Iris P.     Age 54      Female      Woodland Hills, CA  - 23100 Avenue San Luis #364   Member ID: 2647  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Having achieved many goals in my career, I am interested in expanding my professional horizons by seeking new challenges. I have over 10 years experience in the field; and I have enjoyed a reputation as an efficient assistant, care giver and administrator who has a knack for immediately establishing a good rapport with clients. I have considerable experience and a thorough knowledge of the processes and procedures of corporate and residential environments. I work well with people and enjoy getting the work at hand completed. As a member of your organization, I can provide: * Reliability; accuracy with numbers. * Maturity, honesty; ability to look at challenges as opportunities. * Knowledge of general and legal office procedures. * Ability to develop and lead a team. * Clean DMV record and knowledge of greater Los Angeles area. * Experience with children ranging in ages birth through 17 years of age * Experience with children with special needs. * Extensive knowledge of fine dining. * Flexible availability. Given the confidential nature, references will be provided solely should my qualifications meet your employee candidate criteria. My objective is to establish a time when we can meet to discuss how my talent, professionalism, and enthusiasm will add value to your operation. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon. I am an experienced child care provider/personal and executive Assistant. Duties I have incurred in the past have included, but have not been limited to: * Being completely responsible for five children ages 3 months, 2 years, 9 years, 15 years and 16 years. * Supervising the children, preparing and serving nutritious meals. * Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the children. * Reading to the children, preparing arts and crafts and assisting children. * Taking trips to the park and library, museums, zoo and transporting the children to and from school. * Light house cleaning, laundry and cooking. Meal preparation skills are as follow: * Experienced; sound knowledge of food safety and nutrition. Availability is as follows: * Flexible: able to work in a variety of settings and adapt to different situations. Other Features: * I am mature and responsible: over 16 years experience. *I have a clean driving record. *I have extensive knowledge in providing long-term care for the children, including shopping, cooking, preparing bottles, changing diapers, ironing and mending, supervising baths, and educating and amusing the children by reading and taking them on outings. *I have excellent interpersonal and communicative skills. I am a goal oriented person, have a good professional attitude and a highly motivated individual. *I am bilingual English/Spanish (written, spoken and read). *I am an experienced mother of five, ranging in ages from birth through 17 years of age. Prior to being a parent, I provided child care to my sister's daughters. Prior to that, I was a YMCA summer camp counselor for junior high children. * Apart from providing care and guidance, I can ensure their educational and nutritional needs are met. * I am comfortable with a wide age range from birth through teen, and have experience with a broad spectrum of special needs. * I am also familiar with cultural aspects of various Latin-American countries. * Apart from my 17 years of experience as a parent, my work history encompasses law, marketing/advertising, production and executive/personal assistance. Many of these experiences overlapped. Best of all: *I am available to start immediately on a full-time basis. References available upon request, given their confidential nature.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: , English, Spanish    My Nationality: Spanish  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references July, 2008 to 44 Blue Productions Hollywood, CA Current (Temp) “Family Court with Judge Penny” (Launches September, 2008) Executive/Personal Assistant and Paralegal to Judge Penny Maintained heavy schedule, organized travel, planned meetings, personal appointments, liaised with accountants and agents, ran the office and home, arranged/purchased supplies for the office and home, managed household staff. Took charge of publicity inquiries and responding to emails such as requests for magazine articles and interviews as well as serving as the ''go-to'' person with production staff. Assisted producers and researchers, (i. e., research activities, shooting schedules and logistics, tape logging and other related production tasks). Handled all departmental invoices, billing materials and purchase orders when appropriate for the department and other reporting areas. Maintained an invoice file. Handled all correspondence, answered and screen phone calls, filtered and prioritized incoming mail, reports, letters, and memos. Attended film shoots making things run smoothly, getting materials as needed, prepared reference images, basically being her right hand person. Coordinated travel arrangements (air, hotel accommodations and ground transportation) ; prepared detailed itineraries and assured accuracy and timely delivery of plans/tickets to travelers. Managed and updated contact lists and business card files. Maintained office and managers' files, reorganizing and creating new ones, as necessary. 2004 to 2007 Lexicon Marketing, U. S. A. Los Angeles, CA Executive Assistant to CEO, President and CFO Maintained calendar for President, CFO and CEO for business and personal events. Managed CEO’s Personal Assistant as well as CEO’s personal home staff. Project Manager for opening of new offices nationwide. Made necessary preparation for quarterly board meetings inclusive of correspondence, documentation, minutes, and lodging accommodations for out of town attendees. Corresponded with clients and vendors, booked travel arrangements. Worked closely with department directors to facilitate planning and assist with project implementation - particularly marketing, FP&A, R&D, and HR. Responsible for compliance and maintenance of trademarks and legal filings pro tempore during loss of company counsel. Reviewed and edited bonus and commission plans to ensure compliance with company guidelines. Implemented new document tracking systems to ensure efficiency in process. Assisted Studio with Public Relations during production shoots with follow-through to wrap events on personal time. Prepared and coordinated press tours, press events, press kits, and product mailings while ensuring company image priority. 2003- 2004 Walker Advertising, Inc. San Pedro, CA Executive Assistant to CEO & President Production Manager for new commercial shoots. Conducted research for new spokespersons and assisted in selection process for Board of Advisors. Ceremony and event planning for clients and media.. Administrator of all creative and production departments’ from pre-production through post- production. Maintained calendar for President and CEO regarding business and personal events. Responsible for compliance of deadlines and filings for all trademarks. Assisted in facilitating compliance for ISO 9000 certification. 2000- 2003 Calabro Law Offices Glendale, CA Administrator, Paralegal Directly responsible for management of four attorneys, two litigation secretaries, a law clerk and a legal secretary. Complete administrative and management authority for all area of operations, including key areas of business development and collection reduction. Efficiently served as personal assistant/secretary to senior trial attorney aside from managerial duties of supervision and training. Some of the daily duties included preparation of all motions, briefs, and judicial council forms. Responsible for preparation of witnesses, experts and clients for testimony, evidence collection and exhibit displays. Recognized as a leader in outstanding performance. Served as facilitator in weekly meeting of department heads. Personally assisted senior partner with future goals of the office, including employee goals, expense reduction, personnel management, training, and implementation of standard methods of procedures. 1999- 2000 Robert A. Salinsky, Esq. Los Angeles, CA Legal Secretary Drafted motions and briefs facilitating resolution of personal injury settlements, Conferred with clients, insurance adjusters and opposing counsel regarding case status, settlements and litigation. 1999- 1999 Richard F. Seone, Esq. Century City, CA Receptionist- Legal Assistant Assistant to owner and three associate attorneys: Scheduled appointments, composed habeas corpus writs and immigration documents on behalf of clients. Translated documents for client files. Conducted case law research for criminal law matters. Compiled and transported documents for litigation exhibits.       Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, special needs children   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree  2001- 2003 Kensington University Glendale, CA Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Emphasis: Law GPA: 4. 0 Graduate- Magna Cum Laude 1998- 1999 Intercoast College Burbank, CA Paralegal Certification Courses Included: Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, Corporate Law, Torts, Business Law, Ethics, Family Law, Legal Research and Writing, Wills and Trusts, Probate, Bankruptcy Procedures, Litigation Preparation, Settlements and Negotiations. GPA: 3. 9      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: greater than 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: August 25, 2008  Desired Salary: $1800 - $2000/month  Will work with up to: Four or more  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Full meal preparation and service      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Greeting/serving household guests      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Mop Kitchen floor weekly, minumum weekly frequency      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization