Emily Crook
Arlington
Summary
Globally minded and highly adaptable professional with experience living in seven countries and working at the United States Embassy in Stockholm and the United States Embassy in Bogotá. Experienced in administrative and service-oriented roles, including childcare and pet care, demonstrating responsibility, initiative, and strong cross-cultural communication skills. Known for being diligent, industrious, and reliable in dynamic environments.
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Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pet Sitter
Private Household
Arlington, VA
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided attentive care for pets, ensuring safety and comfort during each visit.
- Developed customized feeding schedules based on individual pet needs and preferences.
- Implemented daily exercise routines, enhancing overall pet well-being and energy levels.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
Babysitter
Private Household
Arlington, VA
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals for an evolving set of needs.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and living spaces
- Provided a nurturing environment that encouraged emotional growth and security for the development of an infant.
- Implemented caregiving strategies adapted to the child's stage of development
Babysitter
Private Household
Bogota, Colombia
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
- Adapted caregiving strategies to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Re-enforced the development of socialization skills to improve engagement with peers in the classroom.
- Instructed children in the cultivation of healthy habits and intellectually stimulating pursuits.
English Language Tutor
Private Household
Bogota, Colombia
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Designed personalized lesson plans to enhance language acquisition for the appropriate age demographic.
- Worked on building competence through repetition and positive engagement
- Facilitated conversational practice to boost students' confidence in spoken English.
- Provided one-on-one instruction with a focus on improving comfort in the English language.
Overseas Seasonal Hire
Embassy of the United States of America in Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications specific to the Embassy.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment, centered around a shifting set of needs .
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Organized and managed a set of 400+ housing units.
- Converted physical documents into digital files
- Labeled and organized the welcome packages for all incoming arrivals.
- Managed incoming calls for the unit.
- Scheduled and processed maintenance requests for all housing units.
- Updated fire safety requirements for all housing units.
Overseas Seasonal Hire
Embassy of the United States of America in Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed informative materials for visitors about Embassy housing policies and services available at the embassy.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and categorized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Performed inventory checks on essential safety equipment to ensure compliance with code.
- Electronically surveilled and identified points of friction for upcoming structural renovation projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia, VA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket
Sigtuna, Sweden05-2024
Skills
- Flexible schedule
- Customer service
- Client communication
- Schedule management
- Regular availability
Certification
- Babysitting and Child Care Training - American Red Cross
- First Aid Training - Babysitting and Child Care Training
- CPR/Anaphylaxis Training - Babysitting and Child Care Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Swedish
Elementary
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Private Household
02.2025 - 08.2025
Babysitter
Private Household
12.2024 - 06.2025
Babysitter
Private Household
08.2024 - 12.2024
English Language Tutor
Private Household
08.2024 - 09.2024
Overseas Seasonal Hire
Embassy of the United States of America in Colombia
08.2024 - 09.2024
Overseas Seasonal Hire
Embassy of the United States of America in Sweden
12.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
College of William And Mary
High School Diploma -
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket