Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Cara Blocher

Private Family Client
Shadow Hills,California
27
years of professional experience

Childcare professional with proven track record in providing nurturing and educational support to children. Adept at creating structured yet flexible environment that foster learning and growth. Known for strong teamwork and ability to adapt to the dynamic needs of families, ensuring reliability and consistency.

Work History

Private Nanny

5 Years 1 Month
Private Family Client | 09.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated schedules and managed logistics for extracurricular activities and appointments.
  • Fostered positive relationships with families, providing consistent updates on children's progress and needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

Sales Associate

Macys Department Store | 12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Engaged customers to build rapport and foster lasting relationships, enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Assisted customers in locating products and checked store system for merchandise availability at other sites, improving customer satisfaction.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Processed product returns and helped customers select alternative items, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.

Pet Sitter

4 Years 5 Months
Freelancer | 05.2017 - 10.2021
  • Provided attentive care to ensure safe and comfortable environment for animals during the owner's absence.
  • Maintained cleanliness of cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas to support animal health and well-being.
  • Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
  • Adhered to specific dietary and hydration schedules for various animal species to promote optimal health.

Childcare Provider

17 Years 6 Months
Self Employed | 03.2000 - 09.2017
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Prepared healthy meals and snacks tailored to dietary guidelines and individual needs to promote children's nutrition.
  • Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
  • Worked with many types students to provide both individual and group tutoring on core subjects.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children.

Florist

3 Years 2 Months
Self-employeed | 06.2007 - 08.2010
  • Collaborated with customers to identify desired arrangements, occasions, and logistics for each order.
  • Consulted with clients to create personalized floral designs for weddings and memorials, enhancing their special occasions.
  • Transported and arranged floral displays for weddings, funerals, and banquets, ensuring timely setup for each event.
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.

Administrative Assistant

1 Year 4 Months
Design Quorum | 04.2008 - 08.2009
  • Researched and compiled industry data to support informed decision-making.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and documented incoming shipments to maintain accurate corporate records.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Managed client correspondence and organized records to enhance overall office efficiency.

Front Desk Receptionist

1 Month
Monterey Mushrooms | 08.2000 - 09.2000
  • Managed multi-line phone system, responding to inquiries and directing calls to appropriate departments and personnel.
  • Coordinated retrieval of mail, packages, and documents for guests, verifying receipt and facilitating timely pickup or transmittal.
  • Welcomed guests at front desk, facilitating check-in process while fostering engaging conversations.

Education

High School Diploma

Monte Vista Christian | Watsonville, CA

No Degree - Computer Science

San Jose State Extensions | San Jose CA

Skills

Planning and Coordination
Client engagement
Attention to Detail
Child development
Self-Motivated
Logistics coordination
Safety compliance

Timeline

Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
12.2021 - 12.2021Read More

Private Nanny

Private Family Client
09.2021 - CurrentRead More

Pet Sitter

Freelancer
05.2017 - 10.2021Read More

Administrative Assistant

Design Quorum
04.2008 - 08.2009Read More

Florist

Self-employeed
06.2007 - 08.2010Read More

Front Desk Receptionist

Monterey Mushrooms
08.2000 - 09.2000Read More

Childcare Provider

Self Employed
03.2000 - 09.2017Read More

San Jose State Extensions

No Degree from Computer Science
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Monte Vista Christian

High School Diploma
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Cara Blocher