Margaret B.     Age 44      Female      Atlanta, GA  - 3121 Garden Walk Sw   Member ID: 1444  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have been taking care of children for a very long time. My brother's mother left when he was 6 months old and I was fourteen. My father never remarried and I was left to take on the role as his mother for the next five years of his life since my father was a very hard working man. My brother has ADHD and he was a very difficult child since he was very hyper and aggressive. My father didn't believe in medications, so there was nothing to damper the symptoms of his condition. I also had three god siblings, with the oldest only a year older than my brother, which I cared for alone along with my brother on weekends. I did this throughout my high school years, and generally it included overnight stays. I do not have any children of my own, but I do have a true love for children, and I can assure you that they will always be safe with me. I am actually quite anal about child safety. I have, on more than one occasion, refused to let a child ride in the car with me without a car seat, even when the parents insisted. I love animals, so in case you have any, that is wonderful too. According to my friends, I am a great cook, and I know that I am great on the grill. I follow whatever the parents request, except I do not believe in spanking, and will not do it even if asked to. Time outs or a firm no is usually quite effective. Leading by example is usually the best.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: Swedish, English    My Nationality: Swedish  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Spiritual - Not Religious        Work Experience & Education Background   7 years experience, 2 references Margaret Ewa-Dominique B. 3121 Garden Walk SW, Atlanta, GA ###-###-####. 9845 ***@*** Objective To help enrich and simplify the life of a goal oriented individual or family, while obtain a full-time, live-in, fulfilling, and enjoyable position as a nanny and family assistant. Education Georgia Perimeter College 48 credits -Major: Business Administration Lithonia High School 06/2000 High School Diploma Experience Executive/Personal Assistant/Nanny | The Brown Family/Equity Capital Company 02/2004 - Present -Requesting and reviewing Real Estate Contracts -Maintained excellent customer relations -Resolved customer dilemmas on an as-needed basis -Calculated and made deposits of up to $150, 000 -Answering the phone and returning calls to prospective clients -Managing rental properties -Acting as an agent in dispossessory court -Coordinated and organized meetings -Light cooking -Dropping off/Pickup dry cleaning -Airport runs -Bill payment -Grocery shopping -Light cleaning -Personal shopping -Coordinating special events -Gift shopping -Exclusive gift research -House management * Hiring and supervising housekeeper * Hiring and supervising maintenance work -Booking trips * Flight * Hotel * Car rental * Activities * Special requests and accommodations -Responsible for 2 children ages 2 and 6. -Took care of children’s laundry and some light cleaning in the children’s room and common areas. -Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the daily routine including feeding, dressing, bathing, and providing entertainment for the children on a daily basis. -Provided entertainment activities for the children, including excursions to the park, the movies etc. -Personal shopping -Coordinating special events and play dates for the children. -Gift shopping Salary: $1000/week Reason For leaving Mrs. Brown is quitting her job and is staying home as a house maker. Nanny/Personal Assistant | The Smith Family ###-###-#### -Dropping off/Pickup dry cleaning -Bill payment -Grocery shopping -Light cleaning -Worked as a live-out Nanny, providing full time care for 2 children, ages 2, and 3months. -Responsible for dressing, feeding and bathing the children. -Provided entertainment activities for the children, including excursions to the park, the movies etc. - Attended to household chores including light housekeeping and laundry. Salary: $900/week Reason For Leaving Mrs. Smith’s mother retired and she assumed care of the children. Executive/Personal Assistant & Nanny | The Charleston Family ###-###-#### -Maintained excellent customer relations -Resolved customer dilemmas on an as-needed basis -Answering the phone and returning calls -Obtaining applications and other forms from prospective clients. -Bill payment -Grocery shopping -Light cleaning -Personal shopping -Responsible for after school care for 3 children, ages 7, 9, and 14 - Occasionally cooked dinner for children after school and always helped with homework. -Driving children to soccer and basketball practices and games. -Took the children on outings such as the zoo, movies, water parks, amusement parks, etc. Salary: $700/week Reason For leaving They moved to Minnesota and I wasn’t able to relocate at the time due to school Skills £ Microsoft Word £ 48 wpm £ Microsoft Excel £ Microsoft Power Point £ Excellent phone etiquette £ Microsoft Groove £ Adobe Photoshop (limited) £ Ability to work in a fast paced environment £ Excellent research skills £ Extremely resourceful £ Ability to follow directions well and make decisions without supervision £ Fluent in Swedish R E F E R E N C E S Available upon request       Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, twins, triplets   Education/Training: College      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children   Everything is up for discussion   Desired Start Date: August 21, 2007  Desired Salary: $1800 - $2000/month  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization   Everything is up for discussion