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Shea Hardy

Summary

Exceptional Nanny with extensive experience supporting children and families in a diversity of professional environments, birth thru teenage years. Intuitive, confident, compassionate, non-judgemental approach while working with families. Dedicated to supporting individual families with their own unique needs.


Comfortable, confident and experienced in both lead and supportive roles. Collaborative team player with a strong ability to fill a variety of roles as needed.


Reliable, confidential, supportive, flexible, patient member of household operations. Comfortable, confident, highly experienced serving UHNW HP families both at home and while abroad, including a deep respect for confidentiality and privacy.


Organized childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules both at home and while traveling. Adheres to kind, compassionate, consistent approach when dealing with discipline issues.


Career history serving individual families with multiple children in both live-in and live-out scenarios whether at home or while traveling internationally.


Extensive experience as a professional nanny and household manager both at home and during travel, including managing multiple homes, staffing, travel arrangements and scheduling in addition to role as Lead Nanny.


Always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands.


Considered hardworking, reliable with great interpersonal skill with a gift and true love of working with children of all ages.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Choices In Childbirth Private Doula Practice
08.2003 - Current

Enhanced maternal comfort by providing continuous emotional and physical support during labor and delivery.
Assisted mothers with breastfeeding initiation, ensuring a positive start to the nursing journey.
Supported families in developing personalized birth plans, taking into account their unique preferences and needs.
Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure a smooth transition for families from pregnancy to postpartum care.
Educated parents on newborn care techniques, promoting confidence and competence in new parenting tasks.
Provided guidance on infant sleep patterns, helping families establish healthy routines for both baby and parents.
Offered compassionate support to families experiencing pregnancy loss or complicated births, fostering healing through empathy and understanding.
Served as an advocate for clients'' wishes during labor, facilitating communication between the birthing team and the family.
Tailored doula services to meet diverse cultural backgrounds, respecting individual traditions and beliefs related to childbirth.
Connected clients with relevant community resources such as lactation consultants, support groups, or therapists when needed.
Coordinated care with other healthcare providers involved in clients'' pregnancies to ensure seamless support throughout the process.
Developed trusting relationships with clients through attentive listening skills and empathetic communication style.
Maintained accurate client records documenting pre-and postnatal visits as well as detailed birth reports for each supported labor experience.
Facilitated family bonding with newborns by providing guidance on skin-to-skin contact and other nurturing practices.
Offered postpartum support including light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and emotional reassurance to ease parents'' transition into their new roles.
Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
Assisted in over 120 healthy births

FT ROTA Lead Nanny & Household Manager

Sharon & Andy Tennant
01.1997 - 01.2009
  • Implemented proactive childcare strategies, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on child development practices to provide appropriate guidance during critical growth periods.
  • Developed strong relationships with children through active listening, empathy, and patience, creating a trusting bond within the family unit.
  • Streamlined household management by establishing routines and systems that maximized efficiency in day-to-day tasks.
  • Devised creative learning opportunities for children with engaging indoor and outdoor activities tailored to their interests and developmental needs.
  • Supported busy parents with personal errands such as grocery shopping, dry cleaning pick-ups, or appointment scheduling.
  • Collaborated effectively with other household staff such as nannies or housekeepers to maintain an organized home.
  • Oversaw after-school activities arrangement for kids'' engagement and well-rounded development.
  • Maintained family privacy and security by handling sensitive information discreetly and respecting confidentiality boundaries.
  • Developed and implemented care plans to meet individual client needs.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive care.
  • Administered medications and monitored client reactions for contraindications.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

FT Multiple Family Nanny Share

Albrect Family, Stark Family, Bolton/Lyons Family
08.2004 - 08.2009

Cared for 3-4 children from 3 families in a FT nanny share position ranging in ages from 6 months- 4 years.

  • Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
  • Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.

FT Professional Nanny

Calista Flockhart & Harrison Ford
10.2001 - 04.2003

1 child, 5 months-2.5years
Lead Nanny
Supported child's emotional growth by providing a nurturing environment and addressing individual needs.
Developed age-appropriate routines to establish structure in children''s daily lives, fostering a sense of security and predictability.
Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
Provided transportation to extracurricular activities, promoting socialization opportunities outside of the home setting.
Organized educational outings such as museum visits or nature walks, integrating hands-on learning experiences into everyday life.
Established bedtime routines that fostered restful sleep patterns, promoting overall health and wellness for growing children.
Actively participated in family events and gatherings, seamlessly integrating into the family dynamic while providing additional support when needed.
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on child development practices to provide appropriate guidance during critical growth periods.
Streamlined household management by establishing routines and systems that maximized efficiency in day-to-day tasks.
Supported busy parents with personal errands such as grocery shopping, dry cleaning pick-ups, or appointment scheduling.
Collaborated effectively with other household staff such as nannies or housekeepers to maintain an organized home.
Maintained family privacy and security by handling sensitive information discreetly and respecting confidentiality boundaries.
Addressed client household needs with meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive care.

FT Professional Nanny & Household Manager

Cameron Crowe & Nancy Wilson
09.2000 - 09.2001

Two Children, Twins 4mo-16mo
Lead Nanny
Extensive travel with children working extended straight 24/7 shifts, children stayed w me while on location.
Maintain and adhered to confidentiality protocols
Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing engaging educational activities.
Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trustbuilding.
Supported children''s emotional growth by providing a nurturing environment and addressing individual needs.
Boosted language acquisition skills through interactive storytelling and reading sessions.
Developed age-appropriate routines to establish structure in children''s daily lives, fostering a sense of security and predictability.
Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques tailored to each child''s temperament.
Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
Ensured a safe environment for playtime activities, closely monitoring interactions while encouraging independence and problem-solving skills.
Provided transportation to extracurricular activities, promoting socialization opportunities outside of the home setting.
Organized educational outings such as museum visits or nature walks, integrating hands-on learning experiences into everyday life.
Established bedtime routines that fostered restful sleep patterns, promoting overall health and wellness for growing children.
Implemented stress-reducing techniques during transitions or new situations, ensuring adaptability in changing environments.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.

