Candidate Details: CAN5836
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Experience as a Estate Manager, House Manager, PA
Live In/Out Status
Either
Skills
Estate Manager
Administration Duties
Event Management
Finances
General Maintenance
Staff Payroll
Supervising Staff
House Manager
Business Schedules
Computer Skills
House Maintenance
Organising Functions/Entertainment
Staff Supervision
PA
Budgets
Business Schedules
Computer Skills
House Management
Organising Functions
Recruitment
Private house experience
Qualifications
1995 -1996: Manchester University Manchester, England
- Master of Arts -The History of Art
1992 -1995: Manchester University Manchester, England
- Bachelor of Arts -The History of Art
1986 -1991: Eton College Windsor, England
Visa Status
UK Citizen
Country of Residence
United Kingdom
Other Languages Spoken
- English - First Language
Driving Licence Status
UK
Work Experience
April 2008 - To Date
Employer identity withheld for Data Protection reasons
Personal Assistant
. As the right hand of the titled lady of the house, I have all the responsibilities of a private secretary; handling all incoming phone calls, post and email, ordering supplies for the household, running a wide variety of errands for the principals, making frequent travel arrangements and ensuring all bills and accounts are paid and up to date.
. I have also been able to successfully utilize my experience of property management and attend to several long-standing maintenance issues, identifying suitable contractors where necessary or conducting repairs myself whenever possible.
. I have completely overhauled the computers and filing systems for the house, creating appropriate Excel spreadsheets for monthly expenditure, cataloguing the extensive art collection of the principal, updating the lady's personal contacts via Outlook and setting up a home network.
. During my time at the house I have also made significant savings within the household budget, reducing unnecessary expenditure, improving the service from contractors and initiating maintenance to avoid future expense.
October 2006 - December 2007
Employer identity withheld for Data Protection reasons
Property Caretaker
. Full property management of a 12,000 sq ft private house on 48 acres an hour north of Manhattan, with a wide range of duties for the principals and their 3 adult children when in residence.
. Responsibility for the daily maintenance and upkeep ofthe property and liaison with regularly scheduled service providers for the pool, air-conditioning, pest control, boiler and well. Further responsibility for hiring and supervision of contractors for additional specialist maintenance and repairs as required.
. Assisting cook with planning of evening meals and subsequent preparation, setting of table and serving dinner. Organisation of frequent dinner parties and family gatherings including Christmas, Thanksgiving and birthdays. Care of linens, glassware and silverware.
. Daily care for 2 active family Labradors, morning walks and significant behavioral training.
. Basic maintenance and scheduling of service and emission testing for 4 vehicles kept on site.
February 2006 - June 2006
Employer identity withheld for Data Protection reasons
Houseman/Driver
. Responsible for the upkeep of an 8 storey townhouse on the Upper East Side as well as full driving duties.
. Houseman responsibilities included preparation of breakfast, setting table and serving of formal lunch and dinners, general household cleaning and basic maintenance, care of crystal and silverware. Additional responsibilities included greeting and announcing of guests.
. Driving duties varied by day but mainly responsible for taking the man ofthe house to appointments across Manhattan during daylight hours, with additional driving for the lady of the house when needed and evening driving whenever required. Weekend driving consisted of taking the family to and from their Westchester country estate.
September 2001 - January 2006
Employer identity withheld for Data Protection reasons
General Manager
. Responsible for the management, care, security and maintenance of 7,500 sq ft plantation house in Northwest Florida set on 6.5 wooded acres. Property consisted of 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 4 reception rooms, with outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and tennis court.
. General care of guests when in residence, supervision of breakfast meals and organization of fme dining hospitality as requested.
. Daily management of housekeeping, maintenance and landscaping staff
. Overseeing of all renovations and repair work as required and the hiring of contractors when necessary.
. Maintenance and upkeep of vehicles for day to day operations and the scheduling of servicing.
. Budgetary oversight and cost management for property, payment of services and contractors.
October 1999 - August 2001
Employer identity withheld for Data Protection reasons
Staffing Manager
. Based within Earls Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres in London for this well respected catering company I was responsible for the hiring of permanent and temporary waiting and bar staff for the multitude of events, banquets, exhibitions and concerts held on site.
. Liaison with Banqueting Managers, Chefs, Facilities and Warehouse departments to insure adequate staffing levels depending on the personnel requirement for each type of event.
. Hands-on management of staff during events to insure correct distribution and proper uniform standards.
. Total budgetary responsibility for my department, including overseeing ofthe payroll department.
. Daily interaction with all levels of staff from company owners to back-of-house porters.
. Liaison with Catering Employment Agencies to secure the best staff at the best price.
November 1997 - September 1999
Employer identity withheld for Data Protection reasons
Recruitment Consultant
. Headhunted by this privately owned recruitment consultancy working within the Construction, House Building and Education sectors and providing permanent and temporary placements for blue chip contractors and primary and secondary schools.
September 1996 - November 1997
Employer identity withheld for Data Protection reasons
Senior Sales Executive/Sales Executive
. Selling recruitment advertising for the weekly market-leading construction publication Building.
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