Estate manager with a background in overseeing large private properties, coordinating staff, and managing budgets, repairs, and daily operations. Brings hands-on experience with renovations, landscape projects, guest support, and vendor coordination, along with a steady approach to organization, planning, and property upkeep.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Builder/Designer
Fiore Construction
Georgetown, TX
01.2023 - 01.2026
For the past 2 years I have been overseeing my mother's estate and her personal healthcare, mainly due to her age. Organized and completed home renovations and landscape projects while providing daily care. Collaborated with homeowners and contractors on design and critical deadlines. Oversaw budgeting and payroll distribution to ensure project financial health. My goal was always to have my mom in a comfortable facility and daily routine. With my mom in a safe and trusted environment I am now available to return to managing high-profile properties, ensuring efficiency and beauty all around.
Estate Manager
Commanders Point Estate Manager
Austin, TX
01.2021 - 07.2023
Managed Commanders Point estate maintenance, housekeeping, and daily household operations.
Coordinated vendors, contractors, and service schedules across estate properties.
Oversaw groundskeeping, landscaping, and seasonal property preparations.
Oversaw team members and improved infrastructure from the front gates to the dock, 70 ft. below the property. I am a self-starter directly responsible for maintenance and general upkeep on this 40-acre breathtaking lakefront Estate located in Austin TX. Greeted and provided ground transportation for guests, oversaw general help, and organized time allocation for various tasks to ensure smooth operations., Ensured pool cleanliness and proper chemical balance, Construction, gardeners, housekeepers etc. Also provided support to all events occurring on the grounds, parties, weddings, etc. Responsibilities for remodel work, met with designers, city officials, and subcontractors. Managed care for 6 horses and performed all related animal care, alongside dock repairs and maintenance for automobiles and boats. Duties also include personnel organization and budgeting. Reviewed and analyzed blueprints for accuracy and feasibility, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. Strategize and maintain progress, Troubleshoot, identify possible issues, and minimize problems for Sub contractors and staff.
Builder/Designer
Fiore Construction
Georgetown, TX
01.2015 - 01.2021
Orchestrated multiple residential remodels and landscape installations, ranging from 1,500 to 5,500 square feet, ensuring meticulous oversight and organization. Oversaw each property meticulously and prioritized organization. Earned client praise for attention to detail in craftsmanship and originality throughout projects. Maintained clear communication with subcontractors to facilitate project collaboration. I was well known for accurate budgeting, and excellent time efficiency, even with the COVID struggles we all endured. Planned overall look, schedule, and timing, distinguishing projects in competitive market.
Residential Manager
Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
01.2010 - 01.2015
Coordinated remodel work with designers, city officials, and subcontractors, organizing schedules, budgets, and blueprints to ensure project alignment. Managed change order forms and deadlines, troubleshooting issues to support subcontracting staff.
Managed resident relations for Laguna Niguel housing community and handled daily concerns.
Coordinated lease compliance, move-ins, and move-outs for residential operations.
Scheduled maintenance requests and followed up with vendors and service teams.
Builder/ Designer
Fiore Construction
Orange County, CA
01.1990 - 01.2009
Collaborated with clients, architects, city officials, and subcontractors to align project goals and expectations. Applied leadership, communication, design, organization, and accounting skills to facilitate project execution. Prioritized blueprint reading, forms, direct reports, and deadlines to ensure timely project completion. Strategize and maintain progress, Troubleshoot, identify, and minimize problems for subcontracting staff.
Electrician
Lloyd Strickland Electric
Santa Ana, CA
01.1984 - 01.1989
Executed electrical installation and troubleshooting for diverse client needs. Oversaw residential remodels, large custom homes, tenant improvements, insurance repairs, and commercial and industrial projects to ensure compliance and quality. Acquired training in blueprint reading, wire installation, high and low voltage wiring, with comprehensive knowledge of city codes and regulations.
Installed wiring, conduit, and fixtures for Lloyd Strickland Electric service jobs.
Inspected electrical systems for Lloyd Strickland Electric residential and commercial projects.
Troubleshot panels, circuits, and switches during Lloyd Strickland Electric repairs.
Education
Major - Computer Animation Art, Design
Art Institute of Orange County
Santa Ana, CA
01-2012
Major - Art, Architecture
Arizona state University
Tempe, AZ
01-1987
Major - General studies
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN
01-1983
High School Diploma -
El Modena High School
Orange, CA
01-1981
Skills
Machines: PC compatible, Macintosh
Languages: English/ Conversational Spanish
Programs: MS Access, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Maya, 3ds Max
Construction documentation
Project budgeting
Operating Systems: MS Vista, MS XP, MS Windows, and MS DOS
Estate management 43 years of construction experience, Knowledge of concrete, framing, electrical, plumbing, heat and AC, and all trim work, Communication and interpersonal, Detailed supervision, Team building, Project planning, Trained as a building superintendent, Event coordination, Computer literate, Interior design, Architectural rendering, 3D modeling, Construction documentation, Attention to detail
Project scheduling
Construction estimating
Hobbies
I recently finished the Camino de Santiago; a 900 km walk from France to the coast of Spain (Aug.-Sept. 2023). I enjoy staying physically fit, no smoking light social drinking. Cooking healthy meals, regular exercise, running, yoga, surfing, I am an artist so I enjoy drawing and painting. I also love restoring antiques, and classic automobiles, furthering education when possible