About

Meet Your Household Manager

Professional Profile

In my role as a Household Manager, my clients are often surprised at the depths I will go for them. Some of my principals have placed the renovations of their homes in my hands, knowing that I will be able to dial into their personal style and reflect that in the property.

Many of the properties that I care for are situated on picturesque, boulder-strewn luxury mountain lots carved out of granite with the pool and spa overlooking the Sonoran Desert with distant city, valley, and mountain views, while others are located on designer golf courses. No matter the property, I understand that what makes any home truly unique are the people that I serve.

Faith, family, and work ethic are some of the ideals that I hold the highest. I believe that I was born to take care of others, as it brings me real satisfaction, not only in the job but also in my life. I enjoy serving all of my clients and have dedicated myself to them, learning their personal style so that I can serve them at every level.

Professional Experience

Home CareTakers, LLC, January 2005 – Present
Owner/Operator - Tucson, AZ

Provides household management services of private residences. Responsibilities vary from the complete and total authority on the property to coordinating decisions through remote or present owners.

Management Responsibilities

Handles the weekly demands of multiple properties, including mansions on sprawling estates
Utilizes a custom database in order to manage multiple homes and equipment information on vital household systems
Hires, trains, supervises and terminates all household staff
Oversees finances and bookkeeping for the business
Prepares home for the arrival of principals, including holiday decorations, shopping, and gifting
Researches local restaurants and attractions for principals and guests
Assists with event coordination, such as recommendations for caterers and vendors

Maintenance and Grounds Care

Conducts vendor negotiations for all essential functions, including pool care, landscaping, and automotive maintenance
Has a list of 1500 vendors, with a unique rating system to track performance
Supervises multiple contractors for landscaping, pool cleaning, etc.
Manages renovations for the interiors, exteriors, and landscaping per homeowners’ directions, with a high degree of autonomy and discretion; granted oversight of architects, builders, etc.
Contracts specialty vendors to install and/or correct problem areas with Smart Home installations
Basic troubleshooting for Audio/Visual (A/V) systems
24/7 Emergency contact for all security notifications, alarms, and concerns

Personal Security Detail

Coordinated, hired, and participated in a 22-man security detail for a principal with active death threats against him
Acted as part of a personal security detail for a U.S. Senator running for President
Coordinated and participated in an 8-man security detail for an activist/movie star
Safety Director for a small church

Education and Certifications

May 22, 2006 – Marksman Pistol Institute, Concealed Carry Weapons
Ongoing – Warrior School Handgun Martial Arts Class (Black Belt)
October 27, 2012 – Warrior School, Home, and Car Defense
October 28, 2012 – Warrior School, Active Shooter Response
October 26-27,2013 – Warrior School, Gun Fighter I
Ongoing – Personal Trainer, Hand-to-Hand Combat

Experienced contract negotiator
Supervision of household staff and vendors
Creation of household manuals and documentation
Understanding of proper cleaning techniques
Preventative and seasonal maintenance schedules
Oversight of home renovations
Proficient in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
Extensive calendar management
Manage numerous private households
Personal shopping and gifting
Manage grounds and landscaping
Assistance with events
Trained in security and safety standards

Personal Assets

Home and property management experience since 2005
30+ Years as a small business owner
Intuitive problem solver; able to deduce the best course of action for complex issues
Detail oriented and organized to handle business demands
Discrete, trustworthy, and reliable
Goal and results oriented
Work quickly, efficiently and impressively by myself, and with others

Skill Synopsis

Experienced contract negotiator
Supervision of household staff and vendors
Creation of household manuals and documentation
Understanding of proper cleaning techniques
Preventative and seasonal maintenance schedules
Oversight of home renovations
Proficient in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
Extensive calendar management
Manage numerous private households
Personal shopping and gifting
Manage grounds and landscaping
Assistance with events
Trained in security and safety standards

Professional Memberships

Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, Inc.
Domestic Estate Managers Association (DEMA)
National Rifle Association (NRA)
Arizona Church Security Network

About Us

Company Story:
I've been in the service industry full time since 1980 and founded Home CareTakers, LLC, in 2005. During this time, I've met the top people to do business within many different fields. An advantage of using my services is that because of my meticulous nature, and I assure that no job is done halfway.

While Home CareTakers manages your household, you’re free to have a life and can rest assured that your property is well taken care of.