CATHERINE SCHOEN
Mill Valley,CA
Summary
Trusted Personal Assistant and Household Manager with nearly a decade of supporting high-achieving principals across the Bay Area. Skilled at running households behind the scenes managing vendors, finances, properties, travel, and staff, while bringing calm, warmth, and excellent judgement to every interaction
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Colin and Lisa Le Duc
Tiburon CA
03.2024 - Current
- Streamline daily household operations by maintaining organization and ensuring follow-through on tasks.
- Source and manage vendor relationships, including scheduling, coordination, and communication
- Coordinate scheduling and logistical arrangements to support family needs and activities.
- Track and reconcile household expenses, including vendor payments and record keeping
- Manage purchasing, deliveries, and returns for household needs
- Coordinate insurance renewals, vehicle upkeep, and all essential home services
Personal Assistant
Varda Rabin
Tiburon
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with household organization, wellness lifestyle support, and healthy meal planning and preparation
- Managed and optimized scheduling and logistics to facilitate efficient daily routines, assisted with specific exercise needs
- Coordinated entertainment events and house guest logistics
Personal Assistant, Household Manager
Lukas Biewald, Noga Leviner Family
San Francisco, CA
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided comprehensive support to dual CEO household across two residences and a rental property
- Oversaw all vendor management, including hiring, scheduling, supervision, and payroll
- Managed large-scale home projects, including concurrent remodels at both properties
- Maintained financial organization, including bill pay, expense tracking, and documentation systems
- Liaised with contractors, service providers, and household staff to direct work and maintain standards
- Coordinated ongoing guest stays and family events
Interim Executive Assistant
Ballon Studio
San Francisco, CA
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted interior design firm principal with calendar and client scheduling
- Client invoicing and monthly billing cycle accounting
- Purchasing and delivery coordination of furnishings
- Client relationship liaison
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and furnishing installations
Personal Assistant, Household Manager
Roberta Campbell
San Francisco, CA
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Oversaw recruitment and management of household staff for a large San Francisco residence.
- Created meal plans aligned with wellness and health objectives as well as preperation.
- Supported wellness protocols and taught Pilates in home studio
- Developed and implemented proactive maintenance calendar and tracking system for properties in San Francisco and Palo Alto.
- Organized and prioritized calendar to ensure timely management of medical and self-care needs.
- Maintained email management and correspondence to enhance communication for principals' foundation.
Education
Photography -
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CAArt And Science of Coaching
Erickson Coaching International
Vancouver CanadaHealth And Wellbeing Coaching Certification
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
New York, NYSkills
- Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong ability to use foresight in anticipating needs and employing solutions as appropriate
- Highly self-motivated with strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Adept at calmly managing unanticipated challenges
- Trusted with confidential personal and household matters, exercising sound judgment and discretion
Community Involvement
Volunteer Activities
Amala Foundation Marin County, fundraising
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, Ca, community liaison, fundraising
Heart of Yoga Y.E.S. program facilitator bringing yoga to schools for youth and teens
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Colin and Lisa Le Duc
03.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant
Varda Rabin
09.2023 - 03.2024
Personal Assistant, Household Manager
Lukas Biewald, Noga Leviner Family
01.2022 - 09.2022
Interim Executive Assistant
Ballon Studio
01.2021 - 08.2021
Personal Assistant, Household Manager
Roberta Campbell
05.2017 - 07.2020
Photography -
Academy of Art University
Art And Science of Coaching
Erickson Coaching International
Health And Wellbeing Coaching Certification
Institute For Integrative Nutrition