Nicole Perry
Crete,IL
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of enhancing team productivity and fostering positive environments. Skilled in strategic planning and staff management, I excel in recruitment, training, and development. My attention to detail and organizational skills have significantly improved operational efficiency. Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with coworkers and families I have had the pleasure of working with.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Jennifer Powers
2020.07 - 2024.09
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Managed medical appointments.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Assistant Director
Mary Sears Children Academy
2015.11 - 2020.04
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as college fairs, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with families to enhance educational opportunities for students.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Served on school committees focused on enhancing student achievement through curriculum review and policy implementation.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Evaluated employee performance every 6 months and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Barista
Starbucks
2007.04 - 2015.11
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
Administrative Assistant
Prestwick Country Club
2006.01 - 2007.02
- Answered the multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information of members by adhering to strict privacy policies while implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building positive relationships
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Worked directly with the head chef to plan templates for the daily brunch and dinner meals at the club.
Education
Bachelors Early Childhood Education - ECE
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Gender Studies
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee Il 06.2010
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Recruitment and hiring
- Documentation And Reporting
- Training and Development
Timeline
Private Nanny
Jennifer Powers
2020.07 - 2024.09
Assistant Director
Mary Sears Children Academy
2015.11 - 2020.04
Barista
Starbucks
2007.04 - 2015.11
Administrative Assistant
Prestwick Country Club
2006.01 - 2007.02
Bachelors Early Childhood Education - ECE
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Gender Studies
Kankakee Community College
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