DEMA: Domestic Estate Managers Association

Last night I had the honor of attending the DEMA: Domestic Estate Managers Association chapter meeting at the Baltus in West Hollywood. The room was filled with private service professionals- let me repeat PROFESSIONALS- who have a passion for the private service industry.

We heard from Charles MacPherson from The Charles MacPherson Academy for Butlers & House Managers in Toronto, Canada. Mr. MacPherson educated many of us in the room on the history of the private service industry and where we are headed.

We encourage all private service professionals to join DEMA www.domesticmanagers.com a wonderful organization!!

Celebrity Breakups and their Nannies...

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Hotel Babysitter's Throughout Los Angeles

The Holidays are in full swing and that means VIP babysitter's are working hard at various hotels around Southern California. Families are visiting from all over (particularly New York and the East Coast) hoping to visit sunny California for warmer weather.

We are currently working with families who will be visiting the Beverly Hills Hotel, Shutters on the beach in Santa Monica, The Luxe hotel, San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, Loews Santa Monica beach Hotel, and many others.

If you are traveling and/or have friends who will be traveling to the Los Angeles area tell them to call VIP Nannies Inc., Household Staffing and ask about our VIP Babysitting Service.

What about that upcoming holiday party? Book your VIP Babysitter TODAY!

Giving Back this Thanksgiving and Throughout the Holidays

VIP Nannies has teamed up with Help Babies in LA (www.helpbabiesinla.com) to give back to the needy families and babies in our community. There is a HUGE need for the following items:

• Diapers (especially sizes 3, 4, 5, and pull-ups)
• Formula and bottles
• Clothing (especially for toddlers and older children)
• Toys & board games - unwrapped
• Women's undergarments and bras - new!
• Women's pajama tops & bottoms
• Wrapping paper, tape, and unused holiday cards

You can drop off items at our Studio City office- 11950 Ventura Blvd. Suite 2 Studio City, CA 91604. All donations are appreciated- 1 item on the list can make a world of difference in a child's life. Let's BE the difference today. For questions, feel free to call the office (818) 980-6269. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Are You Trying to Find a Job???

Are you trying to find a job? Have you been on a few interviews or sent your resume to a few staffing agencies or directly to an employer but can't seem to find the right position? Here's a few tips that may help your chance of at least getting a foot in the door:

Facebook:

* Your should have a professional profile picture. Pictures of you partying with friends or provocative photos lower your chances of landing the perfect job

* Monitor what you are posting AND what your friends are posting. Profanity, vulgar comments, ect. will lower your chances of getting a new position

*Use the "privacy setting" allowing "only friends" to see your postings. This will help to separate work and play AND contribute to your chances of finding a new job

Stayed tuned for more tips...

National Nanny Recognition Week-THIS WEEK

More Ways to Appreciate Your Nanny

*A pay raise

*An IRA

*A card and framed photo of the family

*Membership fees to local nanny support group or other Professional Organization

(www.nanny.org)

*Pay for Conference fees to INA (International Nanny Association) Conference with paid professional days to attend the event.

*Gift Certificate for manicure/pedicure or massage

*Gift Certificate to favorite store

You may be surprised as an employer, but these "tokens" of appreciate speak volumes to a nanny!!

LA City Controller Wendy Greuel Mentions her Nanny

Today, I was honored to attend the Step Up Women's Network Power Breakfast with guest speaker LA City Controller Wendy Greuel. Wendy spoke candidly to a small group of 40 successful women at Morton's Steakhouse in downtown Los Angeles. Wendy mentioned, "It's the little things (in life) that matter," in regards to making an impact in the world. Wendy has definitely made and impact on the city of Los Angeles, thus far.

Also, Wendy mentioned not once, but twice the nanny who takes care of her son, Thomas. It's not often that high profile individuals or celebrities mention their children's nanny in a "public setting." But the few times she did it brought a smile to my face!

Thank you Wendy Greuel for taking time out of your busy schedule to spend a few hours with women who truly care about our city!!

Mother's Helper/Nanny Needed in Brentwood

Single Mother of an 18 month old boy is in search of a Mother’s Helper / Nanny. Nanny MUST be comfortable cooking for the child as well as for the mother on a daily basis and be meticulous, clean, and organized. Mom is truly hands - on and works from home. This position calls for lots of travel, mostly domestic, often on short-notice. Early Childhood Education preferred. Ideal candidate: comfortable cooking, goes with the flow, forward thinker, can anticipate, sensitive, kind, experience with toddlers, honest, spiritual,good morals and values and have an optimistic, upbeat personality.

HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00-7:00 with flexibility to work weekends and travel for up to 2 weeks at a time.

SALARY: TOP NOTCH!!