Valerie F.     Age 38      Female      Chicago, IL    Member ID: 9950  Seeking work as a : House Manager  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I was born and raised in Chicago and currently live in Old Town/Lincoln Park. I have an obsession with children's nutrition and, as a recent culinary school grad, I am able to provide the whole family with healthy meals. I am also able to cook meals for children or parents with specific dietary needs. I have worked with kids of all ages including preemies, multiples, those with dietary restrictions, health issues and families that keep kosher. I am also a huge animal lover and am able to provide great references from my past families.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   8 years experience, 3 references I have no experience as a housekeeper in terms of cleaning. I am looking for a position that is more centered around household manager. I have over 8 years of experience organizing the family activities, managing household vendors, errand running, planning and preparing healthy meals and doing anything necessary to keep the household running smoothly.      Education/Training: High School, College, Kendall collage culinary school grad      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : House Manager  Prefer to work in:   Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Willing to provide own cleaning equipment: No  Willing to provide own cleaning supplies: No    Desired Start Date: November 06, 2012  Desired Salary: $20/Hour or $3600 - $3800/month  Childcare Responsibilities: Yes  Eldercare Responsibilities: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Meal preparation and service      Cooking and serving on special events for family and or guests      Grocery shopping and household errands      Keeping the household supplies fully stocked      Receive & serve guests      Pet care      Plant care (garden and household plants)      Secure/supervise tradesmen/contractors      Rotate seasonal clothing in closets, maintain pantry and routinely clear out of date and spoiled items.      House sitting      Handling household finances, paying bills      Travel arrangements on behalf of employer      Maintaining household security      Hiring and supervising other household staff members      Plan/direct special events