Marcus Gilmore

• Provides strategic advisory across asset development and operations with particular strength in accommodation, tourism and remote-use asset classes such as Mining Accommodation. Supporting feasibility, approvals, delivery planning and stakeholder negotiation.
• Recent Roles completed are, below I also have an intimate knowledge of the Karratha market, buying and obtaining approvals for the Tambrey hotel for some 140 units, and working for Finbar on their apartment development in Karratha (Pelago).

South Hedland - Serenity South Hedland

• Recently completed consultancy, and ran entire project placing a team of planners architects, negotiating with council and WA Government (GROW and WA HEALTH), completing the leases of 31 2bed and 1 bed apartments in 70 unit development including 17 Hotel unit's and commercial and caretakers facilities. Designed as a gated community, and all approvals now completed.
• The current position of the development site purchased for $1million from Development WA,, is now just been valued at $6.75mil, based on my design, consultancy work, with an anticipated IRR of 35%.

Newman Project:

• Just completed Consultancy on 13 hectare development with potential range of 500 to 1800 dwellings.
• I ran all elements of the development process, Designing the Estate, obtaining initial approvals, Liaising with planning, Builders, and discussions with BHP and RIO Tinto as well as many other mining services companies, and achieving local council on approvals.
• Combination of Housing, Apartments, and Hotel in the design.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and in particular construction costs in the modular space.
• 3000mil Development.
• Negotiated with Government departments on payments plans for Outstanding rates and taxes, including OSR, Council and Water Corp.

Amara Development - Kalgoorlie:

• I recently negotiated between Council and a Major developer for the acquisition of 17 hectares of land in Kalgoorlie.
• Being born and bread in the town allowed me to use my contacts at council to negotiate the purchase off market.
• This will be 300 Houses, initially up to 600 with options in place on additional land.
• Using my contacts in the GROH departments was able to secure 35, 10 years leases, and arranged the sales of all the units with one month.

• Built and led a national real estate and project marketing business with strong operational leadership, team management and stakeholder engagement at scale.
• Relevant transferable skills to village management: Managing teams across multiple locations (up to 50 staff nationally; broader contractor networks), High-level budgeting, governance and operational reporting, Client compliance, relationship management and performance delivery, Process design, training systems and quality control
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

• Owned and operated the Newman Hotel for seven years, leading the expansion from 68 rooms to over 200 rooms, delivering large-scale accommodation, catering, and hospitality services to the North West mining sector.
• Supported major corporate clients including Rio Tinto and BHP, meeting strict requirements across compliance, safety, food quality, and service delivery.
• Owned and operated from 2008; redevelopment and major expansion delivered during this period, with Over $20mil spent on the expansion.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Project Managed the expansion of the rooms from 68 to over 200.
• Project manged and designed the refurbishment of an empty function area to a mess hall servicing Hotel guest and up to 400 BHP employees living of site, plus the 200 occupants of the Hotel.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
• Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
• Contributed positively to the local community through involvement in various events or charitable organizations.
• Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
• Implemented effective financial management practices, improving cash flow and profitability.
• Overseeing inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand.
• Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Optimized workflow processes through careful analysis of operational needs and resource allocation.

Worked for the Largest Commercial agencies in Perth being:

• Jones Lang Lassalle
• Colliers
• Savills
• Early Career (Commercial & Research Foundations)
• Strong analytical and commercial background supporting decision-making, feasibility work, and operational optimisation.
• Prepared detailed reports summarising research findings and recommendations for further action.
  Created visualizations to present research data and findings to stakeholders.
• After research role diverted to selling Shopping Centres, and Office buildings, as well as sourcing Development sites for Residential Developers.
• At only 21 was considered one of the best Commercial agents in Perth.