CORENA GARCIA
Palo Alto
Summary
Bilingual Estate & Household Manager with 14+ years of experience overseeing multiple private estates across the Bay Area. Extensive expertise in both in-person and remote household operations management, vendor coordination, estate logistics, financial administration, and advanced technical troubleshooting. Trusted professional known for discretion, autonomy, and proactive problem-solving across complex, multi-property environments.
Overview
2020
2020
years of professional experience
Work History
Household Manager
Private Family
Palo Alto, CA
01.2012 - 2026
- Managed operations for multiple estates simultaneously (primary residence, secondary properties, and seasonal homes).
- Provided full remote oversight of properties during owner travel, including vendor coordination and emergency response.
- Administered household financial operations including bill pay, expense reconciliation, and budget tracking.
- Oversaw vendor selection, contract negotiation, scheduling, and quality control inspections.
- Implemented cloud-based organization systems for estate documentation and service records.
- Handled confidential correspondence, mail review, and digital document management.
- Managed vehicle maintenance schedules, detailing, and registrations.
- Supervised renovations, maintenance projects, and contractor performance.
- Coordinated travel logistics, property preparation, and post-travel resets.
- Provided high-level technology troubleshooting (networking, device integration, smart home systems).
- Managed charitable donations, resale coordination, and relationships with nonprofit organizations.
- Maintained estate manuals and operational SOPs.
- Coordinated pet care, veterinary scheduling, and transportation in personal SUV.
- Available for on-call emergencies and short-notice travel support.
- Coordinate comprehensive wellness scheduling, including physician, dental, personal training, and nutrition appointments, ensuring seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Maintain and manage an integrated executive calendar encompassing medical visits, training sessions, therapeutic services, and personal commitments with meticulous attention to detail.
- Track and monitor personal wellness goals; facilitate collaboration between personal trainer and private chef to align nutrition plans with fitness objectives.
- Serve as the central liaison for all health and wellness providers, confirming appointments, maintaining organized records, and ensuring streamlined communication.
- Hire, onboard, and supervise weekly cleaning and tidying services; establish performance standards and conduct quality oversight.
- Oversee household errands including laundry coordination, grocery procurement and stocking, returns, and specialty purchases.
- Proactively monitor residence for preventative maintenance needs; identify potential issues before escalation.
- Research, source, and coordinate vendors and contractors for home repairs, improvements, and service projects.
- Obtain and compare quotes, schedule service appointments, and oversee execution to ensure quality and budget alignment.
- Maintain detailed records of service history, warranties, maintenance schedules, and household documentation.
- Implement structured household systems to ensure efficient operations and a consistently well-managed living environment.
- Provide organized, proactive communication updates to ensure a calm, smoothly functioning home environment.
Personal Assistant / Household Manager
Marin County Private Family
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Oversaw daily operations for primary residence and secondary investment property.
- Coordinate comprehensive wellness scheduling, including physician, dental, personal training, and nutrition appointments, ensuring seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Maintain and manage an integrated executive calendar encompassing medical visits, training sessions, therapeutic services, and personal commitments with meticulous attention to detail.
- Track and monitor personal wellness goals; facilitate collaboration between personal trainer and private chef to align nutrition plans with fitness objectives.
- Serve as the central liaison for all health and wellness providers, confirming appointments, maintaining organized records, and ensuring streamlined communication.
- Hire, onboard, and supervise weekly cleaning and tidying services; establish performance standards and conduct quality oversight.
- Oversee household errands including laundry coordination, grocery procurement and stocking, returns, and specialty purchases.
- Proactively monitor residence for preventative maintenance needs; identify potential issues before escalation.
- Research, source, and coordinate vendors and contractors for home repairs, improvements, and service projects.
- Obtain and compare quotes, schedule service appointments, and oversee execution to ensure quality and budget alignment.
- Maintain detailed records of service history, warranties, maintenance schedules, and household documentation.
- Implement structured household systems to ensure efficient operations and a consistently well-managed living environment.
- Provide organized, proactive communication updates to ensure a calm, smoothly functioning home environment.
- Provided remote management during extended family travel.
- Managed scheduling, vendor communications, and maintenance tracking systems.
- Handled bill payments, reconciliations, and documentation securely.
- Coordinated home organization projects across multiple areas.
- Supervised housekeepers and external service providers.
- Managed returns, shipping logistics, and online procurement.
- Planned and supported small private gatherings.
- Maintained inventory control systems and procurement schedules.
- Troubleshot IT, Wi-Fi, printer, and device integration issues.
- Maintained relationships with preferred contractors and specialty vendors.
- Handled donation logistics and resale coordination.
Personal Assistant / Household Manager
San Francisco Private Family
2010 - 01.2016
- Serving as the central point of contact for all service providers.
- Managed multi-property logistics including off-site storage and additional residences.
- Provided consistent remote & in person support when family traveled internationally.
- Organized mail, digital records, and household documentation.
- Managed vendor onboarding and service quality audits.
- Managed house staff, oversaw hiring and letting go of staff members.
- Overseeing all errands to be completed on a daily basis.
- Maintained maintenance calendars and compliance tracking.
- Coordinated vehicle servicing and detailing.
- Supported pet care and scheduling.
- Organized seasonal rotations and storage transitions.
- Maintained discretion with confidential personal and financial information.
- Oversaw emergency responses and urgent service coordination.
- Coordination of all medical and personal appointments, maintaining the principals calendars
- Track wellness goals and coordinate with aligning staff i.e. Chef and Personal Trainer
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Skills
Estate Operations Leadership
Executive-Level Discretion
Multi-Property Oversight
Preventative Maintenance Strategy
Vendor Negotiation & Contract Management
High-Touch Service Delivery
Technical Systems Proficiency (Google Engineer trained)
Wellness & Lifestyle Coordination
Personal Information
- Title: Estate & Household Manager
- Availability: Part time/Full time & Available for on-call emergencies and short-notice travel support.
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Personal Assistant / Household Manager
Marin County Private Family
01.2016 - 01.2020
Household Manager
Private Family
01.2012 - 2026
Personal Assistant / Household Manager
San Francisco Private Family
2010 - 01.2016