Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Richard Calmelat

Palm Springs,CA

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Houseman

Resorts Palm Springs
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintain guest quarters with routine housekeeping, including basic repairs and escalating more advanced repairs to management.
  • Maintain order and cleanliness of common guest areas, pool, spa, dining areas and grounds.
  • Interact with guests and address their needs and requests in a professional and respectful manner.

House Manager

Mahler Enterprises
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for maintenance and operations of seasonal home in Palm Springs
  • Oversee vendors and contractors (pool service, landscapers, HVAC, plumber, painters, handyman and security) to ensure proper operations and condition of home
  • Schedule chef, housekeepers and auto detailers
  • Prepare and serve lunch for principal and staff
  • Set formal dinner table and serve dinner for parties not exceeding 8 persons
  • Responsible for Principal’s dog, veterinary care and exercise
  • Collect and review bids for recommended home improvement projects
  • Maintain vehicle, fuel, service, cleanliness
  • Responsible for stocking and organizing panty and refrigerators to established standards

House Manager

WESACO LLC
05.2019 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for maintenance and operations of 10,000 sq foot private residence
  • Schedule, review bids and follow through maintenance and repairs to completion with vendors and contractors
  • Maintain vehicles, fuel, service, cleanliness and replacement as needed
  • Responsible for care of family pets
  • Liaise with Family Office on sale, procurement and inventory of extensive fine art and furniture collection
  • Successfully managed an out of state relocation of UHNW Family, scheduling and coordination with movers and art handlers
  • As needed chauffeur for Principal and their Children
  • Worked closely with family's security team.

House Manager/Personal Assistant

Kane Residence
05.2014 - 06.2017
  • Manage household's schedules and calendars
  • Schedule household maintenance and repair work, and supervise projects
  • Maintain vehicles service schedule and cleanliness
  • Arrange appointments for personal and professional needs
  • Prepare meals for Principal
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory, groceries and other household products
  • Chauffeur for Principal and guests
  • Plan travel, packing and unpacking luggage
  • Manage wardrobe.

House Manager/Personal Assistant

Balyasny Residence
08.2011 - 05.2014
  • Manage household's schedules and calendars
  • Schedule household maintenance and repair work and supervise projects
  • Arrange appointments for Principal
  • Prepare meals for Principal
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory, groceries and other household items
  • Chauffeur for principal and children
  • Responsible for pet's veterinary appointments and care
  • Responsible for managing a small portfolio of rental properties, handling leasing, tenant requests and repairs.

House Manager/Personal Assistant

TenBroek Residences
01.2008 - 08.2011
  • Arrange appointments for personal and professional needs
  • Responsible for maintaining household inventory
  • Chauffeur for Principal
  • Arrange travel
  • Open and close seasonal estate in Door County, Wisconsin.

Education

General Education -

Rio Hondo Community College
Whittier, CA

Cultural Anthropology - undefined

Harry Truman College
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Experienced hands-on House Manager and Personal Assistant with 15 years experience in private service with HNW and UHNW individuals and families
  • Team player with the ability to work with and supervise household staff
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Mac and Windows proficient

Timeline

Houseman

Resorts Palm Springs
06.2023 - Current

House Manager

Mahler Enterprises
10.2022 - 03.2023

House Manager

WESACO LLC
05.2019 - 09.2022

House Manager/Personal Assistant

Kane Residence
05.2014 - 06.2017

House Manager/Personal Assistant

Balyasny Residence
08.2011 - 05.2014

House Manager/Personal Assistant

TenBroek Residences
01.2008 - 08.2011

General Education -

Rio Hondo Community College

Cultural Anthropology - undefined

Harry Truman College
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