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Daniela #E963 - Full-Time Personal Assistant & Household Manager in San Francisco or Marin
Experience: Daniela has nearly ten years of experience as a Personal Assistant & Household Manager to one client. In this position, she supervised the household staff, arranged for household and property repairs, assisted her employer in locating and buying property and horses, managed the budget for the property, assisted with meal planning, ran errands and cared for several pets.
Education: Daniela has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music.
Impression: Daniela is intelligent and loyal. One of her former employers told Town & Country that “In the almost ten years that Daniela worked for me, she turned my life around for the better. I did not have to worry about a single thing; she anticipated my every need, my every thought. Daniela is a considerate and caring individual, highly efficient, skillful and very organized.”
Special Interests and Skills: Daniela loves animals and has experience in organic gardening. She also has six years of experience as a piano and music theory Instructor.
Availability: Daniela is looking for a Full-time position in San Francisco or Marin.
Trevor #E967 - Full-time Estate Manager & Butler in the Bay Area
Experience: Trevor has worked as a Household Manager for the same family for the past eight years. In this position, he is responsible for managing the client’s main house as well as their vacation home on the East Coast, where he spends several weeks each summer, helping with house guests and coordinating dinners and events. Trevor is also responsible for coordinating contractors and managing the household staff. He also serves as Bartender and Chauffeur when needed. Trevor provides basic tech support for the client’s computers and keeps their cars maintained.
Education: Trevor earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania.
Impression: Trevor is well-spoken and trustworthy and has a calm demeanor. He has an “own it” mentality and his objective is to make life easier for his employer by making sure all their needs are met.
Special Interests and Skills: Trevor is fluent in English, Estonian and also speaks some French. He has experience creating floral arrangements for his client’s home.
Availability: Trevor is looking for a Full-time position on the Peninsula, San Francisco, Marin or the East Bay.
Brian #E873 - Full-Time Butler & Household Manager in the Bay Area LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT
Experience: Brian has over nine years of experience working as a Butler and Household Manager, including a six-year placement with a Town & Country client. In this position, he acted as the Butler and Household Manager and also served as the Skipper & Butler on their yacht. Brian was responsible for managing the budget, running errands, driving the family to various activities, planning and preparing gourmet meals for the family and their guests, and cleaning the house and doing the laundry. In a previous position, Brian managed a family’s multiple homes, made travel arrangements, and planned events.
Education: Brian has a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Impression: Brian has a cheerful demeanor and is very loyal.
He is service oriented and will do what it takes to get the job done.
Special Interests and Skills: Brian has a good design sense, and has worked as a custom furniture designer and furniture maker.
Availability: Brian is available for Full-time, Live-in or Live out-positions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Laurel #E668 - Full-Time Chef & Household Manager in Marin & the Wine Country LIVE-IN
Experience: Laurel has over six years of experience as a Household Manager & Chef with one client. As a Household Manager, she takes care of all aspects of running the home from entertaining to tending the garden and caring for the chickens. As a Chef, she provides healthy meals, and makes most of the food herself, including homemade bread, preserves and pickles.
Education: Laurel has a culinary education and is a chocolatier.
Impression: Laurel is dynamic, driven, hardworking and loyal.
Special Interests and Skills: Laurel is an experienced gardener.
Availability: Laurel is looking for a Full-time Chef and Household Manager position in Marin or the Wine Country.
Lisa #E724 - Full-time Family Assistant
Experience: Lisa has 13 year of professional in-home experience working as a Nanny, Family Assistant and Household Manager. She has also worked for many years as a Caterer. In addition to her professional experience, she has raised two grown children of her own.
Education: Lisa has an AA in Liberal Studies from Santa Monica College.
Impression: Lisa is gracious, intelligent, thoughtful, kind, and invested.
Special Interests and Skills: Lisa grew up in Louisiana and Kentucky and later moved to California. She is super pitch-in and happy to help families with many household tasks. In her free time, she enjoys bike riding, gardening, spending time with her family and her dog, reading and playing the piano. She considers herself a gourmet cook.
Availability: Lisa is looking for a Full-time position, ideally for about 40 hours per week.
