Jada Adkins
Lakeland
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifestyle Manager
Cove Communities
Lakeland
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated lifestyle activities for residents to enhance community engagement.
- Managed schedules and logistics for social events and outings.
- Developed relationships with local vendors to provide services and resources.
- Implemented resident feedback to improve service offerings and experiences.
- Consulted with clients regarding their desired lifestyles and tailored plans accordingly.
- Supervised maintenance team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety standards.
- Coordinated logistics for events, managing venue selection and setup.
- Researched potential vendors and service providers to meet client's lifestyle needs.
- Monitored social media platforms for customer feedback or concerns.
Lead Photographer and Owner
Jada Brooke Photography
Lakeland
01.2025 - Current
- Captured high-quality images for weddings and events, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Coordinated photo shoots with clients, discussing vision and requirements for each project.
- Managed equipment inventory, ensuring all photography tools were maintained and functional.
- Developed creative concepts for photo sessions, tailoring approaches to individual client needs.
- Established strong relationships with clients to understand their preferences and expectations.
- Collaborated with couples to understand their photography preferences and styles.
- Coordinated with wedding planners to ensure smooth photography timelines.
Wedding Planner Assistant
Parker Pointe events
Lakeland
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with brides, grooms, families and vendors to plan the perfect wedding day.
- Provided onsite support during wedding events to ensure they ran smoothly.
- Managed communication between clients, vendors and other stakeholders throughout the planning process.
- Advised couples on design elements such as colors, décor, flowers.
- Identified potential issues or risks that could arise during a wedding event and developed plans to address them quickly if needed.
- Resolved any problems or concerns that arose during the planning process or onsite at an event.
- Collaborated with photographers and videographers to capture special moments throughout the day.
- Directed set up staff to ensure decorations were placed properly according to client specifications.
Daycare Counselor
Highland Park Goal Seekers And Eagles
Lakeland
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children to learn, grow and develop.
- Organized creative activities such as games, arts and crafts, music and stories.
- Assisted with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing feedback on their child's progress.
- Observed each child's individual needs and interests to create a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss program goals, objectives and strategies for implementation.
- Trained childcare providers in instructional approaches to help young children develop foundational learning concepts.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
Shift Supervisor
platos closet
Lakeland
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of daily transactions and deposits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL12-2025
High School Diploma -
George Jenkins High School
Winter Haven, FL05-2025
Skills
- Program Planning and Development
- Client Relations
- Staff Leadership
- Effective Organization
- Photo and Video Editing
- Group Instruction
- Community Involvement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Customer Service
- Efficiency in Canva
Affiliations
• Learning Sound engineering and getting to apply it at Sunday services at TBA Church
• I enjoy editing photos and videos for content creation purposes
• Efficient in music and 3 years of knowledge of music theory in college
• I have a love of literature and writing
• I enjoy serving others in all that I do
• I enjoy editing photos and videos for content creation purposes
• Efficient in music and 3 years of knowledge of music theory in college
• I have a love of literature and writing
• I enjoy serving others in all that I do
Characterisitcs And Interest
I want a job that feeds my creativity and allows me room to grow and apply my leadership skills. I enjoy serving others and feel satisfied when an event or task is executed well. I love working in a social environment in which I may have the ability to be mentored and learn from others.
Timeline
Lifestyle Manager
Cove Communities
11.2025 - Current
Lead Photographer and Owner
Jada Brooke Photography
01.2025 - Current
Wedding Planner Assistant
Parker Pointe events
01.2023 - Current
Daycare Counselor
Highland Park Goal Seekers And Eagles
08.2022 - 01.2025
Shift Supervisor
platos closet
03.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Polk State College
High School Diploma -
George Jenkins High School