Susanna Bowden
Pearisburg
Summary
Friendly and dependable with a natural ability to engage and care for children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Committed to providing a positive impact through attentive and compassionate care.
Developed strong interpersonal and multitasking skills in a childcare-focused environment, ensuring a nurturing and organized setting. Expertise in managing daily routines, conflict resolution, and creative engagement with children. Seeking to transition into a new field, leveraging these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in diverse settings.
Positive, passionate, and purpose driven.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Friends
Giles County, VA
- Supervised children during playtime, ensuring safe and engaging activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Assisted with homework, fostering a productive learning environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
- Managed conflicts among children, promoting conflict resolution skills.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area to ensure safety and hygiene.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
Volunteer
Riverview Baptist Church
Ripplemead, VA
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted in disaster relief efforts, ensuring timely distribution of aid and supplies.
- Contributed to building of affordable housing, improving community infrastructure.
Photographer
Self-employeed
Giles County, VA
- Captured high-quality images for various events, enhancing visual storytelling.
- Edited and retouched photographs using industry-standard software to ensure client satisfaction.
- Developed creative concepts for photo shoots, aligning with client vision and brand identity.
- Collaborated with clients to understand requirements and deliver personalized photography services.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
Notary Public
- Reviewed client identification and documentation for authenticity and accuracy.
- Administered notarizations for various documents, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Maintained meticulous records of all notarized transactions for legal accountability.
Civil Draftsman
Elevation Surveying, LLC.
Blacksburg, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained organized electronic files of all drafts and revisions for easy access and reference.
- Adapted quickly to project changes, demonstrating flexibility in meeting tight deadlines.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering error-free drafts that met established specifications and requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication and collaboration on civil drafting assignments.
- Achieved timely completion of projects by diligently meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Leveraged CAD software capabilities to quickly produce revisions while reducing man-hours spent on modifications.
- Maintained organized drawing archives, enabling easy access to historical data for future reference or reuse in similar projects.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Conducted field surveys and visited site locations to take note of natural and man-made structures.
PE Teacher
Jefferson Christian Academy
Ripplemead, VA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging physical education curricula promoting student participation and fitness.
- Assessed student performance and provided tailored feedback to enhance skills and confidence in various sports.
- Organized and supervised extracurricular activities, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship among students.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate health education into physical activities for holistic student development.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring inclusivity in all physical education classes.
- Increased student participation by incorporating physical fitness activities and team-building exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA05-2026
Certificate Autodesk CAD User - Pre-engineering/Drafting
Giles County Technology Center
Pearisburg, VA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Bowden Homeschool
Giles, VA05-2024
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- School-age children experience
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building
- Teaching experience
Timeline
Civil Draftsman
Elevation Surveying, LLC.
08.2024 - Current
PE Teacher
Jefferson Christian Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Babysitter
Friends
Volunteer
Riverview Baptist Church
Photographer
Self-employeed
Notary Public
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Bluefield University
Certificate Autodesk CAD User - Pre-engineering/Drafting
Giles County Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Bowden Homeschool