Nick Scalisi
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
- Results-driven Estate Manager with a strong track record in property management and financial oversight. Proven expertise in coordinating staff and enhancing operational efficiency, leading to improved productivity. Recognized for exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless estate operations. Aiming to leverage leadership abilities to further enhance property management practices.
- Results-driven creative director and marketing executive with a proven track record in developing and launching fashion brands and consumer products for global markets. Expertise in strategic marketing, brand development, and content production has led to successful campaigns that engage audiences worldwide. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Career aspirations focus on leveraging innovative strategies to elevate brand visibility and market impact.
- Dynamic professional with extensive international business experience across Europe, South America, the U.S.A., and Australia. Proven ability to adapt to diverse markets and cultures while driving growth and fostering strategic partnerships. Core competencies include market analysis, cross-cultural communication, and project management. Aiming to leverage global insights to enhance organizational performance in a challenging role.
- Dynamic Creative Designer specializing in impactful artwork and innovative designs that elevate project outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in branding, fashion, and interior design, with a focus on engaging diverse audiences. Proven success in delivering creative solutions that drive brand recognition and market engagement. Career goals include leveraging design skills to further enhance strategic branding initiatives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Estate Manager
Mckenzie Holdings LLC
Montecito, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised onsite activities and delivered day-to-day instruction to estate staff.
- Ordered and stocked household supply inventory of cleaning supplies, food and beverages.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and clients in a timely manner.
- Planned, scheduled and coordinated general maintenance or repairs for commercial or residential properties.
- Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
- Developed strategies for cost savings initiatives across departments within the estate.
- Coordinated maintenance, repair, and improvements of estate properties.
- Trained and managed onsite personnel to provide high-quality service staffing.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintenance, and administration of various properties.
- Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained prior to beginning any construction projects.
- Managed daily operations of estate grounds, buildings, personnel, and equipment.
- Assisted in the selection of vendors for services such as landscaping or security.
- Managed and oversaw operations, maintenance and administration of properties.
- Conducted regular inspections of all facilities to ensure safety standards were met.
- Tracked inventory levels of supplies used throughout the estate and placed orders when needed.
- Supervised staff members including housekeepers, gardeners, security guards.
- Vetted staff and new hires to enforce house rules and guidelines.
- Organized design, coordination and completion of construction and renovation projects.
- Executed oversight of principal's home to guarantee consistency of standards, procedures and practices.
- Hired and managed contractors for seasonal and monthly work.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Staff Manager
American National Insurance Company
Los Angeles, CA
12.2017 - 09.2022
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms, leading to an improvement in client satisfaction scores.
- Coordinated solutions and communicated with professionals to direct daily operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless project integration and timely completion of objectives.
- Arranged and managed contracts.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Recognized and rewarded team and individual achievements, boosting morale and motivation.
- Motivated team members to consistently achieve or exceed performance expectations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Business Development Executive
IEG Pty. Ltd.
, Australia
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: IEG works as a marketing and business development firm focused on business allies, primarily in the property development, management, and building sectors, as well as key financial partners.
- IEG's main scope of business is the development of specific marketing and management solutions that create new business opportunities and revenues for our key business partners, while creating a niche market that promotes growth and customer satisfaction.
- Spearheaded the Genesis 1 Program, resulting in a 65% increase in revenue, both in the sales and management of the property portfolio.
- Built relationships with clients, partners and vendors to facilitate successful partnerships.
- Developed growth plans by identifying key clients, key targets, and priority service lines.
- Created new strategies to implement multi-property management solutions that maximized results while superseding budgetary guidelines.
Creative director/COO
Artemagica Pty. Ltd./ Tulipani
, Australia
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: The Tulipani label is synonymous with creativity and elegance.
- Established by the design team of Ilona and Nick Scalisi, TULIPANI successfully merges sophisticated fashion with dramatic international flair, and Australian workmanship.
- Drove company revenues by expertly providing an innovative product mix, strategic marketing planning, pricing, sales analysis, consumer research, and product usage forecasting.
