PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Dori Cohen
CERTIFIED HOUSE MANAGER/ FAMILY ASSISTANT Service minded, discreet and flexible professional with a distinct range of skills. Able make appropriate decisions and react with good judgment in changing situations or under pressure. Performs as a service professional who provides support and assistance to ensure efficiency in the home. Well trained and comfortable meeting deadlines, maintaining confidential documents and relationships, while upholding the highest level of responsibility and sound judgment. Mature and dependable operates with reliable personal service. Valued by client families for my warmth, professionalism, dedication and proper judgment, I provide families with an unwavering commitment to ensuring their comfort and serenity.
SKILLS SUMMARY: ? Total home organization and inventory systems ? Administrative assistance with data bases/filing systems ? Travel planning arrangements and preparation ? Moving support and logistics ? Shopping, ordering, packing, shipping ? Managing calendars and appointments ? Answering phones, email, written correspondence ? Attending with Principal to events or fundraisers ? Oversight and direct contractors and vendors ? Perform daily walk-through of entire property ? Coordinate bill payments/invoices with Family Office
? Computer skills in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, QuickBooks ? Compiling and preparing legal correspondence ? HR-managing domestic staff positions ? Review and approve all vendor contracts ? Coordinating business functions activities ? Care of clothes, laundry, alterations, dry cleaning ? Oversight of Principals various valuables ? Cultivate a peaceful home environment ? Team-player with exceptional customer service skills ? Informed and focused on local events and activities ? Organize and expedite events and conferences
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Personal Assistant/House Manager 4/17 � 9/18 Private Homes � Florida + Massachusetts
Managed multiple residences to include a 12,000 sq. ft /7 story brownstone in historic area of Boston with a separate apt. and rooftop gardens, and a 3,000 sq. ft. ocean front residence on Palm beach island. Interfaced with vendors, chefs, housekeepers, gardeners, doctors and family office staff, and handling all personal and business affairs of Principal. ? Manage Principals calendar and appointments ? Schedule home maintenance and repair work ? Maintain multiple household inventories and restocking provisions ? Shop for personal supplies and other requested items ? Oversight of personal jewelry, artwork and diverse valuables ? Coordinate all social and philanthropic functions ? Manage charitable gifts and professional organizations
Reason for leaving: Principal requires 24/7 nursing care
Personal Assistant/Companion 10/16 - 3/17 Private Residence � Boca Raton, Florida
Managed a 3,000 sq ft. residence inside a luxury retirement community. Coordinated with all in-house staff; nurses, maintenance, health club/spa services and private trainers. Controlled daily activities expenditures, ensuring Principal was properly represented.
? Perform daily graces ensuring smooth operations of household procedures ? Plan, purchase, prepare and serve meals in formal setting ? Handle all incoming email, faxes, daily mail, packing and shipping
? Household and personal shopping, weekly budget and inventory ? Calendar management, coordination of Principals social functions ? Orders office supplies, materials, household and personal merchandise ? Control ordering supplies for accuracy and approves invoices for payment
Reason for leaving: Principal passed away
House Manager/Personal Assistant Private Estate - Tampa Bay, Florida 8/15 - 8/16
Manage 45,000 sq. ft. estate with two additional guest homes on 35 acres. Directly responsible for the process of planning, implementing and controlling the operational procedures for the transportation, placement and storage of the entire newly constructed home contents.
? Directed housekeeping staff/laundress ensuring superior standards ? Responsible for maintaining household and office supplies and inventory ? Direction and oversight of outside vendors and handyman duties ? Work directly with interior designer on newly developed interior estate design plans ? Managed all aspects of special entertainment, party and catering preparation ? Special care of all personal items, valuables and inventories Reason for leaving: One year contract position
House Manager/Personal Assistant 8/13 � 6/15
Private Estate - Naples, Florida
Administrate operations of a 30,000 sq. ft. mountain estate in Colorado, and a 12,000 sq. ft. beachfront home in Florida. Presided over the builders, designers and architects in the planning of a new 20,000 sq. ft. oceanfront home; being the point of contact for Principals.
