Samantha Hodge

FACTS Certified, operating on the Principal-owned Global 6000 and Gulfstream 450. Attended to all of the Principal's and guests' needs during flights, including food and beverage service, ground support coordination, and luggage assistance. Ensured all necessary documentation for international flights was complete, including COVID-related paperwork for both departure and final destinations. Ensured the aircraft was fully stocked with food, beverages, bedding, linens, toiletries, and any other requested items to meet the highest standards. Liaised between the Principal and the Jet Management Company to ensure proper timelines for maintenance, relocation, and the Principal's trips. Managed an extensive charter calendar for paid trips. Collaborated directly with pilots to ensure all flights were properly crewed, accurate, and on schedule.

Provide comprehensive gate-keeping support for a Principal's diverse needs, ranging from making restaurant reservations to managing large-scale property and art acquisitions. Manage daily calendars for an active family, including the Principal, Principal's wife, three young children, and mother, encompassing both business and personal appointments and events. Coordinate and maintain a staff of 27 across six residences to ensure all of the Principal's requirements were met before, during, and after each stay. Coordinate all travel logistics for the Principal, from short weekend trips to extensive multi-month overseas journeys, including hotel reservations, transportation, activities, visas, and payment. Work with a third part jet management company to care for the Principal's Gulfstream 450 and Global 6000 jets. Manage and maintain a private art collection exceeding $100MM, including purchases, transport coordination, securing storage facilities, installation in homes, and loans to public and private museums. Maintain multiple expense reports for the Principal's travel, residences, personal expenses, and various entities. Plan, coordinate, and host numerous events throughout the year at all residences, from intimate dinner parties to large gatherings with over 150 guests, including hiring additional staff as needed. Proficient in AirTable, Nines, Axus Travel Planning, Zoho, Adobe, InVINtory, Control4, Microsoft Office, Sonos, and Canva.

Managed a highly active sailing charter yacht, including working with brokers to book extended stays, creating guest itineraries, handling payments, and coordinating travel logistics. Responsible for three meals a day, including daily multiple-course dinners with wine and beverage pairings. Served as Host for guests during their week-long stays aboard the yacht, ensuring all needs were met. Maintained expense reports and managed monthly, quarterly, and yearly budgets for all aspects of the yacht, including maintenance, out-of-water yard work, guest provisions, dockage fees, serving and dining ware, and linens.