-About me, and what type of jobs I'm seeking.

Hello, My name is Kristen and I am an avid World traveler. Over the last 15 years I have lived in China, Hawaii, Switzerland, and the United States. I Will come to the end of my work contract in spring of 2024 and I am looking to take a sabbatical of 3 to 12 months, possibly longer and I would love to spend that time in a new location house sitting. I have secured a few shorter house sitting contracts in southern California in April, they are near LA but in a more quiet area in the mountains. Still with easy access to the Coast. I would also love to find a long-term situation in California, a month or more. I am open to Hawaii if possible. I formerly lived in Kona for 2 years. I was doing graphic design and communication for a medical ships program. I would love to find my way back onto any of the islands. I am an avid explorer, hiker, enjoy of all things outdoors, coffee, good food, and sunsets. I am open really to the opportunity to go anywhere, but those locations are definitely on my heart right now. I run a small side business making polymer clay earrings, so I would love to find a location where I could bring my supplies and continue that craft, and also somewhere that has events and or farmers markets where I could sell my earrings as well.

-Why do I love house sitting? 

I love house sitting because it affords me the opportunity to experience a new place, while also feeling like I have a home. On then the flip side, the host family gets the peace of mind of knowing that their home and or animals are well cared for and looked after in their absence.

-What is my Experience?

I currently work as a full-time nanny. My nanny children are all reaching school age so come May my contract will be ending after 3 and 1/2 years. I am looking for my next move, and I am interested in taking a three to 12 month season house sitting in a new location. Here where I live in Charlotte North Carolina. I house sit professionally. I have three consistent families who I care for their homes and pets numerous times throughout the year. I have been with these families for over 3 years and they are all willing to give references. Just recently I started travel house sitting and have done two holiday stays in New York City. 

-What do I bring to the Table?

I am fiercely independent, I am resilient, resourceful, a quick thinker, and a master of many things they like to say. I come with a vehicle as long as the job is within the continental US. (If job is longer than 12 months, I am possibly open to shipping my vehicle.) I am capable of dealing with any surprise issues that may arise, whether that be fixing a toilet if it were to break, or communicating with maintenance people to come and complete repairs on their own. I love hiking, exploring, getting outside as much as I can, even if it's just going and reading in the park. And I would love to bring your dog along for adventures if it is a house sitting scenario. I am very laid back and very independent, I'm not a party person or someone to be out all hours of the night. I am very mature and responsible.

I also have training in hospitality and event management so I would be open to assisting with care of a property for vacation rentals or B&B, where a separate accommodation for myself is available.