is still a Director. Susan was pleased to join the TFP Helpline team in 2015 where she particularly enjoys helping agents understand the legal framework and find fair and practical solutions to the problems they may encounter.
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Lettings Consultant
Tony's career before joining the Training for Professionals Team, started in 1987 as a letting consultant for a large independent letting agency in Bournemouth progressing to the role of Poole Office branch manager, responsible for a sizeable letting and property management team, following a corporate acquisition of the business then asked to set up and run a large regional property management centre. During his time in the industry Tony has acquired a wide range of customer service and management experience, overseen the introduction and implementation of the many changes to residential letting regulations and procedures. He has brought his wide-ranging knowledge and experience to benefit our TFP clients on training courses and the helpline.
Wendy has worked for Training for Professionals since 2006 in various roles. Previously employed by a Management Company in Skipton, North Yorkshire.