Rhonda Better
Scottsdale,United States
Summary
Private service professional with 8 years of experience in household management and 25 years as a professional nanny. Responsibilities include managing house staff and service vendors. Possess a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Find personal satisfaction in creating successful work environments within private homes. Well versed in conflict resolution and problem solving. Sharp attention to detail and ability to learn quickly.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Weekend Nanny/Private Chef
Monas-Skolnik Family
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2021 - Current
- Tailored support for all family's weekend plans
- Created weekend activities crafts, and park outings
- Facilitated playdates and family get togethers
- Collaborated weekly menus based on Kosher guidlines
- Strong focus on nutritionally balanced meals
- Coordinated holiday menus and prepared holiday dishes
- Monthly dog sitting while family traveled
Household Manager/Professional Rotational Nanny
Private Resident
Paradise Valley, AZ
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Organized and maintained home for 9 family members
- Created, organized and managed family schedule
- Extensive experience in supervising household repair work
- Developed and directed procedural practices for housekeepers
- Formulated spreadsheets for monthly household expenditures
- Planned extensive domestic and international travel
- Highly trained cooking skills and agile ability to menu plan
- Arrange and execute all holiday/birthday celebrations, such as event planning, catering, and personal shopping
- Care for family's 3 dogs, such as scheduling vet and grooming appointments
Fulltime Professional Nanny
Monas-Skolnik Family
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided childcare for two children, newborn and infant
- Managed daily care including bathing, dressing, diapering and teeth brushing
- Designed healthy meal plans for all family members
- Maintained groceries and general household needs, ran errands
- Participated in weekly swim lessons and music classes
- Facilitated hands-on learning and arranged playdates
- Modeled kind social behaviors and encouraged concern for others
- Traveled domestically on a monthly basis, traveled internationally
Fulltime Professional Nanny
Gereb Family
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Provided care for three school aged children
- Arranged homework schedule, after school activities, and playdates
- Taught life and cooking skills, implemented chores
- Cooked nutritious and balanced meals for family
- Organized birthday and holiday parties
- Managed all aspects of pet care and housesitting duties
Fulltime Rotational Nanny/Household Manager
Corbett Family
Darien, CT
05.2006 - 11.2011
- Managed a close knit household team of four
- Responsible for the care of three young children
- Driving children to and from school and activities
- Planned meals based on sugar free dietary need for children
- Focused on positive communication to promote healthy mental and emotional development
- Scheduled appointments for doctor, dentist, hair services
- Guided piano lessons and practice
- Provided overnight care as parents traveled
- Sole care of children for 8 weeks during family move to Doha, Qatar
- Managed small retail boutique (started by principal)
- Traveled domestically and internationally
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifework
Mesa, AZ10-2023
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ01-2006
Early Elementary Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-1994
Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Strong Communication and Problem-Solving Skills
- Exceptional Organizational Abilities
- Detailed oriented
- Passion for Multi-tasking
- Event Planning and Floral Design
- Willingness to Learn and Adapt to New Ideas
- Positive Personality
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Weekend Nanny/Private Chef
Monas-Skolnik Family
07.2021 - Current
Household Manager/Professional Rotational Nanny
Private Resident
08.2018 - 07.2021
Fulltime Professional Nanny
Monas-Skolnik Family
08.2016 - 06.2019
Fulltime Professional Nanny
Gereb Family
01.2012 - 06.2018
Fulltime Rotational Nanny/Household Manager
Corbett Family
05.2006 - 11.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifework
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Early Elementary Education
University of Memphis
Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
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