Brenda & Fred #E718 - Full-Time Couple in the Bay Area LIVE-IN
Experience: Brenda and Fred have over 12 years of experience working as a couple for one family in a multi-staffed home. Brenda was responsible for the deep housecleaning, running errands, helping with meal preparation and serving meals and occasional childcare. Fred’s responsibilities included driving the family and caring for the exterior of the home, including painting, maintenance and overseeing the gardener. He was also in charge of maintaining the automobiles and and performing minor repairs.
Education: Brenda has a degree in Education. Fred is a certified BMW and Mercedes Benz technician.
Impression: Brenda and Fred are a hard-working, multi-skilled couple with European sensibility
Special Interests and Skills: Brenda and Fred have experience working in Smart Homes. Fred has a Class A driver’s license.
Availability: Brenda and Fred are available for full-time positions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Michelle #E459 - Household Manager Available Full Time in San Francisco
Experience: Michelle has over five years experience as a Household Manager/Nanny for a Town & Country client. She also has over 14 years experience as a Teacher and is a published author.
Education: Michelle has a BA in Elementary Education from the College of St. Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Impression: Michelle is friendly, confident and very knowledgeable. One of Michelle’s references stated that “she is a true professional who sets the highest standards for a herself.”
Special Interests and Skills: Michelle is an expert in ADD and her published book was on that topic. She is also computer savvy in both PC and Mac and is comfortable with PhotoShop, Illustrator and PowerPoint and various other software applications. Michelle is also a gourmet cook!
Availability: Michelle is available for part-time and full-time positions in San Francisco and on the Peninsula.
Karen #E437 - Full time Personal Assistant/Household Manager available
Experience: Karen has been working in private homes for over thirteen years, filling a number of roles: Household Manager, Personal Assistant, Nanny, and Family Assistant. Her experience in office management has brought her additional skills which complement her talents nicely. Town & Country placed Karen in her most recent in-home position as well as the one prior to that nearly five years ago, and she has been helping a busy family with everything from childcare to renovation projects ever since.
Impression: Karen is friendly and positive and was described by an employer as organized, bright, articulate, and honest.
Special Interests and Skills: Karen loves to cook and is able to accommodate dietary concerns such as wheat, gluten, and dairy sensitivities. She is computer savvy, too, and comfortable with both Mac and PC platforms.
Availability: Karen is seeking a full-time Household Manager or Personal Assistant position in San Francisco, Marin, or the Northern Peninsula.
Caroline #E369 - Household Manager / Personal Assistant / Family Assitant / Chef
Experience: Caroline has a varied background which has provided her with a rich skill set. She has been working in this field for over 20 years in various capacities, from Personal Assistant to Household Manager to Chef. She has worked in London and the States, in private homes and the business world, and she has also been running her own catering company for the past 15 years.
Education: Caroline earned a BA in Art History from Mills College. She has also taken a number of cooking courses in the U.S., England, and Italy.
Impression: Caroline has been described by a previous employer as mature, educated, quietly efficient, and even-keeled.
Special Interests and Skills: Caroline is an excellent Chef, and she also has a background in art and editing.
Availability: Caroline is open to a range of part-time or full-time positions in Marin, San Francisco, Wine Country, the Peninsula and the East Bay.
Lisa #E200 - Full or Part-time Household Manager/Personal Assistant
Experience: Lisa has been in a Town & Country placement for over 8 years and is looking to supplement her hours. Her job began as a Family Assistant and she has since grown in that position to become an accomplished Household Manager. Lisa's duties included caring for the children, preparing meals, event planing, management of construction projects and supervision of housekeeping staff.
Impression: Lisa is creative and responsible. She prides herself on being loyal and organized. Lisa also takes great initiative; in fact, one of her references told Town & Country that "her intuition and ability to foresee needs was amazing. Every time I turned around, she’d taken care of something that had to be done, often before I even noticed it."
Availability: Lisa currently works with a Town & Country client, and is seeking either a full-time or a part-time position in San Francisco, Marin or on the Peninsula that will compliment her current schedule.
Ernesto #E126 - Household Manager available in Marin and Wine Country
Experience: Ernesto has over 20 years of experience working for one family! This long term position included full management of the property, cleaning, maintenance and personal care for the principals. Ernesto is a “hands on” candidate who has experience with large properties from managing to cleaning.
