About Francesca

My qualifications include: Dynamic individual with successful work experience in estate management, personal assisting, sales, marketing, public relations, meeting and event planning. Manage people and resources with poise, a positive can do attitude while meeting critical deadlines. Able to assess situations quickly, respond in a timely manner, ensure that events and estate details run as planned. Provide friendly, reliable, trustworthy service, while accomplishing tasks, building rapport and always striving to exceed expectations. Work Experience Personal Assistant / Estate Manager 2011-2013 Manage personal billing, recordkeeping, housekeeping, meal preparation, calendar appointments, grocery and gift shop. Meet with tradesmen and show them to work sites. Maintain pet care including vet appointments, daily walks, administer medication and meals. Assist with landscaping and estate ascetic improvements. Arrange domestic travel, contract cleaning services and handle confidential matters with the utmost discretion. Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach 2010 Live-in weight loss chef and exercise coach. Property Manager & Event Monitor 2005-2009 Report to multiple reception sites. Greet event vendors and direct them to set up sites. Ensure that all contract agreements are fulfilled and property rules are followed. Monitor event and vendors from beginning to end. Handle unexpected situations professionally. Director, Catering and Community Relations Market restaurant property for business meetings, networking and various local club functions. Host public relations events. Promote off-site catering services at area functions and festivals. Director, Special Events & Retreat Center 2005-2007 Responsible for business. Assign work duties to housekeeping and maintenance staff. Coordinate schedules, register guests, check overnight accommodations and meeting rooms for total readiness. Order food and beverage service for retreat and special event groups. Lease six meeting rooms for educational and religious in nature event usage. Plan and execute all special events. Develop policy and procedure manuals, contract agreements, contract agreements, collect payments, issue receipts and prepare payments for bank deposits. On-site property manager 2002-2004