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Jennifer Dowling

Athens,GA

Summary

Organized childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Career history serving individual families with multiple children.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infant Nanny

Jeannie McElhannon
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided a nurturing environment for an infant, ensuring her safety and well-being at all times.
  • Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
  • Enhanced infant development by creating age-appropriate activities tailored to the child's needs and interests.
  • Fostered strong parent-nanny relationships through open communication, trust, and professionalism.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for infants according to dietary guidelines, contributing to their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Developed strong bonds with the infant by consistently responding sensitively to their emotional cues and needs throughout caregiving tasks.
  • Implemented sleep training techniques as needed, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the infant.
  • Encouraged early language development by engaging the infant in simple conversations using age-appropriate vocabulary during daily interactions.

Infant Nanny

Lindsey Blackmon
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided a nurturing environment for the infant, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
  • Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
  • Enhanced infant development by creating age-appropriate activities tailored to each child's needs and interests.
  • Fostered strong parent-nanny relationships through open communication, trust, and professionalism.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the infant according to dietary guidelines, contributing to their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Taught child everyday skills and language.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for the child
  • Developed strong bonds with the infant by consistently responding sensitively to their emotional cues and needs throughout caregiving tasks.
  • Implemented sleep training techniques as needed, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the infant.
  • Encouraged early language development by engaging the infant in simple conversations using age-appropriate vocabulary during daily interactions.
  • Supported physical development through regular gross motor play sessions that included tummy time activities designed specifically for infants.
  • Collaborated closely with parents to ensure continuity of care and alignment of parenting philosophies, resulting in a more consistent experience for the infant.
  • Engaged with the child on age-appropriate level.
  • Facilitated social and emotional growth by establishing a warm, secure attachment with each infant in the nanny's care.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with the family and the child by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Foster Care Provider

Eckerd Connects
07.2016 - 02.2022
  • Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
  • Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
  • Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
  • Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
  • Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
  • Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
  • Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
  • Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
  • Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary.
  • Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
  • Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
  • Promoted healthy relationships among family members through effective communication practices and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.
  • Communicated effectively with biological parents as appropriate to facilitate reunification efforts when possible.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.

Salon Cosmetologist

Salon John Francis
01.2009 - 07.2012
  • Provided knowledgeable advice on proper hair care routines, including product recommendations tailored to individual needs.
  • Performed various hair coloring techniques such as balayage, highlights, lowlights, and all-over color for stunning results.
  • Promoted the salon''s brand image through participation in community events, social media outreach efforts, or word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied customers.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized hair and makeup consultations.
  • Executed precision haircuts using advanced cutting techniques to achieve desired looks while maintaining healthy hair conditions.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work station for efficient service delivery and client comfort.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by consistently completing services within allotted appointment times while maintaining quality results.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding sanitation procedures for equipment cleaning and disinfection practices within the salon space.
  • Managed appointment scheduling efficiently using software systems that allowed seamless booking experience for both staff members and clientele.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through engaging conversations and attentive listening during appointments.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting coworkers in their tasks when needed or requested.
  • Collaborated with other stylists and team members for smooth salon operations and shared learning experiences.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.

Education

Cosmetology Licenses -

The Process Institute of Cosmetology
Lawrenceville, GA

High School Graduate -

Loganville Christian Academy/Faith Academy
Loganville, GA
12.2007

Skills

  • Meal planning for infants
  • Sleep training experience
  • Outdoor Play Supervision
  • Age-appropriate playtime
  • Hygiene maintenance
  • Infant safety awareness
  • Nap time management
  • Attachment parenting familiarity
  • Diaper changing proficiency
  • Activity Planning
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Child Supervision
  • Reliable transportation
  • Childcare

Certification

CPR certified

Timeline

Infant Nanny

Jeannie McElhannon
01.2024 - 05.2024

Infant Nanny

Lindsey Blackmon
01.2023 - 05.2024

Foster Care Provider

Eckerd Connects
07.2016 - 02.2022

Salon Cosmetologist

Salon John Francis
01.2009 - 07.2012

Cosmetology Licenses -

The Process Institute of Cosmetology

High School Graduate -

Loganville Christian Academy/Faith Academy

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