Impression: Ernesto has a positive personality and is loyal and dependable. One of Ernesto’s references stated that he is “honest, honorable, hardworking, reliable and a pleasure to be a around. He is gracious and kind and would be a great asset as an employee.”
Special Interests and Skills: Ernesto has great maintenance skills! He is also open to cooking.
Availability: Ernesto is available for part-time positions in Marin or in the Wine Country.
Rebecca #E007 - Full-time or Part-time Household Manager/Personal Assistant in the East Bay
Experience: Rebecca has over twelve years experience in private homes. Her most recent position was as a Household Manager where she has been for the past five years. Rebecca manages and trains the staff, oversees construction projects and vendors, handles payroll, meal planning and more!
Impression: Rebecca is kind and well spoken. She considers herself loyal with a strong work ethic.
Special Interests and Skills: Rebecca enjoys to cook and is especially skilled in property/project management. She is computer literate in both PC & Mac platforms.
Availability: Rebecca is for full-time or part-time positions in San Francisco, on the Peninsula and in the East Bay.
Savannah #D816 - Experienced Household Manager available in San Francisco and Marin
Experience: Savannah has over fifteen years experience in private homes. Savannah started her in home career as a Caregiver/Private Chef. She has spent ten years with a family in Marin and another six years Part-time for another family. Her most recent position was in San Francisco where she spent two years executing projects, stocking the home, handling pet care, personal errands and meeting with vendors.
Education: Savannah has a Degree as a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine from Brazil.
Impression: Savannah is confident and capable. She has a nurturing nature and does what it takes to get the job done! One of Savannah’s references said “Savannah is fabulous. She is one of the best, most honest people I know.”
Special Interests and Skills: Savannah is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Savananah also enjoys floral arranging.
Availability: Savannah is available full time or part time in Marin and San Francisco
Annie #D739 - Full-time Household Manager / Personal Assistant available in the North Bay
Experience: Annie has over fifteen years experience as a Personal Assistant and Household Manager in multi-staffed, formal homes. Her experience ranges from managing couture and high end fashions, to scheduling the staff, supervising the vendors, event planning and making travel arrangements.
Impression: Annie is poised, professional and skilled in her craft.
Special Interests and Skills: Besides fantastic experience in formal homes, Annie also enjoys flower arranging. Annie is comfortable utilizing a Blackberry and is proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Availability: Annie is available on a full-time basis, four to five days a week, in San Francisco, Marin and in the Wine Country.
Calvin #C851 - Household Manager/Executive Housekeeper/Houseman
Experience: Calvin has been with the same local family for over five years, handling everything for them from travel arrangements and bookkeeping to pet care and household maintenance. Prior to entering the field of household management, Calvin owned his own business for a decade. He loves the work he is currently doing and is looking for another family to assist.
Education: Calvin’s undergraduate studies focused on the arts, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in the field.
Impression: Calvin is kind, professional, and committed.
Special Interests and Skills: Calvin is a meticulous cleaner, is experienced at managing home renovations, and has wonderful people skills.
Availability: Calvin is looking for a full-time position as a Houseman/Household Manager/Executive Housekeeper in San Francisco or on the Northern Peninsula.
Lilly and Matthew #C523 - Full-time Live-in Domestic Couple
Experience: Lilly and Matthew have worked in private homes for many years, both as a couple and independently. Lilly began working as an executive assistant nearly thirty years ago before moving on to estate management and medical/professional caregiving; Matthew began working in maintenance at about the same time and then shifted to property and estate management. They joined forces and took their first job as a couple over twenty years ago and continue to enjoy working as a team. In their most recent position, Lilly took care of personal assisting, caregiving, housekeeping, and driving. Matthew oversaw staff and vendors and kept the homes, grounds, and vehicles in good repair.
Education: Matthew earned four B.S. degrees from Portland State University- one in Psychology, History, Social Sciences, and most recently, Philosophy. Lilly is a Certified Nurse’s Assistant and Medication Aide. She has taken science-related coursework, as well.
