JULIUS SMITH

46 Priory Court, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 OJU
Telephone: Mobile: (+44))07786 914455
Mobile: (+966)505548547
email: juliusfsmith@yahoo.com
www.premierbutlerservice.com
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House Manager, Butler and PA
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I am proactive with strong communication and organizational skills and have a fine eye for detail with the ability to multi–task in a fast paced environment


CAREER PROGRESSION

From 11/07 to Present: Prominent Saudi Arabian Family

• Managing 40 staff in two large residences
• Organizing all type of functions up to 150 people
• Carrying out multiple complex special projects
• Developing procedures for smooth running of residences


From 9/03 to 12/06 Mr. Theodore Angelopoulos and Ambassador Gianna Angelopoulos
-House Manager and Butler

• Management of 15 full time staff in a large residence in Athens.
• Overseeing the running of two other principle properties.
• Overseeing all functions.
• Responsible for looking after priceless art collection.
• Sourcing and purchasing.
• Liaising with outside contractors.


From 5/02 to 5/03: Lord and Lady Black - House Manager and Butler

• Management of eight full time staff in a large London residence.
• Carrying out similar duties in three other principle properties worldwide.
• Organizing a wide range of formal functions.
• Responsible for wide aspects of administration.
• Sourcing and overseeing contractors


From 8/99 to 10/01: Mr. Gilbert S. Kahn - House Manager and Butler

• Managed three dispersed properties in America.
• Supervised a staff of nine personnel.
• Planned, supervised and implemented a wide variety of formal events.
• Successfully shielded Mr. Kahn from all day-to-day detail and thereby gained his total confidence.
• Responsible for wide aspects of administration.
• Dealing with suppliers and contracted staff.
• Successful management within a set budget.


From 1/99 to 8/99: His Highness The Aga Khan - Travelling Butler and Valet

• Accompanying HH worldwide, this involved visits to five homes and a private yacht.
• Total responsibility for a substantial wardrobe.
• When working in the principle residence acted as valet for Principle guests.
• Responsible for in-flight services on private flights.
• Carried out butlering duties when required.
• Administrative duties


From 10/96 to 11/98: HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
- Travelling Butler, Valet and PA.

• Accompanying HRH worldwide, this involved visits to nine houses and a private yacht.
• Acting as valet to HRH during official state visits, business commitments, safaris, desert camps and holidays.
• Developed excellent management, organizational and administrative skills.
• Worked for long periods with 24-hour responsibilities.


From 1992 to 1996: The Financial Times, London - Head Butler

• Numerous prestigious and VIP events.
• This included Heads of State, Ambassadors, Cabinet Ministers and prominent businessmen.
• Responsibility for the chairman’s dining room.
• Experience of running a London restaurant for the FT.


From 1990 to 1992: Samuel Montagu (Bankers) London - Butler.

• Responsibility for the dining room and boardroom.



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience of managing, running and costing a London restaurant.
• Involved in the entertaining during the Athens Olympics
• Involvement in reception of Royal guests at King Constantine’s son’s wedding
• Planned and organized a dinner and dances for 200 people.
• Experience of weekend shooting parties and other leisure activities.
• Reception attended by HM The Queen.
• Various dinner parties for private clients.



CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

• The ability to be discrete in a trusted role.
• Well developed management techniques.
• Day-to-day management of household staff.
• Hiring and ensuring quality work from employees.
• Proven and pro-active organizational skills.
• Can supervise and motivate a successful team.
• Cultural awareness and protocol.
• Large social gatherings planned and successfully executed.
• Dedication and reliability.


PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• Ivor Spencer, International School for Butlers - 1989.
• Supervisory Management - 1991.
• St John’s Ambulance First Aid - 1994.
• Leith’s Cookery School - 1996.
• British Chauffeurs Guild - 1996.
• Executive Assistant - 1997.
• Basic French speaking - 1998.
• Accounting and Bookkeeping - 2001.




PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 11th February 1967
Nationality: British
Health: Excellent
Marital status: Married
Driving License: Full/clean


References are available on request