Résumé

Jonathan Lyons I.P.A.V. DippFA

Name: Jonathan Lyons

Address: Adamstown, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

Cell Number: +353 (0)87 99 77 114 Skype: jayvly

Email Address: jonathanvlyons@gmail.com

Date of Birth: 14th May 1971

Objective

A challenging management or generalist position in the Real Estate / Property related sector where my
in-depth experience as a self employed entrepreneur, experience as a Real Estate Agent, Property
Manager and Office Manager can broaden the base of expertise in your company.

Education

September 2006 to May 2008

Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers (I.P.A.V.)
Course: Auctioneering & Estate Agency (Real Estate)
Status: Fully Qualified
Subjects studied were: Appraisals, Finance & Accounting, Regulatory Environment (Law), Building
Studies, Planning, Advertising & Promotion, Economics, Communications & Marketing.

September 2006 to May 2007

Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers (I.P.A.V.)
129 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Course: Diploma in Fine & Decorative Arts
The subjects included, History of Art, Ancient, Modern and Contemporary Art, Japanism, Antique
Furniture, Architecture, Silver, Gold, Glass, Porcelain, Precious & Semi-Precious Stones, History of
Costume and Social History and many more.

Work Experience (In order of importance)

January 2004 to August 2006

Maureen McKeown Real Estate Agents, 224 Upper Salthill, Galway City, Ireland
Title: Property Negotiator & Office Manager
Responsibilities: Property Negotiation/Property Management

‘Maureen McKeown Estate Agents’ is based in the main street of Salthill, Galway on the west coast of
Ireland, and it’s role is that of Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Property Managers and have had contracts
for International Sales in Spain, Portugal, Dubai, Italy and Poland.
My reason for leaving was to continue my studies in Real Estate in Dublin.

My Responsibilities:

• Sales Negotiation
• Property Appraisals – Sales and Rental properties
• Property Management
• Leases arranged for rental properties
• Viewings
• Mortgage arrangements
• Property catalogue photography & design
1995 to 2004 Periwinkles Seafood & Steak Specialists Restaurant
Salthill/ Quay Street / Market Street, Galway City, Ireland

Title: Self Employed Restrateur

In 1995, having worked in the restaurant & hotel industry from the age of 16, I spotted a niche in the
market in the west of Ireland. I set about the task of raising finance and successfully secured investment
capital wherein Periwinkles Restaurant became a business entity and over the years became a
successful and award wining restaurant.

My main functions

• Delegation of duties to a team of over 25 staff during peak season.

• Menu creativity and design.
• All bookkeeping and accounts, project appraisals, budgeting, costing, CVP analysis,
performance management and measurement.
• Developing business strategies to deal with changing market trends in a business known
internationally for its fickle nature.
• Preparation of financial statements and reporting financial performance to investors.

August 2008 – Present O’Sullivan Antiques, Dublin | New York

42-44 Francis Street, Dublin 8, Ireland
Responsibilities: Sales Development, Client Consultations

O’Sullivan Antiques are purveyors of high quality Georgian and Regency antiques. The majority of our
clients are very high profile clients from all corners of the world.
My position with O’Sullivan Antiques is primarily based in the Dublin store. Here I meet clients both
in the store and travel to their homes to help them choose the perfect piece or pieces of antique
furniture to suit them.
I have also set up new technologies within O’Sullivan Antiques to help in the day to day running of the
business between Dublin and New York, to help it run more effectively and efficiently as we are in
contact on a daily basis and ship between the stores and globally on a regular basis.

Activities / Achievements

Highly proficient in most computer technology to include:

Microsoft Office (up to 2007), Windows (up to Windows 7), Mac, basic website design, Adobe
Dreamweaver CS3, Adobe Fireworks CS3, Google Apps, Google Wave collaboration, Mesh, Desktop
publishing, to name but a few.

Certificate in Auctioneering & Estate Agency

Diploma in Fine & Decorative Arts
Hotel Management (pre 1995)
Working out
Cycling
Swimming
Walking
Guitar
Art (www.artincolour.com)

References

A list of references is available upon request