Dawn Parker Office Manager

Dawn joined Richard Watkinson & Partners’ Newark letting branch in 2017 with nine years’ experience in the sector. She is ARLA qualified and is involved in the agency’s business development as well as general property management.

Her career has seen her work in a law firm, building society and estate agents across Lincolnshire in secretarial and administration roles as well as sales and lettings.

Outside of the office, Dawn has two cocker spaniels who she enjoys walking – although they do sometimes walk her.

Kelly Smith Lettings Negotiator

Based at the Newark Lettings office Kelly manages a variety of properties with the majority of them belonging to portfolio landlords, who have 5 or more properties.  She has expert local knowledge which assists her in her role.  She has built up a fantastic rapport with both landlords and tenants.  Kelly is starting her ARLA training which will add to her existing, extensive knowledge of the industry.

Kelly joined Richard Watkinson and Partners in 2016 after having returned from a year teaching English in Thailand.

Jo Bound Lettings Negotiator

Jo is based at the Newark Lettings office, having joined Richard Watkinson & Partners in 2008. Jo’s specialisms are far-reaching as she handles a range of duties at the lettings department – managing properties, dealing with applications, drawing up contracts and dealing with maintenance.

She cites herself as a people person, always keen to offer excellent customer service for both landlords and tenants, from the initial application through to tenancy.

Jo also enjoys travelling and going on holiday – where she has plenty of time to enjoy her main interests of reading and swimming.

Shelly James Lettings Negotiator

Based at the Newark Lettings office, Shelly has 2 years of experience in the industry and has very varied role in the office, managing her own set of rental properties. She handles enquiries, assesses the strength of applications from start to finish and references potential tenants. Shelly is also currently studying to do her ARLA qualification.
 
In her spare time, Shelly enjoys socialising with friends and family.

Rita Nicholson Lettings Negotiator

Rita has passed her Level 2 ARLA qualifications and is now studying for Level 3 and started at Richard Watkinson & Partners in 2016. She handles all areas of the lettings process from both the landlord and tenant side – from check-ins and check-outs to drawing up contracts, reports and renewals. Rita manages rental properties in the Newark and surrounding villages.

Rita enjoys estate agency as she’s always been good with dealing with people – presenting a personable and friendly service - citing this as her strongest attribute.

In her spare time, Rita also enjoys baking and decorating cakes.