Jekiya Newton
Kansas City
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Before and After School Care Assistant
Horizon Science Academy
Des Moines
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised students during before and after school activities.
- Assisted in planning engaging educational games and activities.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student progress and daily experiences.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to align activities with curriculum goals.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented conflict resolution strategies.
- Organized materials and resources for daily care programs.
- Provided first aid support when necessary during care sessions.
- Organized age-appropriate activities to keep the kids engaged and entertained.
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Demonstrated good problem-solving skills when dealing with challenging behaviors from students.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious snacks and meals for children attending before and after school care program.
- Helped children with homework assignments as needed.
- Established clear rules and guidelines for acceptable behavior among participants.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior issues, and any other concerns they might have.
- Encouraged positive social interactions between students by organizing group activities such as board games or arts and crafts projects.
- Maintained cleanliness of facility by wiping down surfaces, washing dishes, sweeping floors.
Nail Technician
Self Employed
Des Moines
11.2023 - Current
- Provided personalized nail care services to diverse clientele.
- Applied various nail techniques including manicures, pedicures, and nail art.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of tools and workspace.
- Developed strong client relationships through effective communication and service.
- Recommended nail products and aftercare to enhance client experience.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize daily workflow and efficiency.
- Educated clients on nail health and safety practices during treatments.
- Developed creative designs on nails using a variety of colors and materials.
- Provided excellent customer service through friendly interactions with clients.
- Kept up-to-date on new trends in the industry for product offerings and design ideas.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and taking payments from customers.
- Followed health regulations regarding sanitation practices throughout the salon.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and work areas between customers.
- Met with clients to discuss needs, service preferences and special requests.
- Built repeat client base to increase profits and stabilize cash flow.
- Promoted additional services to existing clients in order to increase revenue.
Sales Manager
Journeys Shoes
Altamonte Springs
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Trained team members on effective sales techniques and customer engagement strategies.
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking merchandise and organizing displays.
- Developed strong relationships with customers to foster loyalty and repeat business.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
Kitchen Assistant
Kids Across America
Golden
05.2020 - 06.2024
- Assisted in meal preparation for children at summer camps.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure timely meal service for campers.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure health compliance.
- Supported inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Contributed to team training sessions on kitchen best practices and safety protocols.
- Prepared snack items according to dietary restrictions and preferences of campers.
- Assisted with packing meals for off-site activities and events.
- Assisted cooks with meal preparation tasks including washing vegetables, cutting meats, weighing ingredients for recipes and portioning meals for customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Assisted chefs with line cooking during busy periods in the restaurant.
- Performed basic maintenance duties such as cleaning floors or walls.
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, and pots.
- Organized storage areas to facilitate ease of access when retrieving supplies or ingredients for menu items.
Education
Apopka High School
Apopka, FLSkills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Educational program planning
- Customer service
- First aid response
- Client relationship management
- Sanitation practices
- Time management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Social development
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Early Childhood Education Certification
Timeline
Before and After School Care Assistant
Horizon Science Academy
08.2025 - Current
Sales Manager
Journeys Shoes
07.2024 - 05.2025
Nail Technician
Self Employed
11.2023 - Current
Kitchen Assistant
Kids Across America
05.2020 - 06.2024
Apopka High School