Impression: A peer described Lilly and Matthew as professional, hardworking, calm under pressure, efficient, organized, and pleasant to everyone with whom they come into contact. He observed that they work very well as a couple, supporting and assisting each other as needed.
Special Interests and Skills: Matthew is trained in conflict resolution and interpersonal relations. Lilly has experience with personal training, nutrition, equitation, and computers.
Availability: Lilly and Matthew are looking for a full-time, live-in position as a couple anywhere in the Bay Area or beyond.
Felix #C524 - Household Manager / Family Assistant
Experience: For the past eleven years, Felix has been working as a Family Assistant / Household Manager in two different homes. He is as comfortable sourcing new houses for his employer’s purchase and dealing with contractors as he is handling afterschool carpool and caring for the family dog.
Education: Felix earned a BA in his home country of Brazil.
Impression: Felix is friendly, caring, forthright, and loyal.
Special Interests and Skills: In addition to his in-home experience, Felix has also worked in high-end retail with great success.
Availability: Felix is seeking a long-term position as a Household Manager or Family Assistant. He is open to either a full-time or part-time schedule and would prefer to work in San Francisco, Marin, or the East Bay.
Yves #C283 - Household Manager/Chef/Houseman
Experience: Yves worked in restaurants for nearly ten years in a number of capacities-- Chef, Manager, and Server-- before shifting to work in private homes. For the past five years, he has assisted a number of private clients as Chef, Houseman, and Chauffeur.
Education: Yves has taken courses at the California Culinary Academy.
Impression: Previous employers compliment Yves’ healthy and delicious cooking and describe him as astute, witty, respectful, organized, and responsible.
Special Interests and Skills: Yves honed his cooking skills in the South of France as well as the Bay Area, and he has mastered Mediterranean, Japanese and California cuisine.
Availability: Yves is seeking a full-time Household Manager/Chef/Houseman position in San Francisco, Marin, or the Peninsula.
Madeline #C246 - Estate/Household Manager / Personal Assistant
Experience: Madeline worked with IBM for fifteen years in both administrative and managerial capacities. She then went on to do garden and interior design, and most recently has been managing estates. She managed one estate for four years, taking care of multiple properties, overseeing the staff of six, creating household operations manuals, and managing the budget. Madeline has worked for a number of estates since.
Education: Madeline earned a BA in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara and has also completed courses in the UC Berkeley Garden Design Program.
Impression: Madeline is friendly, fun, professional and capable.
Special Interests and Skills: Madeline has a wide range of skills including event planning, construction and interior design project management, and floral and garden design.
Availability: Madeline is looking for a position in the Wine Country and is open to a part-time or full-time schedule.
Justine #C200 - Household Manager/Family Assistant/Personal Assistant
Experience: Justine has been working in private homes for the past fifteen years, helping families keep their lives running smoothly. She forms lasting relationships with the families for whom she works; she has been with one family for eleven years and with another for four.
Education: Justine earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development in her home state of Michigan and has also gained credits toward a Bachelor’s Degree in the same field.
Impression: Justine is professional, passionate, resourceful, and loves a challenge. She has been described as a great multi-tasker with amazing organizational abilities.
Special Interests and Skills: Justine enjoys planning menus and cooking. She is also tech savvy and has experience with both Mac and PC, Photoshop, BlackBerry and iPhone.
Availability: Justine is open to positions in San Francisco, the East Bay, Marin and on the Peninsula.
Deborah #C124 - Full-time Personal/Family Assistant LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT
Experience: Deborah has fifteen years of management experience, and she has been with the same ranch and vineyard for over ten of those years. She has also been office manager in a visitors bureau, owned her own picture framing shop, and worked in bookkeeping and floral design.
Education: Deborah has a varied educational background. She earned an AS in Equine Science and has 12 units in child development as well as coursework in art and floral design.
Impression: Deborah was born and raised in Ireland, and she is professional, friendly and fun.
Special Interests and Skills: Deborah enjoys cruising, sailing, and world travel, and she has restored a wooden boat, acted as Port Captain of the Classic Yacht Association, and taught English in Italy.
Availability: Deborah is looking for a full-time position and is open to both live-in and live-out options.
