Meghann Lisa Newman
Au Pair/Driver
Fourways
Summary
Childcare professional with strong foundation in nurturing and educating children. Proven ability to create safe and stimulating environment that promotes learning and development. Reliable team player, known for adaptability and collaborative spirit, ensuring seamless integration into family dynamics.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Transport Driver / Recruiter
Have a Safe Trip / Walinzi Kidz
08.2024 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation systems to minimize delays with well-planned routes.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected changes in delivery schedules, minimizing impact on service quality.
- Maintained perfect safety record, adhering strictly to all vehicular and traffic regulations.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Au Pair
Cohen Family
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided reliable transportation to various appointments, activities, and outings while maintaining safety standards.
- Running errands and grocery shopping
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Putting the children to bed
- Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
- Full-time care when parents are away
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Enhanced family''s daily routine by providing attentive childcare and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Improved children''s language skills through engaging conversations and interactive language games.
Au Pair
Biola Family
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Collecting children from school
- Transporting and overseeing extra-mural activities
- Assisting with homework and studying
- Entertaining children and playing games and sports with them
- Cooking meals and preparing snacks
- Bathing the children
- Reading the children bedtime stories and putting them to bed
- Co-ordinating the boys schedule
- Communicating with school teachers
- Attend parent information evenings
Car rental sales agent
Avis rent a car
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Delivering the Avis promise of 'people are more important than cars' and 'we try harder' to customers through continuous Avis Ambassadorship
- All rental transactions
- Asset control and fleet control
- Termination and rental counter duties
- General administration
- Capturing and managing fuel on the wizard fuel management system
- Dealing with customer queries and complaints
- Answering of telephone and making reservations for customers
- Check-in and checkout of vehicles
- Inspection of vehicles and completing damage report forms
- Dealing with customers in a professional and friendly manner at all times
Sales Partner
Rawson properties
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting
- Discuss conditions of sale
- Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration
- Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other
- Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price
- Advise clients on market conditions, prices, legal requirements and related matters
- Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and flyers
- Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources
- Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings
- Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers
- Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers
- Solicit and compile listings of available properties
Customer relations officer
Omega Risk Solutions
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Receptionist
- Dealing with VIP's and welcoming them into Sasol
- General administrative duties
- Answering of telephones
- Handling of customer complaints
- Issuing of visitors permits and temporary badges
- Answering queries and questions related to Sasol, Sasol procedures, security and safety
Permit Officer
Omega Risk Solutions
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Responsible for safety clearance and badging of employees, hired labour and service providers
- Extending permits
- Updating of safety, medical and indemnities
- Administration - Filing, typing, data capturing
- Systems used: SAP, Portal Vetting & EBI Station
- Carry out alcohol screenings
- Pulling clock history of all employees
- Scheduling of visitors wanting to enter into Sasol
- Daily measurements for KPI statistics
- Updating of clearances on Vetting
- Typing lists that are sent for SAPS
Au Pair
Kruger Family
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Collect the children from school
- Assist with homework
- Prepare lunch
- Take the children to afterschool activities
- Taking the children to doctor's appointments when ill
- General childcare duties
Education
Matriculated -
Hoërskool Secunda
Secunda, MpumalangaSkills
- Excellent communication skills
- Great problem solving skills
- Computer literate
- Attention to detail
- Safe driving practices
- Excellent people skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Active listening
Attributes
- Team player
- Motivated to achieve targets
- Ability to work in a fast paced, pressurized environment
- Honesty
- Empathy
Educational Details - High School
Hoërskool Secunda, 2009, Secunda, Mpumalanga, 80%, 89%, 75%, 78%, 76%, 75%, 79%, Academic Merit for obtaining an average above 70% in Grade 11., Second Academic Merit achieved as well as honorary colours for obtaining an average of 81% in Matric.
Physical Address
Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2191
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9101090130086
- Place of Birth: Mpumalanga
- License: Yes. Light Motor Vehicles
- Health Status: Excellent
- Criminal Record: Nil
- Date of Birth: 01/09/91
- Marital Status: Single
Cell Phone Number
(+27) 076 026 0491
Timeline
School Transport Driver / Recruiter
Have a Safe Trip / Walinzi Kidz
08.2024 - Current
Au Pair
Cohen Family
01.2021 - 06.2024
Au Pair
Biola Family
04.2015 - 04.2018
Car rental sales agent
Avis rent a car
03.2014 - 09.2014
Sales Partner
Rawson properties
07.2013 - 02.2014
Customer relations officer
Omega Risk Solutions
06.2011 - 06.2013
Permit Officer
Omega Risk Solutions
06.2011 - 06.2013
Au Pair
Kruger Family
10.2010 - 06.2011
Matriculated -
Hoërskool Secunda
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