GUSTAVO LAVEZZARI

GUSTAVO LAVEZZARI 1275 15th Street Apt. 2G. Fort Lee, NJ 07024. Ph: S61-502-7177 CAREER PROFILE: Highly skilled, Estate & House Manager with over 10 years of hands on experience; managing operations, budget, property development, maintenance and staff for multiple homes both in the United States and Internationally PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS: • In depth knowledge of real estate management — maintenance • Excellent Project Planning (construction, renovation & others) • Ability to perform tasks effectively with wide range of constituencies in diverse communities • Familiar with property management standards, principals and procedures. Contracting process as well as local, state and federal regulations • Familiar with Smart Home Systems (Kaleidoscope, Creston, Savant System & Lutron Lighting) • Experienced with personal and property security • Computer Literate • Fluent in Spanish. EXPERIENCE: Private FAMILY — Estate Manager — East/West Coast May 2014 — To Present • Manage multiple (9) properties for a high net worth individual • Full charge of bill payments and outside vendors for all the properties • Travel throughout the country Massachusetts, New York, LA, Montana (Yellowstone Park) and Palm Beach Florida • Manage all the staff at each location total of 26 employees between barns and houses • Under the principal directions organize and execute large parties and events, deal with entertainment, staff & catering services • Communicate with the accounting department in the corporate office, NY on a weekly basis • In charge of the fleet of high end automobiles and boats (repair maintenance, insurance and registrations). • Arrange vehicles transportation from one home to another • Arrange boat transportation from Massachusetts to Palm Beach • Deal with a lot of personal request as needed • Recruit & trained all personal for each property WILKENFELD FAMILY — House Manager — NYC, NY Jan 2011 - To May 2014 • Manage, administrate operations and budgets of multiple properties • Oversee the proper cross-training of employees at each property (Manhattan, The Hamptons and Miami) • Hands on property maintenance including: planning and coordinating preventative maintenance of equipment, repairs/replacements of light bulbs, locks, loose door knobs, windows, kitchen faucets, repair damaged or loosened pictures and mirrors, adjust malfunctioning TV, surround sound and computer systems, re-arrange furniture seasonally, and various other day to day tasks to keep home in perfect working order so that outside service providers are not needed. EFTA00585873 • Oversee construction of a barn rental property and it's remodeling and renovation. Liaison with the new tenant on family's behalf (point of contact, responsible for the delivery and storage of incoming construction materials) • Oversee new construction of a penthouse in Manhattan, dealing with the architects, vendors, and decorators to ensure quality control and owners specifications being met • Manage a 69'14 Cranchi Yacht, staff and maintenance • Interact with outside vendors — price comparison and negotiation • Maintain and control house inventory KLUGE FAMILY - Estate Manager — (PALM BEACH, VIRGINIA, FRANCE & GERMANY) April 2005 — Sept. 2010 • Managed and administrated operations, budgeting of multiple properties alongside business accountant. (US and International). • Managed inventory and ordered household supplies • Responsible for 10 household staff and security • Hands on Maintenance • Oversaw the proper cross-training of employees at each estate, working closely with butlers and chefs • Kept inventory of tools and equipment • Served as a butler for the family and for special occasion (events) • Routine maintenance of lawn mowers and other equipment • Maintained all areas of the pool and spa area • Oversaw major renovation, design and construction, family relocation process, in addition, as requested, acted as a liaison between employers and contractors. • Disbursed payments to contractors as well as supervising the quality of their work • Responsible for the safekeeping of the vehicles and maintenance POSNER FAMILY — Estate Manager - MIAMI, FL. Jan 2001 - April 2005 • Managed/oversaw all household projects • Engaged and oversee outside contractors, service providers and suppliers • Performed small household repairs/maintenance projects that do not require a contractor • Oversaw construction of new property from start up to finish, including decoration, security and light systems (Sunset Island, Miami Beach, FL) • Responsible for keeping household supplies stocked and maintained household appliances • Developed household budgets and renovations • Ensured grounds, garages and all work spaces are neat and clean. • Take care of trash and recycling inside and outside household • Move furniture, set up tables and chairs and remove and store for parties and events and Assist the housekeepers with heavy lifting. • Responsible for automobile care, maintenance and others related. • Running household errands and care for the household pets CITY OF NEW YORK —MAYOR OFFICE — Chauffeur/Security - New York, NY. Feb 1995 — Nov 2000 • Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services: Responsible for the transportation and security of the Senior Advisors: Chauffeur to Richard Schwartz (Senior Advisor to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani), Chauffeur to Robert M. Harding (Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Finance), Commissioner Rosemarie C. O'Keefe. (Community Assistance Unit) EFTA00585874 • Responsible for the transportation of the Commissioner and other City Officials: Chauffeur to Commissioner Schuyler Chapin (Cultural Affairs). -Chauffeur for Fran Reiter (Campaign Manager for the Mayor Rudolph Giuliani). Handled campaign work and security details. POLICE ACADEMY. NEW YORK, NY. • 1996 Dignity Protection Program and Driving Course MANUEL BELGRANO SCHOOL • 1984 High School ARGENTINA REFERENCE • Upon Request EFTA00585875