Shannon #C077 - Full-time Household Manager/Family Assistant/Estate Manager LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT
Experience: Shannon has been working on the same estate for the past nine years, managing the residence, performing personal assistant duties, and cooking for the family. Previously, Shannon held management positions in a wide range of settings which resulted in a rich background and well-rounded skill set.
Impression: Shannon is an expressive and energetic multi-tasker who loves working with families.
Special Interests and Skills: Shannon has been involved in floral design for over twenty-five years and has also worked as a sous chef for special events.
Availability: Shannon is looking for a full-time position on the Peninsula.
Maricella #C078 - Full-time Estate/Household Manager/ Personal Assistant LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT
Experience: Maricella is an experienced, dynamic estate professional who has been managing the estates of her current employer for eleven years.
Impression: Maricella’s employers refer to her as their “Orchestra Director” because she handles the many facets of her job with a calm, creative, and enthusiastic attitude. They state that she has been an invaluable asset to their family ventures in the U.S. and abroad, and they regret that she will not be moving with them to Italy.
Special Interests and Skills: Maricella is a published novelist; is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian, and is proficient in a wide range of cuisines.
Availability: Maricella is seeking a full-time position and is open to location.
Jacqueline #C063 - Estate/Household Manager; Personal/Executive Assistant
Experience: Jacqueline began working as an Executive Assistant in 1994 and supported three clients in the entertainment industry over a period of seven years. She then expanded into personal assisting and estate management and was with her most recent employer for over six years.
Education: Jacqueline earned a B.A. in Film from UC Irvine.
Impression: Jacqueline comes across as a capable, easygoing woman with a good sense of humor. A peer in her most recent position described her as professional, detail-oriented, and a positive communicator with excellent follow-through.
Special Interests and Skills: Jacqueline has a very strong Mac background.
Availability: Jacqueline is open to a part- or full-time position in the Wine Country or in Marin.
Dane #B073 - Full-Time Estate/Household Manager
Experience: Dane has been working as a Estate Manger for several years for both private clients and wineries. He has hired, trained and coordinated staff, managed the grounds and services, purchased necessary materials, installed and maintained exterior landscape, supervised staff, vendors and contractors, managed and coordinated special events and provided personal shopping services.
Impression: Dane has a straightforward demeanor and a friendly personality. One of Dane's former employers told T & C: "Besides being extremely hardworking and conscientious, Dane was always sincerely eager to help. I could always count on him in any situation. No task was ever too important or too difficult and he would put in extra time, if necessary, while always keeping a very positive attitude."
Availability: Dane is available for full-time positions in San Francisco, Marin and the Wine Country.
Lea #B084 - Part-Time or Full-Time Family Assistant/Household Manager in Marin
Experience: Lea has been working as a Family/Personal Assistant for the same client for 7 years. In this position, she performs light housekeeping, runs errands, prepares and freezes meals for later use, performs household bookkeeping and filing, schedules service personnel and assists with household event planning.
Impression: Lea is very pitch-in and capable. One of her former employers told T & C: "Lea started out as care provider for our daughter and it evolved into running our whole house. Basically, she makes Mary Poppins look lame -- she is fabulous! Lea is honest , punctual, and is a great loss. I cannot say enough good things about her. Anyone would be lucky to hire her."
Special Interests and Skills: Lea has strong organizational skills and solid computer skills including basic QuickBooks.
Availability: Lea is available for part-time and full-time positions in Marin.
Cayla #B132 - Household Manager/Personal Assistant in San Francsico
Experience: In Cayla 's current Personal Assistant/Household Manager position, she is responsible for managing the family's primary residence as well coordinating with the caretakers of their additional properties to make sure that they are stocked and running smoothly. Cayla also manages the household staff and vendors, helped get the client's home ready for sale, provides pet care and runs errands.
Impression: Cayla is poised and capable. She has a friendly and amiable personality.
Availability: Cayla is available for positions in San Francisco.
Ingrid #A966 - Full-time Personal Assistant/ Household Manager (Open on Location)
Experience: Ingrid has been working as a Personal Assistant and Household Manager in the Bay Area since 1997! Her ongoing, two-year position includes managing three staffed properties belonging to her current employer. Prior to this position, Ingrid owned her own consulting company in San Francisco for four years, where she worked directly with international clients.
