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Jeff Vaughn

Summary

I am looking for a position as an Estate/House Manager in the Southern Michigan area. I have over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial building maintenance. 15 years of working with UHNW families and over 20 years of employee management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Estate Manager

Private Residence (NDA)
12.2021 - 03.2023

I managed 2 houses, a 27,000 sq. ft. mansion and a 5,000 sq. ft. home. Reporting to me were 2 housekeepers, a houseman and a chef. In the first 4 months I did the forensics of the houses and built house manuals for each. I designed checklists for each position and routine to be completed on a weekly basis. I managed all vendors and overseen a renovation on a 60,000 gallon pool, complete exterior painting and many other updates.

Estate Manager

Private Residence (Susan Surova)
10.2017 - 10.2019

My duties included overseeing 28 acres of property, vendor management, product/project research, gardening and pet care. I had overseen major renovation projects such as a new HVAC system, door replacement, mold and insulation removal, installation of a new electrical system, gutter replacement and relocating a generator. I was involved daily in the maintenance of the property; and I did weekly reports showing my progress as well as briefing the homeowners as needed.

Chief of Staff

Flor De Cabrera
05.2014 - 06.2017

Supervised a total of 3 crews for maintenance, security and gardening at a luxury villa in the Dominican Republic. My duties included building procedures, periodic routines for routine maintenance, research vendors, supervising 12 employees, inventory, locating parts and products, scheduling employee hours and quality control all done in the Spanish language.

Estate Manager

Private Residence (Jerry Conrad)
04.2011 - 01.2014

I managed and maintained an estate that included an intercostal home, 4 vehicles, 3 motorcycles and 2 large yachts totaling a value of over 17 million dollars. Managed vendors on a complete renovation of the estate in a 9-month period. Also set up a maintenance schedule that brought in vendors on a routine basis. Built the house's first house manual. Held the position as marine engineer on their 124 ft. custom Westport yacht during several trips sailing to the Bahamas.

First Mate/Marine Engineer

Cedar Island Motor Yacht
04.2009 - 04.2011

My duties included: Maintenance of the entire ship, wash downs, engine checks while under way, etc. Sailed New England and several trips up and down the East Coast on a 110 ft motor yacht

  • Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues.
  • Reported violations of regulations, applicable laws and company policies immediately and took appropriate action.
  • Oversaw preventive maintenance of marine diesel engines and turbine generators.
  • Conducted periodic rounds and inspections of machinery spaces.
  • Supervised other engineers and crew members and trained for routine and emergency duties.

Education

No Degree - Spanish Language And Literature

Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI
06.2006

High School Diploma -

Millington High School
Millington, MI
06.1984

1 Year Certificate - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair

Tuscola Area Skill Center
Caro, MI
06.1983

Skills

  • Construction Project Oversight
  • Vendor Supervision
  • Security Management and Enhancement
  • Staff Oversight
  • Home Management
  • Inspect Buildings
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Financial Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Property Service Contract Administration
  • Estate Management
  • Oversee Maintenance
  • Staff Coordination
  • HVAC Systems
  • Coordinate Documents
  • Grounds and Facility Inspection

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Estate Manager

Private Residence (NDA)
12.2021 - 03.2023

Estate Manager

Private Residence (Susan Surova)
10.2017 - 10.2019

Chief of Staff

Flor De Cabrera
05.2014 - 06.2017

Estate Manager

Private Residence (Jerry Conrad)
04.2011 - 01.2014

First Mate/Marine Engineer

Cedar Island Motor Yacht
04.2009 - 04.2011

No Degree - Spanish Language And Literature

Charles Stewart Mott Community College

High School Diploma -

Millington High School

1 Year Certificate - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair

Tuscola Area Skill Center
Jeff Vaughn