What I Do…
Maintaining and running beautiful, up-scale estates is my passion. I have done it for over 17 years.
I produce beautiful, clean, distraction free living environments for stars, influential and affluent people.
I am accustomed and experienced in working in polished, high-end environments. Feeling at ease in these environments allows me to perform house managing services, housekeeping and any other task with full competence and confidence.
I deal effortlessly with every type of person that composes the household.
Estates I have been employed at had security personnel and I have been entrusted with access codes, keys, gate codes
and security systems. My expertise is my level of communication and organization.
I can work up to any level of responsibility, I can learn any task that is needed,
I’m flexible and always strive to produce the product that is desired.
Want to Know more about Me. Check out My Resume.
KELLY WATKINS
Executive Housekeeper/House Manager
(916) 807-0817
Over 17 years Domestic Experience- current employment details upon request.
Work Experience:
Private Client, Beverly Hills Business Mogul and Family, CA
House Manager/ Executive Housekeeper August 2019- March 2021
- In charge of running 35 million dollar sprawling estate in Beverly Hills.
- Vetted and managed all vendors. In charge of security for estate.
- Hosted several celebrity guests, provided superlative care during their stay.
- Cleaned all estate houses and garages. Plus operated industrial ironing machine.
- Maintained several cars on the estate, ensured they were in top condition.
Private Client, Tech Entrepreneur, Brentwood January 2018- September,10
House Manager
- Stocked/inventoried all household supplies. Did errands and food shopping.
- Created checklists on Google Docs for all supplies and food shopping.
- In charge of staff and all vendors. Scheduled weekly and annual maintenance.
- Responsible for company credit card, Amazon account, paying vendors & staff.
Private Client (Music Client), Hollywood Hills CA July 2015 – Feb. 2017
House Manager/ Executive Housekeeper
- Ran music celebrity’s charming, 1930’s Spanish style house.
- Procured, arranged and supervised all vendors and activities.
- Received and dealt with all shipments and packages.
- Assisted with errands, shopping and ordering groceries.
- Maintained vehicles.
- Kept the three-story house and large wardrobe in a spotless, organized fully functioning state.
- Consistently updated principals on all house projects and repairs to keep the estate in pristine condition.
Private Client, Calabasas CA June 2014 – March 2015
Executive Housekeeper
- Responsible for 10k square foot busy household including three children (8 yrs., 10 yrs., and 14 yrs. old) animals, fine furnishings, couture clothes, and antiques.
- Handled getting the children ready for school in the morning and made them breakfast.
- Managed the laundry, ironing organized the pantry, closets and workspaces.
- Gatekeeper of the household.
Private Client, Hollywood Hills CA Feb. 2012 – Feb. 2013
Executive Housekeeper
- Cleaned movie stars house in the Hollywood Hills including modern decor, stone surfaces, mirrors, glass, and washed entire wall windows.
- Organized and maintained a spotless house for the residents.
Private Client, Chief Officer at Software Co. Eldorado Hills CA Oct. 2001 – May 2011
Executive Housekeeper/Assistant
- Cleaned and assisted a busy executive business woman in running her beautiful house in a gated community. Responsible for keys, alarm and securing premises.
- Ran personal errands, did the dry cleaning, organized, packed and shipped things, did grocery shopping, decorating, and gardening.
Education:
Sonoma State University, BA in Liberal Arts + Guadalajara University
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Contact
Get in touch and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. I look forward to hearing from you!
Email:
KellyHollywoodHouse@Charter.net
Phone:
(916) 807-0817
Address
423 Thompson ave.No.1 Glendale,Ca. 91201
What is the Private Household Service Industry
Granted, serving the elite is an industry with heritage and legacy. Truly, the evolution has been interesting to witness and document. For instance, you can get a feel of my career and what is has been like working in this industry, by checking out the several blogs I have written. Notably, the wealthy in the USA have spawned a need for a support team to help maintain their lifestyles. Domestic Staffing agencies are at the forefront of that movement supplying the wealthy with any type of staff they need.
Furthermore, there is the Hospitality side of the industry as well. Staffing for high-end hotels and luxury resorts. Consider this aspect of the industry when looking at careers as well. In fact, there are many options.
I Help People
In all ways possible I do my best to move people up to a more high level. Whether you are just starting out in the private household service industry or been a long time veteran. On the other hand maybe you are a private household in need of staff. Visit my page: Domestic Staffing Help. This is the the one stop place for you to fulfill all your needs. I run the “Domestic Staffing Help” page on Facebook. All private household industry agencies, over 300 agencies, are compiled in one place for you on that Facebook page.
Another key point, I offer free guidance and education to influence and inspire others to greater levels. Throughout any endeavor in life, to be successful it is imperative that you have good ethics and morals. To be sure, you will not succeed in this industry if you don’t have a clean background and adhere to some really sound basic morals, find them here, LiveHappyForYou.com
Summary
In the event that you are staffing your estate, get all the agencies you would ever need on my Domestic Staffing Help Facebook page. Accordingly, if you are looking for Private household service jobs go to the same page. For success, happiness and good morals use LiveHappyForYou.com. What are you wanting to do? Please let me know, what I can assist you with.
Testimonials
“Kelly managed our home, she has hustle and is very hard working. She scheduled maintenance and liaised with vendors who serviced the house and was very liked by all. There is zero drama with Kelly. She was never idle and got along with other staff beautifully.”
D. D. – Executive Assistant, Estate Manager
“We have enjoyed Kelly’s services. In all that time she has never missed a day nor failed to do a great job! We appreciate all the extra touches she gives us also. Kelly is open to changes, duplicates what you want. She keeps everything easy and enjoyable. Thank you so much from an Executive Casting Director and working Mom.“
Catherine- London/Stroud Casting
“I’m so grateful to have found Kelly, she is outstanding! She leaves our home spic and span and always goes above and beyond!“
Genevieve- Stylist and fashion Illustrator
“Kelly is wonderful ! Her cleaning services are excellent, she went above and beyond. She was the most thorough cleaner I’ve ever had, she had every surface sparkling, including my greasy stove! She’s also trust worthy. I give her the keys to my house and trust her to get the job done and she always does. I’d highly recommend her to anyone. “
Heather- L.A. Journalist
