Kayla Adkinson
Dayton,VA
Summary
I am very passionate about what I want to do with the rest of my life. They say if you find a job you love, you will never work a day in your life. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level auto body position, and one day auto body painter.Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandiser Execution Associate
Home Depot
Harrisonburg, VA
03.2015 - Current
- Improved merchandise presentation by executing visual merchandising strategies and maintaining store standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through efficient inventory management and timely replenishment of stock.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of merchandise displays and promotional events.
- Streamlined store operations by organizing backroom storage areas, resulting in increased efficiency.
Forklift Operator
RR Donnelley
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
Receiving Associate
Marshalls Distribution Center
Bridgewater, VA
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately processing incoming shipments and promptly updating inventory records.
- Streamlined receiving operations for improved organization and faster unloading of deliveries.
- Expedited order fulfillment by thoroughly inspecting received goods and swiftly directing items to appropriate storage locations.
- Increased accuracy in inventory management with meticulous record-keeping of received products, quantities, and associated documentation.
Food Service Worker
Twisted Tortilla
Bridgewater, VA
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
- Streamlined food preparation processes for increased efficiency and reduced waste.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Contributed to menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
Education
Auto Body Repair 2
Massanutten Technical Center
Harrisonburg, VA04.2025
Tig & Mig Welding
Massanutten Technical Center
Harrisonburg, VA11.2024
Auto Body Repair 1
Massanutten Technical Center
Harrisonburg, VA11.2024
Certificate - Autobody Repair1
Valley Vocational Tech Center
Fishersville, VA11.2011
High School Diploma -
Fort Defiance High School
Fort Defiance, VA06.2011
Skills
- Pricing strategy
- Stock replenishment
- Sales Techniques
- Store Layout
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Visual Merchandising
- Product inventory
- Store maintenance
- Planogram design
- Stock Rotation
- Vendor Relations
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Welding
- Power tools
- None power tools
- Computers
- Assembling
- Disassemble
Certification
Tig Mig Welding
Auto Body Repair 1
Auto Body Repair 2
Timeline
Merchandiser Execution Associate
Home Depot
03.2015 - Current
Forklift Operator
RR Donnelley
05.2013 - 04.2014
Receiving Associate
Marshalls Distribution Center
02.2012 - 03.2013
Food Service Worker
Twisted Tortilla
07.2011 - 02.2012
Auto Body Repair 2
Massanutten Technical Center
Tig & Mig Welding
Massanutten Technical Center
Auto Body Repair 1
Massanutten Technical Center
Certificate - Autobody Repair1
Valley Vocational Tech Center
High School Diploma -
Fort Defiance High School