Kaia Tipton
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Hardworking, outgoing, and dependable professional with over three years of experience working with elementary school students, teachers, and families through Apex, a school fundraising company. This experience has strengthened my communication, public speaking, leadership, and interpersonal skills while teaching me how to stay organized and effective in fast-paced environments. I am comfortable managing multiple responsibilities, working on a strict schedule, adapting to changing situations, and building positive relationships with a wide range of people. I am proactive, goal-oriented, and quick to learn, with strong time management and problem-solving skills. I am excited to bring my positive attitude, strong work ethic, and people skills to a restaurant team where teamwork, reliability, attentiveness, and excellent customer service are essential.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Apex Leadership Co.
Tacoma, WA
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Worked with elementary school students, teachers, and staff in a fun and energetic environment.
- Led school assemblies and meetings, which helped me build strong public speaking and communication skills.
- Taught lessons and worked directly with groups of students while keeping them engaged and involved.
- Built positive relationships with students, teachers, and school staff by being friendly, patient, and approachable.
- Managed a strict daily schedule and made sure meetings, assemblies, lessons, and other responsibilities were completed on time.
- Multitasked throughout the day while staying organized and prepared for changing situations.
- Learned how to quickly adjust when plans changed while still staying professional and focused.
- Worked independently while also being part of a team and communicating with coworkers to get everything done.
- Developed strong people skills by interacting with many different personalities and learning how to make people feel comfortable.
- School Fundraising & Student Programs
Youth Sports Coach
Skyhawks
Tacoma, WA
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Coached and worked with youth athletes in a positive and encouraging environment.
- Communicated clearly with kids while keeping them focused, motivated, and involved.
- Learned how to be patient, energetic, and supportive while working with different personalities.
- Planned and managed activities while keeping track of time and staying organized.
- Worked with other coaches, parents, and athletes and maintained a positive attitude.
- Developed leadership and teamwork skills that I can bring into a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Education
In Progress - Business
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA06-2029
Skills
- Customer service & people skills
- Public speaking
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Working in fast-paced environments
- Staying calm under pressure
- Building relationships with people
- Reliable and punctual
- Positive and energetic attitude
- Motivational skills
- Physical fitness
- Role modeling
- Community engagement
- Strong leadership
- Group management
- Team motivation
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
Three years of experience supporting fundraising programs for elementary schools, including coordinating and setting up fundraising events. Promoted to Team Lead, where I managed daily communication with schools, handled cash and check donations, and tracked and explained fundraising results. I worked closely with teachers, staff, and principals, answering questions with confidence and professionalism. I regularly led school-wide assemblies and classroom leadership lessons, using strong public speaking and memorization skills to keep students engaged. I also balanced these responsibilities with working as a youth sports coach, demonstrating my reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to manage multiple commitments.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Apex Leadership Co.
01.2023 - 01.2026
Youth Sports Coach
Skyhawks
01.2023 - 01.2026
In Progress - Business
Tacoma Community College
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD FIT
My previous jobs have taught me how important it is to be friendly, responsible, organized, and able to work well with people. I am comfortable talking to new people and I genuinely enjoy being around others. Working with elementary school students has taught me how to stay patient and positive even when things get busy, while coaching has taught me how to be a team player and a leader. I am also used to being on a strict schedule and balancing several responsibilities at the same time. I would bring that same energy, reliability, and willingness to learn to a restaurant team.