Torrey Cates
Chandler
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private Family Client
Phoenix
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Transported children from school to sports activities and appointments each afternoon.
- Guided children through online schooling, homework, and school projects.
- Managed dog care, including veterinary visits and regular outdoor playtime.
- Executed personal assistant tasks such as grocery shopping and dry cleaning pickups up to four times weekly.
Nanny
Private Family Client
Paradise Valley
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided daily care for a family of five, focusing on four-year-old, two-year-old, and five-month-old children.
- Prepared and served meals, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and bottles.
- Engaged children with games, crafts, outdoor play, and various activities.
- Managed nap schedules by putting children down for morning and afternoon rests.
- Maintained cleanliness by organizing toys and tidying rooms before departure.
Administrative Assistant
Cates Brothers Construction
Tempe
03.2015 - 10.2021
- Created and maintained an organized file system to hold all job and financial history
- Assisted in preparing project documentation and reports for construction projects.
- Handled incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate team members.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders as needed.
- Ensured all invoices were sent out upon job completion and replied to incoming email
- Planned travel time for jobs, organized schedule calendar and ran any errands needed
- Responded to all customer inquiries about current projects and kept them updated on progress
Assistant
Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
Phoenix
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted in planning, preparing and overseeing execution in various events
- Arranged all table settings and decorations before each annual dinner
- Warmly greeted and served members and guests
- Head assistant of Camp O'Connor which included preparing each counselor for the days events, running errands and ensuring each classroom had all materials needed
Assistant
Court One Athletics
Tempe
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Assisted over 50 customers daily in locating items and ordering custom products.
- Managed incoming shipments and conducted weekly inventory checks efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store through daily thorough cleaning tasks.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Art History
CHANDLER GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ChandlerSome College (No Degree) - Interior Architecture
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZSkills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Organization skills
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Office management
- Microsoft Word
- Appointment scheduling
- Typing proficiency
- Data organization
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Database entry
Timeline
Nanny
Private Family Client
08.2022 - 01.2023
Nanny
Private Family Client
01.2019 - 04.2024
Assistant
Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
06.2015 - 01.2019
Administrative Assistant
Cates Brothers Construction
03.2015 - 10.2021
Assistant
Court One Athletics
10.2012 - 01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Art History
CHANDLER GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Architecture
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY