___________________Veronica Manley___________________

Northridge, CA 91324

______cell: 704-***-**** ______

fko5gn@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a live out nanny position where I can guide the children in having a fun and safe learning environment where the children feel as if they can grow and explore the world.

Experience and Relevant Skills:

· 13 complete years of nanny experience

· 2 years of daycare experience

· Knowledge and training in RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder

· Experience in watching multiples

· Personal Assisting Duties

Employment:

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ball Aug.2009 – Nov 2009

Worked as a full time live out weekend nanny for 2 boys infant and toddler.

Responsibilities: Providing care for the boys on weekends from Saturday until Monday. Those included feeding, bathing, nurturing, potty training, nap time, story time, out door play and many educational activities. I helped with the childrens daily and bedtime routines, to have a more structured environment. Everyday was different so we made the best of it while being in Santa Barbara. I also helped with animal care, laundry, tidying the kitchen and organization of the home. Since this was a new experience for the family, moving to a new house and city, I attributed in making it a home for them.

Reason for leaving: Temporary job

Mr. and Mrs. Dana Dispenza Sept. 2008- Aug 2009

Worked as a full time live out nanny for 11 year old twins, a boy and a girl.

Responsibilities: Every aspect of my job consisted of the childrens needs first and helping in areas that were needed such as personal assisting. Picking up the children from school was the start of my day during the week. Driving them to and from sporting events, practices, car- pooling, appointments, and tutors was common most weekday afternoons. I was responsible for dinner every evening and making sure all homework and projects were complete. With the children becoming more independent at 11, I only had to make sure that they had picked up their belongings, made lunches and were ready for school the next morning. On Saturdays the children interest consisted of shopping adventures, birthday parties, painting or drawing, mini golf, movies, overall letting the kids shine and enjoy the weekend.

Reasons for leaving: Mutual Agreement, only needing part-time help

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Dunn Aug. 2007-Sept.2008

Worked as a live-in nanny, providing care for an 10 year old boy and the family dogs.

Responsibilities: The son was my sole responsibility but I had other obligations as he was in school quite often. Driving him to and from school and all of his activities was a daily task. I assisted him with homework and made sure it was complete. Sports were a huge part of his life, so practicing with him outside was common. Keeping the kitchen, cars, appointments, and the son’s life organized was delegated for me as well. Weekly grocery shopping was a big responsibility and personal errands for the mother, and when asked, I assisted the husband as well. They thrived on privacy as I kept that for them.

Reason for leaving: Personal Reasons for the family

Mr. and Mrs. David Gardner May 2006- Aug. 2007

Working as a live in nanny, providing full time child care for three children, two boys and a girl. Ages 8, 6 and 6 weeks.

Responsibilities: Caring, feeding, and bathing all children along with diaper changing for the baby. Provide entertainment for the children, including swimming, sports and creative activities. Assisted the children with school projects, homework and studying. Driving the children to after school activities, overnight care, traveling abroad, running errands and grocery shopping trips on a weekly basis. Currently have reference letter available.

Reason for leaving: Family relocated back to the UK and Europe

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Griffin 2001 - Nov. 2005

Working as a live out nanny providing weekly care for 2 children, infant to 9 years.

Responsibilities: Daily care for the kids which included feeding, interacting, and taking children to and from activities, park trips and just had fun with the kids. It was a child care focus job. Provided overnight care for the children along with evening babysitting. I could do anything that was thrown my way, so it worked out well.

Reason for leaving: I relocated back to CA from the East coast.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Galloway 2001- Nov. 2005

Provided care for three children, two boys ages 5 and 3 and a newborn daughter. Pick up and drop off to school when needed for older children. Provided trips to the pool, park and arranged play dates. Traveled with them on occasion. Cared for the children overnight on occasion. Helped mother with personal assistant duties, including holiday cards, birthday party planning and everyday necessities to keep the house running smoothly.

Reason for leaving: Relocated back to California.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Slocum 2001-2005

Father traveled for work quite often and his wife joined him. My care responsibility was to care for their only 2 year old daughter, everyday needs while they were away. Those included feeding, bathing, bedtime routine, arranging play dates, preschool activities, swimming and park adventures. I also cared for the 2 dogs and kept the household up as well as the housekeeper. I was a personal assistant to the mothers small business while they were away such as processing orders and shipping. They traveled for 2 weeks about 6 times a year.

Reason for leaving: They relocated to NYC for another position within the fathers company.

Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Neilson 2000- 2004

Sole responsibility was childcare only. I cared for two children ages 3 and 5. Older brother was adopted and needed special care for RAD. It is a different form of interaction I only cared for them when his mother needed respite. Very interested in wanting to learn more about RAD, his mother then put me through training so I could care for him on a more needed basis.

Reason for leaving: Son improved and over time he was sent away when it was too much to handle. Great experience overall.

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Lebonte Summer 1998-2001 Husband was a NASCAR Winston Cup Driver and sole priorities where to care for the children while at the race track weekly. Traveled all over the country 36 weeks out of a year. They had two children ages 3 and newborn, a boy and a girl. Keeping children safe at all times was important. This was in a live in position when we traveled due to the fact that I stayed on the motor home at the track with them. Kept children occupied and got kids involved in activities at the racetrack, employees children only.

Reason for leaving: Children started school so they stayed home more and I was burnt out on the traveling. Fun experience.

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schrader Summer 1997-1998

Assisted with fan club duties and planning of events for fan club members, gave tours to fans who stopped in the shop. Assisted with answering phones and everyday duties of the front office. Through his wife is where I started to nanny and assist their family while traveling to the race track. They have two children, a girl and a boy, ages 5 and 1.5. Sole care for the children and there everyday needs. Kept kids safe and tried to keep their life as normal as possible while there father had a tough and dangerous job.

Reasons for leaving: Had another opportunity and also the family had another nanny to help them, who I just assisted when she wasn’t able to go along.

EDUCATION:

University of North Carolina Charlotte: Graduated with a Bachelors in Business Administration emphasis in Marketing 2001-2003

Rowan Cabarrus Community College: AA in Marketing Charlotte, NC 1998- 2001

Canyon High School: Attended in 1994 and graduated with my high school diploma in June 1997, located in Canyon Country, CA

PERSONAL:

Traveling, working out, spending time with family and friends, exploring new cities and sports is what I enjoy doing in my free time. Currently reside in Los Angeles.

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