Candice Mcdowe
Thornton Heath,England
Summary
Engaging Babysitter skilled in fostering children's development through creative activities and educational support. Established open communication with parents, building trust and transparency. Organised professional with a diverse background in customer service, event coordination, and catering, delivering exceptional guest experiences while prioritising food safety and dietary needs.
Overview
1
1
Language
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Freelance
London
06.2022 - Current
- Gained over three years of babysitting experience for family and friends
- Assisted children with homework and school projects, enhancing their academic skills and knowledge
- Managed bedtime routines for younger children, including bathing, reading stories, and ensuring a peaceful night's sleep
- Prepare healthy meals for breakfast , luch , dinner and snacks
- Engaged children in games, stories, and age-appropriate films to foster creativity and enjoyment
- Communicated regularly with parents, offering updates on children's wellbeing and developmental progress
- Organised children's rooms and play areas to keep environments tidy, safe, and conducive to play
Corporate Gifting Assistant Coordinator
Cassie's Design ( freelance )
London, England
01.2022 - Current
- Develop customised gift packages that cater to specific client preferences
- Design and create themed gift hampers for events such as birthdays, weddings, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Valentine's Day
- Wrap gifts with attention to detail for various occasions
Special Event Assistant
Cassie's Design ( freelance )
London, England
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in planning, coordinating, and executing diverse events, including birthdays, weddings, and conferences of up to 500 attendees
- Facilitated on-site event setup and breakdown, adhering strictly to venue policies and timelines
- Collaborated effectively with events and venue staff, enhancing smooth operations before, during and after gigs
- Managed guest confirmations and cancellations for events, ensuring accurate attendance records.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in event specifications, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills
- Worked with tireless energy and enthusiasm to aid team achievement against event deadlines
- Maintained up-to-date inventory of event supplies and equipment, ensuring operational readiness for all events
- Developed promotional materials such as brochures and mailers to effectively advertise events
- Assist in researching , ordering and creating decorations for events
- Assist in managing stock control
Administrator
Amtec Motors
Brixton, England
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Scheduled meetings and organised files to ensure smooth daily office operations
- Developed and implemented successful filing systems
- Answered phone calls and managed email correspondence for client support
- Executed data entry tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
- Processed daily billing collections and generated reports to maintain accurate financial records
- Completed daily billing, collections, and reporting tasks to support financial accuracy
- Demonstrated strong communication skills through effective collaboration with team members
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Hospitality and Catering
Merton College
Morden 01-2026
GCSEs -
Norbury High School for Girls
Norbury01-2025
Skills
- Childcare needs assessment
- Newborn care
- Nutritious meal preparation
- Meal planning
- Healthy snack preparation
- Snack serving
- Child supervision etiquette
- Child activity supervision
- Child-friendly dining setup
- Childcare area organisation
- Child safety standards
- Event coordination
- Gift packaging design
- Activity management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Customer service
- Health safety compliance
- Safeguarding awareness
- Child safety standards
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
- Level 1 NVQ in Food Preparation and cooking
- Level 1 NVQ in Food and Beverage service
Interests
Hobbies
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sports
- Volunteering
- Travelling
Interests
- Try cooking new dishes
- Exploring
- Trying new stuff
Timeline
Administrator
Amtec Motors
05.2024 - 05.2024
Babysitter
Freelance
06.2022 - Current
Corporate Gifting Assistant Coordinator
Cassie's Design ( freelance )
01.2022 - Current
Special Event Assistant
Cassie's Design ( freelance )
01.2022 - Current
NVQ Level 1 - Hospitality and Catering
Merton College
GCSEs -
Norbury High School for Girls