Heather Girves
Akron,OH
Summary
Caring and consistent Nanny with over a decade of experience in private childcare. Seeking a long term placement with a family invested in creating secure attachments, encouraging each child's individual passions and development, and embracing open communication with parents as a child rearing team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Gardener Of Bath/ Henry’s Creamery
Akron, OH
09.2010 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Established long standing relationships with customers giving one on one support to individuals, building our small business's reputation for incredible customer service
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
- Organized a calender with many seasonal demands
- Maintained e-commerce site TrollbeadsAkron.com operations, created a well loved blog and cultivated online customer relationships
- Planned and executed large art festivals on business grounds to support other small business owners and artisans
Nanny
Drs. Sara And Ian Gradisar
Akron, OH
08.2011 - 04.2017
- Established deep and lasting connection with both children and parents
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling, fostering a life long love of reading in both children
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills through various developmental stages
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
- Maintained a calendar of activities and encouraged age appropriate time management skills for children
- Encouraged age appropriate household chores with each child, empowering them to feel invested in clean up and meal preparations
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support the children's social and emotional growth
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills
- Planned and executed gourmet meals for family, encouraging children to participate in planning, shopping and preparing meals, baked goodies and healthy snacks
Nanny Share Nanny
Jade And Andy Mountain
Denver, CO
06.2008 - 09.2009
- Established lasting connections with family
- Engaged baby with age-appropriate play
- Monitored and managed eating, sleeping, hygiene needs and schedules
- Organized and cleaned home
- Supported a no screen policy for baby's cognitive development
Nanny
Rhonda Montera Barnhisel
Denver
07.2006 - 05.2008
- Assisted family in maintaining a schedule with appointments, medical needs, sleep, and feedings.
- Engaged twins as individuals through various milestones from infant to toddler.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting connections with family
- Collaborated with parents on a strict screen time policy
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Efficient Time Manager
- Creative Problem Solver
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Patient and Compassionate
- Safe Driver with Clean Driving Record
- Experience in all child related housekeeping tasks
- Travel Savvy
- Great with Animals
Interests
- Life long learner with special interests in international cuisine and childhood development
- Dedicated Reader and annual financial contributor to Akron Public Library
- Deeply Invested in Local Culture with Membership to Cleveland Museum of Art and Season Ticket Holder at Playhouse Square
- International Traveler
- Cleveland Aikido Member
- Akron Food Pantry Volunteer
- Licensed Yoga Teacher (200/hr Yoga Alliance Accredited)
- Nature Lover
Timeline
Nanny
Drs. Sara And Ian Gradisar
08.2011 - 04.2017
Owner
The Gardener Of Bath/ Henry’s Creamery
09.2010 - Current
Nanny Share Nanny
Jade And Andy Mountain
06.2008 - 09.2009
Nanny
Rhonda Montera Barnhisel
07.2006 - 05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Denver