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ELISE MCKENNA

Greater Los Angeles Area,CA

Summary

Exceptional, well organized, highly efficient and provide high-level concierge-like services. Self-confident, strategic problem solver and team player who can work independently, intuitively, able to anticipate needs, tenacious and always prepared. Outstanding organizational skills, pays meticulous attention to detail and manages time and multiple priorities efficiently. Exceptional and broad areas of social functions, managed and executed events from intimate gatherings to large benefits and banquets and personal shopping with excellent understanding of style, preference and quality expectation for gift purchasing. Discreet, trustworthy professional and adapts easily to constantly changing environments and experience and competent, excellent managing business residence and personal affairs to facilitate smooth running of all operations. Serves as key liaison and point-of-contact as needed for all contacts and serves as eyes and ears for Principals. Trusted EA/PA who oversees multifaceted aspects of running of several employers and taking care of problems presented while foreseeing possible issues before remedied. PC/MAC proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks, Google Suite, Google and Outlook calendars, internet and social media savvy including web page design. Licensed Notary Public, CPR Certified.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive/Personal Assistant/House Manager

CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYER
01.2019 - 07.2025
  • Handled phone responsibilities for heavy multiple calendar management and meeting coordination and scheduling, served as Gatekeeper and first point of contact for all business and household needs and facilitated all travel. Supervised household staff and provided support for members, researched and regularly sourced with contractors and oversaw household vendors for coordination and business improvement. Filed and scanned all documents, edited and created documents and spreadsheets, ensured Outlook calendar was constantly updated. Prepared Principal for each day with wake-up plan and web entry, scheduled interface with Attorneys, insurance companies, and hospital records verified all finances were current and up to date. Ran errands, created and maintained an exclusive household manual, supervised cleaning of household goods including artwork, furniture, rugs, crystal, etc. and managed grocery shop stock, household goods and care for family.

Personal/Executive Assistant/House Manager

CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYER
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Provided high-level support to Principal, managed multiple calendars, coordinated meetings and appointments and handled correspondence for home, guest home, and office. Oversaw and supervised vendors, NDAs, agreements, and scheduling. Managed packages, returns, and time-sensitive documents. Searched for multiple properties, supervised household staff and provided backup support as needed. Facilitated travel arrangements, researched, coordinated, and scheduled interface with contractors to coordinate all home improvements and landscaping and repairs for multiple Principals. Provided administrative support, ordered supplies, executed catering requests, managed conference room and coordinated all events; parties, weddings, birthday parties, etc. for finishing for large and small with great detail. Responsible for gift purchasing, provided members care for family guests, vendors, and event planning and responsible for pet maintenance and care. Provided security and protocol development for all properties, project managed building and renovations and organized and oversaw all maintenance and on all properties. Coordinated travel arrangements and assisted with guest accommodations and organized work schedules and supervised staff members.

Personal and Executive Assistant to Co-CEOs/Costume Designers

CREATIONS
06.2000 - 07.2017
  • Worked out of a home-based office/studio including traveling to distant locations. Managed calendar and all scheduling, research and facilitated travel with detailed itineraries and served as a liaison with all vendors and household staff. Regularly consulted with contractors and gardeners to coordinate home improvements and landscaping, oversaw repairs. Coordinated parties and events, responsible for maintenance and 3 dogs and 5 cats and helped organize and schedule for 2 children including sports and dance classes. Handled bookkeeping and tracked expenses, served as Gatekeeper for communication and correspondence with Principal families, persons, friends, staff, contractors, and all professionals associated. Facilitates smooth running of home, office, and all operations. Ongoing management of all personnel, vendors, employees, independent contractors as required, the service needs of all family members, providers, contractors, and vendors. Responsible for all home holiday, birthday, wedding, and event decoration along with decorating and gift giving for each event (Full and Part-time).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business and Physical Therapy

University of California
Irvine, CA

Associate of Arts - Child Psychology and Dance

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

The Culinary Institute of America
Pasadena, CA

Certificate - undefined

Household Estate Management
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Document preparation
  • Executive support
  • Calendar management
  • Travel coordination

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Event planning experience

Hobbies and Interests

Dance, Gardening, Sewing, Costume Design, Home and Holiday Decorating, Cooking and Baking

Timeline

Executive/Personal Assistant/House Manager

CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYER
01.2019 - 07.2025

Personal/Executive Assistant/House Manager

CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYER
08.2017 - 01.2019

Personal and Executive Assistant to Co-CEOs/Costume Designers

CREATIONS
06.2000 - 07.2017

Certificate - undefined

Household Estate Management

Bachelor of Science - Business and Physical Therapy

University of California

Associate of Arts - Child Psychology and Dance

Orange Coast College

The Culinary Institute of America
ELISE MCKENNA