Personal Statement:

The profession of Household Management pulls together all of Lesli Skidgell’s many interests and talents, and her desire to manifest her service heart for a family in a private home.  Growing up in Seminole, Texas, she observed her mother taking on the responsibilities of raising three children as a single parent while running a family hotel.  “Mom relied on us (her children) to take care of the house and cooking.  During those years I learned to love creating in the kitchen.”  Ninety percent of the produce and livestock came from her families’ farms.  Ms. Skidgell was fortunate in that both Paternal and Maternal Grandparents farmed. “I was raised with farm to table principles. My goal in culinary is always to provide the freshest ingredients because that is where health is derived.”

Ms Skidgell’s Top 4 Service Standards are Culinary, Administrative, Housekeeping, and Personal Care   Her standards are particularly strong in health and quality of life, such as planning and cooking healthy gourmet cuisine that focuses on seasonal organic produce, thorough cleaning standards, and making people feel comfortable in general.  She enjoys planning for and entertaining guests, and is an accomplished certified whole foods cook.  While attending Starkey International, her meal preparation and presentation was the top in her class!  Ms. Skidgell has a growing knowledge of wine from having worked in one of Napa Valley’s top ten wineries for seven months, as well as completing the first level sommelier training at Starkey International.  She would thrive on the chance to be involved in occasional formal service and entertainment. 

Through having developed a successful business in the field of cosmetology and therapeutic massage therapy, Ms. Skidgell had the opportunity to work with a number of high profile individuals.  She developed long-term relationship skills through interaction with her clients, time management skills, and the ability to work productively with others and interact positively with a wide range of personalities. In addition, she has trained in the area of Holistic Health with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC where she became a competent coach in all types of diets, yoga, and generally helping people find health and balance in their active lives.