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Adept and versatile estate manager, chef, and butler with a multifaceted skill-set specializing in the effective management of UHNW (Ultra High Net Wealth) family estates. Proven capacity for leading and coaching staff, while seamlessly establishing and maintaining a five star service environment. Certified in household management, food sanitation and safety, CPR, and WSET level 2.• A polished and effective communicator and problem solver in high pressure work environments.• Embodies a "can do" attitude with a keen eye for detail while enhancing the family and guest experience.• Build enduring relationships with key vendors in order to support the fiscal and physical expectations of the principals properties.• Enthusiastic, proactive and uncompromising work ethic, able to work autonomously as well as leading a team.• Exceptional social ease and quick tolerance to learning new skills, technology and ideologies of service styles.Additionally, I bring twenty years of progressive hospitality management experience within the luxury service space including award winning restaurants as an executive chef and consultant, to boutique hotels, restaurants and catering companies. These experiences have allowed me to work alongside industry leading professionals and organizations, also having the honor to participate in two James Beard dinners (2000, 2005) as well as many charity events serving both local and national philanthropic causes.Served as Vice President on the board of the Bay Area chapter of the Domestic Estate Managers Association (DEMA). Reviving the chapter in 2016 has allowed me to engage with fellow PSP’s, vendors, and domestic recruiters bringing us all together to become a strong network serving the high net wealth community.

Listed skills include Food Safety Certified, Fire Safety Certified, Cpr Certified, Culinary Skills, and 36 others.