LUCIENNE DUFORETS

• Portfolio of both residential and commercial properties in the Greater Houston area managing and leasing hundreds of thousands of square feet.
• Oversee a $350 million property portfolio across 225 residential and commercial buildings.
• Coordinated and executed over 30 renovation projects in 2024, administrating a budget of $25 million.
• Coordinated and budgeted from plans, permitting, site work and building construction to deliver projects on time.
• Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
• Enhanced operational efficiency, saving the company over $1,500,000 annually in maintenance costs.
• Improved company reputation by achieving a 95% occupancy rate by modernizing facilities, resulting in a $2,500,000 revenue increase.
• Reduced tenant complaints by 40% by implementing a new CRM.

Award-Winning French Creamery | Founder & Visionary Leader

Established and scaled a nationally recognized, super-premium vegan ice cream brand, celebrated as one of the "36 Best Artisanal Ice Cream Producers in the Country."

Key Achievements:

• Built, Operated & Exited Successfully: Spearheaded the company’s growth from inception to a lucrative exit, selling the majority equity after 7 years.
• Factory Development & Expansion: Led the end-to-end creation of a 10,000 sq. ft. ice cream production facility in Houston, TX—overseeing construction, permitting, compliance, and on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Exponential Growth: Drove a 500% revenue surge in 5 years, securing a dominant market position.
• Strategic Leadership: Directed all operations, including business development, product innovation, supply chain, and partnerships, resulting in record-breaking $3M annual sales (2023) and induction into H-E-B’s Million Dollar Club.
• Industry Recognition: Won 1st place in HEB’s 2018 "Quest for Texas Best" competition, boosting profits by 250%.
• High-Impact Partnerships: Forged deals with major retailers and hospitality leaders (e.g., SeaWorld), delivering a 40% revenue increase in 12 months.

• Sandro is a French leader in the medium-high fashion industry, and the symbol of Parisian Chic with over 1700 locations across the world.
• Led the creation of an efficient family office, leading to a 150% reduction in administrative tasks in 6 months.
• Improved and maintained properties in Paris and Tel Aviv, providing regular reporting, including household staff management and travel arrangements.
• Managed day to day accounting, payroll, tax services, legal affairs, art, charitable giving, and succession planning.
• Took an active part in the planning process for fashion week events, contributing significantly to their successful coordination and implementation.

• Company Overview: Privately-owned pharmaceutical company since 1945.
• Led CEO's office reorganization, achieving a 300% boost in efficiency within 9 months.
• Efficiently managed CEO's calendar, appointments, and travel arrangements, ensuring smooth operations and timely meetings.
• Supervised legal aspects ensuring the organization's compliance with legal requirements, draft agendas, documents, and minutes.
• Implemented Up-to-Date home technology and preventative maintenance program for 3 private properties in Europe and the main office in Paris, leading to a 45% decrease in equipment breakdowns and disruptions.
• Created metrics to track 45 employees.
• Scheduled maintenance of 2 yachts (refit, regattas organization, insurance) and private jet.
• Monitored household budgets and costs for contractors creating ground manuals: mechanical systems, pest control, floral service.

• Delivered top-tier concierge service to principals, foreseeing and meeting their needs with absolute discretion and effectiveness.
• Planned and managed upscale events, dinners, and social gatherings, customizing each event to match the principals' distinct preferences, guaranteeing flawless execution and exceptional experiences.
• Optimized a complex calendar and schedule for business and personal matters, including private flights and travel arrangements, saving 90% of time for the principal.
• Handled investor relationships for the Principal, overseeing a portfolio of 1200 diverse investors and personalities.
• Accompanied the family and inspected properties, ensuring smooth operations and providing discreet support.
• Oversaw daily operations of 5 high-end properties in France, UK & Morocco resulting in a 70% increase maintenance efficiency.
• Managed more than 150 contractors: landscaping, pest control, HVAC, exterior cleaning, floral services, plumbing, electrical, security & operating systems, pools, emergency preparedness.
• Contributed to the management of the family's art collection, overseeing auctions, acquisitions, books collection, cataloging, preservation, and insurance matters with a total of 1000 art pieces and books.
• Executed special requests and handled various errands for the family as required on a daily basis.