Tammy Ford
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Results-driven elder assistant and household manager with over a decade of experience. Skilled in project management, problem-solving, and emotional support, ensuring smooth daily operations and fostering strong relationships with seniors and their families.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elder Assistant (Personal Concierge & Home Mgmt)
Self -Employed
Overland Park
01.2012 - Current
- Experienced and compassionate elder assistant, caretaker and house manager with a proven ability to support seniors through personalized daily assistance, household organization and reliable home management. Skilled in scheduling, transportation, meal planning, medication management, physician and medical liaison, emotional confidant, diverse task assistant while creating a safe, comfortable and positive environment. Known for strong communication, discretion, problem solving, integrity and a service-minded approach that enhances independence and quality of life.
Ford Household Manager
Self- Employed
Overland Park
05.2007 - 08.2025
- Managed household operations, ensuring smooth daily functioning and organization.
- Oversaw budgeting and expense tracking to maintain household financial health.
Sponsorships
Sprint Nextel Corp
Overland Park, KS
05.1999 - 05.2006
- Conducted research on potential partners and sponsorships opportunities.
- Identified funding sources such as individual donors, corporate sponsorships and grant opportunities.
- Developed relationships with local businesses to secure sponsorships for the basketball program.
- Primary manager of major sponsorship managers including Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, US Ski Team and PGA of America.
- Leader of local Kansas City sponsorship portfolio including cultural, sports, theater and civic initiatives and venues.
- Developed relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors, suppliers, sponsorships.
Sprint Corporation
Marketing Manager
Overland Park, KS
07.1998 - 12.1999
- Senior marketing analyst assigned to manage and execute Sprint loyalty programs and events targeting the companies highest value customers to ensure best reduction rate of churn.
Trademark Licensing Manager
Hakan & Associates
Overland Park, KS
05.1994 - 12.1998
- Trademark Licensing Manager charged with coordinating licensing and promotional programs for sports and entertainment properties.
Sales Asst Manager
BIC Corporation
Overland Park
03.1992 - 07.1994
- Field sales representative tasks with the development and management of 200+ specialty market accounts over a three state region.
Education
Master of Science - Integrated Communications
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 08.1997 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 08.1988 - 12.1992
Skills
- Budget tracking
- Expense oversight
- Event coordination
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Time management
- Recreational activities
- Health monitoring
- Medical appointment coordination
- Transportation assistance
- Emotional support
- Task prioritization
- Client transportation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Needs assessment
- Goal setting
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Personal Care Equipment Operation
- Companionship
- Schedule management
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Errands
Timeline
Elder Assistant (Personal Concierge & Home Mgmt)
Self -Employed
01.2012 - Current
Ford Household Manager
Self- Employed
05.2007 - 08.2025
Sponsorships
Sprint Nextel Corp
05.1999 - 05.2006
Sprint Corporation
Marketing Manager
07.1998 - 12.1999
Master of Science - Integrated Communications
University of Kansas
08.1997 - 09.2001
Trademark Licensing Manager
Hakan & Associates
05.1994 - 12.1998
Sales Asst Manager
BIC Corporation
03.1992 - 07.1994
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Psychology
University of Kansas
08.1988 - 12.1992