Stephanie (Effie) Scallan
San Lorenzo,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with a rich background in the creative arts and a strong foundation in childcare and development, poised to make a meaningful impact as a Family Assistant. Bringing expertise in creative problem-solving, meticulous organizational skills, and a commitment to nurturing positive, growth-oriented environments, offers a distinctive approach to managing family and household dynamics. Known for exceptional empathy, insight, and an understanding of child development principles, strives to create a supportive atmosphere that fosters well-being and personal growth for children and teens alike. With a highly organized, resourceful approach, excels in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care. A creative background further enhances adaptability and communication, enabling seamless anticipation of needs, effective task management, and optimized household organization. Enthusiastic about contributing to a vibrant family environment, dedicated to continuous personal and professional growth, with a readiness to embrace new challenges and responsibilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Assistant/House Manager
Barr Family
San Francisco
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted neurodivergent woman with managing daily schedules and activities
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage neurodivergent woman's participation in daily activities
- Handled pet care, including cat sitting and vet appointments
- Managed appointments with doctors, dentists, and other service providers for the family
- Scheduled and supervised household vendors and contractors
- Errands including dry cleaning, shopping, and shipping and tracking packages
- Planned weekly meals, grocery shop, and cook nutritious meals to promote a healthy diet and proper nutrition
- Aided client with hygiene maintenance by providing help with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Assisted client with taking self-administered medication
Family Assistant / Driver
Baird Family
Berkeley, CA
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided social and recreational enhancement for a teen diagnosed with an eating disorder, as specified by the care team
- Errands (e.g., shopping for home supplies, returns, purchasing gifts)
- Administered medication as specified by the care team
- Transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and doctor's appointments
- Conducted research on various programs and camps for teen
- Cooked and prepared nutritious meals, as recommended by the care team
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate teen to engage in day-to-day activities
Personal Assistant
Rhonda Abrams
Palo Alto, CA
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Scheduled and managed vendors and contractors for home renovation projects.
- Managed principle's calendar including scheduling meetings and calls
- Errands (e.g., shopping for home supplies, returns, purchasing gifts)
- Provided administrative support by conducting research and preparing reports
- Organized travel arrangements, including flights, transportation, and accommodation.
- Pet care (e.g., dog walking, dog sitting, veterinarian appointments)
- Crafted visual designs and brand messaging for marketing platforms
- Developed and implemented plans to declutter and organize residential spaces
- Organized closets, cupboards, pantries, garages, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens
Nanny / Household Manager
Sweeney Family
Menlo Park, CA
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed household inventory and maintenance schedules.
- Weekly meal planning, grocery shopping and cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition
- Family calendar management
- Home organizational projects e.g., pantry reorganization, implementation of closet systems, seasonal purging, furniture reorganization
- Scheduled and oversee various household vendors and contractors
- Provided transportation of teens to/from school, activities, playdates and appointments.
- Provided emotional support to LGBTQ teen and teen with disordered eating
- Housekeeping duties such as laundry, changing linens, dusting, ironing, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping
- Errands such as dry cleaning, shopping, shipping & tracking packages
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to determine student needs and assess student progress
- Researched camps and activities for teens
- Prepared home for family prior to arrival from business trips and vacations
Artist Assistant
Josh Faught
San Francisco, CA
05.2017 - 03.2022
- Prepped areas and set up supplies prior to beginning artistic sessions.
- Collaborated with artist to complete projects on tight deadlines.
- Selected materials for use based on strength, color and texture.
- Assisted with install and dismantle of exhibitions, event planning, and artist talks / presentations
- Researched and collected options for best pricing on hotels, flights and outings
Nanny / Family Assistant
Szyndlar Family
Los Altos
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Participated in hands-on learning activities with children incorporating art, dance and music
- Maintained and managed activities, commitments, and deliveries
- Home organizational projects e.g., pantry reorganization, wardrobe purging, updating lighting fixtures
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Transported the children to and from activities and appointments, activities, play dates
- Planned fun excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, laundry, tidying bedrooms and sanitizing play areas
- Promoted language and development skills through reading and storytelling
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Nanny / Family Assistant
Newsom Family
Ben Lomond, CA
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games
- Transported children to and from school, scheduled activities, play dates, outings
- Promoted language and development skills through reading and storytelling
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods
- Implemented organizational solutions for household records; physical spaces such as home offices, closets and playrooms
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas
- Responsible for organizational projects relating to children (e.g., taking toys and clothing to donation, changing clothing seasonally, rotating books and toys)
- Encouraged active participation in daily activities; building on previous knowledge and experiences
Home Stager / Design Assistant
Welcom Home Staging
Dublin, CA
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Created and implemented a home staging plan to ensure each room was arranged in an aesthetically pleasing manner
- Selected furniture accessories and lighting fixtures to increase the appeal of the home to potential buyers
- Organized furniture, artwork, and decorations according to the client's desired look and feel
- Researched current market trends for interior design elements that would fit within the budget of clients
- Reorganized closets and cabinets for maximum storage efficiency
- Supervised repairs, painting of interior of home, decorated, staged and updated home to sell
Interior Design Intern
Tamara Mack Design
San Francisco, CA
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Researched furniture, fabrics, lighting fixtures, flooring options, and other materials to be used in the interior design project
- Collaborated with other members of the design team on ideas related to interior decorating schemes
- Gathered price quotes from contractors and vendors
- Assisted with project management duties such as ordering supplies and tracking progress of projects
- Compiled samples of materials including paint chips, fabric swatches, carpet tiles, wall coverings for clients' review
- Assessed clients' organizational needs, identified areas for improvement, and created a plan of action
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fiber, Textiles, And Weaving Arts
California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06.2013
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA05.2010
Skills
- High EQ
- Respectful communication; ability to relate to children
- Strong work ethic with flexible attitude
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of developmental milestones, Montessori education, Waldorf education, RIE parenting
- Organized with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, First Aid & AED Certified
- Trustline Certified
Timeline
Family Assistant/House Manager
Barr Family
02.2024 - Current
Family Assistant / Driver
Baird Family
05.2023 - 02.2024
Personal Assistant
Rhonda Abrams
01.2020 - 03.2022
Nanny / Household Manager
Sweeney Family
09.2019 - 03.2022
Nanny / Family Assistant
Szyndlar Family
09.2017 - 08.2019
Artist Assistant
Josh Faught
05.2017 - 03.2022
Nanny / Family Assistant
Newsom Family
07.2015 - 08.2017
Home Stager / Design Assistant
Welcom Home Staging
08.2013 - 08.2015
Interior Design Intern
Tamara Mack Design
12.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Fiber, Textiles, And Weaving Arts
California College of the Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
California State University, Long Beach
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Ohlone College
- Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, First Aid & AED Certified
- Trustline Certified
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