Estate Managers are tasked with a unique responsibility not only to oversee the daily operations of an estate, but to build a staff that works well together and fits into the culture of the home. When it comes to hiring it's essential to look beyond traditional skills and experience.
An Estate Manager needs to source the best Event Planner for your Principal's requirements and screen them carefully before committing to one.
Marc Sorensen Leandro is the Principal of Sorensen Staffing, a recruitment firm specializing in private service placements. With a background that includes roles as a private chef, house manager, and estate manager, he brings firsthand knowledge of the industry to his work. Based in Southern California, Marc works with clients across the country to place candidates in a wide range of estate and household positions.
Access during Fashion Weeks is not granted lightly. It reflects a year of strategic coordination across calendars, logistics, purchases, and brand relationships, as well as a positive in-person experience with a principal’s team. Understanding each brand’s expectations and communication style becomes part of maintaining the relationships that generate a principal’s preferred status year after year. The next invitation, fitting, or front-row seat depends on professional, timely communication sustained long after the final show.
