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mary amodu — at a glance

Property | Real Estate | Architecture | Housing · London, United Kingdom. Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I'm an enthusiastic and creative person with a genuine passion for property, architecture, interiors and the built environment — and this is where I share who I am, the experiences shaping me and where I'm heading.

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experience

Current · Remote

Current experience

Bricks‘N’Mortar Property Development & Investments

Property Development, Investment & Research

I am currently gaining further exposure to the property development and investment industry through working remotely at Bricks‘N’Mortar Property Development & Investments. This has given me an opportunity to develop my understanding of how property opportunities are explored, how existing buildings can be transformed and how residential and commercial developments are considered from both a design and investment perspective. I am particularly interested in the relationship between architecture, development potential, property investment and creating spaces that serve people's needs.

what I did

Exploring residential property development and investment opportunities.
Understanding how existing buildings can be converted into multiple residential units.
Exploring architectural concepts, floor plans, building layouts and 3D property visualisations.
Developing an understanding of property regeneration and making better use of existing buildings.
Learning about residential and commercial investment strategies.
Exploring how development costs, property values, rental opportunities and market demand influence decisions.
Understanding how developments can contribute to housing supply and local communities.

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what I learned

How development ideas move from an initial concept and architectural plans towards a potential investment opportunity.

14 Sep – 10 Oct 2026

Apprenticeship placement

Your Move Estate Agents

Workplace placement · Level 3 Housing & Property Management Apprentice

A placement that showed me the day-to-day responsibilities of estate agency and property management.

what I did

Supported daily office administration and responded to property, viewing and maintenance enquiries.
Helped arrange property viewings and answered telephone calls.
Assisted with Right to Rent checks, tenancy agreements and tenant documentation.
Updated property records in Reapit and recorded inspection findings in TouchRight.
Reported maintenance issues and communicated with landlords, tenants and contractors.

what I learned

Property compliance — EICRs, EPCs and gas safety certificates — along with tenancy administration and ARLA-related practices.

2 Mar – 4 Sep 2026

Work experience

Peabody Housing Association

Customer Service & Housing Administration Work Experience

Supporting housing administration and resident services, both in the office and remotely.

what I did

Assisted with resident enquiries, document organisation and record keeping.
Learned about CRM systems, KPIs and customer satisfaction.
Gained insight into antisocial behaviour, complaints and tenancy responsibilities.
Learned about repairs, maintenance reporting and health and safety.

what I learned

The importance of resident relationships, safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion — and providing genuinely good customer service.

5 Jan – 27 Feb 2026

Virtual work experience

Springpod

Building Your Future – Real Estate Virtual Work Experience

A virtual programme exploring property management, facilities management and building safety.

what I did

Learned about property marketing, rental opportunities and landlord responsibilities.
Explored commercial property and building maintenance.

what I learned

Stronger research, communication and independent learning skills.

3 Nov – 19 Dec 2025

Virtual work experience

CBRE

Commercial Real Estate Virtual Work Experience

An introduction to commercial real estate, including office and retail properties.

what I did

Learned about property valuations, leasing, marketing and tenant acquisition.
Explored the roles of landlords, investors and commercial property agents.

what I learned

Stronger research, analytical and presentation skills.

1 Sep – 31 Oct 2025

Part-time job

Meraki Organisation

Sales Representative for HelloFresh

Promoting HelloFresh through direct, door-to-door marketing.

what I did

Took part in B2B sales activities and customer engagement.
Delivered sales pitches, answered questions and handled objections.

what I learned

Persuasion, communication and how to build relationships with people quickly.

22 Jul 2024 – 12 Aug 2025

Part-time job

D&D Hill Cafe

Part-Time Barista

Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks in a busy café.

what I did

Operated the till and processed customer payments.
Delivered friendly and efficient customer service.
Maintained cleanliness and followed food hygiene procedures.

what I learned

Communication, teamwork and time management in a busy hospitality environment.

projects

Proposed concept

London

Residential Conversion Concept | 15 Proposed Apartments

An existing London property being explored for conversion into 15 self-contained residential flats across three levels. The concept explores how an existing property could be adapted to provide a mixture of accommodation for individuals, couples and families.

Illustrative scenario

Manchester

Residential Development Concept | 15 Proposed Apartments

An illustrative development scenario exploring the potential conversion of an existing nine-bedroom property into 15 self-contained flats. The concept considers how an existing building could be modernised and adapted to provide individual homes, with the possibility of selling the apartments separately or retaining them as rental investments.

Planned

Lagos Smart Industrial City, Nigeria

Large-Scale Mixed-Use Development | Planned $50 Million Project

A major international development initiative presented by Bricks‘N’Mortar. The website describes five hectares of land secured along the Epe–Itokin Road in Lagos State and a planned $50 million development in partnership with the Lagos State Government.

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education

Sacred Heart of Mary's Girls' School, Upminster

BTEC qualifications

September 2024 – May 2026

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care – Merit.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business – Distinction, Merit.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) – Researching and Exploring the Intersection Between Jazz, Art and Romance (2010–2020) – Grade B.

GCSEs

September 2019 – July 2024

Achieved GCSE grades 5–6.

Mathematics
English Language
English Literature
Combined Science
Religious Education
Design and Technology

school activities

School Council Representative

Represented students during my time at Sacred Heart of Mary's Girls' School.
Developed confidence, communication and teamwork skills.
Participated in discussions and contributed ideas to improve school life.

Netball

Participated in netball and developed teamwork, commitment and communication skills.

Karate

Took part in karate outside school, developing discipline, patience, resilience and self-confidence.

Other extracurricular activities

Getting involved in activities outside school, with a real interest in personal development.

skills

Property & housing administrationEnquiries, viewings, records and tenant documentation.
Residential & commercial real estateFrom estate agency to offices and retail property.
Customer serviceBuilding positive relationships with clients, residents and customers.
Compliance & tenancy administrationEICRs, EPCs, gas safety, Right to Rent and tenancy agreements.
Communication & teamworkConfident with landlords, tenants, contractors and colleagues.
Organisation & time managementKeeping things calm and on track in busy environments.
Marketing & salesPitching, answering questions and handling objections.
Creative thinking & designAn eye for layouts, interiors and visual presentation.
Problem-solvingStaying curious when something doesn't work the first time.
Digital toolsMicrosoft Office, digital administration, and exposure to Reapit and TouchRight.

career ambitions

I am currently exploring opportunities that align with my long-term career interests. Although I am no longer undertaking the Level 3 Property Management Apprenticeship, I remain very eager to secure another apprenticeship or a suitable long-term position within the property and housing industry.

I am particularly interested in opportunities with established estate agencies, property management companies, housing associations, residential developers, commercial real estate businesses and other organisations within the built environment.

My ambition is to gain practical experience, work towards recognised professional qualifications and develop into a knowledgeable and confident property professional.

I would particularly value an opportunity that allows me to combine employment with further study, including professional qualifications through ARLA Propertymark or the Chartered Institute of Housing.

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