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Kailyn Richards

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Wholehearted and driven candidate with the passion and creative skill to achieve a detailed level of service. Active learner and obsessed listener of wide-spanning genres of music. A forever and ever-curious student of the storytelling behind iconic art and culture.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Developed engaging daily learning plans for students, leading to improved comprehension and academic success.
  • Increased student participation by fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.
  • Maintained strong parent-teacher communication, ensuring consistent support for student achievement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to implement a smoothly-running system for student learning efficiency.
  • Maintained organized digital grading reports and classroom records.

Sales Associate (Commission)

MGM Resorts International
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Curated and maintained welcoming spaces, aligning with the high standard of hospitality and quality guest experience that MGM Resorts upholds.
  • Experience leading sales floor operations across multiple stores, taking on tasks outside of my responsibilities to aid managers, volunteering my time in overtime shifts and working multiple holidays.
  • Keeping the stores and their various displays clean, organized, stocked, and attractive for work efficiency and to draw in guests and drive foot traffic.
  • Working closely with retail and other hotel team members, maintaining positive coworker relationships.

Sales Associate (PT)

Chico's FAS
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Built positive relationships and memorable experiences with guests through individualized customer service.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized space in an upscale, high-traffic, tourist-driven mall.
  • Applied extensive knowledge of merchandise to maximize sales and increase rate of store conversion.
  • Trained in register work and POS System.

Lead Singer

La Salida Jazz Collective
02.2015 - 11.2015


  • Studied and performed various styles of jazz music, participated in weekly rehearsals and gigs locally around the state of Maryland.
  • Represented the United States by competing in the JoJazz Festival in Havana, Cuba, along with performing locally in other Cuban cities, such as Santa Clara.

Personal Babysitter

The Lomax Family
09.2013 - 08.2017
  • Looked after 2 children (Age 6 months- 5 years and 5 years -10 years), led to jobs with other families with young children (ages 4 months - 11 years)
  • Planned intellectually-stimulating and engaging activities, promoted clean and organized spaces, and prepared meals for the children.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz And Commercial Music

University of Nevada Las Vegas
12.2021

Skills

  • Creative and Innovative Thinking, Research-Oriented
  • Teamwork / Patience, Empathic, Active Listening
  • Well-versed in Professional Communication
  • Cool-headed in Busy, Fast Paced Environments
  • Quick to Learn Product Knowledge
  • POS System and Money-Handling Experience
  • Open-Minded and Adaptable Working with people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures, being respectful of all ways of life

Timeline

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Legacy Traditional Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024

Sales Associate (Commission)

MGM Resorts International
05.2021 - 12.2023

Sales Associate (PT)

Chico's FAS
02.2019 - 07.2020

Lead Singer

La Salida Jazz Collective
02.2015 - 11.2015

Personal Babysitter

The Lomax Family
09.2013 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz And Commercial Music

University of Nevada Las Vegas
Kailyn Richards