Education: She was educated in France. Her degree in Art History is the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in the U.S.
Impression: Ingrid is direct, experienced and professional.
Special Interests and Skills: She is multi-lingual; she speaks fluent French, Italian, Spanish and English.
Availability: Ingrid is seeking a part time position and will work in San Francisco (preferably), Marin, the East Bay or on the Mid- to Northern Peninsula.
James #A911 - Full-time Estate Professional/Chef/Household Manger/Personal Assistant (Open on Location)
Experience: James has been employed in formal, private homes consistently since 1998. He has experience as a Chef, Butler, Household and Estate Manager, and Personal Assistant. He is currently employed as a Butler in a 25,000-sq.-ft.-home in the Bay Area, where he manages 15 staff members.
Impression: James is willing, cheerful, capable and responsible.
Special Interests and Skills: James is fluent in Spanish. He is computer literate, with an emphasis on Quicken, MS Money, Palm Pilot, Power Point and Excel. He is also proficient in floral arranging!
Availability: James is seeking a full-time position, and is completely open on location.
Matthew #A917 - Full-time Household and Estate Manager/Caretaker LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT
Experience: Matthew has over 18 years of experience as a Household and Estate Manager in formal, private homes. He has been in his current position since 2003 and is responsible for managing all household staff, managing the remodeling of the home, maintaining the family's fleet of vehicles, organizational projects, and much more! He has been placed by T&CR once before.
Education: From January to March of 1997, Matthew attended the Starkey Institute for Household Management in Denver, CO. He also attended the American Culinary Federation's Chef Apprenticeship Program from 1978 to 1981.
Impression: Matthew is steady, committed, and calm.
Special Interests and Skills: One of his letters of recommendation states, "We have found him to be a natural leader, hard working, an effective communicator, accountable and an outstanding problem solver."
Availability: Matthew is seeking a full-time live-in or live-out position. He is completely open on location. He would love to work for an elderly client.
Marcus #A918 - Full-time Household/Estate Manager and Caretaker (Open on Location)
LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT
Experience: Marcus has almost seven years of experience working as an Estate Manager in private homes, six years of which was spent with the same employer! He has experience overseeing staff, maintaining vehicles (including yachts), managing multiple properties simultaneously, and more!
Impression: Marcus' manner is professional, yet comfortable.
Special Interests and Skills: Marcus was in the Peace Corps as well as the Coast Guard! He is originally from Montana, and has experience working on a ranch.
Availability: Marcus is seeking a full-time live-in or live-out position. He will work on the Peninsula, in San Francisco or in the South Bay.
Lillian #A919 - Full-time Estate/Household Manager and/or Couple (Open on Location) LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT
Experience: Lillian is an amazing candidate with 20 years of experience as a Household and Estate Manager. She has worked consistently in private homes, and even worked for the Prime Minister of England for several years! Lillian's also worked for a family in the Bay Area, managing their 16,000-sq.-ft.-home.
Education: Lillian was educated in England. She is highly trained, and in 1997, received an MBE by the Queen of England from the Prime Minister for outstanding service and commitment!
Impression: Lillian is very sophisticated, poised and seasoned.
Special Interests and Skills: One of her letters of recommendation states, "Lillian has been a dedicated, diligent employee with impeccable integrity. I would highly recommend her as an Estate/Household Manager. She has truly set a new standard of excellence for this position."
Availability: Lillian is seeking a full-time live-in or live-out position as an Estate/Household Manager.
Shawna #A921 - Full-time Household Manager/Estate Manager/Caretaker (Open on Location) LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT
Experience: Shawna has eight years of experience working for one client as an Executive Assistant and Estate Manager with decision-making responsibilities. She has excellent managerial, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Impression: Shawna is polished, sophisticated, loyal and devoted.
Special Interests and Skills: Shawna has very high standards for herself! She is also proficient with Word, Excel, and Quicken.
Availability: Shawna is seeking a full-time live-in or live-out position, and is completely open on location.
Sondra #A912 - Part-time Personal Assistant/Household Manager in the South Bay or on the Peninsula
Experience: Sondra has been consistently employed as a Personal Assistant since 2000. She has worked in both the private home and business settings. Sondra has been placed by T&CR no less than 7 times! She is an extraordinary PA with a terrific can-do
attitude!
