Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Simona Giurgiu

Chicago ,Illinois

Summary

Experienced Personal Assistant successful at minimizing hassles and alleviating client concerns by effectively coordinating schedules, planning events, running errands and handling childcare and household tasks.

Efficient and detail-oriented Personal Assistant with track record of initiative and accuracy. Highly organized and consistently anticipates needs of clients. Skilled multitasker proficient in Software and correspondence management.

Detail-oriented Personal Assistant offering Number years of relevant experience. Gifted in event coordination, scheduling and correspondence. Highly personable with excellent communication skills.

Driven and resourceful Administrative professional with Number+ years of experience supporting work of high-achieving Job titles. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Sophisticated and graceful in managing high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.

Certified Child Care Specialist with more than 4 years of professional experience. Expertise working with children with special needs.

Detail-oriented professional with superb people skills. Engaging and helpful Job Title.

Inventive Job Title driven to provide best support possible. Travel arrangement expert focused on budget-conscious options and client satisfaction.

Detail-oriented administrative professional with superb people-skills and public relations experience. Business-savvy with excellent decision-making skills.

Highly capable Personal Assistant skilled at prioritizing tasks with ease. Bringing several years of experience supporting executives with high-stress and high-profile careers.

Smooth and efficient Job Title with experience enhancing executive productivity and improving business operations. Exceed expectations for maximizing group performance and overseeing efficient calendars. Operate well with minimal supervision to meet demanding objectives.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Care Assistant

Goldstein Family
Chicago , Illinois
11.2013 - Current
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Assisted clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
  • Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.

Personal Assistant

Goldstein Family
Chicago , Illinois
02.2013 - Current
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Managed large range of services including pet care, phone screening, shopping and bill paying to provide clients with premium family time.
  • Transported children to and from school, activities and appointments.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Coordinated residential property operations and prepared homes for clients.
  • Oversaw daily household activities for traveling clients.
  • Monitored household expenditures and budgeted for necessities, including groceries and household utility payments.
  • Organized client' homes prior to arrival home and performed house sitting duties.
  • Picked up and dropped off clients at airport.
  • Coordinated and planned vacations for family.
  • Informed vendors and contractors of client project requirements to foster client satisfaction.
  • Managed residential properties and prepared homes for clients prior to arrival.
  • Organized and cared for clients' homes and properties by maintaining and preparing for arrival and daily living requirements.

Insurance Sales Agent

Mihaela Pantiru
Chicago , Illinois
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
  • Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
  • Reviewed policy applications for errors and liaised with underwriters to facilitate quick completion of application process.
  • Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
  • Sold auto, home, life and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
  • Quoted and calculated premium rates for policies, using rate book, Software and calculator.
  • Scheduled fact-finding appointments and consultations to determine client needs and overall financial situations.
  • Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency reputation.
  • Approached potential clients by using direct marketing techniques, including mailings and phone contacts.
  • Upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements.

Tax Preparer

Ladder Up
Chicago , Illinois
02.2015 - 04.2015
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
  • Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for all types of organizations and entities, including individuals.

Family Nanny

Billings Family
Chicago, IL
07.2006 - 08.2013
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Offered positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects to promote academic success.
  • Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for family of Number each Timeframe to encourage good eating habits.
  • Studied and performed research on food allergies to provide higher level of care and oversight for individuals with such conditions.
  • Played games and read books to young children, limiting TV and mobile device time.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties, such as dusting, mopping and Task to keep household efficient and neat.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Drove children to various types of activities, including dance, Type and Type to maintain extracurricular routines.
  • Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  • Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with Task.
  • Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.

Teacher

Scoala Cu Program Special
Targu Lapus , Romania
03.1998 - 12.2004
  • Escalated consistent problematic behavior problems to school officials and senior staff.
  • Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes and tests.
  • Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Created study guides, research materials, and syllabi for students on Timeframe basis.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Supplied supplemental, one-to-one teaching instruction for at-risk or struggling students.
  • Taught all core subjects including math, science, technology and history.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.

Education

Associate In Applied Science - Marketing Management

City Colleges Of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL
12.2016

Advanced Certificate - Accounting

City Colleges Of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL
06.2015

Colegiul

Skills

  • Childcare experience
  • Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Travel coordination
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Commitment to quality and service
  • Schedule Management
  • Strong problem solver
  • Professional and mature
  • Advanced interpersonal skills
  • Time management
  • Chauffeuring
  • Bilingual Romanian/English
  • Administrative support
  • Project planning
  • Developing menus

Timeline

Insurance Sales Agent

Mihaela Pantiru
06.2017 - 12.2017

Tax Preparer

Ladder Up
02.2015 - 04.2015

Home Health Care Assistant

Goldstein Family
11.2013 - Current

Personal Assistant

Goldstein Family
02.2013 - Current

Family Nanny

Billings Family
07.2006 - 08.2013

Teacher

Scoala Cu Program Special
03.1998 - 12.2004

Associate In Applied Science - Marketing Management

City Colleges Of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

Advanced Certificate - Accounting

City Colleges Of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

Colegiul
Simona Giurgiu