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Jinx Sage Ellwanger

Jinx Sage Ellwanger

NYC,NY

Summary

Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children of all ages while providing encouragement and kindness Comfortable supervising special needs children and preschool ages. 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 in both live-in and live-out scenarios. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication skills, capability to prioritize and organize tasks, and in-depth understanding of industry concepts. Professional Stage Manager offering 6 years of expertise in meticulous resource coordination to deliver successful productions. Talented Social Media Manager with a progressive PR background and great understanding of controlling public narratives. Decisive and confident with great verbal and written communication skills honed in stressful environments. Delivers remarkable results at redirecting narratives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4

Disability Advocate and Mentor

6
6

Stage Management Experience

1
1

Conference Lecture Speaker

Work History

IDEAS Maker Mentor

NYU
New York, NY
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
  • Presented as a main speaker at the College Autism Network's Summit in 2023 on the topic of the benefits of Autistic connection, my experiences in the workplaces the IDEAs Maker Mentors Program and the future of inclusion within movements of disability and work.
  • Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
  • Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
  • Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
  • Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
  • Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
  • Monitored mentee performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.
  • Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
  • Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
  • Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
  • Continually assessed own mentoring performance, seeking feedback from peers and mentees to ensure ongoing personal and professional growth.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
  • Coordinated with other professionals involved in the mentoring process to ensure seamless support for each participant''s journey toward success.
  • Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
  • Collaborated with fellow mentors to exchange best practices, ensuring continuous improvement of mentoring strategies.
  • Evaluated program success through regular assessments of participant satisfaction, engagement levels, and achievement rates.
  • Encouraged open dialogue between all parties involved in the mentoring process; fostered an inclusive atmosphere where diverse perspectives were valued.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.

Special Needs Babysitter

JS Family
Brooklyn, NY
05.2021 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
  • Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
  • Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
  • Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
  • Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
  • Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
  • Accompanied children to various appointments providing emotional support and ensuring their physical wellbeing.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Successfully managed behavioral issues using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Enhanced children''s well-being by providing specialized care tailored to their individual needs.
  • Improved communication skills with non-verbal children through sign language and other alternative methods.
  • Developed strong rapport with every child under my care creating an amicable relationship.
  • Facilitated social interactions among peers by organizing playdates and group outings catered to children''s abilities and interests.
  • Provided compassionate support during challenging situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding of each child''s unique struggles.
  • Implemented sensory-based activities to promote self-regulation and reduce anxiety among children with sensory processing disorders.
  • Managed medical appointments and coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal health outcomes for the children in care.
  • Developed personalized activities for improved cognitive and physical development of the children.
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.

Babysitter

Selke Family
NYC, United States
01.2022 - Current
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Provided distractions and calming methods when necessary.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.

Babysitter

J&J Family
NYC, NY
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Cared for children and completed associated tasks such as snack preparation and picking up toys.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Provided distractions and calming methods when necessary.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Film/Creative Marketing Intern

Sinai Schools
New York, NY
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Captioned videos and made transcriptions of hours of footage.
  • researched effective captioning services and full transcripts services for other captioning needs.
  • Cataloged, named, and sorted through interviews, b-roll, classroom footage, and images.
  • Restructured and analyzed facebook page through effective use of Meta Business suite.
  • Migrated videos between platforms handling the transfer of sensitive data and footage.
  • New and Inventive marketing strategies aimed at younger generations and community members in addition to potential donors.
  • Managed marketing analytics tools to track campaign performance, providing valuable insights for future projects.
  • Enhanced social media presence through engaging content creation and consistent posting schedules.
  • Utilized graphic design skills to create eye-catching visuals for use in digital advertising campaigns, increasing click-through rates significantly.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate innovative ideas for upcoming marketing initiatives.
  • Contributed to website redesign project, improving user experience and increasing site traffic.
  • Developed content strategy for company website and media profiles, showcasing industry expertise and attracting new visitors to the site and school.
  • Researched interesting and relevant content to capture interest and improve site traffic.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.

Social Media Manager

NYU Educational Theatre
NYC, NY
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Set clearly defined goals to drive customer retention, brand awareness and website or social media traffic.
  • Drove brand awareness 200% by developing online marketing campaigns.
  • Used Meta to create and print marketing materials, respond to messages, posts, and review analytics.
  • Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
  • Increased overall engagement through social media.

