Photography, Organizing, Event Planning, Home Renovations, DIY, Baking, Reading, Gardening, Decorating
NICOLE THORINGTON
Davenport,Iowa
Summary
Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography-related sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Outstanding talents in various photography styles and types, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in location shoots, studio set-up and equipment requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Brooks Family Nanny
Eldridge, IA
07.2015 - Current
- Oversee the daily care of four children ages ranging from 2 months-12 years old.
- Provides a safe and clean environment that fosters optimal learning and play experiences.
- Plans and implements educational, age-appropriate lesson plans, outings, and experiences.
- Implements and maintains a consistent daily schedule and routine.
- Promotes responsibility and self-care in children through the implementation of chores and self-guided tasks.
- Provides punctual transportation to and from appointments and activities.
- Took over the curriculum and homeschooled during Covid quarantining to ensure that the children didn’t fall behind in their education.
- Contributes to the general household management.
- Prepares daily nutritional, well-balanced meals and snacks while maintaining healthy practices due to a peanut allergy for one of the children.
- Provides punctual transportation to and from appointments and activities.
- Enforces rules and manages behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Teaches children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
- Builds positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Promotes language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Establishes lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Photographer; Owner
Nicole Thorington Photography
Davenport, IA
01.2014 - Current
- (7.5 years) Owner,, , Nicole Thorington Photography.
- Second most voted for photographer in Eldridge, Iowa on Locals Love Us.
- Provides consistent, yet individualized services to each client.
- Responds to clients' inquiries in a timely manner with effective written and verbal communication.
- Implements a strategic workflow to optimize time management and client satisfaction.
- Assists in the coordination of event planning by creating a detailed itinerary of events and tracking timelines throughout the day.
- Creates and customizes promotional packets and ads.
- Studies new and current marketing strategies and techniques.
- Participates in trainings and classes to stay up to date on photography techniques and business strategies.
- Proficient in Photoshop, Lightroom, and album designing programs.
- Manages and updates the Nicole Thorington Photography website, Facebook page, and Instagram page.
- Oversees the completion of the legal documents and certifications for maintaining an LLC.
- Developed and managed relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior portrait photography to customers.
Private Nanny
Tarpein Family Nanny
Bettendorf, IA
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Oversaw the care of the three children ages ranging from 3-10.
- Provided a safe and clean environment that fostered optimal learning.
- Prepared daily nutritional, well-balanced meals and snacks.
- Implemented and maintained a consistent daily schedule and routine.
- Provided punctual transportation to and from appointments and activities.
- Lent homework assistance.
- Contributed to the general up-keep of the house’s common areas.
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Lead Teacher
Skip-a-long Child Development Services
Davenport, IA
09.2006 - 08.2014
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Ran the day-to-day operations of a classroom of twenty 2-3 year olds.
- Evaluated and documented developmental milestones for each child.
- Used daily communication and quarterly parent-teacher conferences to ensure the proper care was being provided and needs were being met.
- Provided a safe and clean environment that fostered optimal learning and play.
- Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Associates of Arts - Education and Teaching
St. Ambrose University
01.2006 - 01.2008
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Scott Community College
Skills
Early Childhood Education
Excellent work ethic
Leadership
Planning and Coordination
Clear and effective communication
Good time management
Dependable and reliable
Detail-oriented
Highly organized
Flexible & Adaptable
Experienced multi-tasker
Enneagram #2
Types 65 wpm
Proficient in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Microsoft Office
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
Since 2019 I have been a co-chair for my area’s Out of the Darkness Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). I assist with the organizing and hosting the walk, securing sponsors and donations, registering walkers, recruiting volunteers, monitoring the Facebook page, and spreading awareness.
Timeline
Private Nanny
Brooks Family Nanny
07.2015 - Current
Private Nanny
Tarpein Family Nanny
08.2014 - 07.2015
Photographer; Owner
Nicole Thorington Photography
01.2014 - Current
Lead Teacher
Skip-a-long Child Development Services
09.2006 - 08.2014
Associates of Arts - Education and Teaching
St. Ambrose University
01.2006 - 01.2008
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Scott Community College