ERIKA Lewandowski
Powell,OH
Summary
Seasoned Household Professional | Childcare | Estate Management | High-Profile Family Support
I am an experienced household professional with a strong foundation in childcare, private home management, and executive-level family support. I thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments, offering a calm, capable presence grounded in discretion, adaptability, and proactive service.
With a deep understanding of the rhythms and demands of dynamic households, I specialize in creating seamless operations—from coordinating staff and managing complex family calendars to overseeing vendors, executing detailed travel itineraries, and maintaining a home that runs with quiet precision and absolute privacy.
My background in child development informs a nurturing, safety-first approach, and I serve as a trusted problem solver and emotional anchor within the home. I bring a meticulous eye for detail to everything from home organization to large-scale event planning, ensuring thoughtful execution and elevated standards across the board.
Above all, I aim to be a stabilizing force who embodies the family’s values while enhancing daily life through exceptional planning, clear communication, and unwavering discretion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
House Manager
High Profile Family
03.2022 - Current
- Managed daily household operations, ensuring smooth functioning and adherence to family preferences.
- Streamlined team member coordination for increased efficiency.
- Implemented budget tracking systems, enhancing financial management and cost-effectiveness of household expenditures.
- Organized property upkeep schedules to facilitate timely repairs and enhancements.
- Responded promptly to sudden shifts, ensuring consistent quality.
- Monitored and understood family members' needs through awareness of their routines.
- Coordinated schedules for household staff, optimizing workflow and efficiency among team members.
- Worked alongside security to ensure all safety and logistics measures are maintained on a day-to-day operation
- Planned international and domestic vacation
- Oversaw event planning logistics, coordinating catering, decorations, and guest arrangements for family gatherings.
- Established an atmosphere of trust, respect, and professionalism within the household, fostering a positive environment for both family members and staff.
- Managed household budgets, analyzing expenses, and making recommendations for cost-saving measures.
Nanny
Private Family
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Upon Hire: 12-month-old girl and 3-year old girl
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Read and discuss stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support the development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Temporary Nanny
Private Family
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Upon Hire: 6-month old girl, care five days per week
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up the playroom.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for child
Nanny
Private Family
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Upon hire: 3- month- old boy Care for the child, five days per week. Help with relocation and was a live-in the last four months to help with the transition.
- Sleep trained
- Responsibilities included encouraging curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to children's developmental levels managing care, feedings, diapering, naps, developmental play.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Studied and performed research on food allergies to provide a higher level of care and oversight for individuals with such conditions.
Nanny/Household Manager
Private Family
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Nanny upon hire: 5-month-old girl, cared for five days per week.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Travel Nanny (Temp Position)
Private Family
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Full-time Nanny upon hire: 4-year-old boy, 5-year-old girl, 8-year-old boy.
- At times working with another nanny, chef, and house manager
- Coordinated daily age-appropriate activities, assisted with homework help, handling lunch and dinner feedings, naps, bath time, and bedtime routines.
- Traveling domestically with family for long periods of time; when traveling, in charge of packing and unpacking, scheduling classes and activities for children to take part in when arriving.
- Increased playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning, and social skills with peers.
Live-In Nanny
Private Family
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Upon hire: newborn boy, 2-year-old boy, and 3-year-old girl
- Provided full-time care 5-7 days per week.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Encouraging curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to children's developmental levels.
- Assisted with daily care, nurturing, play, transpiration, and kid's yoga.
- Coordinated daily activities to exceed educational goals.
- Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Safely transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
After-School Tutor
Pathways Inclusion Center
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisting with homework and creating and implementing fun activities for children.
- Provided one-on-one and small group tutoring
- Supported students with helpful study habits
Nanny
Private Family
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Upon hire: 3-month-old boy and 2-year-old boy Full charge of children, five days per week.
- Responsibilities included making nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinner, and snacks for children.
- Increased children's curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to children's developmental levels.
- Provide structured curriculum for children that may vary from social day at the zoo to learning day at home.
- Engaged with children on an age-appropriate level.
Education
BS— Two-semester Short of Graduation - Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTLicense in The State of Ohio And Florida - Esthetician
Brown Aveda Institute
Rocky River, OH05.2014
Skills
- Early Childhood education
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Home school programs familiarity
- Meal planning and preparation
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Health and wellness experience
- Appointment Scheduling/Activity Planning
- Nutrition management
- Pet care and maintenance
- Excellent Driving Record
- Culinary aptitude
- Valid passport
Affiliations
The International Nanny Association- 100% passing on the INA basic skill assessment.
Timeline
House Manager
High Profile Family
03.2022 - Current
Nanny
Private Family
11.2021 - 02.2022
Temporary Nanny
Private Family
04.2021 - 10.2021
Nanny
Private Family
04.2020 - 03.2021
Nanny/Household Manager
Private Family
04.2019 - 08.2020
Travel Nanny (Temp Position)
Private Family
08.2018 - 04.2019
After-School Tutor
Pathways Inclusion Center
05.2016 - 08.2016
Live-In Nanny
Private Family
07.2015 - 06.2018
Nanny
Private Family
05.2014 - 06.2015
License in The State of Ohio And Florida - Esthetician
Brown Aveda Institute
BS— Two-semester Short of Graduation - Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Western Governors University
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