House Manager & Household Operations Specialist

February ****-Present

Lori Falkenstein

** ****** **** **** ****** NJ 07052 • 862-***-**** •

*********@*****.***

Objective

Results-oriented House Manager with extensive experience managing high-functioning private homes. Skilled in comprehensive household organization, supply inventory and rotation, deep cleaning protocols, pet care, schedule coordination, and large-scale event planning including birthdays and milestone celebrations. Eager to bring strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a warm, family- focused approach to a new full-time House Manager role. Work Experience

House Manager

Private residence, Montclair NJ

House Manager

Private Family, Montclair, NJ

February 2026 – Present

(4 hours/day, Monday–Thursday)

• Organized and maintained mudroom built-ins, including proper storage of shoes, sunglasses, hats, sports equipment, pool bags, and backpacks.

• Managed kitchen operations: emptied two dishwashers daily, rinsed and reloaded all dishes/cups left throughout the house, sanitized counters with surface-appropriate cleaners, and vacuumed kitchen floors.

• Upheld high standards of household organization by organizing kitchen drawers, pantry (rotating and placing items in designated spots), mail, and incoming packages.

• Conducted daily household resets: gathered and returned children’s toys upstairs, collected and laundered clothing left on floors, folded items for dressers, and hung school clothes and dresses.

• Organized children’s closets and drawers, including seasonal clothing rotations and removal of outgrown items.

• Sorted and organized basement items for resale, optimizing storage space and household efficiency.

• Watered and maintained indoor plants throughout the home.

• Ensured natural light and neat appearance by opening all window blinds each morning.

LF

July 2022-February 2026

October 2004-Present

• Kept refrigerator clean and rotated food by promptly removing expired items.

• Maintained inventory and restocked essential household supplies including napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, and other frequently used items.

House Manager

Private Resident, Morristown NJ

Private Family, Morristown, NJ

July 2022 – February 2026

(2 hours/day, Monday–Friday)

• Delivered consistent daily housekeeping services for a family of 6.

• Managed full laundry cycle: washed, dried, folded, and put away all clothing and linens.

• Handled dishwasher operations and hand-washed dishes left in the sink.

• Performed daily vacuuming of living areas (including multi- level homes as needed).

• Provided pet care through regular dog walking. Homemaker/House Manager

Self

Homemaker/House Manager, West Orange, New Jersey, 2004 - Present

• Manage schedules and logistics for my household members

• Oversee our household expenses and budget

• Transport children and care for the family automobile

• Maintain records of pertinent educational, health, dental and vision information

• Provide homework assistance for the children

• Manage remote learning during the pandemic

• Advocate for two children with learning differences

• Volunteer at the children’s schools

• Photograph, market, sell and ship my children’s previously worn clothing and goods

• Select fabric and designs for custom clothing for my children to wear on special occasions

• Plan birthday parties and other events including large scale religious milestone events.

• Maintain purchases of supplies needed for children in college along with children still living at home.

References

Stacy Dzikowski 973-***-****

September 1989- June 1993

Education

High school diploma

Millbrook Senior High School

Millbrook Senior High School, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1989- 1993

• Diploma 1993

• Activities: Drama Department

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