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Ella Christianson

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with a proven track record as a Nanny for Michael DeGusta and Sally Morgan, excelling in communication and organizational planning. Enhanced children's emotional well-being through nurturing relationships while managing household routines. Adaptable and quick to learn, consistently achieving positive outcomes in every professional position.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

Michael DeGusta and Sally Morgan
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
  • Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Restaurant Hostess

Santa Barbara FisHouse
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
  • Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm and energetic demeanor.
  • Answered customer questions with a positive approach about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.

Retail Sales Worker

Nightcap Clothing
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Achieved sales targets through effective communication and persuasive selling techniques.
  • Managed cash register transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all financial activities during shifts worked.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
  • Provided personalized recommendations based on customer preferences or specific needs leading to high commission outcomes.

Nanny

Mike and Caitlin Testa
06.2017 - 09.2021

Same as current nannying job apart from traveling with the family.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06-2025

Associate of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, Social & Behavioral Science

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
03-2023

Skills

  • Energetic and friendly demeanor
  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Schedule management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Quick learning ability
  • Adaptability
  • Organizational planning

Timeline

Nanny

Michael DeGusta and Sally Morgan
02.2023 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Santa Barbara FisHouse
01.2022 - 01.2023

Retail Sales Worker

Nightcap Clothing
06.2021 - 08.2021

Nanny

Mike and Caitlin Testa
06.2017 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Santa Barbara

Associate of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, Social & Behavioral Science

Santa Barbara City College
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