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What's New!
We hope everyone enjoyed the recent July fourth holiday and celebrated safely. DEMA has something to celebrate too ~ the addition of their new Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages. Pick the online networking source of your choice or join them all to keep in touch and follow the Domestic Estate Managers Association! You can find us on Twitter at Domesticmanager and under Domestic Estate Managers Association on Facebook and LinkedIn.
DEMA has been hard at work putting together a new Welcome Pack that will be distributed to all new House Manager, Home Owner and Service Provider members upon joining the Association. All current members will be receiving this packet electronically over the next few weeks as well. The pack is chock full of great stuff including information about our Membership Perks Program, Referral Program and Membership Certificate to name a few.
Be sure to check out the Podcast / Video Library at www.domesticmanagers.com. You can find the link under the resource tab. Here you will find various "how-to" and informational videos in addition to Podcasts featuring our world class Service Providers.
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DEMA Welcomes
Our Newest National Sponsor
DEMA is proud to announce our recent alliance with the Marble Institute of America! They have a fantastic accreditation program and are the experts in the natural stone industry. We look forward to building our relationship with MIA in the future! Please visit their website if you need any information about natural stone.
About MIA
For over sixty years, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has served as the authorative source of information on standards of natural stone workmanship and practice and the suitable application of natural stone products.
Membership in the association is worldwide and includes nearly 2,000 natural stone producers, exporters/importers, distributors/wholesalers, fabricators, finishers, installers, and industry suppliers - all committed to the highest standards of workmanship and ethics.
MIA Publishes a monthly newsletter for members, markets a range of technical publications and consumer pamphlets on natural stone, sponsors business and technical meetings and seminars on industry-related topics, provides educational programming for architects and construction specification professionals, and conducts the "Rocky" Advertising Awards and the annual Pinnacle Awards competitions recognizing outstanding natural stone projects worldwide.
MIA is also a leading promoter of stone usage in the commercial and residential marketplaces. MIA produces a number of consumer education materials on the use of natural stone and its proper care and maintenance, and hosts an informative web site for consumers and design and construction professionals at www.usenaturalstone.com.
In addition they are members of the U.S. Green Building Council.
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House Manager Spotlight
~ Featuring ~
Jenny McCready
Q: How did you get started in Household Management?
A: My entry into this industry was an accidental happening. In 2001 I was selling cars. I loved the people, but I am not a car salesperson. I decided to leave the business, and in the meantime was cleaning homes for friends to make some money while I figured out what I wanted to do "when I grew up." Through referrals I ended up taking care of a couple's home starting out two days a week. It quickly turned into a full time position and I was running the home as a full time House Manager. I was a natural for it and it quickly became my passion. In fact through a life coaching course that my first employers sent me to, I learned my life's work and purpose. "I am a Miracle Worker, and in my presence others experience the miracle of their lives." Truer words have never been spoken. It has been eight years now in this industry, and I am still excited to get up and go to work every day. It doesn't get any better than that.
Q: Do you have any formal training or degrees for household management?
A: No I do not. My training came from my grandmother, my childhood, and life experiences. I ask myself, if I were paying me to do this job, what would I expect to see at the end of the day, the week, the year? With that as my guide, it becomes very simple.
Since I have a thirst for knowledge and improvement I am constantly researching and learning. I look for new information on how to care for, clean, protect, everything that I come into contact with.
I do believe however that there are skills that cannot be learned in formal training. Understanding the need for excellence, detail, anticipation of the needs, making sure that the needed item is on hand before the need is known. That is not a skill that can be taught. It is something that is innate to the service minded individual.
Q: What have been some of the more difficult or challenging situations that you have run into on the job?
A: The most challenging situation I have experienced has been working in a situation where I was a rectangle in a round hole. The stress experienced when I believe that a 5 star standard is required and easy to attain and keep, when others believe that the standard is to do as little as possible, is extremely difficult to put into words.
Q: What type of principal or homeowner do you prefer to work for?
