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Kadyn Kelly

Moore,OK

Summary

Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning. Also, a high-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences, as well as being a positive and upbeat professional that makes guests feel welcome while balancing diverse business requirements. Knowledgeable about server loads, kitchen output and customer preferences. Successful in maintaining productivity and calm in fast-paced environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Outback Steakhouse
01.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Utilized knowledge of menu to make recommendations, enhancing customer dining experience.

Daycare Teacher

Childcare Network
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
  • Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
  • Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the day.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
  • Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
  • Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
  • Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.

Server

Chili's Bar and Grill
06.2022 - 09.2024
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.

Quality Assurance

Chili's Bar and Grill
06.2022 - 09.2024
  • Performed quality assurance testing on compounded preparations.
  • Inspected finished installations for quality assurance purposes.
  • Investigated customer feedback regarding product performance and provided recommendations for improvements.
  • Provided training on quality assurance principles and techniques to personnel in all departments.
  • Developed inspection criteria based on industry standards, customer requirements and company objectives.

Front Desk

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with information about the company.
  • Assisted customers in completing paperwork for services rendered.
  • Managed incoming calls, emails, and inquiries from clients regarding services and products.
  • Processed payments using cash registers or point-of-sale systems.
  • Organized front desk operations including scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
  • Answered questions related to the organization's policies and procedures.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly and professionally in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Informed customers about payment methods accepted by the organization.
  • Updated customers on new products or services offered by the organization.
  • Communicated any unusual incidents or requests to supervisors immediately.

Host

Oliveto Italian Bistro
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
  • Took reservations over phone and in person.
  • Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
  • Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
  • Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
  • Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
  • Managed incoming calls during busy shifts.
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
  • Assisted other departments when needed such as bussing tables or delivering food orders.
  • Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK

Skills

  • Behavior Modeling
  • Classroom Organization
  • Organizational abilities
  • Mathematics Instruction
  • Literacy strategies
  • Group Instruction
  • Compliance
  • Student Engagement
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Discipline
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Behavior Management
  • Elementary Education
  • Adaptable
  • Order Management
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Guest Engagement
  • Positive and professional
  • Order Accuracy
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Professional Appearance

Education and Training

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Timeline

Server

Outback Steakhouse
01.2025 - Current

Daycare Teacher

Childcare Network
10.2024 - 02.2025

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
08.2024 - 09.2024

Server

Chili's Bar and Grill
06.2022 - 09.2024

Quality Assurance

Chili's Bar and Grill
06.2022 - 09.2024

Host

Oliveto Italian Bistro
01.2022 - 02.2022

Front Desk

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
08.2020 - 06.2022

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Oklahoma City Community College