Emily Renee Cunningham
Lexington,SC
Summary
A college-educated professional with over 20 years of housekeeping and estate management experience is seeking a long-term, live-in domestic position, utilizing this experience to deliver exceptional service with reliability and discretion.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
Private Residences
Lake Murray, SC
09.2024 - Current
- Provide detailed housekeeping, including deep cleaning and organization, maintaining pristine conditions.
Household Manager / Family Assistant
Anderson Family
Suffolk, VA
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed household operations for a family of five, including deep cleaning, food preparation, grocery shopping, errands, researching, scheduling and overseeing a variety of vendors, including cleaners and contractors.
- Laundry duties included the cleaning and care of fine fabrics, maintaining primary’s wardrobe, employing outside vendors for repairs and mending as needed, unpacking and assisting with travel wardrobe readiness, proper cleaning and maintenance of laundry appliances, proper storage of specialty items.
- Organized common areas, closets, pantry, and garage; maintained household stock, handled donation items, and returns.
- Provided transportation for an 11-year-old to school and activities; cared for two small dogs and performed occasional overnight house/dog sitting.
- Demonstrated reliability and proactive problem-solving, maintaining strong communication.
House Manager
SBI - Aaron Allison, Tim Morita
Portland, OR
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Full care of two private residences, and primary’s office, ensuring pristine conditions through housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance.
- Full charge housekeeping, laundry, childcare, pet care, overnight care, cooking, errands, shopping, plant care, minor home repairs, maintenance cleaning of vacation home and as needed.
- Coordinated and managed vendors.
Nutrition Services Manager
WA School for the Deaf / CDHL
Vancouver, WA
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Supervised all food service, catering and event operations on campus, including: menu planning, purchasing, inventory, monitoring and managing department budgets, food preparation and service, recordkeeping and reporting.
- As a working manager, led, assisted and back filled kitchen staff as needed, including cooking, prepping and serving all planned menu and catering items the he schools commercial kitchen.
- Successfully completed WA State Management Training.
- Led training and process improvements, enhancing efficiency transferable to estate management.
- Acted as School Nutritionist and Wellness Coordinator.
- Managed department budget, providing monthly financial reports to the Superintendent and Upper Management.
- Created and implemented new department SOP’s, process improvements and standards.
- Working closely with the governing State Agency, updated the official job requirements, and duties for union kitchen staff.
Food Program Administrator
KinderCare
Portland, OR
05.2008 - 05.2013
- Ensured Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) compliance, coordinating with state and federal agencies.
- Provided training, showcasing communication and organizational skills for household management.
- Supported center management and staff with nutritional education, technical assistance, and program oversight.
- Monitored and assessed site operations through regular onsite inspections ensuring program compliance.
- Managed personal travel budget, submitting monthly reports and receipts.
- Served as the communication liaison between state agencies, childcare centers and the corporate office.
- Continually assessed and modified training tools to achieve maximum results.
- Compiled billing reports for monthly reimbursements.
- Maintained confidentiality of customer and company records.
Bookkeeper
The Gary Group / Top Hits Marketing
Santa Monica, CA
03.2004 - 09.2005
- Performed full-cycle bookkeeping using QuickBooks, including monthly reconciliation.
- Tracked all financial transactions for Top Hits Marketing.
- Provided financial reports to management and owners monthly, and upon request.
- Nationwide customer service.
Domestic and Hospitality Work
Various Locations
06.1992 - 01.2004
- Full care and maintenance of large homes and estates over 10k sq ft, plus additional structures, business buildings, residences and vacation homes for HNW and UHNW families.
- Duties including but not limited to the following: Full-charge housekeeping, laundry, shopping and errands, childcare, pet care, cooking, catering events, assisting with charity functions/fundraisers, overseeing additional staff for functions, training new staff, scheduling appointments and personal assisting, overseeing contractors and vendors, preparing vacation homes for principals’ arrival.
- Three years’ experience as the General Manager of The Internet Café in Honolulu, Hawaii, including all staff management, payroll, reports and budgeting, menu creation, and excellent customer service.
- Completed formal housekeeping training at Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, and American Hawaii Cruises.
- Formal training and work as a Barrista at The Internet Café.
- Additional work as a cocktail server with American Hawaii Cruises, which included limited formal service for high tea and private functions.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration / Finance
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA01.2007
Attorney Assistant Training Program - Litigation/Corporations
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.2004
Skills
- Expert housekeeping
- Vendor coordination
- Estate management
- Luxury furnishings
- Deep cleaning
- Skilled laundress, proficient in caring for designer clothes and delicate textiles
- Staff management and training
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and business software tools
- Tech-savvy, online ordering and returns, smart home technology
- Strong communication
- Coordinating with principals and staff
- Commitment to confidentiality and discretion
- Analytical self-starter
- Will-do attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Adaptability to changing environments and priorities
Hobbies and Interests
- Gardening
- Food preservation
- Healthy scratch cooking
- Writing
- Travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housekeeper
Private Residences
09.2024 - Current
Household Manager / Family Assistant
Anderson Family
01.2024 - 07.2024
House Manager
SBI - Aaron Allison, Tim Morita
06.2018 - 04.2020
Nutrition Services Manager
WA School for the Deaf / CDHL
08.2013 - 08.2017
Food Program Administrator
KinderCare
05.2008 - 05.2013
Bookkeeper
The Gary Group / Top Hits Marketing
03.2004 - 09.2005
Domestic and Hospitality Work
Various Locations
06.1992 - 01.2004
B.S. - Business Administration / Finance
California State University, Northridge
Attorney Assistant Training Program - Litigation/Corporations
University of California, Los Angeles
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