A: I appreciate an employer that is more casual in lifestyle. I also like to work for someone that understands that I am accomplished and capable and will stand back and let me do my job while also understanding when direction is needed.
Q: What direction would like to see the domestic industry go in for the future?
A: I would like to see more networking among the House/Estate Managers and domestic staff. Being able to have a place to ask questions and find support from others who are on the frontlines. Being able to reach out to others in the industry would be helpful when facing challenges that arise when dealing with difficult employees, vendors, employers, making job transitions......you get the picture.
Q: What are your goals for the future?
A: I am currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Business Management. I am also pursuing a minor in Construction Management. That will supplement my Associates in Applied Sciences. I was in one of the first Ford Motor Training ASSET programs in the 1980's.
Q: What are your interests and hobbies?
A: I ride a Honda Shadow Aero 750. Reading. I finally learned to crochet, which my daughter thinks is quite appropriate now that I am Nana. I enjoy cooking and throwing the occasional dinner party, Micro-brew beers and wine, and finding that fun cocktail for the season. |
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Education Connection
~ Featuring ~
Professional Domestic Services and Institute
DEMA is very fortunate to have a relationship with PDI. Vicky Horner, the school's Director acted as a gracious host and tour guide. After visiting with Ms. Scudere and sampling some very tasty fresh baked cookies at Carriage Hill Manor, DEMA realized that a relationship with Ms. Scudere and PDI was a must!
PDI is currently taking applicants for their upcoming semester starting in October. Please feel free to contact Vicky Horner, School Director or visit their website for more information.
Professional Domestic Services is the largest Midwest agency in the country specializing in the placement of quality household staff. We pride ourselves on our integrity, stability and the service we provide to our clients nationwide. For clients that require expert service, dedication and loyalty, our placement philosophy centers on providing you the most qualified person possible to meet your needs and expectations.
Professional Domestic Services provides household staff for casual, semi-formal or formal households.....located in large cities, small towns or remote country areas. With our thorough evaluation process, we are able to accurately and efficiently assess your particular needs and provide the best employees. When you contract with us, it becomes our responsibility to find as many potential candidates for your available position as possible. We will always adhere to our agency's very strict requirements for seeking quality household staff, before we forward candidates to you for your interviewing consideration.
We realize and understand that your family and home are your prime concern. It is our responsibility to provide careful screening and background checks on each applicant, before passing them on to you for consideration.
When we feel we have a clear understanding of the applicant's background, we present them to you for your interviewing/hiring consideration. You will not receive information on someone that we have not fully investigated.
All of our applicants are tested and evaluated on their presence, personality, temperament and suitability for a particular home. We are very selective about the applicants we represent, and will refer only the best possible employees to you.
PDI is located at Carriage Hill Manor, an 18 room English Tudgor Home on Formal Acreage and is also the residence of Ms. Scudere, PDI Founder and Director.
2000 Carriage Road
Powell, Ohio 43065
Phone (740) 881-3358
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DEMA's Local Charity of Choice
About Forgotten Harvest:
Mission
The mission of Forgotten Harvest is to relieve hunger in the Detroit metropolitan community by rescuing prepared and perishable food and donating it to emergency food providers.
Established
Forgotten Harvest was formed in 1990 to fight two problems: hunger and waste.
What we do
Forgotten Harvest currently rescues 9.5 million pounds of food per year by collecting surplus prepared and perishable food from a variety of sources such as grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, dairies, farmers, wholesale food distributors, and other Health Department-approved sources. This donated food-that would otherwise go to waste-is delivered free of charge to emergency food providers in the metro Detroit area. The individuals and families served are as diverse as the community's residents - young and old, from all races and faiths.
 To Donate to Forgotten Harvestplease follow the link below.
http://forgottenharvest.org/donate.html
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World Class Service Providers
Please welcome our newest Providers
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 To view the entire list of Service Providers and to find one in your area, become a DEMA member and click on the Member Directory tab on the website.
Do you know someone who would benefit from becoming a member of the Domestic Estate Managers Association? Please feel free to pass this newsletter on to them. We always welcome new members!
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