Personal Assistant Los Angeles

ANDREA POWELL

808-***-**** ad9rak@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sean MacPherson Malibu, CA. September 2015 – December 2023

NYC Based Real Estate Developer + Hotelier

Household Manager + Personal Assistant

Coordinating all upkeep and maintenance of 5 multi-family dwellings and 2 private homes.

Key contact person working closely with local contractors to coordinate several renovation projects, including navigating a septic system replacement, arranging contracts for maintenance, trash removal, repairs, security and other ongoing services

Managing household finances, for arrange business and social calendars, and coordinate all care for elderly dementia patient including supervising a 5-person caregiver team.

Advertising vacant properties, screening tenants, collecting rent and other fees, investigating complaints, and specializing in creative conflict resolution.

Paying property expenses, including taxes, mortgages, payroll, insurance premiums and maintenance costs and report the property’s financial status, occupancy, and expiring leases to the Principal

Cline Cellars & Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Sonoma, CA February 2014 - September 2015

Special Events Chef

Created all menus and wine pairings for winery events, including intimate wine dinners at Cline Villa

Sourced all local and seasonal ingredients from nearby farms and farmers markets

Managed kitchen staff during pick up parties for several hundred club members and created a following for monthly Pizza in the Piazza events at Jacuzzi Winery

Ramekins Culinary School, Events & Inn Sonoma, CA April 2013 - September 2015

Event Chef & Culinary Instructor

Supervising Chef on all size events onsite at Ramekins and area venues

Provided students with instruction in hands-on private cooking classes

Worked closely with other staff members to ensure a superior dining experience for attendees

Private Families San Francisco + Los Angeles + Kauai 2004 - 2013

Private Chef + Catering

Worked closely with clients and prepared home-style meals to accommodate varying family member and guests needs.

24/7 availability to support last minute parties, school functions and numerous other social events.

Responsible for the creation of healthy meals for both in-home use and delivery using organic foods with a special focus on vegetable-predominate and dairy-free menus.

Energetic leader of kitchen operations with experience ranging from catering to fine dining to food preparation in private residences

Experience working with all levels of household staff and employees

EDUCATION

New England Culinary Institute (NECI) Montpelier, VT – Degree: Chef de Cuisine 1998-2001

SKILLS

Proficient use of Apple-based products, creative recipe development, event coordination, and an ability to face each task and challenge with discretion, enthusiasm, and grace

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