• Richard made his first property purchase in 2002, successfully renovating the property whilst living there, before converting it into a rental property. Richard then purchased a number of other properties as joint ventures with friends and developed duplexes. He then moved onto small subdivisions and builds in different states, while working full time. Richard hasn’t even seen some of the completed properties. The developments include the subdivision of battle axe blocks behind existing dwellings, the demolition of existing dwellings and subdivision followed by construction of new dwellings.

• Richard’s current project is the subdivision and development of 10 Townhouses. The deal was put together with the purchase of 3 neighbouring properties, and the subsequent subdivision of the existing dwellings. He has worked with arborists, landscape architects and the architect, to ensure that he project maintains its well established trees and natural beauty.

• Richard studied a Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Business Administration before beginning starting work as an Engineer. Most recently Richard completed a Master of Science. As an engineer, Richard learned many useful skills in leadership and risk management and mitigation which he applies to property development.

Experience

Deputy Chief Engineer – Munitions
Department of Defence, Penrith, NSW
Oct 2012 – Present
Assess the safety and performance of Explosive Ordnance used by the Australian Defence Force.

Joint Standoff Weapon Integration Engineering Manager

Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Jan 2010 – Aug 2011
Responsible for the integration and certification of the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) onto the F/A-18F aircraft.

Targeting Officer

Department of Defence, Adelaide, SA
Jan 2007 – Jan 2010
Responsible for Weapon-Target matching and target selection for the Australian Defence Force.

Aircraft Stores Compatibility Engineer

Department of Defence, Adelaide, SA
Aug 2004 – Jan 2007
Responsible for the Compatibility of Aircraft Stores onto multiple aircraft platforms including AP-3C, C-130H, C-130J and AEW&C.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Department of Defence, Adelaide, SA
Jan 2003 – Aug 2004
Responsible for the scheduling and maintenance of AP-3C aircraft, including duty maintenance engineer.

Education

Masters of Science (Explosive Engineering)
Cranfield University, Shrivenham, UK, Graduated 2012
Bachelor of Engineering – Chemical
RMIT University, Melbourne, Graduated 2000
Bachelor of Business – Administration
RMIT University, Melbourne, Graduated 2000

Additional Skills

Preparation and delivery of briefs on multiple topics including leadership, explosives, engineering, and property development.
Analyse local development plans, conduct financial feasibility analysis, negotiate purchase and obtain development and planning approvals

Other Projects

Multiple purchase, demolish, construct duplex joint ventures
Purchase existing dwelling in Perth, subdivide off existing house, create additional lots, and build new dwellings at the rear.
Obtain Development Approval for subdivision and 10 Townhouse construction