Lydia Erickson
Excelsior,MN
Summary
Ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Family
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
Missionary
YWAM
09.2023 - Current
- Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by learning local customs and incorporating them into daily interactions.
- Facilitated spiritual growth among congregation members, leading weekly services and bible study sessions.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from different backgrounds could come together to form a united community.
- Led church services in Papua New Guinea (preaching, discipleship, bible studies, worship leading)
- Participated in various outreach programs.
Church Intern
River Valley Church
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for church growth and increased youth participation.
- Managed logistical aspects of special events like retreats or conferences held by the church, ensuring smooth operations throughout each gathering.
- Training in sermon preparation and presentation in order to effectively communicate ideas.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
Ranch Ministry Leader
Hope Rides
05.2018 - 08.2023
- Brainstorming creative ideas to best meet the needs of out participants.
- Planning summer camp and helping facilitate 20-30 campers at a time.
- Organizing fundraising events at Rodeo's and local organizations and church's.
- Teaching private horseback riding lessons to elementary to middle school age kids.
- Learning healthy confrontation skills when issues come up with parents or other leaders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka06.2023
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Friendly
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Good with Communication
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Problem-Solving
- Praise and Encouragement
Timeline
Missionary
YWAM
09.2023 - Current
Nanny
Family
06.2023 - 09.2023
Church Intern
River Valley Church
05.2023 - 08.2023
Ranch Ministry Leader
Hope Rides
05.2018 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Minnetonka High School