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Lauren Davies

Bothell,WA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nanny

Lowndes Family
11.2024 - Current
  • Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, love and open communication.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage self-regulation.
  • Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
  • Adapted quickly to evolving family dynamics or schedule changes to ensure a smooth transition period for the children involved.
  • Safeguarded children''s well-being by closely monitoring their activities and providing appropriate supervision at all times.
  • Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Encouraged independence among the children through guidance on personal hygiene routines such as dressing up or brushing teeth.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing educational and stimulating activities.
  • Assisted school-aged children with homework completion, ensuring timely submission of assignments while reinforcing study habits.
  • Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
  • Promoted healthy habits through nutritious meal planning and engaging in regular outdoor activities with the children.
  • Strengthened children's physical health with regular outdoor activities and sports.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by being patient and understanding listener.
  • Implemented healthy eating plan that encouraged better nutrition habits among children.
  • Negotiated conflicts among siblings, teaching valuable lessons in communication and compromise.
  • Cultivated love for reading in children by regularly reading to and with them, improving their literacy skills.
  • Monitored children's use of technology, ensuring healthy balance of screen time and physical activity.
  • Enhanced children's daily routines by establishing and maintaining consistent schedule for meals, homework, and bedtime.

Bookkeeper

Peniel Ranch/Faith Frontier Ministries
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to better expense control.
  • Facilitated better cash management, closely monitored cash flow statements.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.

Program Manager

Peniel Ranch/Faith Frontier Ministries
01.2020 - Current
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Planned family camp activities and weekly program
  • Organized summer camp themes, dates, speakers, activities and events

Violin Teacher

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
  • Assisted beginner students in developing fundamental skills such as posture, bow hold, and finger placement to establish a strong foundation for future progress.
  • Implemented effective practice routines tailored specifically towards individual goals, resulting in measurable progress over time.
  • Cultivated a culture of respect for one another's talents by facilitating group practice sessions where peers could learn from each other’s strengths while offering support for areas needing improvement.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory by incorporating engaging teaching methods, such as interactive games and creative projects.
  • Organized successful recitals showcasing the growth and accomplishments of each student throughout their time under my instruction.
  • Encouraged creativity through improvisation exercises designed to help students explore personal expression within the context of classical violin performance.
  • Employed various teaching strategies, including Suzuki Method principles, to adapt to diverse learning needs among students of all age groups.
  • Developed strong rapport with students and parents, resulting in high client satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Increased students'' technical proficiency through targeted practice exercises and focused instruction on proper violin technique.
  • Fostered students'' appreciation for music by exposing them to a diverse range of composers, styles, and genres.
  • Provided guidance on proper instrument care and maintenance, ensuring students could take pride in their instruments' appearance and sound quality.
  • Improved student performance by tailoring individualized lesson plans based on each student''s unique learning style and abilities.
  • Mentored advanced students in preparation for auditions and competitions, providing constructive feedback for improvement while nurturing their confidence levels.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments and communication with parents, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to promote optimal growth.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and fostering open communication between all parties involved.
  • Offered sample lessons, coached school ensembles and participated in auditions to recruit violin students.
  • Reflected critically on teaching practice to implement improvement strategies.
  • Established and maintained standards of student behavior to promote orderly and productive practice, group rehearsals and violin performances.
  • Differentiated music curriculum to meet needs of individual students.
  • Instructed students on theory and technique to develop performing, recording and composing musicians.
  • Implemented instructional plans and organized class to balance instruction, demonstration and working time.
  • Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
  • Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.

Registrar

Peniel Ranch/Faith Frontier Ministries
01.2019 - Current
  • Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
  • Greeted every guest with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Ensured accurate student records by diligently maintaining and updating information in the database.
  • Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
  • Developed and implemented registration policies, procedures and timelines for smooth administration processes.
  • Assisted with accreditation efforts through meticulous record-keeping and timely submission of required documentation.
  • Resolved student registration issues to reduce acceptance, enrolment and payment delays.

Housekeeper

Peniel Ranch/Faith Frontier Ministries
06.2018 - Current
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Maximized efficiency of housekeeping operations through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
  • Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
  • Streamlined laundry processes, resulting in faster turnaround times for guest linens and towels.
  • Washed and put away kitchen dishes, utensils and glassware.
  • Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
  • Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.

Cook

Peniel Ranch/Faith Frontier Ministries
06.2017 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
  • Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
  • Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Education

High School Diploma -

Homeschooled
Bothell, WA
06.2023

Skills

  • Childcare experience for children of all ages
  • Household management
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Record keeping
  • Communication skills
  • Violin improvisation techniques
  • String instrument maintenance
  • Advanced violinist
  • Customer service
  • Food handling and preparation

Timeline

Family Nanny

Lowndes Family
11.2024 - Current

Bookkeeper

Peniel Ranch/Faith Frontier Ministries
01.2022 - Current

Program Manager

Peniel Ranch/Faith Frontier Ministries
01.2020 - Current

Violin Teacher

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current

Registrar

Peniel Ranch/Faith Frontier Ministries
01.2019 - Current

Housekeeper

Peniel Ranch/Faith Frontier Ministries
06.2018 - Current

Cook

Peniel Ranch/Faith Frontier Ministries
06.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Homeschooled

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