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Lisa Dolon

Los Angeles, CA ( acdygu@r.postjobfree.com ( 310-***-****

Professional Profile

Proven ability to combine all aspects of experience, education, and special

training to get the job done, efficiently and confidently. Special

interest in catering and event planning, from family dinners to corporate

functions. Self-satisfaction derived from caring for others, creating a

warm home, and nurturing the principal and family to be their best with the

utmost discretion.

Summary of Qualifications

Over twelve years of Personal Assistance / Household Management experience

. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

. Self-motivated with a pro-active approach

. Strong time management skills

. Household documentation, organization and filing

. Heavy calendar and schedule organization

. Domestic and international travel arrangements with detailed itineraries

. Supervision and training of household staff

. Vendor management

. Family entertaining / event planning, from intimate dinners for 2 to

events of 200

Computer Skills

. Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word,

Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Publisher

. Adobe Photoshop, Kodak EasyShare and Shutterfly

. Detailed Internet research

. Calendaring programs including LOTUS Notes, Schedule Plus,

Calendar Scope, Outlook, Google and Yahoo

Employment History

2012 - Present Private Clients Los

Angeles, CA

Personal Assistant / Household Manager

. Management and house sitting for several residences

. Detailed Internet research and purchasing

. Personal errands and shopping

. Compilation and organization of household documents and goods

. Driver and companion

2008 - 2012 Private Family Fort

Worth, TX

Household Manager / Personal Assistant

. Supervision and training of housekeeper

. Maintenance of 5000 square foot house and grounds through

vendors

. Compilation and organization of household documents and

inventories of linens, jewelry, "household goods"

. Correspondence, mail / parcel management via USPS, UPS, FedEx,

and Internet

. Heavy calendar schedule management

. Travel arrangements with detailed itineraries both domestic and

international

. Detailed Internet research and purchasing

. Online bill paying

. Heavy errands for postal, personal items, household goods, food

and wine

. Personal shopping including clothing, household needs and gifts

(wrapping, mailing, tracking)

. Cooking for family as requested and preparing special birthday

and holiday meals

. Overseeing household repairs and remodeling projects

. Valet services for principal and family

. Guest care

. Pet care for one dog and two cats

Reason for Leaving: Relocated to California.

2006 - 2007 Adecco, Ajilon, Delta Dallas Dallas,

TX

Administrative Assistant (contract / temporary assignments)

. Created documents and tables using Microsoft Word and Excel

spreadsheets

. Extensive Internet research

. Researched documents and photos for Power Point presentations

. Travel planning and detailed itineraries for business trips

. Event and meeting planning

. Proofed budgets and modified as necessary

. Completed multiple expense reports

. Organization of a myriad of documents both electronically and

hard copy filing

. E-mail sorting and prioritizing for principals

. Proper telephone and reception etiquette

Reason for Leaving: Permanent employment opportunity in chosen

field of household management / personal assistance.

2005 - 2006 Office Team, Nelson Staffing

Novato, CA

Administrative Assistant (contract / temporary assignments)

. Created documents and tables using Microsoft Word and Excel

spreadsheets

. Extensive Internet research

. Researched documents and photos for Power Point presentations

. Travel planning and detailed itineraries for business trips

. Event and meeting planning

. Proofed budgets and modified as necessary

. Completed multiple expense reports

. Organization of a myriad of documents both electronically and

hard copy filing

. E-mail sorting and prioritizing for principals

. Proper telephone and reception etiquette

Reason for Leaving: Relocated back to Dallas, Texas.

2004 - 2005 Leela's Deli Express, Inc. Novato,

CA

Co-Owner / Operator

. Developed concept and implemented business plan

. Designed deli, purchased equipment, set up the kitchen and

developed menus for light, healthy and gourmet fare and catering

. Purchasing and inventory control of food, packaging, kitchen

supplies and equipment

. Developed soup and quiche recipes and was responsible for

cooking and grilling all the hot entrees

. Packaging food products for sale

. Acted as barista for gourmet coffee sales

. Heavy customer relations and cashiering

. Hiring, training and supervising of employees

. Financial analysis and decision making for success

Reason for Leaving: Closure of business due to lack of sales.

1998 - 2004, Private Family

Los Angeles, CA

Household Manager / Executive Personal Assistant

. Created household management book

. Oversaw 6000 square foot household staff including housekeepers

and gardeners

. Maintained the high standards of the home and extensive grounds

at all times

. Compiled and filed household documents both electronically and

hard copy

. Procurement of food, household goods and personal items

. Cooked lunch and dinner daily for a family of four

. General care of household pets: three large dogs

. Personal, administrative and production assistant for principal

and her film production business

. Caterer and event planner for both family and business functions

. Chauffeur and tutor for dependent child

. Moving coordinator for major household relocation

. Oversaw household repairs and remodeling projects

Reason for Leaving: Natural breaking point as youngest child had

graduated from high school and was leaving for college. Instead of

going to a part-time schedule, I chose to start a small business.

1996 - 1997 Imprimis Staffing, TRC, Personnel One

Dallas, TX

Administrative Assistant (contract / temporary assignments)

. Created documents and tables using Microsoft Word and Excel

spreadsheets

. Extensive Internet research

. Researched documents and photos for Power Point presentations

. Travel planning and detailed itineraries for business trips

. Event and meeting planning

. Proofed budgets and modified as necessary

. Completed multiple expense reports

. Organization of a myriad of documents both electronically and

hard copy filing

. E-mail sorting and prioritizing for principals

. Proper telephone and reception etiquette

. Created and completed job descriptions and SOP handbooks

. Compiled focus group recommendations into executive reports

. Evaluated resumes, conducted telephone interviews, recommended

job applicants, and scheduled interviews during a period of

company expansion

Reason for Leaving: Permanent employment opportunity in chosen

field of household management / personal assistance.

Education

1995 - Master of Hospitality Management, Conrad N. Hilton College,

University of Houston

1986 - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education / English, Texas A&M

University

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