Dina Duren
Oakland Gardens
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Experienced house manager with a proven track record in overseeing events and resolving complex service delivery issues. Recognized for resourcefulness and solutions-oriented problem-solving. Skilled in managing household operations, staff training, scheduling, and coordinating special events. Possesses strong organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
House Manager
Howard Schiff
Roslyn, New York
04.2018 - 04.2025
- Organized and maintained household inventory records, including supplies and equipment.
- Scheduled and supervised vendors for maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks.
- Developed systems for efficient management of daily operations in the house.
- Established standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness throughout the house.
- Created processes for maintaining security protocols within the house premises.
- Managed staff payrolls, benefits, and other administrative duties related to personnel needs.
- Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
Owner
Dina Duren Cleaning Services
Hollis, New York
08.2014 - 02.2018
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
- Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
- Responsible for grocery shopping for the family's needs while adhering to budget guidelines.
- Performed daily dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and polishing of surfaces.
- Prepared meals according to recipes provided by the employer or guests' special requests.
- Replenished bath amenities on a daily basis in guest rooms.
- Assisted with laundry duties including sorting clothes for washing, folding linen and ironing items when necessary.
- Received deliveries from vendors such as dry cleaners or grocery stores and placed them away neatly in designated areas.
- Assisted with pet care activities such as walking dogs, grooming pets or providing food and water bowls.
- Organized closets and drawers by properly storing clothing items or other household objects.
- Disinfected bathrooms regularly to prevent mold growth and maintained sparkling clean bathtubs, showers, toilets, sinks.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
Train Product Demonstrator
Club Demonstration Services at Costco
Westbury, New York
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Assisted other demonstrators when needed with setting up displays or preparing promotional materials.
- Made sure all demonstration equipment was functioning properly before each event or presentation began.
- Promoted products through effective sales techniques, resulting in increased sales figures.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing them with a pleasant experience while using the products being demonstrated.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to customers, answering questions and providing technical support.
- Educated customers about proper use of the products by demonstrating its functions during presentations.
- Resolved any issues or problems encountered during demonstrations in a timely manner.
- Explained product specifications in detail to potential buyers, addressing their concerns and queries.
- Organized product demonstrations for prospective clients, highlighting key features of the product.
- Presented and handled samples to meet merchandising standards, promotional requirements and sanitation practices.
- Engaged customers warmly and encouraged each to try products, boosting sales of items.
- Answered questions and helped customers find items while offering samples.
- Cleaned and organized spaces to maintain neat promotional spaces.
- Worked promotional events for different products, persuading customers to purchase and documenting sales.
- Delivered public demonstrations for crowds at stores, trade shows and conferences.
Babysitter
Laurie Boczar
New York, New York
09.1999 - 06.2012
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
- Developing creative ways to encourage learning through everyday experiences.
- Cut and skewered meat, mixed sauces and made vegetable garnishes to prepare food for serving.
Accounting Manager
Felasen Comercila S.C.P.
La Garriga, Barcelona, Spain
11.1995 - 07.1999
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Contributed to successful external audits, preparing all necessary documentation and facilitating auditor inquiries.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Economics And Business
Universidad De Barcelona
07-1995
GED -
Escola Puiggracios
06-1990
Skills
- Household inventory management
- Vendor coordination
- Operational efficiency
- Security protocol management
- Staff payroll administration
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Database management
- Excel spreadsheets
- Administrative operations
- Microsoft Excel
- Document control
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Document management
- Advanced MS office suite
- Data entry
- Email management
- Deadline oriented
- Reading comprehension
- Sensitive material handling
- Highly organized
- PC proficient
- Calendar management
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
House Manager
Howard Schiff
04.2018 - 04.2025
Owner
Dina Duren Cleaning Services
08.2014 - 02.2018
Train Product Demonstrator
Club Demonstration Services at Costco
10.2012 - 05.2014
Babysitter
Laurie Boczar
09.1999 - 06.2012
Accounting Manager
Felasen Comercila S.C.P.
11.1995 - 07.1999
GED -
Escola Puiggracios
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Economics And Business
Universidad De Barcelona