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Alethea Rothwell

Ferndale,PA

Summary

Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 3 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Organized childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Career history serving individual families with multiple children in both live-in and live-out scenarios. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level counseling position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

Noreen Kempinski
01.2012 - Current
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
  • Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.

Assistant Manager

Aerie
02.2011 - 12.2011
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
  • Helped stores adapt spaces to accommodate merchandise within spatial constraints and inventory storage availability.
  • Innovated and simplified planograms and merchandising strategies to improve processes and results.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs.
  • Managed inventory levels for optimal product assortment, ensuring a diverse and appealing store presentation.

Cashier

Giant
12.2007 - 07.2011
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Manager on Duty

Victoria's Secret & PINK
03.2010 - 03.2011
  • Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
  • Trained employees in essential job functions.
  • Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct, and attendance reliability.
  • Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards, and service efficiency.

Copy Center Specialist

Staples
05.2005 - 12.2007
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing high-quality printing services and timely project completion.
  • Streamlined copy center processes for increased efficiency and a better overall customer experience.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills, ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
  • Increased repeat business through exceptional attention to detail and personalized customer service.
  • Maintained equipment regularly, leading to fewer machine malfunctions and downtime for repair.
  • Trained new team members on copy center procedures, resulting in improved productivity and faster project turnaround times.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their specific needs, producing tailored print solutions that exceeded expectations.
  • Conducted quality control checks on completed projects, ensuring consistency across all materials printed.
  • Optimized workflow by creating a tracking system for incoming jobs and monitoring progress throughout the day.
  • Developed relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on supplies, reducing operational costs for the copy center.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining the highest quality standards for printed materials produced.
  • Provided expert advice on design elements and paper options, helping clients make informed decisions about their printing needs.
  • Reduced waste by implementing recycling initiatives within the copy center environment.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, fostering positive word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Assisted clients with file formatting issues, resulting in error-free prints and satisfied customers.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure adequate stock levels of essential supplies were maintained at all times.
  • Contributed to marketing efforts by creating promotional materials showcasing the copy center''s capabilities.
  • Promoted teamwork among staff members by encouraging open communication and collaboration within the workplace.
  • Honed problem-solving skills by troubleshooting complex technical issues related to copiers, printers, and other equipment used in daily operations.
  • Enhanced customer loyalty through consistent delivery of high-quality products combined with friendly service and knowledgeable support.
  • Operated copiers and printers, trimmed stock to special sizes and bound booklets using spiral or saddle-stitch techniques to complete customer job requests.
  • Answered phone calls to provide prompt and courteous answers to questions and encourage customer store visits.
  • Completed complex customer orders accurately and within quoted time limit.
  • Provided mounting and laminating support to preserve and protect documents and photos.
  • Entered customer orders in POS register system and created invoices to collect accurate payment.
  • Incorporated selling skills and product and service knowledge to meet customer needs.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
12.2023

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA
06.2010

High School Diploma -

Rock Christian Academy
Easton, PA
05.2005

Skills

  • Child Supervision
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Effective Team Leader
  • Schedule Management
  • Approachable
  • Active Listener
  • Child Development
  • Grocery Shopping
  • First Aid
  • Housekeeping
  • Child Psychology Knowledge
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Tutoring
  • Social Integration
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Emotionally Supportive
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Safety awareness
  • Arts and crafts
  • Behavior management
  • Reading and storytelling
  • Homework assistance
  • Patience and understanding
  • Organizational skills
  • Meal preparation
  • Transportation safety
  • Creative play
  • Outdoor activities
  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Rule Setting
  • Promoting Good Behavior
  • Creative Thinking
  • Teaching Empathy
  • Self-Confidence Development
  • Computer Use
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Good Decision Making

Timeline

Nanny

Noreen Kempinski
01.2012 - Current

Assistant Manager

Aerie
02.2011 - 12.2011

Manager on Duty

Victoria's Secret & PINK
03.2010 - 03.2011

Cashier

Giant
12.2007 - 07.2011

Copy Center Specialist

Staples
05.2005 - 12.2007

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Delaware Valley University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Bucks County Community College

High School Diploma -

Rock Christian Academy
Alethea Rothwell