Manager Assistant
Resume:
LAUREN SLAUGHTER-VAIA
**** *. ****** ***. **** *, Los Angeles/aboefh@r.postjobfree.com/847-***-****
PERSONAL ASSISTANT - OFFICE MANAGER - HOUSEHOLD MANAGER - ESTATE MANAGER
For over 10 years, personally provided the highest level of organization, management and attention to detail required to manage luxury homes and lifestyles for businesses in the Chicago and Los Angeles areas. Highly loyal, trustworthy, professional and discreet with confidential information. Thrives in working closely with the Principal, creating their vision for the company while still embracing a level of autonomy.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Expert, systematic office organization
• Staff and vendor management
• Train new hires
• Professional communication skills
• Hands-on home and vehicle maintenance abilities
• Professionally trained in defensive driving • Travel coordination; travel up to 25%
• Extensive Wardrobe care and organization
• Personal shopper, daily blog writer
• Event coordination for up to 250
• Security and safety standards
• Smart Home technology experience
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, 2010
Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL
Major: Psychology G.P.A. 3.76
Associates in Arts- 2008
Oakton College Des Plaines, IL
High Honors G.P.A. 3.8
CAREER OVERVIEW
Office Manager /Personal Assistant / Household Manager March 2012 - Jan 2013
Michael Thompson - Bel Air, CA
Provided direct assistance for an IT company and household of three; provided support for their Chicago-based company. Coordinated relocation from 4500 sf home to 5000 sf home in the LA area. Acted as professional organizer for home, home office, remote office location, wardrobes, and personal effects.
• Assisted with administration of the company, including HR, professional communications and schedules.Wrote both office and personal related emails
• Coordinated CEO’scalendar, and company calender.
• Created tracking sheets that supported the growth and development of business and personal matters
• Managed a number of vendors for repairs, security system installation, mold removal, grounds and pool care
• Trained and supervised housekeepers, or any hired help
• Cared for designer wardrobe including organization; care of delicates; coordinated dry cleaning
• Acted as liaison between family, staff and vendors for all required changes and modifications to the property
• Planned 6 events, for both business and family; up to 125 guests. Coordinated hotel and car accommodations
• Managed and maintained vehicles, including hands-on and sourcing expert mechanics in the area
• Personally conducted hands-on handyman work if necessary.coordinated travel arrangements
• Traveled extensively with CEO/family- pack/unpack services
Personal Assistance/ Household Manager Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
Nina Peters - Brentwood, CA
and logs on a daily basis for owner. Maintained high business/ household standards.
• Handled all household accounts; over saw daily calendar and appointments, worked daily with Microsoft Word and, minor use of Excel
• Maintained daily logs for all household activities: visitors, vendors, with reports to owner.
• Planned activities for both business and home; coordinated events for up to 60 guests
• Researched, hired and supervised vendors for maintenance and special projects on the home; created PowerPoint Helped family of three with business and personal affairs in their 5000 sq.ft. home. Kept meticulous records presentations for vendors to communicate exact specifications and expectations
• Supervised and managed nanny and housekeeper
• Cared for designer wardrobe, systematic organization of wardrobes by color and function
• Prepared daily meals for the family based on weekly menu planning;
• shopped for supplies
• Maintained fleet of 3 vehicles.Coordinated business travel Worked daily with Microsoft, some excel
Personal Assistant/ Estate Manager June 2009 - July 2010
Beth Vause - Park Ridge, ILAssisted a family of four with their business and personal ventures. Additional oversight of second home in the Boston area while family worked on transition to the new location. Provided systematic professional organization of the office and home.
• Assisted with all functions of the home and home office; sent regular communication throughout the day
• Managed bill payment, organized office/household documents; organized and sent extensive Christmas card list
• Prepared dinners for the family twice a week
• Overnights were performed on as an needed basis; most were for business related travel
• Organized hotels flights and meetings for owners bimonthly travel
• Managed business and family calendar
• Coordinated relocation from temporary condo in Chicago area to the Park Ridge home; Supervised vendors preparing the home, such as painters, designers and repairs
• Planned parties for holidays, birthdays; assisted with work-related events
• Acted as personal shopper for owners, including clothing, household affects, groceries, gifts. Additional purchases for the new homes, including window dressings and furnishings
• Maintained family vehicles
• Expected to handle and respond to all incoming emails, or those going out
Personal Assistant/ Estate Manager 2003-2008
Carrie Dipaolo - Park Ridge, IL
Assisted Vice President of local nursing homes, both with executive assisting and Personal assisting. Managed two homes: 4500 sf and 6500 sf summer lakefront home in Wisconsin. Close association and direct work with the on both work and personal affairs.
• Assisted with work-related projects and organized her work calendar to coincide with personal appointments.
• Managed the family calendar.
• Created daily log for all household activities, including finished tasks, and working vendors
• Supervised part-time housekeeper, grounds man/ handy man, dog walkers and cook
• Oversaw caretakers and local staff for the Wisconsin home; ensured home opened prior to arrival
• Coordinated parties for up to 100 guests, both work and personal related.
• Personal shopping for the household, including groceries, supplies, furniture, linens and bedding
• Maintained vehicles at main home and vacation property
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