Kadin Horton
Rockford,IL
Summary
I am well organized and have developed leadership skills. These skills have helped me with my communication, planning, and problem solving abilities. Through my band teacher at Auburn High School I was taught how to take charge and to be a leader of a group of people. I developed skills in fast-paced retail environments, ready to transition into new field. Demonstrates keen ability to connect with customers and facilitate positive interactions. Committed to leveraging these transferrable skills in dynamic and collaborative setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Camp Counselor and Teacher
Auburn High School
08.2025
- Taught Students how to properly play rhythms
- Engaged students in a fun learning environment while keeping their learning active
- Led a class playing rhythms and marching on my own
- Used other students experience to better explain students levels of work ethic
- Provided lunches for students who needed
- Worked with a professional teacher to better understand the mindset and strengths of being a teacher and leading students to success
- Taught a student a new instrument from scratch and their percussion score went up by %30
- Taught students how to properly march with instruments
- Led a full band on my own for a day ensuring I get the full experience of being a positive leader for students
- I was a backbone for students who needed help with music or other important needs
- Got valuable leadership experience
Grocery Stocker, Cashier
Sullivans Foods
Winnebago, IL
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Stocked Shelves with products to ensure availability for customers
- Organized Projects making products easy to access for customers ensuring their availability to grab items
- Organized stocker team meetings and group work as the stocker team lead
- Leading team projects and helping manage the team while on the floor
- Organized inventory to maintain a neat and accessible shopping environment.
- Assisted customers in locating items and answering product inquiries.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment daily
- Operated equipment for receiving and storing incoming goods safely.
- Maintained cleanliness of aisles and displayed merchandise attractively.
- Moved heavy merchandise around the store using pallet jacks or other necessary equipment.
- Checked expiration dates on perishable items to guarantee freshness.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items within the store.
- Received, unpacked, and stored incoming merchandise according to company guidelines.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles to maintain inventory.
- Cleaned up spills promptly using proper safety procedures and equipment provided by the store.
- Organized backroom storage areas in order to maximize space utilization.
- Rotated and faced product displays for optimal visual appeal
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up
- Helped in the Deli Department. Selling, cutting meat
- Washed dishes and stocked freezers when needed
- Helped customers ensure a fast and reliable checkout experience
- Counted cash and change quickly and effectively
- Bagged goods for customers and helped walk older customers out to their cars to ensure their safety
- Trained in the customer service desk
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education Major with an endorsement in Middle School
Judson University
Elgin, IL05-2026
High School - undefined
Auburn High School
05-2025
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Collaborative training support
- Project oversight
- Skilled in managing priorities
- Effective communicator
- Effective multitasking
- Analytical problem solving
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Mock Trial club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.
Interests
Won a CAPA award for most Outstanding, Won a CAPA award for Most Growth (going from a 20 to getting a full ride scholarship), I love to make art when I have the time, in school I would make more 3D art but while at home I focus on 2D art, I love to write Orchestral music on the side, I make lots of handmade crafts, I love to write stories with engaging plots
Timeline
Band Camp Counselor and Teacher
Auburn High School
08.2025
Grocery Stocker, Cashier
Sullivans Foods
08.2023 - 07.2025
High School - undefined
Auburn High School
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education Major with an endorsement in Middle School
Judson University
Musical Award
I was givin this award for my accountability with instruments, I took the time out of my days for learn almost every instrument in our band to be able to help upcoming students and my desire to be a student body and keader