Dara BANKS
Phoenix, Arizona
Summary
Owner and experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively.
Dedicated Professional Nanny, passionate about helping children lead fulfilling lives by managing a healthy uplifting environment and a thriving educational setting. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Energetic childcare professional with history of entertaining, teaching and protecting children. Follows parents' wishes with care and looks for opportunities to engage children in fun and learning-focused opportunities.
Compassionate Infant Nanny known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in early childhood development, safety protocols, and nutritional guidance to ensure holistic care. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, leveraging these soft skills to foster nurturing environments and build trust with families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Infinity Integration Tower Support & Services Inc
Owner
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2019 - Current
- Troubleshot complex network issues, resolving problems to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate telecommunications systems with enterprise networks.
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical defects for residential, commercial and industrial sites.
- Coordinated with vendors and service providers to ensure equipment was up to date and functioning properly.
- Analyzed system performance, network capacity, and security and capacity.
- Installed and configured telecommunications equipment, including modems, routers, switches, and cables.
- Collaborated with team members in the design, installation, testing and troubleshooting of complex telecommunications systems projects.
- Coordinated with vendors for ordering necessary parts or services required for maintaining or upgrading the telecommunications system.
- Evaluated new telecommunications technology and made recommendations for system improvements.
Professinal Nanny/Child Caregiver
Self-Employed
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2010 - Current
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Responded immediately to any signs of distress or other unusual behaviors exhibited by infants.
- Cared for multiple infants at once while providing individual attention when needed.
- Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
- Awareness of developmental milestones in order to identify any delays or concerns about an infant's growth.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
Advanced Lifeguard
The City of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2005 - 08.2009
- Participated in training sessions designed to increase knowledge of CPR and first aid procedures.
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using sound judgment to assess potential danger and take appropriate action.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Children Development
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona (Downtown Campus)05-2016
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Phoenix College
Phoenix, Arizona 05-2011
Skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Networking
- Organization and time management
- Supervision and leadership
- Project planning
- Problem resolution
- Self-Directed
- Verbal communication
- Analytical thinking
Affiliations
- Community Involvement: 80 hours of Volunteer Work for the Veterans Affairs National Facilities for CNA training 2006-2008
Timeline
Infinity Integration Tower Support & Services Inc
Owner
01.2019 - Current
Professinal Nanny/Child Caregiver
Self-Employed
01.2010 - Current
Advanced Lifeguard
The City of Phoenix
04.2005 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Children Development
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Phoenix College
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