? Perform as Principals` main gatekeeper; screen inquiries and requests ? Calendar management schedule appointments and all correspondence ? Handled personal and business travel arrangements ? Personal and business shopping, inventory controls ? Oversaw care of artwork, china, silver, crystal and fine linens ? Established and maintained a household manual ? Oversaw all outside vendors and contractors Reason for leaving: Principals moved to Europe for their main residence
Personal Assistant/Companion 1/12 - 6/13 Private Residence - Naples, Florida Acting as gatekeeper, provide assistance as companion in daily living activities. Oversight of daily procedures, financial management working in tandem with the family, outside vendors and housekeeping staff offering customized care in the comforting environment of the Principals home. ? Provided transportation and assistance to all appointments ? Planned, purchased, prepared and serve meals according to prescribed diets ? Review incoming email, faxes, daily mail, packing and shipping ? Personal shopping, weekly household inventory ? Calendar management, coordination of special events and social functions ? Office organization, file management and all correspondence Reason for leaving: Principal passed away
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: For over 20 years I worked with top-tier international hotels, restaurants, resorts, spas and retail developers, helping each to enhance their image and increase their profitability. From revitalizing established shops to preparing for new openings and roll-outs, my expertise in planning, budgeting, management and design allowed each to strengthen their brand. My services included space planning, design features, interior decorating, visual merchandising, and proper usage of retail space, signage, branding, and staff hiring/training, purchasing/receiving and business management.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Bonnie Low-Kramen- The Ultimate Assistant Essentials of Household Management
BA in Education, Community College Denver
Cordon Bleu Diploma, Sussex, England
Certified Home Health Aide- Fl. Board of Education
OSHA Academy- Housekeeping Safety
Universal Class Online- Housekeeping
Nanny Care Hub- Family Assistant Certified
S. Florida School of Floral Design
Certified Real Estate Staging+ Design
Interior Design Certification
Certified Retail Management for Spas
First Aid & CPR
Dori Cohen
CERTIFIED HOUSE MANAGER/ FAMILY ASSISTANT Service minded, discreet and flexible professional with a distinct range of skills. Able make appropriate decisions and react with good judgment in changing situations or under pressure. Performs as a service professional who provides support and assistance to ensure efficiency in the home. Well trained and comfortable meeting deadlines, maintaining confidential documents and relationships, while upholding the highest level of responsibility and sound judgment. Mature and dependable operates with reliable personal service. Valued by client families for my warmth, professionalism, dedication and proper judgment, I provide families with an unwavering commitment to ensuring their comfort and serenity.
SKILLS SUMMARY: ? Total home organization and inventory systems ? Administrative assistance with data bases/filing systems ? Travel planning arrangements and preparation ? Moving support and logistics ? Shopping, ordering, packing, shipping ? Managing calendars and appointments ? Answering phones, email, written correspondence ? Attending with Principal to events or fundraisers ? Oversight and direct contractors and vendors ? Perform daily walk-through of entire property ? Coordinate bill payments/invoices with Family Office
? Computer skills in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, QuickBooks ? Compiling and preparing legal correspondence ? HR-managing domestic staff positions ? Review and approve all vendor contracts ? Coordinating business functions activities ? Care of clothes, laundry, alterations, dry cleaning ? Oversight of Principals various valuables ? Cultivate a peaceful home environment ? Team-player with exceptional customer service skills ? Informed and focused on local events and activities ? Organize and expedite events and conferences
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Personal Assistant/House Manager 4/17 � 9/18 Private Homes � Florida + Massachusetts
Managed multiple residences to include a 12,000 sq. ft /7 story brownstone in historic area of Boston with a separate apt. and rooftop gardens, and a 3,000 sq. ft. ocean front residence on Palm beach island. Interfaced with vendors, chefs, housekeepers, gardeners, doctors and family office staff, and handling all personal and business affairs of Principal. ? Manage Principals calendar and appointments ? Schedule home maintenance and repair work ? Maintain multiple household inventories and restocking provisions ? Shop for personal supplies and other requested items ? Oversight of personal jewelry, artwork and diverse valuables ? Coordinate all social and philanthropic functions ? Manage charitable gifts and professional organizations
Reason for leaving: Principal requires 24/7 nursing care
Personal Assistant/Companion 10/16 - 3/17 Private Residence � Boca Raton, Florida
Managed a 3,000 sq ft. residence inside a luxury retirement community. Coordinated with all in-house staff; nurses, maintenance, health club/spa services and private trainers. Controlled daily activities expenditures, ensuring Principal was properly represented.