- Conceptualized and designed products, and aggressively promoted company brands.
- Introduced new products and communicated through the media on a wide range of issues concerning the TCF industry, liaised with government entities, and academic partners.
- Monitored and mentored all design and marketing personnel.
- Identified and qualified potential strategic partners, joint venture candidates, and distributors from around the world.
- Oversaw financial administration, staff training, product development, and supply chains.
- Outsourced production and strengthen vendor relations
- Manage a $5 million budget and lead cross-functional teams to peak levels of performance
- The Tulipani label is synonymous with creativity and elegance
- Established by the design team of Ilona and Nick Scalisi, TULIPANI successfully merges sophisticated fashion with dramatic international flair and Australian workmanship
Creative Director
N.A.G./ Karmic Niche inc
, Australia
04.1991 - 06.2003
- Successful fashion designer.
- Captured over 25% market share of the Contemporary and Junior Top Market with the new product introduction.
- I operated offices and production facilities in both Los Angeles and New York for several years, and I participated in New York Fashion Week.
- I was first invited to show by the CFDA in 1994 at NY Fashion Week.
- Achieved global success with several of his labels, among others, his women's wear label Nistka and Cheap Thrills.
- Worldwide distribution by stores such as the Federated Group (Macy's, Bloomingdale's), the Nordstrom Group, Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard's, Contempo Casuals, Takashimaya, Isetan, Urban Outfitters, the Limited Group, Harvey Nichols, and hundreds of specialty stores around the globe.
- Nick's creations have been seen in numerous TV shows and feature films, and several celebrities have worn the pieces, including Madonna, Pink, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Susan Sarandon, Venus Williams, Adrien Brody, and many more.
- Created and strategically positioned products with a strong visual identity for companies such as Disney, Universal, Viacom, and The Limited Group.
- Facilitated joint venture initiatives; identified and negotiated licensing contracts and acquisitions
- Directed PR and Promotional initiatives through all media outlets, obtaining among other things product placement in major feature films, television, and magazines
- Launched socially relevant publicity campaigns that encouraged community involvement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Boston University
Boston, MABachelor of Arts - design and arts
La Sapienza
Rome, ItalySkills
- Budget oversight
- Property maintenance
- Construction oversight
- Staff training
- Etiquette and protocol
- Wine and spirits education
- Home management
- Menu planning and meal preparation
- Staff oversight
- Fine art and antiques care
- Estate security
- Multilingual communication
- Personal shopping
- Staff supervision and training
- Travel arrangements
- Personal support
- Luxury service standards
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Garden and landscape management
- Vehicle fleet management
- Pet care and management
- Logistics coordination
- Maintenance scheduling
- Disturbance handling
- Creative and adaptable
- Public relations
- Property showing
- Maintenance management
- Small business development
- New product delivery
- Negotiation expert
- Fashion Design
- Brand creation
- Creative direction
- Advertising
- Strategic Partnerships
- Marketing Strategy
- Brand Management
- Leadership and communication skills
- Product line expansion
- Business operations organization
- Human resources
- Employee relations
- Self-motivated
- Market research and analysis
- Project Management
- Property management
- Inventory management
- Vendor negotiation
- Conflict resolution
- Cost savings initiatives
- Customer service
- Project coordination
- Staff supervision
- Operational efficiency
- Safety inspections
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
Languages
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
Hobbies and Interests
- Running
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Photography
- Music production
- Design
- Cooking
- Writing
- Visual Arts
- Ceramics
- Architecture
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Estate Manager
Mckenzie Holdings LLC
08.2022 - Current
Staff Manager
American National Insurance Company
12.2017 - 09.2022
Business Development Executive
IEG Pty. Ltd.
02.2011 - 01.2016
Creative director/COO
Artemagica Pty. Ltd./ Tulipani
01.2002 - 01.2013
Creative Director
N.A.G./ Karmic Niche inc
04.1991 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - design and arts
La Sapienza