Colleen Doran

colleendoran63@gmail.com;  310 893-9288

CARETAKER – HOUSESITTER RESUME

Position Desired

Couple seeking property management, caretaker or house sitting position. Flexible to relocate nearly anywhere and assume various roles, from simply watching over property to complete estate management.  Short or long-term assignment will be considered.  Available ASAP depending on location.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Estate management outside Seattle;

- Elderly Caretaker in Bel Air;

- Home ownership in Arizona mountains;

- 25+ Years of gardening;

- 25+ Dog and cat care (& horses & fish);

- Healthy and creative cook;

- House cleaning; laundry;

- Facilities maintenance;

- 20+ years teaching in Montessori schools and working with children;

- Parent of grown daughter.

WORK

Estate & Animal Caretaker (Oct 2017 - Present)

PRIVATE ESTATE of CELEBRITY – Snoqualmie / North Bend (Twin Peaks), WA.

Security, maintenance, improvements on 80 acre estate.  On site living and care for home, 3 big dogs, gardens, extensive owner needs.

Estate & Elderly Caretaker (Feb 2016 – Aug 2017)

PRIVATE ESTATE – Bel Air (Los Angeles), CA

Security, maintenance, improvements on 3 acre estate with 60 citrus trees, outdoor pool, fish pond. Caregiver for 94 year old including daily meal preparation, house cleaning, doctor’s visits, shopping, companionship.  Position ended when elderly lady became incapacitated.

D&V International - 2007 - 2008

European Importers

San Diego Ca. 92122; 303 330-9739

Sales representative for San Diego County

Demonstrated technical selling skills and product knowledge. Maintained regular conversations with business owners and decision makers. B2B Sales. Helped develop a database of hundreds of qualified leads through personal visits, referrals, telephone canvassing, cold calling, direct mail, email, and internet research. Assisted in the implementation of company marketing plans. Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within the assigned territory. Adhered to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.

Mervyns Department Store 2005-2007

800 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe AZ.; (480) 894-9281

Yorba Linda Avenue, Fullerton CA.; (714) 966-8800

Sales Associate (2005-2007):

Responsible for floor display and staging, signing price points and cash register sales.  Offered suggestive sales, introduced customers to the credit process, maintained a clean, appealing and well stocked sales floor. Focused on exceeding customer's expectations. Awarded Associate of the Month.

Mansio Mens Montessori School (Montessori School of Geneva)

102 Howard Street Geneva Il. 60134; (630) 232-6750

Board of Directors (1993-2005):

Carried out financial tasks and responsibilities designed by management and share holders. Supported the mission of the school and fiscal supervision and evaluation of

major school programs. Implemented fund raisers for educational materials, continuing education seminars and education programs for staff. Oversaw maintenance of building and gardens.

Infant Program Implementer/Coordinator/Directress (1993-1995) & Coordinator/Directress 2-3 Program (1995-2005):

Responsible for the design and layout of the classroom, age appropriate educational materials, furnishings, format, curriculum and lesson plans. Coordinated fund raising. Adhered to State Licensing Departments. Implemented ongoing education of parents in educational philosophy and nutrition. Maintained accurate student records.

Conducted parent teacher conferences. Responsible for detecting any special screening needs for students, notifying parents and providing information of proper facilities for evaluation. Supervised and direct children in execution of fire drills. Attended and participated in staff meetings and school functions. Attended classes and seminars for continuing education. Certified in CPR and First Aid. Responsible for the safety and well being of children while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Buffalo Grove Montessori School

Buffalo Grove, IL; (847) 541-8111

Directress of Toddler Program, 3-6 Program, Co-Directress of Infant Program (1985-1992):

Responsible for the design and layout of educational materials, curriculum and lesson plans. Oversaw ongoing education of parents in education philosophy and nutrition. Adhered to State Licensing Departments. Maintained accurate student records. Conducted parent teacher conferences. Responsible for detecting any special screening needed for students, notifying parents, providing information of proper facilities for evaluation. Responsible for the safety and well being of children while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

EDUCATION

National Credentialing Program 1990-1991

Council For Childhood Professional Recognition

1718 Connecticut Ave. N. W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009; (202) 265-9090

Meca Seton- Teacher Training Center 1982-1985

Montessori Philosophy Certified

5728 Virginia St., Clarendon Hills, Il. 60514; (630) 655-1066

CARETAKER - HOUSESITTER REFERENCES

(Confidential – upon request) - Estate caretaker including complete care of 3 big dogs, professional cleaning and upkeep of 5500 sq ft house, gardening.

Esther Zwieli – Comprehensive care of 94 year old Holocaust survivor from Feb. 2016 – present. Daily meal preparation, house cleaning, doctor’s visits, shopping, personal hygiene, companionship. Bel Air (Los Angeles), CA. 90077. 

Geoff Bruce – Rented house 2010 – 2015. Various improvement in yard, plumbing, electrical system. Aurora, CO.

Peter and Jennifer Weitl – 1996 - present.  Long term business relationship at Mansio Mens Montessori School.  San Francisco, CA.  

Connie Las - House sat from June-August 2000.  Maintained house, large property with mowing and gardens. Cared for dog. Oversaw bills and mail.  West Chicago, IL. (479) 497-1110; Lepraconnie@hotmail.com

Mansio Mens Montessori School - Carried out various responsibilities designed by management and share holders. Supported the mission of the school and fiscal supervision and evaluation of major school programs. Implemented fund raisers for educational materials, continuing education seminars and education programs for staff. Oversaw maintenance of building and gardens.  Member of Board of Directors (1993-2005). Reference: Janet Shanahan, Geneva, Il. 60134; (630) 232-6750; Mansio@ameritech.net

Bennett St. Apartments - Managed small income property from 1992-2001 in Geneva, IL for Walter and Monda Doran (deceased).

Rosemary Perrone - House sat from January-March 2007.  Maintain house and gardens. Oversaw bills and mail.  New Orleans, LA. 70124.  (deceased).

Contact: colleendoran63@gmail.com – 310 893-9288