Kayla Smith
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Justina Pierce
Kayla is an energetic, inspirational, and motivational individual. I am grateful to know Kayla and to have worked with her on the leadership team for the Alpha Iota Lambda chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Through her great organization skills and enthusiasm, there was no task that couldn't be handled. She led great initiatives, such as starting the very first St. Baldricks event at the college and bringing a record amount of eye glasses donations to the Lions Club. It was a pleasure to work and learn along side her.
Kevin Reeves, CPCC, PCC
Kayla is an outstanding employee who combines a sincere personality with a hard work-ethic and great attention to detail. As her supervisor, I could always count on her. She was great on follow-up and if she said she would do something, she did it. She has great heart and empathy and gets on well with others. Kayla is so good at balancing warmth and enthusiasm with drive and a "head down, get the work done" kind of attitude. I would highly recommend her for any position where these qualities would be an important aspect in her success.
Bonnie Adams
Kayla is an exceptional student. She is intelligent, insightful, articulate and demonstrates a high level of critical thinking. It was an absolute pleasure to have her in class… She always added value to the discussions we had. I am sure this young woman is going to achieve great things.
Justina Pierce
Kayla is an energetic, inspirational, and motivational individual. I am grateful to know Kayla and to have worked with her on the leadership team for the Alpha Iota Lambda chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Through her great organization skills and enthusiasm, there was no task that couldn't be handled. She led great initiatives, such as starting the very first St. Baldricks event at the college and bringing a record amount of eye glasses donations to the Lions Club. It was a pleasure to work and learn along side her.
Kevin Reeves, CPCC, PCC
Kayla is an outstanding employee who combines a sincere personality with a hard work-ethic and great attention to detail. As her supervisor, I could always count on her. She was great on follow-up and if she said she would do something, she did it. She has great heart and empathy and gets on well with others. Kayla is so good at balancing warmth and enthusiasm with drive and a "head down, get the work done" kind of attitude. I would highly recommend her for any position where these qualities would be an important aspect in her success.
Bonnie Adams
Kayla is an exceptional student. She is intelligent, insightful, articulate and demonstrates a high level of critical thinking. It was an absolute pleasure to have her in class… She always added value to the discussions we had. I am sure this young woman is going to achieve great things.
Justina Pierce
Kayla is an energetic, inspirational, and motivational individual. I am grateful to know Kayla and to have worked with her on the leadership team for the Alpha Iota Lambda chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Through her great organization skills and enthusiasm, there was no task that couldn't be handled. She led great initiatives, such as starting the very first St. Baldricks event at the college and bringing a record amount of eye glasses donations to the Lions Club. It was a pleasure to work and learn along side her.
Kevin Reeves, CPCC, PCC
Kayla is an outstanding employee who combines a sincere personality with a hard work-ethic and great attention to detail. As her supervisor, I could always count on her. She was great on follow-up and if she said she would do something, she did it. She has great heart and empathy and gets on well with others. Kayla is so good at balancing warmth and enthusiasm with drive and a "head down, get the work done" kind of attitude. I would highly recommend her for any position where these qualities would be an important aspect in her success.
Bonnie Adams
Kayla is an exceptional student. She is intelligent, insightful, articulate and demonstrates a high level of critical thinking. It was an absolute pleasure to have her in class… She always added value to the discussions we had. I am sure this young woman is going to achieve great things.
Justina Pierce
Kayla is an energetic, inspirational, and motivational individual. I am grateful to know Kayla and to have worked with her on the leadership team for the Alpha Iota Lambda chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Through her great organization skills and enthusiasm, there was no task that couldn't be handled. She led great initiatives, such as starting the very first St. Baldricks event at the college and bringing a record amount of eye glasses donations to the Lions Club. It was a pleasure to work and learn along side her.
Kevin Reeves, CPCC, PCC
Kayla is an outstanding employee who combines a sincere personality with a hard work-ethic and great attention to detail. As her supervisor, I could always count on her. She was great on follow-up and if she said she would do something, she did it. She has great heart and empathy and gets on well with others. Kayla is so good at balancing warmth and enthusiasm with drive and a "head down, get the work done" kind of attitude. I would highly recommend her for any position where these qualities would be an important aspect in her success.
Bonnie Adams
Kayla is an exceptional student. She is intelligent, insightful, articulate and demonstrates a high level of critical thinking. It was an absolute pleasure to have her in class… She always added value to the discussions we had. I am sure this young woman is going to achieve great things.
