Experience

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  Private Family

  • House Manager

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  Private Family

  • House Manager

    • Jan 1999 - Present

    Direct the day-to-day household activities to meet the ever-changing needs of an affluent New York family, which encompasses a 10,000 square-foot residence with multiple occupants including the owners, two children, and the owner's elderly parentsPlanned and executed family's relocation to rental property during extensive two-year renovation of main residence; organized and re-established family following completion of renovationCoordinated and supervised service and construction contractors for ongoing household / grounds maintenance and special projectsPerformed household accounting and maintained petty cash account and staff payrollPurchase and keep inventory of all household suppliesFood preparation and menu planning to accommodate special dietary needs of family and guests; incorporating international cuisine while adhering to kosher protocolPlanned and executed social events and activities for holidays encompassing food preparation, floral design, and hiring additional staffScheduled, planned, and carried out children's activities, pet care, and automobile maintenanceServe as nurse case manager and provide direct care for elderly parents medical needs on a daily basis

  • House Manager / SELF-EMPLOYED

    • Jan 2007 - Present

    Manage the part-time needs of three high profile clients in the Hudson Valley area on a part time / per diem basisInstitute better coordination and efficiency of existing household staffPerform a variety of tasks encompassing household organization, personal assistance, and office managementCooking, event planning / execution, and holiday decorating Serve as owners representative for special projects / renovations

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  High Profile Entertainment Couple

  • House Manager

    • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

    Autonomously managed and executed complete care of a 9,000 square-foot country home retreat, including pool house complex with guest accommodations, while maintaining a close-knit relationship and exercising highest privacy and confidentialitySpearheaded complete reorganization of house to ensure more efficient operations and meet a high volume of guestsExercised strengths in time management, organization, and prioritizing to effectively handle household functions autonomouslyCarried out key responsibilities consisting of planning / coordinating special events, planning menus, preparing / serving food, and designing floral arrangementsServed as personal assistant to owners, guests, and extended family

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  Private Family

  • House Manager

    • Jan 1992 - Jan 1997

    Directed the day-to-day household responsibilities of a historic estate, including three additional homes and indoor riding complexHired, trained, and supervised all household staff; established and maintained standards of service for all employeesDeveloped systems to care for multiple homes while maximizing efficiencyPlanned, coordinated, and executed all aspects of entertaining for both casual and formal events encompassing menu planning, food purchase / preparation / service, floral design, event decoratingAcquired extensive knowledge related to the proper care of fine antiques, artwork, silver, brass, linens; trained staff in all areas of proper care of household treasures

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  Vassar Brothers Hospital / Westchester Medical Center

  • Unit Staff Nurse

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1997