Lauren Crane
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented and responsible individual with a background in child supervision and household management. Known for creativity in activity planning and commitment to safety, ready to enhance child development and family engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Nanny
Private Household
Naperville, Illinois
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a private household.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks according to children's dietary needs.
- Organized educational and recreational activities to enhance children's development and engagement.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide updates on children's progress and address specific needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, ensuring children could play and learn without risk.
- Developed trusting relationships with children through engaging interactions.
- Read stories aloud to promote literacy development in young readers.
- Monitored children's playtime to ensure proper behavior was maintained in accordance with parental guidelines.
- Kept accurate records of diaper changes, feedings, naps and other relevant information about the child's day-to-day activities.
- Helped with tidying up after meals, snacks or playtime activities.
- Assisted with daily meal preparation and feeding of children.
- Organized outings to parks, museums and other educational places.
- Planned age-appropriate activities including music classes, sports and outdoor play time.
- Took responsibility for laundry duties such as washing clothes, folding items and putting away clean clothing items.
- Prepared snacks and meals based on children's dietary guidelines.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
Personal Nanny
Private Household
Akron, Ohio
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a private household.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks tailored to children's dietary needs, enhancing their nutrition and well-being.
- Assisted with homework and provided support for school projects.
- Organized educational and recreational activities to foster children's development and engage their interests.
- Coordinated transportation for school drop-offs and extracurricular activities, ensuring punctuality and safety.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children to play and learn.
- Provided fun learning activities such as reading, arts and crafts, games and puzzles.
- Monitored children's playtime to ensure proper behaviour was maintained in accordance with parental guidelines.
- Assisted with potty training when necessary by providing verbal encouragement and positive reinforcement for success.
- Helped with tidying up after meals, snacks or playtime activities.
- Organized outings to parks, museums and other educational places.
- Planned age-appropriate activities including music classes, sports and outdoor play time.
- Responded promptly to medical needs by administering medication and providing first aid.
- Took responsibility for laundry duties such as washing clothes, folding items and putting away clean clothing items.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry, and sanitized play areas.
Server
Papa Bears Italian Restaurant
North Canton, Ohio
02.2015 - 09.2019
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance dining experiences.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Took accurate orders and communicated them to the kitchen staff.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure efficient and timely delivery of food orders.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and specials for informed recommendations.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly to sustain a welcoming and positive dining atmosphere.
- Managed table settings and ensured cleanliness for guest satisfaction.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Trained new servers on menu items and service standards to enhance team performance.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tuslaw High School
North Lawrence, OH05-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education and ASL
Kent State University
Kent, OHSkills
- Meal preparation
- Child supervision
- Educational activities
- Behavior management
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Light housekeeping
- Conflict resolution
- Strong communication skills
- Patience and empathy
- First aid and CPR certified
- Household organization
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Personal Nanny
Private Household
02.2023 - 07.2023
Personal Nanny
Private Household
09.2019 - 05.2022
Server
Papa Bears Italian Restaurant
02.2015 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Tuslaw High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education and ASL
Kent State University