Featured Academy Graduates

  Ms. Linda Lee

A recent graduate of The Charles MacPherson Academy for Household Managers & Butlers, Ms. Lee’s commitment was recognized by her instructors and she graduated top of her class!  During the eight week course Ms Lee developed her skills and knowledge in the areas of household management, food & beverage service, wardrobe management, housekeeping and family office.

Ms. Lee’s unique combination of her recent academy accomplishment and her previous experience as a Marketing Manager are proof of her strong work ethic, passion to succeed and her ambitions for a new career in private service.

Ms. Lee currently resides in Menlo Park, California. She is flexible with taking on a new position with consideration for relocation for the right job.  Ms. Lee is a confident person with a ‘can do’ attitude with interests in food & wine, fashion, design and art.  She is a very personable individual with a professional yet relaxed style and demeanor. 

Linda’s diverse experience and skill sets with organization, marketing, public relations, communication, team player spirit, project management with the ability to prioritize are all very transferable to that of a position in private service giving her the tools combined with her recent education at The Charles MacPherson Academy are solid building blocks for career in private service.

For more information on Ms. Lee, please contact Gabriella Depesthy.
 

  Mr. Richard Sindol

A recent graduate of The Charles MacPherson Academy for Household Managers & Butlers, Mr. Sindol  completed the eight week course with dedication and commitment. He developed his skills and knowledge in the areas of household management, food & beverage service, housekeeping, laundry and wardrobe management.

Mr. Sindol currently resides in Toronto. He is flexible with taking on a new position to apply his strong work ethic with ambitions for a new career in private service.  He is presently employed as a part time Junior Houseman & Caretaker and with his current training and experience is confident that his abilities, respectful demeanor and hands on style work ethic to take on a permanent full time role with a gracious household.

For more information on Mr. Sindol, please contact Gabriella Depesthy.

Mr. Sindol is now employed as a butler/houseman with a Toronto area family.
 

  Mr. Brian Betsworth

A recent graduate of The Charles MacPherson Academy for Household Managers & Butlers, Mr. Brian Betsworth  completed the eight week course with dedication and commitment. He developed his skills and knowledge in the areas of household management, food & beverage service, wardrobe management, housekeeping and family office.

Mr. Betsworth’s recent academy accomplishment combined with his previous professional experience in the field of show services and event management will serve to enhance his personal goals and career ambitions for a role in private service.

Mr. Betsworth presently resides in Toronto, is a Canadian citizen and flexible to take on a new position with notice and has no hesitation to relocate for a suitable and long term position.  A personable gentleman with a professional style, he is energetic and service oriented with a strong sense of respect and boundaries. 

Brian is a very goal oriented individual with attention to detail when taking on new challenges that allow him to use his talents for organizing and managing.  He enjoys working independently or part of team for the benefit and follow through of completing tasks and projects.

For more information on Mr. Betsworth, please contact Gabriella Depesthy.

Mr. Betsworth is now employed as a butler with a Toronto area family.
 

    Ms. Kristine Guillou

A graduate of The Charles MacPherson Academy for Butlers & Household Managers, Ms. Kristine Guillou has successfully received her certificate and graduated top of her class. Ms. Guillou completed the intensive eight-week course with dedication and commitment and in the process has developed an impressive and well-rounded skill set in the areas of household management, butling, food and beverage service, wardrobe management, laundry and housekeeping.

Ms. Guillou presently resides in Michigan, although is willing to relocate. She is single with no dependents and is excited about a career in private service. Ms. Guillou is a personable, well-spoken individual with a keen ability to creatively problem solve.

Her unique experience in corporate management and design and her recent Academy accomplishments make Ms. Guillou a strong candidate for household or hospitality organizations who seek an individual who is service-oriented with a strong work ethic and who can work successfully either on her own or in a team situation.

For more information on Ms. Guillou, please contact Ms. Gabriella Depesthy.

   Mr. Jonathan Schwartz

As a graduate of The Charles MacPherson Academy for Butlers & Household Manager, Mr. Jonathan Schwartz is confidently looking forward to furthering his career in private service.  Having successfully completed the intensive eight-week program, Mr. Schwartz has advanced his comprehensive skill set in the areas of household management, butling, food and beverage service, wardrobe management, laundry and housekeeping.

Mr. Schwartz is a personable and energetic gentleman with no dependents. He presently resides in New York City, has a valid passport, enjoys travel and is willing to relocate.

Mr. Schwartz has a strong service and hospitality background, most recently with the 5-star restaurant Jean Georges. He is personable and energetic with a positive outlook. More importantly, Mr. Schwartz’s ability to anticipate needs while maintaining a professional respect for boundaries and privacy will be an asset to any household.

Mr. Schwartz is now employed as a full time butler with a New York City family.

   Mr. Adam Sherman

A graduate of The Charles MacPherson Academy for Butlers & Household Managers, Mr. Adam Sherman has received his certificate after completing an intensive eight-week program in household management, butling, food and beverage service, wardrobe management, laundry and housekeeping.

Mr. Sherman has a strong service ethic and is courteous, professional and hard working. He currently resides in New York City and has excellent knowledge of the city as well as the Hamptons.

With a background in administration as Assistant Director of Admissions at Yeshiva University and event planning as an Artistic Director for Wolfe Productions (an event planning firm), Mr. Sherman has skills that will serve him well in either a household or hotel setting.  

Mr. Sherman is part of our butler team placed at a luxury NYC hotel.

   Mr. Paul Bocchini

A graduate of The Charles MacPherson Academy for Butlers & Household Managers, Mr. Paul Bocchini has successfully received his certificate after completing the intensive eight-week course in household management, butling, food and beverage service, wardrobe management, laundry and housekeeping.

Mr. Bocchini is a personable and outgoing individual who approaches life with a positive outlook.

He has a background in project management and most recently was the Information Management Coordinator for the Canadian Medical Association.  Mr. Bocchini has always harbored a genuine and heartfelt desire to be a Butler with a private family and has sought to develop his knowledge base in housekeeping, service, etiquette and household organization.

Mr. Bocchini is now employed as a butler/house manager with a Toronto area family.