Experience

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  Personal Time Off

  • Private Chef, Owner, Operator

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  Personal time off

  • Port Charlotte, Florida

  • Private Chef, Owner, Operator

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • Port Charlotte, Florida

    As Private Chef, this is where I felt the most at home in my skin. Patience, Creativity, and Caring. I'm holding out for the best family. Its worth waiting for!

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  Chef Sheila

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area to Port Charlotte Fl

  • Owner/Operator

    • 2010 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area to Port Charlotte Fl

    Exceptional catering and personal service from one Chef that really loves what she does.

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  Private Household

  • McLean Va.

  • Part Time Chef and House Manager

    • Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
    • McLean Va.

    Worked part time and on demand for this household. Left to move to Florida.

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  Private Household

  • United States
  • Real Estate
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Private Chef and Household Manager

    • May 2008 - Jan 2011

    Complete responsibility for the dietary needs of an older couple. Property consists of a 5,000 sf main home on 15 acres. As the couple's health needs grew, provided personal assistance to the Mrs. as well as adding increasing management responsibilities for the household. Culinary Responsibilities:• Prepared daily meals with an emphasis on American favorites adapted for diabetic menus• Created elaborate meals for all major holidays, with an average of 15 - 30 guests• Handled all details and menus for monthly events for 8-10 guests• Prepared 4 days of meals for volunteers of the annual 4th of July fireworks display. Additional Responsibilities:• Coordinated efforts with housekeeper, gardener, care manager, and CNAs• Oversaw the maintenance for the home• Handled the seasonal decorating for the home and grounds• Traveled to Palm Springs home and prepared the property for principals• Washed laundry as team effort• Cared for 3 dogs Golden Retriever, Border Collie and Pomchi

  • Private Chef and Household Manager

    • 2006 - 2009

    Traveled with the family as their chef between three of six homes, while maintaining the Michigan residence as Household Manager. Michigan home was 10,000 sf on 68 acres, including extensive landscaping on a lakefront property.Culinary Responsibilities:• Created meals in a variety of styles for diabetes, including German, Jewish, and Eastern Mediterranean.• Variety of service styles, including single plating, family style and Russian service• Extensive last-minute entertaining for 5 - 30 guests• Provided catering for Gulf Stream jet• Planned dinners, receptions and fundraisers for 200 - 300 guests at the home•Supervised outside caterers and vendors for large eventsManagement Responsibilities:• Managed a staff of 6: 2 security personnel, laundress, housekeeper, butler and gardener• Maintained high level of guest services throughout the home• Oversight of extensive art collection, including identifying local restoration experts

  • Private Chef

    • 2003 - 2006

    Prepared 5- to 7- course dinners for a vast number of weekend guests. Provided caretaking services at the 10,000 sf historic Long Island home on 90 acres during the rest of the week.• Planned, created and served elaborate meals with a heavy emphasis on French Fusion • Extensive weekend events for 14 - 28 guests, encompassing breakfast, lunch & dinner • Coordinated receptions for political figures and artist galas• Prepared meals for the family at the NYC property during the week• Managed the property during the week, including daily walk-throughs for maintenance needs• Supervised the housekeeper• Pet Care

  • Weekend Private Chef

    • 2002 - 2003

    Millbrook and New York, NYChosen to serve as the Private Chef for the Tobers by the Culinary Institute of America while still a student. Weekend retreats were designed to be a "delight for the tongue and peace for the mind."• Created meals with an emphasis on hot and spicy foods, such as Indian and Thai specialties• Complete menu planning and provisioning• Prepared 5 to 7-course meals for up to 30 high profile guests and celebrities

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  Starkey International Institute

  • Student

    • 2011 - 2011

    Household Systems Management Course. A course that streamlines your thinking and paperwork. Specifically developed with the "Family" in mind.

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  The Culinary Institute of America

  • Student

    • 2002 - 2004

    Very proud of have attended the Harvard of Culinary Schools. A fine acredited college.

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  ABC News

  • Sound Tech

    • 1995 - 1997

    Free Lance Camera, Sound tech. The hill, pentagon. Nightline, GMA, World News Tonight.

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  US Navy

  • Photographers Mate

    • 1975 - 1995

    Motion Picture, Documentary Film and Video. Combat Camera Group, White House TV, among other asignments.