Jonathan Garza
Miami,FL
Summary
Estate management professional with proven track record in managing luxury properties and leading diverse teams. Consistently delivers exceptional property upkeep and high client satisfaction. Known for strong organizational skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Estate Manager/ Personal Assistant
Skolnick Residence
01.2016 - Current
- Oversees a 7.5K sq.ft. penthouse, two yachts, 170 luxury and antique cars, and two construction sites, including a 45K sq.ft vehicle showroom and a penthouse addition.
- Facilitates construction operations by hiring contractors and supervising site progress.
- Manages relationships with all outside vendors and subcontractors.
- Lead care and maintenance of yachts, including detailing and storage/docking.
- Protects properties and marine assets from storms by ensuring proper hurricane proofing.
- Manages delivery and handling of many fine Arts.
- Maximizes property security by leading security camera installation and surveillance efforts.
- Handles wine cellar upkeep and inventory management.
- Sets maintenance schedules, detailing, storage, and registrations for all 170 cars, maintain leasing contracts for three storage facilities.
- Coordinates the transportation of vehicles, incoming and outgoing.
- Directs, supervises, and organizes staff, including housekeepers, chefs, and gardeners.
- Carefully handles high-value antiques, art, exotic plants, and a tropical fish tank.
- Ensures the highest standards of cleanliness and order for the home and properties.
- Responds to all emergency engineering issues in a timely manner.
- Event planning for formal and casual events at all properties.
- Coordinates with US customs to receive art arriving from overseas.
- Handles disbursement of all payments to contractors; maintains a file for all contracts between us and the respective company.
- Oversaw daily operations of the estate, maintaining a well-organized environment conducive to comfort and productivity.
- Maintained utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive information related to clients'' personal lives or business matters.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and service providers, securing high-quality goods at competitive prices.
- Developed customized security protocols, safeguarding the privacy and safety of residents and guests.
- Advised clients on possible properties for investment, trade opportunities and market values.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and contractors, resulting in improved service quality for the estate.
Houseman/Personal Assistant
Conese Enterprises
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Scheduled daily medical appointments and transportation for an elderly couple, including driving a handicapped-enabled van and coordinating nurse and aid visits.
- Entrusted with handling all aspects of pet care.
- Assured accuracy while performing finance management duties.
- Proofed the penthouse and yachts to ensure protection against hurricanes and storms.
- Maintained house inventory; Purchasing wine, liquor, art, cigars, and household supplies.
- Cultivated relationships with and oversaw outside vendors.
- Delegated tasks to cross-functional household staff.
- Served as on-call staff after hours in order to efficiently respond to emergencies.
- Accompanied the family to their out of state home for four months and assisted.
- Managed disbursement of household items and other property after homeowners passed away.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Reported found guest articles and merchandise damage to managers on duty.
- Assisted in inventory management through timely restocking of housekeeping supplies and linens as needed.
- Gathered linen supplies and organized linen closets for prompt room restocking.
- Supported a positive work culture within the housekeeping department by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback when appropriate.
Estate Manager
Weaver Residence
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Conducted a variety of property management duties, including many of those listed above.
- Operated heavy machinery in a safe and proper manner.
- Supervised and directed 5-6 household employees.
- Organized and participated in business and personal travel; Assisted with and coordinated dinners, hotels, and activities.
- Facilitated travel to several areas in the US to retrieve various expensive racing bicycles.
- Administered child care for two boys (ages 8 and 10), including appointments, sports, caretaking, and after-school activities.
- Assisted with any major property projects; building of a bicycle track, soccer fields and pond accompanied by a crew.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and contractors, resulting in improved service quality for the estate.
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying potential issues and arranging appropriate solutions promptly.
- Oversaw daily operations of the estate, maintaining a well-organized environment conducive to comfort and productivity.
Education
Certificate - Turf and Landscape Irrigation Technology
Western Texas College
Texas City, TXCertification - Serve Safe and Certified Pool Operator
State of Florida
Associate of Arts - undefined
Western Texas College
Snyder, TX01.2012
Skills
- Estate management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Issue resolution
- Maintenance
- Landscaping
- HVAC
- Boat management
- Heavy machinery operation
- Vendor relations
- Scheduling/coordinating
- Construction management
- Guest services
- Maintenance scheduling
- Inventory tracking
- Logistics coordination
- Multilingual communication
- Staff oversight
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Estate Manager/ Personal Assistant
Skolnick Residence
01.2016 - Current
Houseman/Personal Assistant
Conese Enterprises
01.2014 - 01.2015
Estate Manager
Weaver Residence
01.2009 - 01.2014
Associate of Arts - undefined
Western Texas College
Certificate - Turf and Landscape Irrigation Technology
Western Texas College
Certification - Serve Safe and Certified Pool Operator
State of Florida