Sheila Benson
Dedicated and well-connected business and offshore investment manager with 9 years of experience as an estate manager, executive assistant and travel agent to a high net worth couple and their family. Highly recommended by partner investment firms as well as the family’s estate attorney due to continued professionalism, expertise and a deep “commitment to delivering exceptional results.” A vibrant and engaging personality with a can-do attitude in every situation has resulted in continued success for her and her clients.
EXPERIENCE
Ross Investments, Business Manager & Executive Assistant
February 2014 - PRESENT
●Executive assistant to high net worth family, managing executive-level personal and professional relationships
●Business manager of the entire investment portfolio of $20mil
●Portfolio includes: real estate, agriculture, oil & gas, in countries to include U.S., Panama, Columbia, Belize, Puerto Rico and Mexico (guarantor, current owner of 15 offshore properties)
●Preparer of financial P&L reports, leader of profit improvement with a focus on loss prevention and overall business analysis
●Vetting, hiring and managing accountants and CPAs
●Money manager, creating and maintaining offshore and onshore personal and business bank accounts
●Processes payroll for all employees of Ross Investment entities
●New business development, vetting, negotiating and purchasing of a variety of offshore properties
●Real estate advertiser and social media manager, maintaining relationships with social media platforms and local advertising organizations to include radio and television
●Strong knowledge of offshore investment processes, regulations, exchange rates and required documentation
●Management of property taxes as well as oil, gas and property royalties in a variety of different countries
●Property manager for 10 onshore properties and manager of 15 property management relationships for offshore investments
●Manager of all investment prospect trips, business meetings and coordinator of travel, personally attends all international trips with clients, leading business conversations and negotiations
●Estate management, coordinating care givers, personal appointments and other household employees
●High level manager of airport restaurant (local investment, guarantor and current owner)
●Working knowledge of Nevada and California business regulations and employment laws
EDUCATION
Bayard High School — High School Diploma
Dodge City Community College — General Studies, Coursework
17000 Wedge Parkway #1923
Reno NV 89511
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SKILLS
●Dedicated, 24/7 availability to client
●Offshore investment expert
●Business finance analyst, P&L focus
●International business laws, regulations, taxes and royalties
●Natural leader and learner of new investment strategies
●Expert negotiator
●High pressure decision maker and problem solver
●Clear and direct communicator
●Strong presence and positive representative of client
●Driven and outgoing
●Compassionate and professional