Uphold a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to make things easier for the CEO while building a strong working relationship to support how he operates. Adaptable to the challenging nature of the CEO's work style and the need for patience, and strong organizational skills. Go getter, take charge, not afraid to make decisions and take on new tasks. Maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism. Essential Functions: Work cohesively with the CEO and take proactive ownership of his calendars, travel, business projects and personal investment projects. Be a personal assistant and handle personal and family tasks. Must be comfortable with managing the books for the CEO’s personal finances using Quicken or QuickBooks. Assist CEO with daily time management being able to prioritize and shift as needs evolve. Organizing, prioritizing, and appropriately handling time-sensitive, confidential information. Managing personal construction projects and building relationships with the vendors. Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients and other external partners. Prepare weekly reports, agenda and meeting minutes for all meetings involving the CEO. Create spreadsheets and presentations for special projects as assigned. Schedule regular building maintenance as needed. Reconcile corporate and personal credit cards monthly. Act as corporate office lead handling administrative corporate tasks. And all other duties as assigned in relation to managing the CEO’s business and personal life and finances and corporate administration responsibilities.

Came in and was handed a to do list to tackle, starting with a remodel of the President residents. Sourced contractors and vendors to complete a $1,000,000 remodel and successfully accomplished this right under the given budget. Managed day to day project until it was seamlessly completed within given timeframe. Maintained residence to high standard to represent the University for who they are known to be as highly successful Private University ranking #4 in top American Film Schools, showing it truly is a place where, “all dreams are possible.” When planning events I welcomed prestigious donors, educators, students and staff and friends and family. Personally took on all aspects of planning for small dinner events, to large events at the property. Was meticulous about representing the President and Chapman University in a positive light that showed thought and dedication in every part of the event planning process.

Worked as a house/estate manager, and event planning/management with the daily tasks of bookkeeping of all financials, providing on demand support and problem solving and overseeing anything from home projects, new construction and working with venders and tenants. Managed 24 properties and all events from start to finish and executing desired vision and working with budgets from $20K to an upwards of $1,000,000. Trusted to manage financials and accomplish tasks successfully and independently. Managed with discretionary as each project got tackled and completed.