Services

Whether you are a super busy individual, have an overly-scheduled family, or are overwhelmed by running a small business, outsourcing allows you to get much-needed help without being burdened by hiring and training an actual employee, paying payroll taxes, providing healthcare, providing work space, etc.  

Because I have my own office and my own resources, I have the flexibility to work for you on an as-needed basis, including "virtually."  You get all the benefits of having a professional assistant, without the commitment of hiring an employee...no need to be overwhelmed by your To-Do List, no need to change your lifestyle to finish your busy-work.  I offer a full range of administrative services, project management services, and much more.  

Below is a partial list of services I offer.  If you need help with something not listed below, please feel free to ask!  

ADMINISTRATIVE (Small business, individual, household)
Getting organized and working more efficiently allows us to be more productive in our businesses and our lives.  I am committed to helping you create positive change in your home and/or office, so you can have a better balance between work and play.
  • Go digital/paperless - scanning and filing receipts, photos, legal documents, cloud storage set-up and maintenance 
  • Office/storefront (re)organization, (re)decorating, relocation, inventory
  • Correspondence, spreadsheets, general clerical, basic bookkeeping, tax prep, expense reports
  • Client/customer contact list organization and maintenance, mailings (postcard and/or email), scheduling
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Small constructions projects
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS
I love managing projects most people put off for "later."  I enjoy working with an end goal and challenging myself to achieve my goals in the most efficient way possible.
  • Manage home and/or office remodeling, installations, redecorating projects
  • Travel and transportation logistics 
  • Home and/or office moving 
  • Trade shows
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Fundraising dinner, Beverly Hills, CA
EVENT PLANNING
Events can be very stressful.  Hiring a full-service event planner will not only provide an additional source of inspiration for your special event, but also give you the freedom to enjoy it.   
  • Dinner parties, romantic "surprise" dinners, 
  • Small, theme or destination weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners
  • Holiday parties, theme parties
  • Corporate meetings/retreats
  • Family reunions, family portraits
  • Fundraising events, community events
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Formal holiday table
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality and personal concierge services are designed for larger households/estates and for those who entertain on a grander scale, especially during holidays.
  • Household/kitchen inventory, organization, & provisioning
  • Seasonal/holiday decor (set up, break down, storage), tabletop, florals
  • Personal concierge services: scheduling, entertainment, transportation, personal errands, travel arrangements, full-service handholding
  • Household and guest quarters preparation/provisioning
  • Meet and greet guests, organize events, guest favors
  • Special event invitations, RSVPs, thank you notes
  • Gift purchasing, wrapping, shipping/delivering (including surprise deliveries)
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Need to organize?
"HONEY DO"
I enjoying helping my clients find a good balance between the things they "want" to do versus the things they "need" to do.  
  • Home, garage, storage, barn organization - organize, haul, donate, eBay, Craigslist, estate sales, yard sales
  • Pick-up and deliver furniture and other things acquired; assemble, install, and rearrange furniture
  • Emergency Preparedness for your home and family, including personal/family "Red File" 
  • "Wait" services for repair and installation vendors
  • Personal errands, provisioning
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Happy pets...
CARETAKING
We could all use a little break now and again.  Not only does hiring a trusted caretaker gives you peace-of-mind while on vacation, but using a caretaking service (even when you're not on vacation) can also give you the opportunity to take a break from the pressures of daily life, especially during the holidays!  
  • Housesitting
  • Pet sitting
  • "Wait" services for repair and installation vendors
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Lonely seniors
SENIOR SERVICES
I have a soft spot for seniors who are lonely or whose family are too far away to care for them.  I provide "social" services for seniors who need a little extra help, or who just needs a friendly visit.  If you have an aging parent or relative in the area who could benefit from regular visits or help getting around town, please let me know!
  • Scheduled visits/check-ins
  • Driving to/from grocery shopping, pharmacy, doctor's appointments, surgeries, movies, airports, etc.
  • Help with downsizing/moving, estate sales
  • "Wait" services for vendors and repair people
  • "Witness" services for legal/medical/financial transactions 
  • Help (or supervision) with forms, applications, bill paying
  • I do not provide "personal services" (hygiene, medical, etc. - I am not a CNA, CHHA, or Licensed Caregiver)
NOTARY PUBLIC
I am now a certified, bonded/insured Notary Public in the State of California.  Please call me for an appointment - come to my convenient office in downtown Santa Ynez or I can come to you 24/7.  Click here to see my Notary page for more details, including rates and fees.

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