Jaime Canfield
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Objective
I am looking for a position in which I'm able to utilize the many skills I've developed over the years, working in a daycare and as a personal nanny. I am capable of supporting children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and promoting positive self-concepts. I've also gained a great deal of experience organizing and conducting age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
Work Experience
Nanny (01/01/2010 – 08/05/2010)
Last Employer: Stephanie Brink
Contact Person: Stephanie Brink/(607) 742-2421
Responsibilities: . I was an in-home nanny for her three boys. I was responsible for getting them dressed and ready for school. Preparing their nutritional meals, driving them to and from school. I was also responsible for her 18 month old toddler all day. I changed diapers, read them stories, helped with their homework, played games, arts
Accomplishments: I spent a lot of time with the baby and he developed a lot of necessary skills while I was working with him, including potty training and his speech skills.
Daycare Assistant (01/11/2006 – 05/20/2010)
Last Employer: Antoinette Cantrell
Contact Person: Antoinette Cantrell/(607) 734-8044
Responsibilities: I assisted Antoinette in her home-based daycare for four years. My duties included, but were not limited to preparing nutritional meals, organizing arts and crafts, games for the children, reading to them, regulating nap times and changing diapers.
Daycare Provider (01/20/2006 – 05/01/2010)
Last Employer: Various foster families
Responsibilities: While helping Antoinette, who is also a well known foster provider, I helped some other foster families, through her recommendations. I was responsible for three to five children while the parents were away, or if they just needed a helpful hand.
Bartender (02/27/2005 – 01/16/2007)
Last Employer: Simon's Tapas Bar
Contact Person: Simon Woo/(607) 796-5888
Responsibilities: I was in charge of the bar, making sure everything was stocked and organized. I created a drink special every day and was in charge of training new employees. My duties also included cleaning and prepping.
Accomplishments: I was given a consistent raise and promotions over the two-year period that I worked there.
Bar Manager (02/01/2007 – 06/23/2009)
Last Employer: Tanino Ristorante
Contact Person: Ashley Lynch/MaryBeth Herman/ (607) 739-7013
Responsibilities: I had many duties as bar manager. I was responsible for ordering, stocking, hiring, training, creating drink specials and cleaning. I was also responsible for accomodating patrons and helping the servers.
Education
Establishment: B.O.C.E.S. Technical School
Degree: License of Cosmetology
Education Period: 01/01/2000 - 06/21/2002
Establishment: Watkins Glen High School
Degree: Regents Diploma
Education Period: 09/16/1998 - 06/21/2002
Speciality: Business
Skills
Regulating children's rest and nap times, changing diapers, preparing and serving nutritious meals, excellent organizational skills, patience and understanding abilities, speaking with parents about children's development, modeling appropriate social behaviors, strong reading and writing skills.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint
Interests
Lake Country Players, Girl Scouts, Big Brother/ Big Sister program, after-school tutoring, Church Choir, School Choir, Public Library story tellers, CVSA Soccer Association, 4 years Track and Field, 4 years Basketball Cheerleading, 2 years as Captain, 4 years Football Cheerleading, Dance team and Drama Group.