FT Professional ROTA Nanny

Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman
03.1996 - 01.1997

Two children ages 1 & 3
24/7 Rota Nanny, Live-In/Live-Out
Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
Extensive long term international travel with children in various locations and environments
Worked closely & collaboratively with multiple large, complex, dynamic household staff in various locations both nationally and internationally.
Travel Preparation, packing and organizing children's belongings
Maintained family privacy and security by handling sensitive information discreetly and respecting confidentiality boundaries.
Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child's interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
Implemented proactive childcare strategies, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on child development practices to provide appropriate guidance during critical growth periods.
Developed strong relationships with children through active listening, empathy, and patience, creating a trusting bond within the family unit.
Devised creative learning opportunities for children with engaging indoor and outdoor activities tailored to their interests and developmental needs.
Provided timely transportation assistance for children to and from school, appointments, or special events, ensuring punctuality and safety.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive care.
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.

Conference Coordinator, Editor, Columnist

Midwifery Today
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Enhanced conference attendee experience by meticulously coordinating logistics and event schedules.
  • Coordinated seamless audio-visual setups, ensuring uninterrupted presentations and smooth transitions between speakers.
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating successful partnerships for future events.
  • Oversaw on-site staff during conferences, maintaining a high level of professionalism and responsiveness to attendee needs.
  • Organized engaging networking opportunities for attendees, fostering valuable connections among industry professionals.
  • Assisted speakers in preparing presentations materials while ensuring adherence to time constraints.
  • Liaised with catering services providing diverse menu options that catered to various dietary restrictions of attendees.
  • Worked closely with security personnel implementing safety protocols guaranteeing the well-being of all participants during conferences.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
  • Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
  • Developed style guides and editorial processes to maintain a consistent voice across all published materials.
  • Liaised with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts that complemented written content.
  • Contributed original articles on various topics, showcasing versatility as a writer and editor.
  • Established strong relationships with freelance contributors, expanding the pool of talent available for future projects.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with authors throughout the editing process, resulting in smoother collaborations.
  • Evaluated article submissions for relevance, quality, and adherence to submission guidelines before acceptance or rejection.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
  • Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
  • Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.

Founder & Executive Producer

Studio 541 Productions
01.2019 - 07.2023
  • Managed a diverse team of event staff for seamless execution and positive attendee experiences.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing high-quality services at competitive prices.
  • Developed and maintained budgets for multiple events, ensuring financial goals were met or exceeded.
  • Implemented innovative audiovisual technology solutions to elevate event presentations and engage audiences.
  • Oversaw venue selection process, identifying optimal locations that aligned with client objectives and budget requirements.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices in event planning and execution.
  • Led pre-production meetings to align cross-functional teams on expectations, roles, and responsibilities during events.
  • Successfully managed tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail throughout all stages of event planning.
  • Resolved unexpected challenges swiftly, minimizing disruptions to the overall event plan and schedule.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.

Founder, Executive Director

Lane County Birth & Wellness Collective
11.2003 - 01.2013
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Attracted top talent for the company, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
  • Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
  • Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
  • Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance the organization''s mission.
  • Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization to create a more inclusive work environment.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
  • Advocated for policy changes at both local and national levels to further support the organization''s goals and objectives.
  • Presented regularly at conferences or industry events showcasing the accomplishments of the organization.
  • Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.

Education

Doulas of North America (DONA) Training
01.2003

Post graduate work with an emphasis in psychology, child development & social work -

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
01.2003

Bachelor of Arts in History -

Ripon College
Ripon, WI
01.1995

Skills

  • Lifelong Dedication, Passion & Love of Working With Children & Families at all ages & stages
  • Multiples: Twins & Triplets
  • Living, Working & Traveling Abroad with UHNW, HP Families
  • Creative, Comfortable & Confident Working in Fast Paced Complex Environments
  • Collaborative
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Sleep Training Methods
  • Newborn Care Proficiency
  • Household Management Abilities
  • Social Skill Development
  • Special Needs Experience
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Travel Preparation and Assistance
  • Educational Support
  • Emotionally Supportive
  • Effective Team Leader and/or Member

References

References and employment verification available upon request.

Timeline

Founder & Executive Producer

Studio 541 Productions
01.2019 - 07.2023

Conference Coordinator, Editor, Columnist

Midwifery Today
01.2016 - 01.2019

FT Multiple Family Nanny Share

Albrect Family, Stark Family, Bolton/Lyons Family
08.2004 - 08.2009

Founder, Executive Director

Lane County Birth & Wellness Collective
11.2003 - 01.2013

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Choices In Childbirth Private Doula Practice
08.2003 - Current

FT Professional Nanny

Calista Flockhart & Harrison Ford
10.2001 - 04.2003

FT Professional Nanny & Household Manager

Cameron Crowe & Nancy Wilson
09.2000 - 09.2001

FT ROTA Lead Nanny & Household Manager

Sharon & Andy Tennant
01.1997 - 01.2009

FT Professional ROTA Nanny

Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman
03.1996 - 01.1997

Doulas of North America (DONA) Training

Post graduate work with an emphasis in psychology, child development & social work -

Santa Monica College

Bachelor of Arts in History -

Ripon College
Shea Hardy