Robyn Courtny Ventura
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny /Family Babysitter
Care.com
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
Nanny / House Manager
Self Employed
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
Barrington, Illinois
08.2019 - 09.2022
- House Management
- Setting up daily routines
- Preparing kids for school and helping with homework
- Prepare all meals for kids
- Drive kids to and from school and activities
- Organizing and doing kids laundry
- Setting up educational and developmental games
- Run errands concerning the kids
Language Consultant
Tutor ABC (MPC)
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Language tutor
- Teach English as a second language
- Asian community
- Focus on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation
- Lesson planning - specific to age group, and student levels
- Progress reporting on students
- 8 lessons per day
- Advanced Computer skills
Shop assistant and waitress
Feedem Pitseng
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed stock daily
- Managed shop quality
- Cashier duties (collecting money and assisting)
- See to customers
- Kitchen duties
- Place orders
Dental Assistant
Doctor Lutchmans Dental Rooms
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed stock daily
- Check patients medical aid
- Check patients medical records
- Plan doctor's day
- Schedule patients
- Confirm bookings
- Prepare doctor's room
- Make sure everything is sterilized
- Assistant with patient In room
Waitress
Nino's Kenilworth Center
Cape Town, South Africa
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
Education
American Legal System -
Chicago-Kent College of Law
01.2019
TEFL-180 hours in class - Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Entrust
01.2016
Induction Training -
BIDAIR Training Academy
01.2016
Grade 12 -
Hoerskool Goudrif
01.2013
Skills
- Social Media
- Interpersonal Skills
- Good Communication Skills (Written & Verbal)
- MS office proficient
- Telephone etiquette
- Team Player
- Computer Literate
- Good Organizational skills
- Administrative skills
- Time management skills
- Customer-friendly
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Professional competencies
- Microsoft Office - Word
- Microsoft Office - Outlook
- Skype
- Social Media
Attributes
- Considerate, kind and helpful
- I am enthusiastic and keen to update my knowledge and skills.
- Integrity and honesty
- I have a strong sense of commitment; I am able to begin a course of action and work through it until it's finished.
- Friendly and trustworthy
- I have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to meet changing conditions or situations.
- Ability to work individually and as a part of a team.
Languages
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nanny /Family Babysitter
Care.com
09.2023 - 01.2025
Nanny / House Manager
Self Employed
08.2022 - 08.2023
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
08.2019 - 09.2022
Language Consultant
Tutor ABC (MPC)
06.2016 - 07.2017
Shop assistant and waitress
Feedem Pitseng
06.2015 - 01.2016
Dental Assistant
Doctor Lutchmans Dental Rooms
06.2014 - 04.2015
Waitress
Nino's Kenilworth Center
12.2013 - 05.2014
American Legal System -
Chicago-Kent College of Law
TEFL-180 hours in class - Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Entrust
Induction Training -
BIDAIR Training Academy
Grade 12 -
Hoerskool Goudrif
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