Education: Sondra has a BA in Education, as well as a Special Education Teaching Credential, from Illinois State University.
Impression: Sondra is highly organized and discreet.
Special Interests and Skills: Sondra is proficient on both PCs and Macs, and is comfortable working on Quicken, QuickBooks, and Excel.
Availability: Sondra is seeking up to 8 hours/week, and is also available on the weekends. She will work on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.
Brandon #A902 - Full or Part-time Estate Professional/Manager, Caretaker/Gardener for the Peninsula and the South Bay
Experience: For the last 7 years, Brandon has owned his own private landscaping company in Palo Alto. Prior to that, between 1977 and 2001, he was a Household Manager in formal, private homes. He is a career professional with a history of longevity in prior positions.
Education: From 1998 to 2001, Brandon was enrolled in the Landscape Architect Program at the University of California, Berkeley Extension in Berkeley, CA.
Impression: He is loyal, trustworthy, competent and discreet.
Special Interests and Skills: He is exceptionally adept at managing staff and coordinating with contractors.
Availability: Brandon is flexible for either a full or part-time position, and will work on the Peninsula or in the South Bay.
Evan #A903 - Household Manager/Houseman/Butler/Driver (Open on Location) LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT
Experience: Evan's experience as a Household Manager began in 1994. He worked in a private home in Portola Valley for six years, then accepted a live-in position as a Cook and Butler in Marin, where he has been for the last six years. Evan has wonderful experience as a Cook and Household Manager and can accomplish any number of duties, including supervising staff, planning events, running errands, menu planning, and more.
Impression: He is kind, flexible, and has a great sense of humor!
Special Interests and Skills: Evan speaks English and Czech fluently.
Availability: Evan is seeking a full-time or part-time live-in or live-out position. He is completely open on location.
Sean #A896 - Full-time Butler/Household Manager (Open on Location)
Experience: Sean is an amazing candidate! He has been in his current position for the last seven years. Sean does practically everything in this home! He is the Butler and Household Manager, but he also assists the Chef in the kitchen, purchases wines for the household, serves meals, works directly with contractors, does back-up childcare and much more!
Education: Sean has a BA from The University of Maine at Orono.
Impression: Sean is stable, active, professional and discreet.
Special Interests and Skills: Sean works well in households with animals and children.
Availability: Sam is flexible and available full-time. He will work in San Francisco, the East and South Bays, as well as on the Peninsula.
Benjamin #A875 - Full time Personal Assistant/Household Manager
Experience: Benjamin is a service-oriented individual who has over 7 years of experience as an Executive Personal Assistant.
Education: Benjamin graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Photography.
Impression: Benjamin is a warm, professional and friendly candidate.
Special Interests and Skills: Having worked in a high-end residential interior design studio, Benjamin has a wonderful sense of style! He is also proficient with most computer applications, including Windows and Apple programs (Microsoft Office Suite/Office for Mac; Mac OS X; Now Contact/Now Up-To-Date, and iLife suite).
Availability: Benjamin is available for a full time position in San Francisco.
Rena #A887 - Full-time Household Manager in San Francisco, the South Bay, or on the Peninsula
Experience: Rena has spent 14 years working as a Household Manager in one private household. Among other duties, Rena is responsible for maintaining the household's finances, making travel arrangements, running errands, planning and directing special events, and more.
Education: Rena has a degree from the Art Academy.
Impression: She is sophisticated, dedicated and hardworking.
Special Interests and Skills: Rena lives in San Francisco but is comfortable commuting for a great position.
Availability: Rena is seeking a full-time position in San Francisco or on the Peninsula.
Naomi #A689 - Full or Part-Time Personal Assistant in San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay
Experience: Naomi has over 3 years of experience as a Personal Assistant to a busy professional. She has helped her client in all areas of her business and home, including researching business related issues, meeting clients, scheduling appointments, coordinating vendors, running errands, and organizing the home and office. Naomi has also worked as a Sales Representative and has both managed a retail store and owned a specialty boutique.
Education: Naomi has a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Economics from California State University in Hayward.
