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MARIA WOJSLAW

Estate Manager
Shelton,CT

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented Estate Manager with well-established track record of managing fine properties, staff, vendors, projects, and events. Dedicated professional with the highest degree of integrity, diplomacy and discretion. Extremely polished, presentable and articulate with a "no task too big or too small" mentality.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Estate/House Manager

Private Estate
02.2016 - 02.2023
  • Managing principal’s home, maintaining consistency of standards, procedures, and services.
  • Act as point of contact and gatekeeper for principals – providing updates on household activity.
  • Supervising and coordinating onsite activities and provides day-to-day direction of staff.
  • Inspecting interior and exterior of property on regular basis for any damage, leaks, gutters, replacements etc.
  • Scheduling maintenance property: storm preparation, repairs, renovation, preventative maintenance and home improvements.
  • Organizing, package, ship and receive deliveries and packages for household and principals.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Ensuring all properties are fully stocked and staff are advised and prepared for use at any time by family.
  • Prepared quotes for service and negotiated contracts with vendors, contractors etc.
  • Managed presale renovation, staging estates and moving process.



Estate Manager

Private Estate
01.2005 - 02.2016
  • Completed oversight of estate; ensuring consistency of standards, procedures and services.
  • Supervised staff, outside vendors, and contractors.
  • Scheduled household services and providing prior notification to principals.
  • Acted as point of contact and gatekeeper for family.
  • Assisted with any additional care of family as requested.
  • Managed subcontractors, scheduled work, monitored progress.


Principal/Chef De Partie

Majorca Gourmet Shop LLC
06.2010 - 12.2014
  • Designed, built and created a specialty gourmet shop with top quality, healthy foods and home goods.
  • Provided range of services that included on premise dining, private event catering and custom tailored gourmet gifts.
  • Oversaw menu planning reflecting daily specials and seasonal changes.
  • Managed all aspects of day to day business operations.
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Supervised and managed 7 employees.

Business Manager / Personal Assistant

From Spain, Inc
01.2003 - 03.2010
  • Managed all aspects of day to day retail and wholesale business operations.
  • Responsible all for sales, marketing and promotions.
  • Traveled internationally to meet vendors and procure merchandise for business.
  • Designed & created company showroom.
  • Planned, organized and operated trade shows.
  • Managed all aspects of inventory, invoicing, shipping & receiving.
  • Created specialty & corporate gifts.
  • Identified market product demands and customer trends to bring in new customers and retain existing ones for sustainable profits.

Education

Bachelor degree - Physiotherapy

University of Medical Professions
Poland
06.1993

Skills

  • Excellent communication enabling to build a long lasting relationship with family
  • Ability to take charge and lead any project presented and complete all tasks assigned
  • Remarkable ability to manage multiple locations and maintain all estates duties
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Superb listening skills
  • Ability to lead, train, coach and provide directions to household staff as required within various working environments
  • Professional, trustworthy and strong work ethic
  • Conflict resolution
  • Independent, self-motivated, creative, multitasking
  • MS Office

Certification

  • Certified CT State Food Safety Manager - Majorca Gourmet Shop LLC
  • Certified Inspector of Quality Control Thru-Hole Surface Mount Technology for electronic companies

Timeline

Estate/House Manager

Private Estate
02.2016 - 02.2023

Principal/Chef De Partie

Majorca Gourmet Shop LLC
06.2010 - 12.2014

Estate Manager

Private Estate
01.2005 - 02.2016

Business Manager / Personal Assistant

From Spain, Inc
01.2003 - 03.2010

Bachelor degree - Physiotherapy

University of Medical Professions

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