Kristen Szapka
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Founder/ Owner at A Nanny Match
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Founder and Lead Placement ConsultantA Nanny MatchOct 2015 - Current (11 years 2 months)A Nanny Match delivers a personalized approach to selecting experienced, trusted, and professional nannies to serve the needs of families in NYC and the Tri-State area, Boston, Miami, and Italy. Through private consultations with families and a thorough screening process for each prospective candidate, we ensure families and nannies are well-matched within our communities. We are committed to only introducing fully qualified, trustworthy, and compatible nannies who exemplify a great work ethic and good judgment.
As the founder and lead placement consultant, I am passionate about the welfare of children, families and nannies and about making meaningful connections that will last.
If you are looking for the perfect nann- JGallery AssistantJonthan LeVine GalleryDec 2012 - May 2013 (6 months)• Researched for targeted public marketing campaigns for artists How&Nosm and WK Interact.
• Followed up with editorial coverage and cultivated professional relationships with industry media.
• Acted as liaison between the artists, clients and gallery directors.
• Utilized social media to promote artists, exhibitions and special events.
• Facilitated and fulfilled media requests for press releases, photos and artist information.
• Prepared media kits and archived artwork using Artsystems.
• Maintained an artist and client specific editorial database in excel.
• Provided general administrative and support for the gallery staff. - RGallery AssistantRebecca Hossack GalleryDec 2011 - Aug 2012 (9 months)Developed and maintained databases for artwork and client information.
Assisted with the set up and deconstruction of monthly exhibitions.
Managed correspondence, scheduled appointments and maintained mail lists.
Organized, shipped and stored artwork.
Experience with Photoshop, Filemaker Pro and Excel.
Gained experience in art sales.
Handled all day-to-day operations at the gallery.
Prepared legal documents and art fair logistics.
Introduced and maintained client relationships. - RGallery AssistantRebecca Hossack GalleryJan 2011 - Mar 2012 (1 year 3 months)Catalogued and stored artwork.
Organized and maintained databases.
Assisted with the set up and break down of exhibitions.
Gained experience with high end sales.
Shipped artwork and sent personalized mail.
Acted as liaison between clients, artists and the director. - RecruiterWestwood CollegeMay 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 9 months)As an Admissions Representative at Westwood College, I recruited students into the business programs and acted as a direct point of contact for students throughout their student career. I acted as liaison between students and faculty and managed all correspondence between the school, the students and prospective students. I earned top leadership awards in sales and team leadership skills. Familiarized with Microsoft Office.
- NannySelfemployedJan 2004 - Jan 2016 (12 years 1 month)
- RPreschool TeacherRainbow ChildCare CenterJan 2004 - Feb 2008 (4 years 2 months)
Education
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- FFrenchFrench Language Salon
- PaintingNew York Academy of Art
- Continuing Education, IllustrationSchool of Visual ArtsJan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year 1 month)
- Bachelor of Fine Art, Painting and DrawingRamapo College of New JerseyJan 2005 - Jan 2008 (3 years 1 month)
- Bergen Community CollegeBergen Community CollegeJan 2001 - Jan 2002 (1 year 1 month)
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- RTop Leadership Award in SalesRick Kratzter