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Karina Chernes

North Bergen,NJ

Summary

Nanny with 16 years experience earned with great recommendations by establishing lasting connections with families. Providing individualized care by taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Dependable Nanny adept at staying organized when managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Career history serving families with infants as well as multiple children in ROTA, live-out scenarios and traveling as family needs. Developed strong professional relationships with parents, fostering, trust and rapport for ongoing business opportunities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Personal Assistant/production Manager

Multiple Small Businesses
02.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced executive''s productivity by managing schedules, organizing meetings, and overseeing correspondences
  • Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation of inventory and schedules.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Entrusted to use discretion when handling confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Provided multifaceted services to owner by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately such as incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
  • Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events.

Private Nanny/Residential House Manager

Lopez Family
05.2017 - Current
  • Nanny for entrepreneur parents with 3 children and dog.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on child development practices to provide appropriate guidance during critical growth periods at all stages.
  • Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings and community events.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs with monthly meetings, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
  • Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
  • Managed emergency situations effectively, keeping both parents informed of any incidents while prioritizing the safety of child.
  • Regularly packed for and traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required. Including meeting pet needs.
  • Planned special events such as birthday parties or family gatherings with attention to detail.
  • Adapted quickly to emergency travel, last-minute changes in plans, or circumstances without compromising on quality or results.
  • Became a part of both parents business's under different contracts as administratIve assistant, data entry,office organizer, production manager, stylist and makeup artist.

Mommy’s Helper

Llull Family
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Mommy's helper for 3 girls, age 3, 20 months and 3 months
  • Enhanced infant development by creating age-appropriate activities tailored to each child''s needs and interests.
  • Accompanied family on outings or trips while providing attentive care throughout various settings.
  • Developed strong bonds with infants by consistently responding sensitively to their emotional cues and needs throughout caregiving tasks.
  • Engaged with each child on age-appropriate level.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.

Private Nanny

Falero Family
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Nanny for special needs toddler age 4 months -3 years.
  • Assisted special needs toddler with daily tasks, fostering independence and selfconfidence.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs as well as providing empathetic support during difficult times or transitions.
  • Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
  • Improved communication abilities of non-verbal children by introducing alternative communication methods, such as visual aids and sign language.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and therapists to create appropriate educational goals for each child, ensuring academic progress.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

Certification - Hospitality/ Event Planning

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
05.2016

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
05.2011

Skills

  • Child development expertise
  • Routine management
  • Adaptability and Flexability
  • Household Management
  • Professionalism and Discretion
  • Sleep training knowledge
  • Potty Training Assistance
  • Extensive infant and toddler care experience
  • 17 years transporting children and running errands in family vehicle

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Mommy’s Helper

Llull Family
05.2023 - 08.2023

Private Nanny

Falero Family
01.2021 - 07.2022

Freelance Personal Assistant/production Manager

Multiple Small Businesses
02.2018 - Current

Private Nanny/Residential House Manager

Lopez Family
05.2017 - Current

Certification - Hospitality/ Event Planning

Bergen Community College

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Hudson County Community College

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