DIANA KILDAY
Occoquan
Summary
Dedicated and resourceful self-starter who goes above and beyond to deliver in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. Leads with energy and poise, driving operations from behind the scenes while attending to the finer details. Anticipates needs and often addresses issues before they arise. A natural networker who easily builds rapport with others and forms lasting relationships.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Marcelo Ochoa
Bethesda
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a safe environment.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals tailored to children's dietary needs.
- Coordinated educational and recreational activities to promote child development.
- Managed transportation for children to school, appointments, and extracurricular activities.
- Implemented effective discipline strategies to encourage positive behavior.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Developed strong relationships with children to foster trust and emotional support.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area for optimal safety and engagement.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
FAMILY ASSISTANT
BAILEY RESIDENCE
McLEAN
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Responsible for the management of home improvement / maintenance projects. Examples include; ensuring timely completion of construction activities of various magnitude as well as the general maintenance of the building and landscaping.
- Assist the family on out of state travel and manage the children's activities while on vacation.
- Assist in the planning and executing of events of various sizes. Responsible for the selection and management of invitations, entertainment, event space as well as catering.
- Supplement children's online education throughout the pandemic. Ensure that remote learning is as impactful as possible given certain challenges. Facilitate safe social interactions necessary for child development.
- Utilize proficiency in gymnastics to safely assist in the development of the children's strength and skills for the sport.
- Prepared and cooked meals and snacks for the children and occasionally cooked meals for the parents/family.
- Managed household tasks, including meal preparation and cleaning.
- Coordinated daily schedules and activities for family members.
- Organized family events and special occasions efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with family members to understand needs.
- Maintained inventory of household supplies and groceries regularly.
- Supported children with homework and educational activities as needed.
- Developed positive relationships with family members to foster trust.
- Created grocery lists and purchased groceries for the family.
- Acted as an intermediary between family members and outside contacts.
- Scheduled meetings with tutors for children in the family.
- Assisted family members with managing their daily schedules and activities.
- Managed appointments with doctors, dentists, and other service providers for the family.
- Organized social gatherings such as dinner parties or holiday celebrations.
- Provided support during personal crises that occur within the household.
FAMILY ASSISTANT
GRANT & LESLIE PATRICK
CHICAGO
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Fosters a warm, comfortable atmosphere and attend to family's personal well-being while remaining discreet, respecting privacy, and securing confidentiality.
- Facilitates and executes multiple, ongoing projects with respect to event execution, travel, organization, renovations, and regular maintenance to meet all quality, cost, and scope specifications.
- Manages domestic realm with respect to grocery shopping, cooking, and the coordination of child care as well as afterschool activities. Maintains ongoing and open communication to report progress, identify issues, and allocate resources.
HOUSE MANAGER & FAMILY ASSISTANT
MIKE & KELLY GOLDEN
Winnetka
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Scheduled personal and professional appointments as well as travel for a busy family of five while maintaining an orderly and content household.
- Directed housing repairs and updates; sustained relationships with vendors and contractors, clearly communicating expectations and following up on status to meet standards and set deliverables while guaranteeing zero disruption to privacy.
- Coordinated social gatherings, entertaining theme parties, and fundraising events to achieve seamless execution; commended for exceeding expectations and creative insight.
- Assisted with childcare responsibilities, clothes shopping, and prepared healthy, fine-dining meals at home each night.
FAMILY ASSISTANT
LIN FAMILY
CHICAGO
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supported the families needs and managed all scheduling, errands, and communications.
- Planned activities for their 2 young boys. Prepared and cooked gourmet and healthy meals. Set up play dates and enrolled the children in classes throughout the years. Assisted the parents as well as maintaining the proper care for the children.
SALES ASSOCIATE & PERSONAL STYLIST
SUITS 20/20
Niles
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Worked as stylist, coordinating attire for news anchors, athletes, and prominent business professionals.
- Consistently ranked a top seller, achieving $1M+ in sales each year.
Education
Certified Makeup Artist -
Glam Lab
Mather High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- SIGNATURE STRENGTHS
- DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE
- PERSONAL SHOPPING
- CHILDCARE
- EVENT COORDINATION
- SCHEDULING & TRAVEL
- FAMILY ASSISTANT
- CRISIS MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- HEALTH & BEAUTY
- COOKING
- STYLING
- ORGANIZATION
Associations
Romanian
Timeline
Private Nanny
Marcelo Ochoa
09.2022 - Current
FAMILY ASSISTANT
BAILEY RESIDENCE
01.2018 - 08.2022
FAMILY ASSISTANT
GRANT & LESLIE PATRICK
01.2016 - 01.2018
HOUSE MANAGER & FAMILY ASSISTANT
MIKE & KELLY GOLDEN
01.2015 - 01.2016
FAMILY ASSISTANT
LIN FAMILY
01.2011 - 01.2015
SALES ASSOCIATE & PERSONAL STYLIST
SUITS 20/20
01.2004 - 01.2011
Certified Makeup Artist -
Glam Lab
Mather High School