John Sobanski Email & Phone Number

Praha 8, Prague, Cz

▪ Estate Manager for a family of 10, traveling between Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Topanga, CA▪ Manages a team of 25 (based at various properties) including: property managers, house managers,housekeepers, housemen, assistants, chefs, drivers, landscapers and security personnel.▪ Works intricately with the family offices in Los Angeles and Chicago, approving all estate-related expenses, petty cash and staff payroll.Noted Accomplishments:▪ Manages seven (7) residences which include Beverly Hills (50,000 sq. ft on 5 acres-3rd largest home in LA county), 22-acre compound in Topanga Canyon (comprised of 4 homes, and fully operating vineyard and orchard), and two properties in West Hollywood.▪ Oversees and manages events ranging from intimate gatherings to 600+ guests in attendance.▪ Responsible for preparing properties for sale as well as assisting in acquisitions.

▪︎ Director of Residences for a family of six, traveling between properties in San Francisco, Napa, & Lake Tahoe.▪︎ Hired, terminated, trained and managed staff and outside vendors.▪︎ Worked intimately with architects, designers, and contractors on multiple design projects.▪︎ Supervised event production and management at various properties.▪︎ Implemented new service protocol and general procedures across all properties.Noted Accomplishments:▪︎ Managed six (6) residences which included San Francisco, Napa (6 acres located on a vineyard), and Lake Tahoe (a lakefront estate and an on-mountain residence).▪︎ Client representative overseeing construction and design on two projects in San Francisco, and finalization of remodel at the Napa property.▪︎ Expanded staffing model to accommodate acquisition of new properties in Napa and Lake Tahoe.▪︎ Created in-depth evaluations of all properties and operations presenting options on streamlining and maximizing efficiency without compromising service standards.

▪︎ Estate manager for a family of seven.▪︎ Managed a staff which included housekeeping, culinary, maintenance, and security.▪︎ Hired, terminated, trained, and managed the performance of all staff and outside vendors.▪︎ Liaison to two other homes, two private planes, and luxury yacht.▪︎ Principal intermediary between corporate office and legal teams▪︎ Created and implemented operating budgets.▪︎ Maintained multiple calendars, including staff and vendor time management.▪︎ Designed flex staffing models for housekeeping, facilities and culinary operations.Noted Accomplishments:▪︎ Managed 20,000 sq. ft., newly constructed home, operating Crestron & Lutron systems▪︎ Project manager overseeing all on-site construction and renovations ▪︎ Established luxury hospitality service protocol for staff and principals.▪︎ Engaged & managed Gavin de Becker protectors, creating security and emergency protocol.▪︎ Created COVID-19 protocol and procedures for all departments and operations of the estate.▪︎ Utilized HomeZada, a property management platform which includes all home, construction and FF&E info, as well as all housekeeping and maintenance project time management.

▪︎ Estate manager and Chief of Staff for a family of three▪︎ On-call 24/7, and frequently traveled between properties in CA and FL.▪︎ Oversaw a staff of 15 including seasonal staff for other properties▪︎ Performed bookkeeping, accounts payable, and staff payroll using Quickbooks. ▪︎ Tech-savvy, proficient, and able to troubleshoot all Mac/PC, tablet, smartphone, and smart home systems including Crestron and Lutron.Noted Accomplishments:▪︎ Managed four (4) properties located in California and Florida, which included 2 oceanfront properties. ▪︎ Client representative overseeing multi-million dollar renovations with daily on-site crews of over 200▪︎ Orchestrated moves and complete installations of new homes▪︎ Produced various events, working intimately with party planners, caterers, florists, as well as hiring and supervising additional event staff▪︎ Developed house manuals and maintenance ledgers for all properties.

▪︎ Provided full support to an A-list TV/Film Producer and Talent Manager.▪︎ Managed all operations of household and personal business, often on-call 24/7.▪︎ Performed HR functions including all staff hiring, termination, performance management, and scheduling.▪︎ Arranged private and commercial air travel, hotel accommodations, car service, and security staff.▪︎ Created detailed itineraries, often traveling with client within the US and abroad.▪︎ Performed accounts payable/receivable, and worked directly with business management offices.▪︎ Set up all computers, electronic devices, and operating systems.▪︎ Liaised in the purchase and maintenance of all automobiles.Noted Accomplishments:▪︎ Managed two (2) properties, located in Los Angeles and New York City, often working bi-coastal.▪︎ Integral to the sale of real estate by liaising with realtors and stagers, which directly impacted real estate value surpassing comparable property prices.▪︎ Organized multiple moves of homes and professional office space.▪︎ Created and maintained inventory of art and furniture in all homes and various storage facilities.▪︎ Integrated the home and office networks by installing an exchange server, allowing access to both personal and business files from any device, anywhere. This took place in 2003, before the introduction of smartphones and “the cloud” networking capabilities.

▪︎ Estate Manager/Personal Assistant to 2 A-list TV/Film Producers and founding partners, with a family of six.▪︎ Primary contact for all outside vendors including architects, interior designers, realtors, contractors, landscapers and all security, maintenance, and repair professionals.▪︎ Arranged all travel components for the family, often creating specific detailed itineraries for each individual.▪︎ Performed extensive bookkeeping including household petty cash, credit cards and checks.Noted Accomplishments:▪︎ Managed five (5) properties located in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara (oceanfront), Big Sur, Deer Valley, and South of France. This included hiring, termination, and performance management of all staff and outside vendors.▪︎ Oversaw the construction and renovation of two properties, simultaneously taking place, often traveling between locations.▪︎ Drove event planning including official dinners, parties, and the annual holiday gift purchase.▪︎ Streamlined workflow by transferring all hard copy contacts, calendars, and email accounts onto one digital platform (Outlook). Additionally, created a database for all household issues including daily occurrences, accounting, construction, and interior design issues.

Business Administration And Management, General

Associate Of Arts - Aa

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