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Chantell Pfitzer

Estate Manager/Executive Assistant
Austin,TX

Summary

Experienced Estate Manager with over 10 years of expertise in managing luxury properties, ensuring meticulous maintenance, and delivering exceptional service. Proven ability to oversee large estates, coordinate with staff and vendors, and plan high-profile events. Adept at managing budgets, conducting property inspections, and providing personalized services to meet the unique needs of the principles. Recognized for strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence. Passionate about creating a seamless and luxurious living experience for clients.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Estate Manager

Private Residence
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed customized security protocols, safeguarding the privacy and safety of residents and guests.
  • Developed tailored training programs for new staff hires, expediting their integration into team operations while enhancing overall performance levels.
  • Enhanced estate efficiency by implementing streamlined systems for financial management and maintenance planning.
  • Collaborated with architects and designers during construction projects to ensure alignment with aesthetic vision and functionality requirements of the residence.
  • Collaborated with legal advisors to manage property-related matters such as zoning regulations, estate planning, or contractual agreements.
  • Managed household budgets effectively, optimizing resources to meet short-term goals and long-term financial objectives.
  • Mentored estate staff members in best practices, fostering a collaborative work atmosphere focused on excellence in service delivery.
  • Developed budgets for commercial development and maintenance of facilities.

Estate Manager

Private Residence
05.2021 - 11.2023

• Hired and managed groundskeepers and custodial staff ensuring professional and welcoming atmosphere.

• Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.

• Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.

• Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.

• Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.

• Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.

• Utilized personal and professional networks to identify, acquire and manage new clients.

• Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.

• Experienced with productivity tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Docs and Sheets, ClickUp and Asana.

Estate Manager

Private Residence
01.2016 - 07.2021
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Oversaw building and maintenance of outdoor facilities such as picnic areas, playgrounds, exercise facilities and pools.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
  • Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
  • Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze and improve workflows.
  • Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and leadership.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
  • Hired and managed groundskeepers and custodial staff ensuring professional and welcoming atmosphere.

Personal/Executive Assistant

Gary Cheng
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Provided multifaceted services to professionals by managing mail, scheduling appointments and other administrative tasks.
  • Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
  • Managed residential properties and prepared homes for clients prior to arrival.

  • Facilitated effective communication between family members residing on the property through weekly meetings that addressed concerns or updates about ongoing projects.
  • Created detailed inventories of valuable assets within the estate, ensuring accurate recordkeeping for insurance purposes.
  • Handled complex logistical arrangements for both domestic and international travel plans of residents or guests affiliated with the estate.
  • Coordinated seamless transition during seasonal relocations between multiple properties under my management.

Education

Associate of Arts - Photography/Design

Art Institute of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Skills

Scheduling

Project Management

Business administration

Schedule Management

Staff Management

Employee training and development

Office administration

Travel accommodations

Accomplishments

  • Supervised teams of 25+ staff members.
  • Achieved optimized workflow by introducing organizational software to staff.
  • Built team from the ground up creating long-lasting systems for success
  • Implemented house manual
  • Created protocols and systems from the ground up

Software

Asana

Photoshop

Trello

Slack

Call Please

Google Calendar

Gusto

Ramp

Canva

Docusign

Dropbox

Interests

Team activities and sports

Photography

Being outdoors

Fitness

Timeline

Estate Manager

Private Residence
11.2023 - Current

Estate Manager

Private Residence
05.2021 - 11.2023

Estate Manager

Private Residence
01.2016 - 07.2021

Personal/Executive Assistant

Gary Cheng
01.2013 - 01.2015

Associate of Arts - Photography/Design

Art Institute of Charlotte
Chantell PfitzerEstate Manager/Executive Assistant