Manager Assistant

Location:

Aiken, SC, 29803

Posted:

October 08, 2010

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Michael S. Stake

*** ******* *****

Aiken, SC ***03

303-***-**** cell

Summary of Qualifications

Demonstrates willingness, openness, persistence, and initiative to achieve desired results.

Interpersonal Effectiveness: Listens, understands, and confidently addresses expectations.

Communicates effectively with all levels of employees in both verbal and written

communication by conducting business in ways that instills trust, confidence, and respect.

Follows-up and is meticulous with details, focuses priorities, and manages time effectively.

Researches and investigates as needed to obtain facts, analyze, make effective decisions and find

solutions. Highly organized individual, driven with strong skills in coordinating multiple projects

simultaneously, that are time and budget sensitive.

Experience with budgets involving up to $20 million in resources.

Focused and committed to the global enterprise. 30 years in service and hospitality related fields,

18 of those years as a personal assistant/executive assistant to CEOs, high profile, national and

international personalities. Aiding in the effectiveness of the employer. Experience with high

levels of security and privacy. Experience with security details and personnel.

Large and small event coordinator. Construction project management experience. Liaison for all

trades in construction. Able to direct and supervise teams of individuals for the benefit of the

global enterprise. Determined, trustworthy, and able to foster cooperation within groups of

individuals. Flexible, adaptable, energetic.

Willing to improve and advance education as needed. Responsible, independent, willing to

accept additional responsibilities as needed. Able to coordinate travel, primarily domestic.

Coordinate personal and professional schedules. Contributes to the overall success of any

venture. Competent.

Work Experience :

August 2006 to Present: Owner/Operator of American Heritage Limousines

Provide Executive sedan, and stretch Limousine service to corporate clients, entertainers, and

private individuals for Denver International, Centennial, and Jeffco airports. Charter travel to

mountain communities, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, and other communities.

Arrange transportation for special events, and weddings.

Invoice clients and process credit cards for payment. Bookkeeping for the business, Compliance

with all state agencies, compliance with all security for Denver International Airport. Accounts

payable, Accounts receivables, all other administrative duties required to successfully manage

the limousine company to remain competitive.

April 2008 to March 2009: Project Manager for Harrison Custom Builders

Managed 2 custom home projects, simultaneously, an 11,000 square foot home, and a 13,000

square foot home.

Coordinating new construction of home, project managing the construction. Working with

architects, general contractors, and other trades.

Interfacing with clients, and vendors on a daily basis to communicate the needs of the project to

completion. Acquiring competitive bids from all trades, coordinating individual contractors, and

contractor schedules. Approving invoices for payment. On-site problem solving.

August 2005 to August 2006: Estate Manager/ Personal Assistant

Managed a private estate of 3.5 acres in addition to other properties owned by principals.

Supervise vendors for HVAC, plumbing, landscapers, electricians, in addition to other vendors

that were necessary to maintain the overall appearance and success of the Estate.

Responsible for maintaining autos, Responsible for maintaining the grounds, Errands, Household

Purchasing, Rental property supervisor, Pet care, Pet training, Telephone receptionist, Social

calendar coordinator, Special event coordinator, Supervision of all workers on the property.

Personally make repairs as necessary to irrigation systems, lighting systems, minor plumbing,

trouble shoot HVAC systems, maintain pools, Spas and other outdoor recreational facilities.

Trouble shoot with landscapers to prevent issues and coordinate for events.

Proactive in recognizing potential issues for the entire property. Schedule regular maintenance

for all systems, including HVAC, Pools and water features. Schedule regular auto maintenance,

and care for vehicles, including fuel for all vehicles.

Assist family as needed to coordinate and facilitate the movement of all family members to

events and appointments.

Coordinate large and small family events, parties and other social gatherings for 10 to 200

people.

Coordinate family and staff schedules.

Communicate on a daily or weekly basis, by cell or email progress of projects and anticipated

completion. Focus on items of priority as necessary, as directed by principals.

Maintain reports, and logs of all repairs for all equipment, and vehicles.

Coordinating new construction of home, project managing the construction. Working with

architects, general contractors, designers, and other trades. New home project cancelled.

April 2003 to April 2005: Personal Assistant/Estate Manager for Rita Wilson.

A 21 acre site in Sun Valley, Idaho with Main House and Guest Cabins, Lake House, and Ski

condo.

This property was not a primary residence, however it was the desire of the principals to have the

property run as though it were a primary residence. This was to provide them the opportunity to

arrive at a moments notice. This policy was strictly adhered to at all times.

My responsibilities have increasingly expanded by continuing to work on projects with

contractors on minor structures as part of the other locations. Coordinating the functions of a 24

hour, 365 day security detail, travel arrangements, housekeeping, floral arrangements,

landscaping, Pool and Spa maintenance, and household repairs, being among some of the

priorities.

In addition to maintaining the dwellings, assist the Chef with service of Breakfast, Lunch and

Dinner meals, when necessary.

Providing the private Chef with groceries on arrival to the property.

Acquiring supplies for all the properties as needed.

Commissioning and decommissioning the speed boat for the Lake house, maintaining the boat

for use at all times, supplying fuel adequate for the days recreation. Obtaining licensing and

permits for the boat.

Attend all necessary meetings as a representative for the principals. Voicing the position of the

principals and debating their interests.

Supervise vendors for HVAC, plumbing, landscapers, electricians, in addition to other vendors

that were necessary to maintain the overall appearance and success of the Estate.

Responsible for maintaining autos, Responsible for maintaining the grounds, Errands, Household

Purchasing, Pet care, Pet training, Telephone receptionist, Social calendar coordinator, Special

event coordinator, Supervision of all workers on the property. Personally make repairs as

necessary to irrigation systems, lighting systems, minor plumbing, trouble shoot HVAC systems,

maintain pools, Spas and other outdoor recreational facilities. Trouble shoot with landscapers to

prevent issues and coordinate for events.

Proactive in recognizing potential issues for the entire property. Schedule regular maintenance

for all systems, including HVAC, Pools and water features. Schedule regular auto maintenance,

and care for vehicles, including fuel for all vehicles.

Assist family as needed to coordinate and facilitate the movement of all family members to

events and appointments.

Coordinate large and small family events, parties and other social gatherings for 10 to 30 people.

Coordinate family and staff schedules.

Communicate on a daily or weekly basis, by cell or email progress of projects and anticipated

completion. Focus on items of priority as necessary, as directed by principals.

Maintain reports, and logs of all repairs for all equipment, and vehicles.

Maintain daily reports for the principal via email.

January 2002 to April 2003: Household Manager / Personal Assistant to Marvin and Judi

Wolf.

Cook meals (Lunch and Dinner), Serve formal dinners, Maintain Kitchen and entire Household

(other staff employed),Chauffeur Limousine .