Stephanie Halvorson
Personal Assistant / Household Manager, B.S.
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Experienced private service professional with 12+ years in luxury lifestyle property management and personal assistance. Committed to discretion, integrity, and service excellence. Accomplished in estate-wide organization, business acumen, and effective communication. Skilled leader with high emotional intelligence, excelling in relationship-building and conflict resolution. Tech-savvy and proactive, adept at implementing efficient processes in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to delivering exceptional support for a harmonious estate.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
1
1
Language
Accomplishments
- Eliminated $7,200 annual storage expense from household budget by sorting, purging and selling (or donating) contents of units
- Reduced holdings of fine furniture with direct sales or charitable donations by $30,000
- Leveraged the Sortly application to meticulously inventory 90+ luxury timepiece collection for accurate insurance valuations
- Organized wine cellar by varietal, vintage and "drink by" dates and managed inventory by using the Cellar Tracker application, reducing waste by 25%
- Researched in-home healthcare assistance for a senior family member and navigated the bureaucracy of the Veterans Administration to secure benefits prolonging the senior's independent living for an additional 2 years.
- Developed standard operating procedures for recurring household maintenance and housekeeping tasks using Google Workspace to ease access to instructions and speed execution.
- Organized and managed moves for 4 residences and 3 storage units using the AirTable application to manage the project and reduce waste and time inefficiencies.
Skills
Responsive and proactive
Work History
Personal Assistant / Household Manager
Private NDA Family
San Francisco, CA
04.2014 - 11.2023
- Efficiently manage complex calendars, appointments, and meetings with exceptional skill.
- Provide discreet, comprehensive administrative support, including document preparation and correspondence.
- Coordinate seamless travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation and entertainment.
- Supervise staff, ensuring adherence to household standards and providing guidance for optimal performance.
- Plan and execute events, overseeing vendor selection, logistics, and flawless execution.
- Execute shopping tasks and run errands efficiently and resourcefully.
- Arrange timely maintenance and repairs, maintaining effective communication with service providers.
- Implement inventory control systems, manage valuable collections, and ensure accurate documentation.
- Serve as reliable chauffeur, ensuring safe and comfortable transportation for principal and guests.
- Care for pets' needs, including feeding, grooming, exercise, and veterinary appointments.
- Luxury wardrobe management (maintenance, rotation, repair)
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
Personal Assistant for Portfolio of HNW Clients
Self-Employed
San Francisco, CA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Organized interior spaces for improved functionality.
- Reserved air travel, hotels, restaurants and entertainment.
- Met and supervised vendors ensuring quality service.
- Created maintenance schedules for appliances and automobiles.
- Prepared guest accommodations for short-term rentals.
- Provided personal shopping services and expertly wrapped gifts.
- Event planning for small to mid-size events.
- Conducted research as assigned.
- Performed various errands as requested, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
Early Career
Detail-driven Project Coordinator with a successful history of coordinating and delivering consulting projects on time and within budget. Skilled in managing subcontractors, interpreting project requirements, and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. Recognized for creating visually engaging PowerPoint presentations and customized templates to enhance the impact of high-stakes presentations. Committed to delivering high-quality results and exceeding client expectations. Results-driven hospitality professional with expertise in luxury hotel sales, catering, convention services, and restaurant management. Proven track record of achieving revenue goals, optimizing operations, and providing exceptional customer experiences. Experienced in strategic planning, team leadership, and client relationship management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, Industrial Management
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA 05.2001 -
Certification
BUTA - Be The Ultimate Assistant
Timeline
BUTA - Be The Ultimate Assistant
09-2020
Salesforce Administrator
04-2019
Personal Assistant / Household Manager
Private NDA Family
04.2014 - 11.2023
Personal Assistant for Portfolio of HNW Clients
Self-Employed
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, Industrial Management
Golden Gate University
05.2001 -
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