Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Alexa Valentino

Alexa Valentino

United Kingdom

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Palace Manager

Royalty
Riyadh
03.2023 - Current

· Recruit, manage, train and co ordinate a diverse household of 60 staff.

· Design and implement comprehensive household manuals and systems for operational consistency.

· Control household budgets and reporting all financial tracking.

· Oversaw private events, ensuring etiquette and protocols being followed.

· Create and maintain a system for inventory of furniture, fine art, antiques and household items.

Travelling House Manager

UHNW
, Dublin/ EU
07.2022 - 09.2022

· Create household manuals, update staff handbooks, policies, organization systems throughout multiple properties.

· Establish, manage and maintain smooth operation of high standards executed by staff members.

· Create, manage and update household inventory.

· Shopping of household goods organizing and managing deliveries.

Travelling House Manager / PA

UHNW
London
02.2017 - 06.2022
  • Recruitment, training and management of all staff including, rota's, performance reviews and team building.
  • Management of national and international bank accounts.
  • Implementing and updating staff handbooks, policies and contracts.
  • Manage, maintain and monitor a smooth operation of household, security, inventory and insurances.
  • Sourcing, and scheduling household and vehicle maintenance, overseeing and liaising with contractors and vendors on projects and ordering supplies for both homes.
  • Regular interaction with Principal to maintain direct communication and compliance with their needs.
  • Main contact person for the Principal, family, suppliers and various external companies.
  • Arranging shipment of international purchases and custom clearance.
  • Managing and liaising with household staff and general enquiries.
  • Diary management, organising private events, arrange global travelling needs both private and commercial, arrange visas and transfers.
  • Liaise with office, Principal, the family as appropriate and in accordance with company protocols.
  • Managed and controlled budgeting , authorising expenses and income.
  • Buying and catalogue household inventory including antiques and fine art.

House Manager

UHNW
London
09.2014 - 12.2016
  • Manage personal diary, booking and rescheduling appointments, administrative and ad hoc duties.
  • The management of household staff including rotas, holidays and payroll, recruitment, training and evaluations.
  • Assist with the packing and international movement.
  • Prepare monthly expenditure accounts, pay household bills and banking.
  • Organize and manage third parties performing household maintenance.
  • Wardrobe management.
  • Prepare and cook simple meals
  • Main contact person for Principal, family, suppliers and various contractors.
  • Ensure all household and building insurances up to date and on file.

Various Roles

Private Household & Other
05.1989 - 07.1996

A variety of roles within the private and public sector. Both within the UK and International.

Education

CMI & CPD Management Award -

The Online Training Academy
01-2019

NVQ Level 3 -

Beauty Therapist
01-2003

S.E.N ( Nursing Qualification) -

St Helena General Hospital
01-1989

GCSEs -

Country Senior School, St Helena
01-1985

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Time Management

Project and Refurbishment Management

Budget and Financial Control

International travel Coordination

Problem solving and adaptability

References

REFERENCES Available on request

Timeline

Palace Manager

Royalty
03.2023 - Current

Travelling House Manager

UHNW
07.2022 - 09.2022

Travelling House Manager / PA

UHNW
02.2017 - 06.2022

House Manager

UHNW
09.2014 - 12.2016

Various Roles

Private Household & Other
05.1989 - 07.1996

GCSEs -

Country Senior School, St Helena

S.E.N ( Nursing Qualification) -

St Helena General Hospital

NVQ Level 3 -

Beauty Therapist

CMI & CPD Management Award -

The Online Training Academy
Alexa Valentino