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Maria Campos

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic personal assistant with a proven track record with Andy Gavin, excelling in household oversight and errand management. Adept at coordinating complex schedules while maintaining discretion and confidentiality. Recognized for exceptional organization and strong communication skills, enhancing clients' quality of life through tailored services and innovative solutions.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant

Andy Gavin
01.2005 - 04.2025
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Used discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Facilitated transportation to and from appointments.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Developed and implemented activities to improve clients' quality of life.
  • Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
  • Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
  • Met with client and discussed preferred meals, dietary restrictions and food allergies.
  • Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
  • Studied cultures and cuisines of various areas around world in effort to prepare authentic dishes.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Recorded favorite meals of clients and worked continuously on new recipes and repertoire.
  • Sourced healthy cooking techniques to capture flavor and nutrients of food with fresh ingredients.
  • Developed recipe inventory to offer meal options for variety of tastes and needs.
  • Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Cleaned meal preparation areas and washed hands frequently to promote hygienic and sanitary practices.
  • Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
  • Prepared meals using braising, roasting, frying and sautéing techniques.
  • Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
  • Maintained food inventories to support efficient cost management.
  • Managed communication with vendors, repairmen, contractors, and handymen with professionalism and clarity.

Private Chef

Eve Jaffe
03.2005 - 03.2007
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Shopped for ingredients.
  • Prepared and cooked 2 meals per week.
  • Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment and cleaned grills, griddles and ovens.
  • Recommended menu items for new dish development, holidays and special events.
  • Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
  • Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
  • Met with client and discussed preferred meals, dietary restrictions and food allergies.
  • Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
  • Modified recipes to suit preferences and dietary restrictions of household.

Private Nanny

Susie Pion
01.2000 - 03.2005
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.

Personal Nanny

Robin Hunter
01.2000 - 03.2005
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Education

High School Diploma -

Migueleno De Comercio
San Salvador, El Salvador

Skills

  • Household oversight
  • Errands management
  • Child management
  • Chauffeuring
  • Supply procurement
  • Labor relations
  • Clean driving record
  • Commitment to quality and service
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Resourceful
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Personal training and coaching
  • Team collaboration
  • Shopping services
  • Personal services
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Event planning experience
  • Shipping and receiving packages
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Strong work ethic
  • Schedule management
  • Expense tracking
  • Staff collaboration
  • Coordination skills
  • Dedicated team player
  • Calendar management
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Time management expertise
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Multi-task management
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Professional and mature
  • Perform well in high-demand, fast-paced environments
  • Exceptional organization
  • Menu developing
  • Fluent in Spanish/English
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-starter
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Strong problem solver
  • Time management
  • Invoice processing
  • Childcare experience
  • Errands
  • Culinary skills

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Private Chef

Eve Jaffe
03.2005 - 03.2007

Personal Assistant

Andy Gavin
01.2005 - 04.2025

Private Nanny

Susie Pion
01.2000 - 03.2005

Personal Nanny

Robin Hunter
01.2000 - 03.2005

High School Diploma -

Migueleno De Comercio

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