Lanemie Olwagen-Perez
Colchester
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Cultural Care, excelling in cultural immersion and childcare expertise. Adept at fostering social skills development and ensuring safety awareness, I effectively managed daily routines and created engaging activities, resulting in lasting relationships and enhanced child growth. Committed to delivering exceptional service and support.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Au Pair
Cultural Care
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Developed bilingual abilities in Language through immersive conversation and activities.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
- Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Driver
Servant Logistics
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
Owner/Founder
Ride2Success Driving Academy
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
Sales Associate
Axe Elite
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Performing Waitress
LeSi Restaurant
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
Hoërskool Pretoria-Noord
South Africa12.2021
Skills
- Cultural immersion
- Social skills development
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- Safety awareness
- Customer relations
- Customer service
- Adaptability
- Educational support
- Activity planning
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation coordination
- Childcare expertise
- Nutrition
- First aid
Certification
Certified to teach English as a Foreign Language
(TEFL Certified)
Languages
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Driver
Servant Logistics
10.2024 - 12.2024
Sales Associate
Axe Elite
05.2023 - 08.2023
Owner/Founder
Ride2Success Driving Academy
06.2020 - 09.2023
Performing Waitress
LeSi Restaurant
02.2019 - 11.2021
Au Pair
Cultural Care
Hoërskool Pretoria-Noord
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