RS/RV: A Verbatim Play Cycle Stage Manager

NYU Educational Theatre
NYC, NY
12.2021 - 03.2022

Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of
artistic vision.
Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
Arranged production schedules for up to 40 cast members and technical
crew.
Managed timelines and resources for 3productions over last 3 months.
Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly
changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and
difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep
program in step with creative vision.
Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for
production and delivery.
Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely
delivery.
Facilitating online productions and recordings of theatrical events

Re-Writing the Declaration: Asst. Stage Manager

NYU Educational Theatre
NYC, NY
09.2020 - 12.2020

Helped actors and crew remain focused and attentive during shows.
Documented stage manager script suggestions.
Checked lighting and music against production plans and quickly
addressed issues.
Coordinated paperwork for stage manager and production team.
Helped with actor, scene and prop blocking.
Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of
artistic vision.
Helped Facilitate online streaming of production and talk-back on Zoom.

Helped with actor, scene and prop blocking.

Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly
changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and
difficult individuals to achieve objectives.

Family Babysitter

Stacey Blevins
Pottstown , PA
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Assisted older kids with homework, school projects and chores.
  • Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
  • Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
  • Took children to extra-curricular activities and on outings to approved locations.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Frozen Jr: Stage Manager/Asst. Director

Steel River Playhouse
Pottstown, PA
09.2019 - 01.2020

Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props and costumes.
Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of
artistic vision.
Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
Maintained reference copies of production designs and distributed.
Arranged production schedules for up to 30 underage cast members and
technical crew.
Educated cast and crew members on evacuation scenarios for emergency
situations during rehearsals and show operations.
Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly
changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and
difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with
developmental and physical disabilities.
Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give
audiences exceptional performance quality.

Complete Works of Shakespeare Abrid: Stage Manager

Pottstgrove High School
Pottstown, PA
08.2018 - 03.2019

Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props and costumes.

Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of
artistic vision.

Was in charge of peers and navigating social issues and relationships as well as working on production
Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
Distributed production scripts to cast members.
Coordinated rentals and purchases of supplies for productions.
Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly
changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and
difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for
production and delivery.
Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and
avoid delays.

Family Babysitter

Danielle Blevins
Pottstown, PA
02.2015 - 07.2020
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
  • Assisted older kids with homework, school projects and chores.
  • Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Took children to extra-curricular activities and on outings to approved locations.
  • Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advocacy And Access in Performing Arts

New York University
New York, NY
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Pottsgrove Senior High School
Pottstown, PA
06.2020

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Praise and Encouragement
  • Regulating Schedules
  • Critical & Creative Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Homework Help/Educational Activities
  • Self-confidence Development
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Child Safety
  • Teaching Empathy
  • Computer Use
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Bathing and dressing
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Meal and snack times
  • Child development
  • Monitoring screen time
  • Housekeeping
  • Administering medicines
  • Upholding discipline rules
  • Maintaining safe environment

Other Work

Currently also employed part time as a Social Media Manager and work/study student at NYU's Educational Theatre Department, as well as working as stage manager on theatrical shows sporatically.

Additional Information

Identifies as a disabled and neurodivergent individual, due to a previous injury uses a cane to walk around and needs accessible locations and communication in reference to their physical abilities. Comfortable walking long and short distances averaging around 5,000-10,00 steps a day but prolonged standing or heavy physical activities are difficult.

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

Remember, remember, this is now, and now, and now. Live if, feel it, cling to it. I want to become acutely aware of all I’ve taken for granted.
Sylvia Plath

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
ASL
Beginner (A1)

Interests

Art

Advocacy

Gardening

Cooking

Music

Sharks and other marine life

LGBTQ Rights

Documentaries

Cartoons/Animation

Zine making/Writing

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work from home optionFlexible work hoursWork-life balance

Timeline

IDEAS Maker Mentor

NYU
11.2022 - 08.2024

Babysitter

J&J Family
02.2022 - 05.2023

Babysitter

Selke Family
01.2022 - Current

Film/Creative Marketing Intern

Sinai Schools
01.2022 - 09.2022

RS/RV: A Verbatim Play Cycle Stage Manager

NYU Educational Theatre
12.2021 - 03.2022

Social Media Manager

NYU Educational Theatre
09.2021 - 12.2022

Special Needs Babysitter

JS Family
05.2021 - Current

Re-Writing the Declaration: Asst. Stage Manager

NYU Educational Theatre
09.2020 - 12.2020

Frozen Jr: Stage Manager/Asst. Director

Steel River Playhouse
09.2019 - 01.2020

Complete Works of Shakespeare Abrid: Stage Manager

Pottstgrove High School
08.2018 - 03.2019

Family Babysitter

Stacey Blevins
01.2016 - 01.2020

Family Babysitter

Danielle Blevins
02.2015 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Advocacy And Access in Performing Arts

New York University

High School Diploma -

Pottsgrove Senior High School
Jinx Sage Ellwanger