Sarah Waldron

Sarah Waldron

419B Woodhaven Court • Charlottesville, VA 22902 • swald008@odu.edu • (434) 284-3115

 

SUMMARY

Experienced, detail-oriented, creative professional seeking a challenging communications position with a dynamic organization.

 

EDUCATION

 

2013 - 2017         Old Dominion University

                              Bachelor of Science in Communication

                              Minor in Psychology

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• GPA: 3.5/4.0, Dean’s List

• Cum Laude

• Financed 100% of education through full-time work

 

2008 - 2013          Piedmont Virginia Community College                                                             

                               Associate Degree in Child Development

                               Certificate in Career Studies, Child Development

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• GPA: 3.6/4.0, Dean’s List

• Financed 100% of education through full-time work

 

2004 - 2007          Albemarle High School                                                                                            

                               General Studies Diploma

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• President, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), 2006 - 2007

• First Place in Entrepreneurship, 2007 DECA State Leadership Conference

• Founder and creator of AHS school store, 2007

 

EXPERIENCE

 

2007 - 2017         Childcare Provider/Household Manager                                                                                                      Charlottesville, VA

 

Alimard Family (2009 - present)

Bell Family (2009)

Hamil Family (2007 - 2009)

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• Affectionately cares for and actively supervises multiple children from infancy through elementary school while organizing household affairs

• Manages and schedules children’s activities and household needs such as appointments, school commitments and grocery shopping as well as household projects

• Plans and leads children in engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, play, and crafts to stimulate growth and learning

• Models and positively reinforces appropriate social behaviors

• Transports children to and from school, appointments, and entertainment activities

• Helps plan and supervise children’s parties and family event                                                                                                                                                                      

2007 - 2011          Farmington Country Club                                                                                                                          Charlottesville, VA

                               Youth Activities Assistant

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•  Supervised up to 10 children ages infant to 7 years

•  Planned and led developmentally appropriate activities and events

•  Working productively and effectively within a team

•  Event planning and supervision of children’s event

•  Ensuring practices and environment meet state mandated standards

 

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

 

• Leadership and Events Management                Intercultural Communication

• Social Media for Social Good                           Communication within Organizations