Credentials
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Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
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Creating a Positive and Healthy Work Environment
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Learning Vulnerability Management
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Leading Globally
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15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management (getAbstract Summary)
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Balancing Multiple Roles as a Leader
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Creating Your Personal Brand
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Leadership Foundations: Leadership Styles and Models
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Influencing Others
LinkedInApr, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Trader Joe's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Crew Member
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Aug 2011 - Present
Over the years has been in charge of new hire training and development, community outreach volunteering, menu for weekly food demonstrations to boost sales through customer experience, consistent positive performance evaluations by exceeding expectations in all areas, interviewing and hiring potential employees, planning display and merchandising throughout the store, and off-site presentations on wellness. Provides a friendly experience while customers shop, and creates a morale boost for employees through an infectious positive attitude and passion for the company. Most recently in charge of overseeing, coaching, and development of the order-writers and sections of Dairy, Meat, and Cheese. Currently, overseeing and planning the Community Outreach Program Development for future, consistent off-site events in Boulder, CO. Show less
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Mate
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Sep 2020 - Oct 2021
-Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and train new employees.-Standardized expectations to ensure optimal cross-training and confidence in working across all areas of the store.-Evaluate performance for bi-annual reviews for professional development of the staff.-Communicate with staff to effectively accomplish organizational goals in an engaged, motivated manner.-Direct development of employees who wanted additional support in the areas of mentorship, evaluation of their soft-skills, and personal career goals.-Remove obstacles and provide proper resources to employees to complete daily tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.-Contribute to customer satisfaction and experiences with coordinated merchandizing and staff excitement to customers from when they enter the store to when they depart.-Management Team Coordination regarding prioritization of hourly tasks, product inventory, and daily scheduled deliveries. Show less
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Self-Employed
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Telecommuting
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Executive Event Coordinator
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Dec 2013 - Sep 2023
Successful coordination of weddings, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, and engagement parties. Experience and Achievements: meetings with clients to build a plan with time frames, creating innovative and cohesive themes, arrange ceremony and reception decorations, attention to detail and deadlines, creative/ on the spot problem-solving, conflict resolution, cash-handling skills, creation and maintenance of websites, control of RSVPs, contact person for questions from guests or hosts, public speaking, arranging transportation of various supplies, equipment, and decorations to sites, ability to do multiple events within the same time-frame. Building vendor relationships, connecting community, and working to achieve the goals of the client. Experience includes regions within Colorado, Illinois, and Scotland. The excitement around this role is to be creative, passionate, and big-picture focused to have all the rotating parts come together seamlessly in the end. Booking and reconfirmations of flights, hotels, transportation, activities/tours, catering, and other necessary items for the clients. The multitude of experiences has never been done "professionally" or alongside a LLC company, rather as an independent worker/assistant to wedding coordinators. Show less
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Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operational Specialist
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May 2022 - Dec 2022
Customization of travel itineraries for inn-to-inn global hiking treks. Liaison between clients and businesses for all company transportation bookings. Continuous and multiple deadlines for revolving clients with successful time management. Improved centralized programs and workflow processes to engage the team in efficient task management. Achieved results while taking initiative and solving workplace challenges. Event planning and coordinating with global industries. ● Aligns direction, overall performance of the company, and enables process of change. Show less
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Haitian American Museum of Chicago
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Greater Chicago Area
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Fundraising Intern
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Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
Locating sponsors, writing grants, and general fundraising for a fine arts documentary project. The team will be hosting collective art shows with live musicians to raise money for the ZOE project in 2015. The Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is a 501-C-3. "ZOE 6/26 music premiere: Zombie Origins and Evolutions Project at HAMOC" The ZOE project is an international event in Chicago and Haiti in which artists, musicians and dancers collectively work on a series of exhibitions and a feature documentary that examines the origins of the zombie in Haiti and its evolution in America into a modern day pop culture icon. The ZOE project attempts to understand the symbolism, facts and the cultural significance of zombies. The ZOE project is, in part, supported by a generous grant from The Chicago Community Trust. Show less
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Illinois Northeastern Regional Vice President
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Regional Milestone Award at Annual International Convention, Outstanding Officer Award, Honors in Action Research Project Award, Recognition for work with Community College Administration, First Place in Handmade Yearbook Award, Successfully Coordinated 4 Illinois Regional events in one year, Presented for Leadership Workshops, Worked with the Washington Tornado Relief, and In Charge of Social Media for Illinois Region .http://www.ptkilregion.org/directory.php?page=northeastern_chapters
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Vice President of Communications
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
Worked at Moraine Valley Community College for the Alpha Iota Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, coordinating and planning of several successful charitable events, created all promotions for events (P.R., Marketing), updated social media, had office hours used to return phone calls and e-mails, worked with the college Administration for graduation initiatives, earned the International Advisor of the Year award.
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A.J. Smith Bank FSB
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teller
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Jul 2008 - Aug 2011
In this work-study program, I excelled personally and professionally in my first job over three years. Exceptionally quick service to customers with accuracy and a positive attitude, always taking initiative, reliable and punctual worker, cross-trained for teller department supervisor position, and profound customer service. Organized change through teller department morale initiatives to upper management, such as general cosmetic improvements to a prioritization of employee job-satisfaction. Responsibilities: customer service, cash handling, finance advisor, privacy protection law training, management cross-training, and crisis/theft-prevention training. Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2021
Colorado State University Global
Bachelor's degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management/Organizational Leadership -
Moraine Valley Community College
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Oak Forest High School
General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General
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