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Lorie Lockwood

Lorie Lockwood

Caregiver/Chef/Housecleaner
Bellingham,WA

Summary

Experienced Caregiver, Cook, and House Cleaner/Organizer dedicated to alleviating the daily burdens of individuals by utilizing skills and extensive background. Specializing in providing exceptional care and support to the geriatric clientele, committed to helping people relieve the stress associated with everyday household tasks. Keen eye for detail and passion for creating organized living spaces, striving to enhance the overall well-being and comfort of those served.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/Chef

Crave Cafe in the T-Mobile Call Center
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • I oversaw day to day operation of the Cafe from the opening duties to the Closing duties
  • Managed and motivated 4 employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maintained a consistent inventory of food for the diverse menu
  • Quality Customer service with the T-Mobile employees


Nanny and Personal Chef

Nanny and Personal Chef for 4 children
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Created a safe, consistent and stimulating environment for the children
  • Planned meals, prepared food, make sure the children were fed
  • Included children in the kitchen to teach them about nutrition and cooking
  • Provided children with educational activities and crafts

Caregiver

Caregiver for Janette Garner
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Personal Chef/Professional Housecleaner/Organizer

More Than a Meal, Personal Chef Service
01.2005 - 01.2015
  • Respected client's homes while cooking and cleaning
  • Marketed and sold my service to potential clients
  • Created menus to clients tastes and dietary requests
  • Purchased ingredients and meal preparation
  • Received consistently positive feedback from clients for exceptional taste and presentation of prepared meals.

Sous Chef

Buckley's Restaurant
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Created recipes, organized the kitchen layout and hired employees
  • Maintained quality ingredients and food preparation
  • Ordered, storage and rotated all product properly

Sous Chef/Catering Manager

Guckenheimer Corporate Dining at the Watermark Cafe, Adobe Systems
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Daily preparation and service of complete meals
  • Responsible for kitchen staff, ordering and stocking ingredients
  • Compliance with strict food safety regulations

Education

CNA certificate -

Cornerstone Healthcare Training Company
01.2019

Home Study Course -

United States Personal Chef Institute
07.2003

Apprentice -

Cooking School of the Rockies
Boulder, Colorado
01.1993

BA - Biology

University of Colorado
01.1989

Skills

  • Personal Chef
  • Caregiving
  • Housekeeping
  • Nanny
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Diplomatic
  • Effective with clients
  • Reliable
  • Self motivated
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong work ethic
  • Anticipate client's needs
  • Flexible
  • Strength
  • Stamina

References

Dr. Amy Anderson, (502)338-3949, amyander76@yahoo.com

Dale Cox, (206) 306-6343, dc3@comcast.net  

Carla Thompson, (303) 358-1752


Skillsummary

  • 15 years Self Employed as a Personal Chef/Caregiving/Housekeeper
  • 4 years as a Full time Nanny for a Family with four children
  • Strong interpersonal skills; diplomatic and effective with clients.
  • Reliable, self motivated and detail oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • The ability to anticipate and be flexible to client's needs.
  • Twenty Five years in the Food service industry.
  • The strength and stamina it takes to perform physical work.

Work Availability

monday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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Quote

Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those changes that would make all the difference.
Mignon McLaughlin

Interests

World Politics

Painting

Walking in Nature

History

Timeline

Manager/Chef

Crave Cafe in the T-Mobile Call Center
01.2021 - 01.2024

Nanny and Personal Chef

Nanny and Personal Chef for 4 children
01.2015 - 01.2020

Caregiver

Caregiver for Janette Garner
01.2012 - 01.2015

Personal Chef/Professional Housecleaner/Organizer

More Than a Meal, Personal Chef Service
01.2005 - 01.2015

Sous Chef

Buckley's Restaurant
01.2003 - 01.2005

Sous Chef/Catering Manager

Guckenheimer Corporate Dining at the Watermark Cafe, Adobe Systems
01.1999 - 01.2004

Apprentice -

Cooking School of the Rockies

BA - Biology

University of Colorado

CNA certificate -

Cornerstone Healthcare Training Company

Home Study Course -

United States Personal Chef Institute
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