Meet The Team


THE DIRECTORS

Alex Smith

Position at Lifeboat Lettings Managing Director

Area of expertise
In 2007 I started my journey in the Private Rental Sector working in South West London where I learnt the trade. I relocated to Ashford in 2011 to work for several high street lettings brands whilst developing my own property portfolio.

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Richard Poynter

Position at Lifeboat Lettings Director of Operations

Area of expertise
Responsible for high level business strategy and goal setting, day to day operations of the business, developing and introducing new systems and processes, Managing HR processes, Overseeing performance management processes and KPIs.

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Rick Walton

Position at Lifeboat Lettings Director of Finance and Business Development

Area of expertise ­­­
Oversee the financial aspects of the business, including ensuring our landlord customers and contractors get paid promptly and heavily involved in making sure the technology keeps pace with the requirements of the business.

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THE OFFICE TEAM

Laura Russell

Position:
Lettings & Property Administrator

Works here since:
2022

Area of expertise:
HMO/Co-living management
Check ins/Check outs
Regular inspections
Viewings

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Erin Budak

Position:
Lettings Negotiator  

Works here since:
2022 

Area of expertise:
I manage the phones and take callers details down. I also set up applicants for viewings and referencing. 

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Mayla Salmon

Position:
Head of Marketing & Business Development

Works here since:
2021

Area of expertise:
On a day to day basis I would be responsible for the overall marketing, Social Media

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Kristina Krizanova

Position:
Accounts Manager

Works here since:
 2022

Area of expertise:
-Processing landlord remittances
-Landlord payments
-Contractors payment
-Processing rents

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THE PROPERTY MANAGERS

Jennie Staff

Position:
Property Manager Ashford, Folkestone, Dover

Works here since:
2019

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Kate White

Position:
Property Manager Medway

Works here since:
2020

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Warren Stringer

Position:
Property Manager Maidstone  

Works here since:
2022 

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MAINTENANCE

Paul Smith – Lifeboat Maitenance

Position:
In house maintenance & handyman

Works here since:
2022

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