MELISSA SMith
East Hanover,NJ
Summary
Over 35 years of expertise in childcare and household management, adept at maintaining a structured, safe, fun environment for children. Proven track record in coordinating schedules, managing vendors, and fostering productive relationships with parents and educators.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Aaron and Bari Weinberger family
Florham Park, NJ
11.2015 - Current
- Completely responsible for maintaining a safe and structured environment for teenage boy
- Managed social and school calendar for child, ensuring timely attendance and participation.
- Assisted in fully potty training him at age 4.
- Runs Household and personal errands, including dry cleaning, pharmacy, costco, groceries etc..
- Give parents advice on discipline and overall health of child
- Help maintain and supervise vendors, including housekeepers coming into the house
- Coordinate and speak with teachers and coaches on regular basis
- Plan Holiday fun, parties and celebrations for child
- Schedule and take child to doctor, dental visits and haircuts.
- Created weekly meal plans to ensure balanced nutrition for child.
- Take cars for Service
- Purchased clothes, school items and sports gear
- Drives Child to school and after school activities, when he doesn't take the bus
- Takes Child on fun trips to parks, bike riding, museums, beach, movies, bowling and NYC.
- Organized yearly pumpkin shopping and carving events to foster creativity and bonding..
- Engaged in baking holiday cookies with child to enhance festive traditions..
- Administered medication to child according to parents' instructions.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
- Identified early signs of a health issue and had him checked out by a doctor, which later required medical intervention
Personal Assistant
Kathy Dwyer
Sandy, UT
08.2014 - 01.2016
- 2 Teenagers, one in High School and one in College.
- Bought clothes and needed essentials for kids
- Supervised moving entire Utah Household across country to New Jersey
- Hired and Supervised Vendors for repairs and modifications to both residences
- Managed the unpacking of New Jersey Residence
- Procured necessary items for running Household
- Grocery Shopping and Personal Errands
- Supervised teenager, getting him to school and activities
- Clothes Shopping and Airport transfers
- Traveled with employer and children
Nanny
Confidential- High profile- family
Manalapan, FL
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Completely responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for one 4 year old Boy
- Took child to beach, parks, museums
- Monitored the child 24/7 while on duty, providing constant supervision due to his autism and unique needs.
- Maintained school and social calendar
- Coordinating with child’s personal security
- Transporting him to and from school and other outside activities
- Scheduled and supervised doctor visits
- Scheduled and supervised tutors and swim instruction
- Grocery shopping
- Bathing, dressing and teaching social skills and manners
- We had full time chef, I prepared snacks and made sure child ate properly
- Purchased clothing, school supplies and extracurricular equipment
- Routinely played with, swam, biked, introduced outside games, read and cooked/baked with child
- Sometimes drove employer to doctor appointments, shopping or errands
- Picked up high value items for employer
- Flew to wherever employer was in residence throughout the United States Sometimes with employer on private plane or separate to employer's other residences.
- Potty trained three year old boy
- Trained and supervised other nannies
- 7 days on 7 days off schedule
- Boated on Yacht with Child and employer, while at Maine and Florida residences.
Nanny/Household Management
Kaminsky/Dwyer Family
Danville, CA
04.1995 - 08.2012
- Completely responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for two children (one girl, one boy) beginning at birth up to 17 years old
- Maintained children’s calendar
- Provided emotional support and guidance to foster positive behavior and development.
- Scheduled and supervised doctor/dentist visits and haircuts
- Help plan children’s parties and holiday fun
- Purchased children’s clothing, school supplies and extracurricular equipment
- Cooked meals and prepared snacks
- Maintained children’s laundry
- Routinely played with and read to children
- Day trips to beaches, parks, museums, the city and club pool
- Maintained clear communication with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Managed schedules, including transport to school, playdates, and extracurricular activities.
- Procured items for the residence including groceries and other household items
- Managed all household vendors
- Moved with Kaminsky/Dwyer Family from California to Connecticut in July, 2000 and helped with bi-coastal transition, twice
- Supervised major remodel of home in Connecticut
- Check on second Residence
- Deposited money for employer into their bank accounts
- Planned and organized educational and recreational activities tailored to children's interests.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety for children in home environment.
- Taught life skills, including personal hygiene and organization.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy of all family matters and information.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Identified early signs of a disorder to the doctor and parents
Nanny/Household Management
Baker Family
San Ramon, CA
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Completely responsible for four children: Boy age 10, Boy age 8 and Boy/Girl twins age 4.
- Performed various duties including: Supervising children, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, playing and reading with children, transporting them to school, sporting events and extracurricular activities, taking them on various day trips to the beach, park, rollerblading, biking, horseback riding, hiking, museums, San Francisco and to the pool.
- Potty Trained Twins
- Checked up on second residence.
- Buying children’s clothes, sports equipment and school essentials.
- Maintaining children’s calendar
- Enrolled children in classes and sporting events
- Assistant Coached 10 year old’s soccer team one year
- Supervised vendors coming into residence for repairs
- Grocery/Costco shopping
- Traveled overseas with mother and kids
- Scheduling and supervised Doctor appointments
- Cooked meals and prepared snacks for the children
- Planned birthday parties
- Procuring items for the residence
- Cared for children while parents were out of the country
- Traveled with children out of state, without parents
- Took care of children while parents were overseas multiple times alone
- Gave medication to children as directed by parents
Education
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
Powell, TN06-1989
Skills
- Maintaining Children’s Calendar
- Enrolling Children In Lessons And Extracurricular Activities
- Doctor Visits
- Enthusiastic Supporter In Classroom
- School Events
- Athletics
- Building A Productive Relationship With Teachers
- Supervision Of Household Services And Vendors
- Household Shopping And Errands
- Cooking
- Patience and tact
- Loyal and trustworthy
Other Qualifications
- CPR/AED Certified
- 3 years of Vocational Child Care Training
- Great Swimmer
- Passport up to Date and Clean driving record
- Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Baker
Personal Information
Relocation: 1
Affiliations
- I love to read, travel and take photos.
Timeline
Nanny
Aaron and Bari Weinberger family
11.2015 - Current
Personal Assistant
Kathy Dwyer
08.2014 - 01.2016
Nanny
Confidential- High profile- family
03.2013 - 02.2014
Nanny/Household Management
Kaminsky/Dwyer Family
04.1995 - 08.2012
Nanny/Household Management
Baker Family
01.1990 - 01.1995
High School Diploma -
Powell High School