Nicole M Gemmato
Highwood, Illinois *****
847-***-****:(C)
847-***-****:(H)
***************@*****.***
Work Experience:
Executive Personal Assistant/ Estate Manager
*/**** - */**** ******ky Enterprises
Highland Park, IL
Worked directly for the CEO and his family.
Responsible for personal shopping, home maintenance, administrative duties, International and domestic travel arrangements, and supervised household staff.
Full household inventory on the estates large collections and materials.
Contacted and received all bids as well as negotiated contracts with all construction and decorating proprietors.
Managed large personal development projects working with Designers, Architects, and Vendors.
Audited and paid household bills.
Planned and implemented all company functions, product launches including grand openings, sponsorship at Ravinia Festival, community benefits, political fund raisers as well as the estates personal events such as cocktail and dinner parties, weddings, showers and holiday festivities etc..
Closely involved in all business plans, portfolios and contacts.
Arranged and organized both his personal and professional schedule.
Managed and maintained multiple estate and rental properties.
Event Manager/Field Chef for Private Functions
8/2002 - 5/2008 Lee Perrin Catering
Lake Forest, IL
Produced and managed private catered functions.
Prepared and presented gourmet cuisine in private homes.
Direct interpersonal communication with clients and vendors.
Designed and implemented formal dining set ups for private residences.
Supervised and trained staff to use proper serving methods and etiquette.
Presented beautiful plated meals to guests and hosts.
Design Assistant
5/2000 - 6/2004 Brady-Wyte Furniture and Design
Lombard, IL
Assisted President with designing color schemes with fabrics, wall coverings, paint and furnishings.
Designed and prepared presentations along with coordinated and supervised layouts of residential and commercial properties.
Assisted in all administrative functions.
Event Coordinator
8/1997 - 3/2000 Dunne Consultants
Crete, IL
Responsible for setting up technical conferences and seminars, arranging hotel, catering, and travel for large groups of people.
Education
JJC. Joliet, IL
Applied Science
1997
Computer Programs
ADP
Microsoft Office
Excel
Power Point
Outlook
Quick Books
References Available Upon Request