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Amanda Garlick

Summary

Professional caregiver with strong track record of fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. Adept at supporting developmental milestones and creating engaging, educational activities. Known for effective collaboration with parents and adapting to meet changing needs. Reliable, patient, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring optimal care and well-being.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Nanny

Kylie Lawson
02.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Established clear expectations for behaviour, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioural or health concerns that arose during care hours.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Private Nanny

Julia Beran
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioural or health concerns that arose during care hours.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.

Private Nanny

Tiffany Berman Withers
04.2015 - 02.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Managed medical appointments, ensuring regular check-ups and vaccinations were up-to-date for each child.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Bartender

Black Dog Bar
07.2013 - 04.2015
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Education

NCEA Level 3 -

Fiordland College
Te Anau, NZ
12-2012

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Infant care experience
  • Toddler care experience
  • Activity planning
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Social skill development
  • Household management
  • Academic support
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Time management
  • Creative thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Child safety
  • Good decision making
  • Multitasking
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teaching empathy
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening

Timeline

Private Nanny

Kylie Lawson
02.2022 - Current

Private Nanny

Julia Beran
02.2019 - 04.2022

Private Nanny

Tiffany Berman Withers
04.2015 - 02.2019

Bartender

Black Dog Bar
07.2013 - 04.2015

NCEA Level 3 -

Fiordland College

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