Experienced Live-In House Manager/Cook with a consistent, proven track record.

         Outstanding cooking skills as well as experience managing household activities and the safety of children.

         Strong listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with children and adults.

         Excellent driving record.

Child Management Cooking/Event Planning Housekeeping

Children s Games/Activities Kitchen/Inventory Management Problem Solving

House Manager/Cook Greenwich, CT May 1998-Present

         Oversee all household activities, including managing a housekeeper and communicating with all vendors, including maintenance/landscape personnel.

         Build and maintain positive communications with homeowners as well as with their children, including supervising children in the absence of their parents.

         Demonstrate excellent cooking skills to make deliciously healthy and fresh meals on a daily basis.

         Manage all aspects of the kitchen, including organization of refrigerator, pantries and drawers.

         Purchase all kitchen supplies, as well as groceries and other items required to prepare and serve meals.

         Monitor and update inventory of kitchen supplies as needed.

         Ensure the kitchen is well-sanitized at all times, including following meal service.

         Contribute to the coordination and execution of formal dinner service at parties.

         Complete errands on behalf of homeowners and other special requests or related duties as needed.

         Ship packages and collect, sort and distribute mail to family members.

         Answer incoming telephone calls in a polite and friendly manner.

Live-House Keeper/Child Care Provider Wayne, NJ Apr. 1987-May 1998

         Ensured the safety and security of children during indoor and outdoor activities.

         Showcased excellent cooking skills to prepare healthy meals and snacks.

         Planned and setup play dates, and oversaw play time and ensured toys were put away before bedtime.

         Motivated and ensured children bathed before bedtime and went to sleep at regularly scheduled times.

         Safely operated a vehicle to transport children to a various appointments and complete errands.

         Performed housekeeping tasks, ensuring the home was clean and well-kept, including completing laundry.

Basics of Spa Cuisines Culinary Training, The Institute Of Culinary Education; completed 2005