Dave W.

Experience

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  Lark Creek Inn

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

  Intern

  Worked with Bradley Ogden, Stephen Simmons, Michael Gyetvan, and Chris Hastings at this popular night spot. Worked all stations especially wood fired oven in dining room. Great times!

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  Skywalker Ranch

  Sept 1999 - Mar 2001

  Main House Chef

  Changed the food to a healthier style of food production.

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  California Culinary Academy

  Apr 2000 - Sept 2002

  Chef Instructor

  Concurrent with Lucasfilm position.

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  Private company US

  Jan 2008 - now

  Nutrition Educator - Culinary Director

  Nutrition consulting

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  Private Employer

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2013

  Private Chef, Confidential Private Employer La Jolla, West Hollywood CA

  Private Chef, Hired in a temporary consulting capacity to manage culinary operations and foster healthy lifestyles fora UHNW HP Hollywood couple within their primary estate and onboard a private jet and yacht, ensuringconsistent service across locations. Offered logistics coordination and directed a diverse team of up to15 staff members.�� Coordinated complex logistics for large-scale events with VIP guests, including building a full kitchenon the beach in Mexico for a six-day event for 50 guests and an all-day Christmas party for 250 guests. Show less

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  Private company

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2025

  Executive Chef | Health facilitatorConfidential Private EmployerAtherton, CA03/2014 – 05/2015Supported a three-generation HNW family across two estates, providing culinary oversight, inventorymanagement, kitchen provisioning, event planning and execution, and household organization.�� Planned dinner parties, monthly business functions, and seasonal events for up to 25 guests.�� Oversaw two acres of gardens and organic vegetable and fruit orchards with canning for year-rounduse.�� Liaised with maintenance personnel, childcare providers, pool staff, architects, and vendors. Show less Hired on a short-term contract to implement organizational systems and household managementimprovements within the primary estate for six family members, extended family, and businessassociates. Managed 20 staff members, tailoring services to meet preferences.�� Created comprehensive training manuals, trained chefs, and implemented protocols and checklists.�� Executed weekly, high-level events and parties across multiple dining rooms for up to 25 guests,often on short notice, with changing themes and wide-ranging dietary preferences Show less

  • Nutrition Advocate- Culinary Consultant

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2025

  • Executive Chef | Health facilitator

    Mar 2014 - May 2015

  • Executive Chef | Nutrition Advocate

    Sept 2013 - Mar 2014
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  Private HNW Company

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  �� Offered short-term support across family and corporate offices and projects.�� Managed communications and finalized the punch list to deliver a stalled $MM construction project.�� Directed security and culinary teams across three cities and liaised with medical professionals tomanage the health and fitness of the principal and his business team.

  • Project Manager Confidential Private Employers California and New York

    Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2015 - Feb 2017
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  Private HNW Company

  Sept 2017 - now

  Estate Manager

  Estate ManagerConfidential Private EmployerSilicon Valley, CA09/2017 – PresentSupports an HP, UHNW principal and children, extended family, and household pets across multipleestates and states, including a 40-acre horse property, a Pebble Beach golf course estate, and a LagunaBeach residence. Directs maintenance crews, vendors, and up to 20 household staff.�� Manages the sublet of the specialized equestrian facility, overseeing staff and monitoring care.�� Acts as a medical advocate and support, personal trainer, and nutritionist for the family.�� Directs $M in annual household expenses, tracking hours and rates in collaboration with externalpayroll.�� Supervises seasonal upkeep, protecting properties against environmental damages and challenges.�� Coordinates up to 12 annual events for up to 250 guests, including equestrian gatherings, non-profitfundraisers, and community celebrations.������ ����������������:⭐ Independently managed the purchase, renovation, and sale of four homes as investment projects.⭐ Organized an annual 10-day luxury brand event at the Pebble Beach estate, overseeing the move-in/move-out process, safeguarding the property, and generating revenue and community support.⭐ Researched and secured the purchase of the Laguna Beach residence and set up the household toowner-ready condition with preferences and provisions with invisible white-glove support.⭐ Managed short- and long-term renovation projects, including a seven-month, $M+ kitchenrenovation, construction and installation of a 2,500-sqft gym, and replacement of an 8,000-sqft slate Show less