Amy Covington
White,GA
Summary
Exceptional Nanny with experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Payment Specialist Team Lead
REPAY
09.2019 - Current
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Barrett Household Nanny/House Manager
Ken & Heather Barrett
03.2016 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- 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.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- 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.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
ELA Teacher/Athletic Coach/Coordinator
Esther F Garrison School Of Visual & Performing
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Analyzed player skills to accurately assign players to teams and provide training for improvement.
- Monitored student players' compliance with satisfactory academic performance standards.
- Established strong working relationships with news media outlets, school administration and team parents.
- Scheduled practices, tournaments and bus transportation for team members.
- Worked directly with Director of Athletic Programs to create budgets for equipment upgrades and travel.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program for new coaches to increase resilience and performance.
- Trained and mentored new coaches on fundamentals of coaching to apply best practices and strategies.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
Event Manager
Creative Catering
05.2003 - 12.2015
- Coordinated with kitchen or catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers and budgets.
- Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of wedding decorations and supplies.
- Completed final reviews of ceremony and banquet area setups to resolve last-minute issues.
- Developed and adhered to timelines to keep ceremony and reception running smoothly.
- Collaborated with bridal couple to achieve expectations and vision for wedding.
- Handled customer service inquiries and complaints and immediately resolved issues to guest satisfaction.
- Worked closely with clients to develop personalized wedding plan that fit within budget.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA12.2010
Skills
- Infant Care Experience
- Early Childhood Education
- Age-Appropriate Toy Selection
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Child Development Expertise
- Educational Activity Planning
- Time Management Abilities
- Household Management Abilities
- Potty Training Assistance
- Social Skill Development
- Creative Play Strategies
- Safe Transportation Practices
- Special Needs Experience
- Educational Support
- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
Timeline
Payment Specialist Team Lead
REPAY
09.2019 - Current
ELA Teacher/Athletic Coach/Coordinator
Esther F Garrison School Of Visual & Performing
08.2017 - 05.2018
Barrett Household Nanny/House Manager
Ken & Heather Barrett
03.2016 - Current
Event Manager
Creative Catering
05.2003 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Armstrong Atlantic State University
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