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Heather Eastveld

Summary

Dynamic Child Care Director at Las Vegas Athletic Clubs with a proven track record in staff management and compliance procedures. Expert in fostering positive relationships and implementing health policies, ensuring a safe environment for children. Recognized for mentoring team members and enhancing overall performance through effective communication and organizational skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Care Director

Las Vegas Athletic Clubs
01.2002 - Current
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
  • Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Mentored team members to foster professional growth and enhance overall staff performance.
  • Maintained accurate records of child attendance, medical information, and emergency contacts in compliance with state regulations.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
  • Implemented comprehensive health policies aligned with CDC guidelines to minimize illness outbreaks within the facility.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.

Private Nanny

Emily and James Hamill
04.2019 - 12.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
  • Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
  • Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
  • Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
  • Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
  • Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.

Assistant Manager

Foot Locker
01.1998 - 02.2020
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
  • Facilitated team-building activities, enhancing team cohesion and morale.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

In-Home Nanny

Jamie and Nicholas Chavez
08.2000 - 12.2001
  • Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
  • Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
  • Safeguarded children during travel by adhering to car seat safety guidelines and maintaining vigilance during outings.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits with nutritious meal planning and preparation, resulting in balanced diets.
  • Encouraged creativity through arts and crafts projects fostering fine motor skill development.
  • Supported potty training process using gentle encouragement techniques leading to successful milestones achievements.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Nevada Registry

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center
Las Vegas, NV
06-1997

Skills

  • Safety regulations compliance
  • Staff hiring
  • Administrative functions
  • Staff management
  • Compliance procedures
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Policy implementation
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Reliability

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 225 staff members.

Certification

  • Director License: 2003 - current
  • CPR/1st Aid AED Training: 2002-current
  • NV Registry: 2002- current
  • 200+ certificates in Early childhood education

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Interior Design
  • Drawing and Painting

Timeline

Private Nanny

Emily and James Hamill
04.2019 - 12.2024

Child Care Director

Las Vegas Athletic Clubs
01.2002 - Current

In-Home Nanny

Jamie and Nicholas Chavez
08.2000 - 12.2001

Assistant Manager

Foot Locker
01.1998 - 02.2020

Early Childhood Education

Nevada Registry

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center

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