? Perform daily graces ensuring smooth operations of household procedures ? Plan, purchase, prepare and serve meals in formal setting ? Handle all incoming email, faxes, daily mail, packing and shipping
? Household and personal shopping, weekly budget and inventory ? Calendar management, coordination of Principals social functions ? Orders office supplies, materials, household and personal merchandise ? Control ordering supplies for accuracy and approves invoices for payment
Reason for leaving: Principal passed away
House Manager/Personal Assistant Private Estate - Tampa Bay, Florida 8/15 - 8/16
Manage 45,000 sq. ft. estate with two additional guest homes on 35 acres. Directly responsible for the process of planning, implementing and controlling the operational procedures for the transportation, placement and storage of the entire newly constructed home contents.
? Directed housekeeping staff/laundress ensuring superior standards ? Responsible for maintaining household and office supplies and inventory ? Direction and oversight of outside vendors and handyman duties ? Work directly with interior designer on newly developed interior estate design plans ? Managed all aspects of special entertainment, party and catering preparation ? Special care of all personal items, valuables and inventories Reason for leaving: One year contract position
House Manager/Personal Assistant 8/13 � 6/15
Private Estate - Naples, Florida
Administrate operations of a 30,000 sq. ft. mountain estate in Colorado, and a 12,000 sq. ft. beachfront home in Florida. Presided over the builders, designers and architects in the planning of a new 20,000 sq. ft. oceanfront home; being the point of contact for Principals.
? Perform as Principals` main gatekeeper; screen inquiries and requests ? Calendar management schedule appointments and all correspondence ? Handled personal and business travel arrangements ? Personal and business shopping, inventory controls ? Oversaw care of artwork, china, silver, crystal and fine linens ? Established and maintained a household manual ? Oversaw all outside vendors and contractors Reason for leaving: Principals moved to Europe for their main residence
Personal Assistant/Companion 1/12 - 6/13 Private Residence - Naples, Florida Acting as gatekeeper, provide assistance as companion in daily living activities. Oversight of daily procedures, financial management working in tandem with the family, outside vendors and housekeeping staff offering customized care in the comforting environment of the Principals home. ? Provided transportation and assistance to all appointments ? Planned, purchased, prepared and serve meals according to prescribed diets ? Review incoming email, faxes, daily mail, packing and shipping ? Personal shopping, weekly household inventory ? Calendar management, coordination of special events and social functions ? Office organization, file management and all correspondence Reason for leaving: Principal passed away
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: For over 20 years I worked with top-tier international hotels, restaurants, resorts, spas and retail developers, helping each to enhance their image and increase their profitability. From revitalizing established shops to preparing for new openings and roll-outs, my expertise in planning, budgeting, management and design allowed each to strengthen their brand. My services included space planning, design features, interior decorating, visual merchandising, and proper usage of retail space, signage, branding, and staff hiring/training, purchasing/receiving and business management.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Bonnie Low-Kramen- The Ultimate Assistant Essentials of Household Management
BA in Education, Community College Denver
Cordon Bleu Diploma, Sussex, England
Certified Home Health Aide- Fl. Board of Education
OSHA Academy- Housekeeping Safety
Universal Class Online- Housekeeping
Nanny Care Hub- Family Assistant Certified
S. Florida School of Floral Design
Certified Real Estate Staging+ Design
Interior Design Certification
Certified Retail Management for Spas
First Aid & CPR