I'm Radima Koulbaeva Smith, an accomplished executive assistant and operations professional with more than two decades of experience supporting CEOs, UHNW families, and international teams. I excel at strategic calendar management, travel logistics, project coordination, and handling highly confidential matters with tact and discretion. My career spans real estate, private equity, and global branding, with a proven track record of streamlining operations, elevating travel programs, and delivering exceptional personal and professional service. Beyond day-to-day tasks, I’ve led rebranding projects, managed large-scale events, and built lasting relationships with partners, vendors, and philanthropic initiatives. I thrive in fast-paced environments requiring meticulous attention to detail, diplomacy, and proactive problem solving—always committed to integrity, discretion, and top-tier hospitality.…

Radima Koulbaeva Smith

I'm Radima Koulbaeva Smith, an accomplished executive assistant and operations professional with more than two decades of experience supporting CEOs, UHNW families, and international teams. I excel at strategic calendar management, travel logistics, project coordination, and handling highly confidential matters with tact and discretion. My career spans real estate, private equity, and global branding, with a proven track record of streamlining operations, elevating travel programs, and delivering exceptional personal and professional service. Beyond day-to-day tasks, I’ve led rebranding projects, managed large-scale events, and built lasting relationships with partners, vendors, and philanthropic initiatives. I thrive in fast-paced environments requiring meticulous attention to detail, diplomacy, and proactive problem solving—always committed to integrity, discretion, and top-tier hospitality.…

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I’m Radima Koulbaeva Smith, an accomplished executive assistant and operations professional with more than two decades of experience supporting CEOs, UHNW families, and international teams. I excel at strategic calendar management, travel logistics, project coordination, and handling highly confidential matters with tact and discretion. My career spans real estate, private equity, and global branding, with a proven track record of streamlining operations, elevating travel programs, and delivering exceptional personal and professional service.

Beyond day-to-day tasks, I’ve led rebranding projects, managed large-scale events, and built lasting relationships with partners, vendors, and philanthropic initiatives. I thrive in fast-paced environments requiring meticulous attention to detail, diplomacy, and proactive problem solving—always committed to integrity, discretion, and top-tier hospitality.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Executive Assistant to the CEO & CIO at Grubb Properties
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Provided comprehensive executive support to the CEO and CIO, supporting international fundraising expansion in the Middle East and Asia; planned and managed Annual Investor Meetings, Board of Directors meetings at multiple locations, and corporate dinners; arranged complex international travel for executives and visitors; managed calendars, reservations, and correspondence; maintained confidential information and personal matters; coordinated corporate loyalty programs and mail/shipping; represented the CEO to internal and external contacts.
UHNW Family Manager at Privately Held Real Estate & Private Equity Investments Company
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Right-hand to three family members including the CEO; provided strategic, logistical and personal support; managed confidential information; acted as CEO's representative and gatekeeper; led re-branding, office construction, and quarterly magazine; scheduled and prioritized meetings and calls; managed complex calendars and itineraries; organized large family and corporate events, estate moves, renovations; oversaw household staff, travel, vendor research, and sensitive data.
Operations Manager at Polet Airlines
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013
Managed key external partner relationships; scheduled client meetings; negotiated government contracts; conducted needs assessment; explained cost-effective options; led and trained a team of fourteen; improved cost control by eliminating three positions; conducted weekly team meetings to improve communication and performance.
Business Manager at Siman Tu Inc.
April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2007
Led entire business including strategic planning, worldwide sales, marketing, pricing, budgeting, financial planning, collections, manufacturing, personnel and customer relations; increased revenue by price optimization and term renegotiation; improved employee retention; managed global customer acquisition and delivery; planned and executed large-scale events; managed brand positioning and media relations.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President, International Sales at AstroPower, Inc. (presently GE Energy)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Provided administrative support to the VP, International Sales and a team of fifteen; prepared correspondence and expense reports; coordinated international travel; served as key in-house contact with regional sales managers and international accounts; assisted in international trade shows, sponsorships, conferences and shareholder meetings.
Public Relations and Marketing Manager at KURS Holding
April 1, 2001 - April 1, 2001
Managed all aspects of marketing and communications for luxury brands; organized product launches in Russia and France; managed sponsorships and trade events; oversaw advertising in major lifestyle magazines; helped build Russia’s largest chain of luxury perfumes & cosmetics stores; maintained key in-house contacts with European partners.
UHNW Family Manager at Privately held company specializing in real estate and private equity investments
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Served as right hand to three family members, providing strategic, logistical, and personal support. Acted as CEO’s representative and gatekeeper, managed external relationships, and coordinated all CEO contacts. Led branding initiatives, oversaw office construction projects, and published quarterly corporate magazine; organized and prioritized meetings, travel, and events; managed estate moves, renovations, and household staff; safeguarded confidential information and financial data.
UHNW Family Manager at Privately held company (Real Estate & Private Equity)
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Acted as right hand to three family members including the CEO; provided strategic, logistical and personal support; managed calendars, travel, events, estate moves, renovations, and household operations; oversaw branding efforts and quarterly magazine; coordinated all external relationships and gifts/donations; managed budgets, vendor research, and staff supervision across multiple properties.
UHNW Family Manager at Private family/Private Company
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Right-hand to three family members, providing strategic, logistical, and personal support; acted as project manager on re-branding, oversaw office construction, and managed estate moves and renovations across the U.S. and the Bahamas; supervised household staff, coordinated high-level meetings and travel, and handled gifts, donations, and confidential matters with discretion; led communications and relationship management with external partners and vendors; managed events, travel, and daily operations to maximize efficiency and guest experience.

Education

Executive MBA at Baruch College - The City University of New York (CUNY)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
B.A. Foreign Languages at Moscow Pedagogical University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Executive MBA at Baruch College - The City University of New York (CUNY)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
B.A. at Moscow Pedagogical University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Executive MBA at Baruch College - The City University of New York (CUNY)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
B.A. in Foreign Languages at Moscow Pedagogical University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Executive MBA at Baruch College - The City University of New York (CUNY)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
B.A. in Foreign Languages at Moscow Pedagogical University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Retail