One of the responsibilities I take on as an Estate Management EA is to handle the admin for scheduling staff and submitting their timesheets for approval. At any given time I have to track staff at over a dozen locations throughout the country, which can makes this a very time consuming task.
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.
We were recently chatting with Members about working with vendors. Respect, communication and relationship-building were a common theme. Here are some of the top tips:
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.
