Tara Dunn
Seattle
Summary
Focused Family Assistant with substantial experience in managing household activities, organizing family schedules, and assisting with daily tasks. Strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability to varying needs of family members, and ability to provide educational support for children. Demonstrated impact through successful coordination of complex schedules, ensuring smooth running of household operations and providing nurturing care to children.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Family Assistant/Nanny
Private Family Assistant/Nanny
Seattle
01.2021 - Current
- Manage busy household schedules, coordinating appointments, activities, and daily routines.
- Provide proactive support to ensure smooth day-to-day household operations.
- Handle errands including grocery shopping, auto-care and maintenance, prescription pick-up, and supply replenishment.
- Assist with travel logistics, including packing preparation and itinerary coordination.
- Support meal planning and preparation, including grocery planning and snack organization.
- Organize home spaces, including closets, play areas, and storage rooms.
- Assist with pet care, including walks, feeding, grooming appointments, and travel preparation.
- Maintain clear communication with employers regarding schedules, changes, and household needs.
- Provide dependable transportation to appointments and activities.
Additional Private Service Experience
Various Families
Seattle
01.2021 - Current
- Provide trusted house-sitting services, maintaining household security, coordinating mail/packages, and ensuring homes are fully prepared for owners' return.
- Serve as personal and home assistant for a private family in Maple Valley, supporting errands, childcare, household organization, appointment coordination, and general day-to-day assistance.
- Offer dog sitting and walking services, including feeding, administering basic medications, coordinating grooming appointments, and preparing supplies for pet travel or boarding.
- Handle grocery shopping, personal shopping, returns, and other household errands with discretion and reliability.
Pharmacy Assistant/ Merchandiser
Costco Wholesale
01.1999 - Current
- Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive personal and medical information in a highly regulated environment.
- Manage inventory control, pharmaceutical receiving, returns, and biannual audits with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Train and mentor staff while collaborating closely with pharmacists and leadership to ensure smooth department operations.
- Support department transitions and workflow changes, demonstrating adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre Nursing
North Seattle College
Seattle, WASkills
- Planning and Time Management
- Kind and Pleasant disposition
- Multitasking and Detail-oriented
- Effective Communicator
- Punctual and Dependable
- Solution-focused Decision Maker
- Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word
- Home Organization and Housekeeping
- Safe & Reliable Principal Transportation
- Experienced Dog Caregiver
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Proactive and Focused
- First Aid and CPR certified
References
- Lisa Rienbold, Principal- Family Employer, 2066790449
- Ayaz Jaffer, Pharmacy Manager at Costco, 2692677123
- Rachel Alldredge, Seasonal Family Employer, 2532791848
Timeline
Private Family Assistant/Nanny
Private Family Assistant/Nanny
01.2021 - Current
Additional Private Service Experience
Various Families
01.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant/ Merchandiser
Costco Wholesale
01.1999 - Current
Associate of Science - Pre Nursing
North Seattle College