Impression: Naomi is very resourceful and takes a pitch-in approach to her jobs. She is comfortable with all types of tasks from doing internet research to taking the vehicles in for maintenance to walking the family dog!
Special Interests and Skills: Naomi has strong computer skills and has an interest in cooking. She has a culinary certificate and has done catering for several years.
Availability: Naomi is available for full or part-time positions in San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay.
Paulette #A066 - Full-time Household Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area
Experience:Paulette is a seasoned Household Manager with experience in private homes for over 4 years. Some of her duties have included managing several homes, sustaining a busy family schedule, managing several staff, overseeing expenditures including bill paying, and supervising the activities and events of active teenagers.
Education: Paulette has a BA in Integral Studies.
Impression: Paulette is professional, articulate and gracious. One of her references told Town & Country that she is "lovely to have around and we enjoy each other’s company. She is quite well-spoken and intelligent, as well as extremely hardworking."
Special Interests and Skills: Paulette has managed to establish herself as an accomplished household maven, writer, and editor. She is also an accomplished cook.
Availability: Paulette is currently seeking Full-time employment as a Household Manager/Personal Assistant in San Francisco, Marin, or the East Bay.
Lance #A582 - Full-Time Estate Manager in the Bay Area
Experience: Lance has six years of experience as an Estate Manager with one family. The position ended when Lance relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this position, he was responsible for managing the family's homes in three states. Lance handled private plane arrangements and event planning for the family and high-profile guests, was the liaison between his employer and the media for special events, managed the staff and vendors, and ran various errands as necessary.
Impression: Lance has a personable demeanor and is a dedicated professional. He has a "no job is too small" attitude, and has done everything from arrange private travel for celebrity guests to taking the children to school in a pinch. Lance enjoys working in private homes and looks forward to assisting a client in this realm.
Special Interests and Skills: Lance has strong computer skills and has an interest in interior and landscape design. He has a background in art, and has managed his employer's traveling art collection.
Availability: Lance is available on a full-time basis in San Francisco, Marin and on the Peninsula.
Ellen #A524 - Part-time Personal Assistant/Household Manager LIVE-OUT
Experience: Ellen has over 10 years of experience as a Personal Assistant and Household Manager. Her duties have ranged from hiring and managing household staff, overseeing property vendors, making domestic and international travel arrangements, organizing and coordinating household moves, creating household manuals, managing household schedules, managing household budgets, vehicle care and childcare as needed.
Impression: Ellen has a calm, pleasant personality and excels at multi-tasking. One of Ellen's employers told Town & Country: "Ellen has the ability to work and talk at the same time. She does personal errands for the office, comes up with organizational tools and sorts the mail. I have a pretty hectic office and Ellen works very quickly. At the end of each project she leaves me with systems that are hugely improved. She tackles projects and does not get overwhelmed when she has to pick up the pieces and sort it all out. I rate Ellen a 10+ on her organizational skills and initiative. I have never had the feeling that she was unwilling to help out on any task."
Special Interests and Skills: Ellen has strong computer skills, including knowledge of QuickBooks. She has a strong background in property management and home organization.
Availability: Ellen is available for part-time positions in Marin and Sonoma.
Sharon #A076 - Full-time Household Manager/Chef in the San Francisco Bay Area. LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT
Experience: Sharon has over 5 years experience in a private home as a Chef and a Household Manager.
Education: Sharon attended the New England Culinary Institute.
Impression: Sharon is a San Francisco native. She is mature and enthusiastic. Sharon likes to pitch-in and get the job done. In fact, one of her references told Town & Country that "She is efficient and has great initiative. If she sees a hole, she will take on the tasks related to filling that hole."
Availability: Sharon is available for part-time positions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Don #A046 - Full time Chef/Butler in San Francisco
Experience: Don has over 25 years of private in home experience. His past duties included housekeeping, organizing in-home events and preparing meals. Don is also experienced in maintaining a formal home setting.
Impression: Don is a great guy. He is friendly, loyal, and dedicated. One of Don's references told Town & Country that he is a "pleasure to work with."
Special Interests and Skills: Don is skilled in cooking classic American fare as well as planning and executing events from start to finish.
Availability: Don is available full time in San Francisco.
