Rita Mendes
JOHNS & CO
New York,NY
4
Languages
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated, driven professional with experience in public relations, sales, and compliance.
Relocated from London to New York in October and seeking role to build and strengthen these skills.
Available to start immediately, with no visa sponsorship required.
Work History
Compliance Coordinator
7 Months- Coordinated compliance documentation and maintained accurate records for audits and regulatory reviews
- Managed compliance and data training delivery to reinforce regulatory adherence and secure data handling practices.
- Compiled data for subject access requests with full compliance ownership.
- Maintained up-to-date health and safety documentation and insurance records to support compliance requirements.
- Created staff log-ins and training reports with ownership of access records and documentation.
Sales negotiator
1 Year- Experience selling within London’s prime property market, managing relationships with high-net-worth buyers and delivering a tailored, high-touch client experience.
- Utilised advanced communication skills for successful deal closures.
- Fostered long-term relationships with clients resulting in repeat business growth.
- Researched market trends to stay ahead of competition and deliver value to customers.
- Increased customer satisfaction by identifying and addressing their unique needs.
Lettings negotiator
8 Months- Achieved quicker leasing periods with proactive communication strategies.
- Negotiated rental rates to secure long-term tenancies.
- Verified references of potential tenants, ensuring reliability and credibility.
- Ensured legal compliance in all lettings transactions, reducing risk exposure.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends, aiding strategic decision making.
- Built strong relationships with landlords, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Coordinated contract signing for smooth transition of tenancies.
- Organised regular property checks to maintain quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with maintenance team for prompt issue resolution.
Account executive- public relations
4 Months- Achieved positive public perception with well-crafted press releases.
- Promoted company initiatives through engaging content creation.
- Collaborated with marketing team on integrated campaigns, maximising reach across all channels.
- Monitored industry trends to keep PR strategies current and effective.
- Coordinated special events, improving community engagement.
- Prepared detailed reports on PR activities, demonstrating effectiveness of communication efforts.
- Developed media relationships for increased brand visibility.
Public relations - apprenticeship
2 Years- Organised press conferences for effective communication with media representatives.
- Built solid relationships with key industry influencers for enhanced brand reputation.
- Crafted persuasive press releases that resulted in extensive media coverage.
- Conducted market research to inform PR strategy development.
- Liaised with marketing department to synchronise PR activities with promotional strategies.
- Wrote press releases and prepared kits for use in media pushes.
- Tracked and monitored coverage
Education
- Public Relations
A-Levels
GCSEs
Skills
Supported target achievement goals.
Applied closing tactics to secure deals.
Built strong professional connections through networking.
Delivered clear
professional communication.
Managed follow-up after sale completion.
Ran social media ad campaigns.
Handled date scheduling and administrative tasks.
Protected sensitive information.
Coordinated property viewing appointments.
Used strong market knowledge to support decisions.
Completed ID verification steps accurately.
Followed AML procedures carefully.
Languages
Portuguese
Native Speaker
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Compliance Coordinator
JOHNS & CO
03.2026 - 10.2026Read More
Sales negotiator
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward
03.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Lettings negotiator
Foxtons
05.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Account executive- public relations
Bacchus Agency
01.2024 - 05.2024Read More
Public relations - apprenticeship
Red consultancy
12.2021 - 12.2023Read More
St Andrew’s C of E school
GCSEs
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City of Westminster college
A-Levels
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Multiverse - Apprentice
from Public Relations
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