Ariel Day
Madison
Summary
Innovative nanny with several years of hands-on experience providing in-home childcare. Friendly and energetic individual skillful in organizing and conducting age-appropriate activities and providing stimulating learning environment. Focused on maintaining great sense of humor and positive demeanor.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
Nanny Services
Stoughton
12.2023 - Current
- Provided attentive care to children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Organized daily schedules, including playdates, meals, and recreational activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals aligned with dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Implemented daily routines to foster consistency and security for children.
- Promoted positive behavior through guidance and reinforcement techniques.
- Planned engaging activities like arts and crafts projects, outdoor games.
- Read stories to help foster language skills and imagination development.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits to promote healthy living among children.
- Ensured safety at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Took children on educational outings such as trips to museums or parks.
- Administered medication when necessary per instructions from parents and guardians.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Organized activities that develop the physical, social, and intellectual growth of children.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities and health information about each child.
- Engaged in interactive playtime to encourage learning and development.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy of all family matters and information.
- Provided overnight care, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
Manager
Culver's Restaurant
Janesville
10.2016 - 11.2023
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Resolved customer complaints and answered customers' questions regarding policies and procedures.
- Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.
- Conversed with customers to receive valuable feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Trained and instructed employees in job duties or company policies, arranging for training when needed.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
- Performed a variety of duties related to food service.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
Babysitter
Babysitting Service
Janesville
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Supervised and cared for children ages 6 months to 10 years old.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain a safe environment.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Supervised and cared for children ages 6 months to 10 years, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Planned and led activities, games, crafts, and outings, fostering engagement and enjoyment among children.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Created a safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Helped prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Craig High School
Janesville, WISkills
- Childcare management
- Safety supervision
- Nutrition planning
- Activity planning
- Toilet training guidance
- Behavior management
- Creative play
- Social development
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Reliable
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Nanny Services
12.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Babysitting Service
01.2018 - 10.2023
Manager
Culver's Restaurant
10.2016 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Craig High School