Kayla Applewhite
Summary
Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service skills and sales experience. Organized and dependable worker that's successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Advisor
Ulta Beauty Inc.
Laurel, MD
10.2024 - Current
- Educate customers on proper product usage techniques, fostering confidence in their ability to replicate results at home.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and ensure smooth store operations.
- Maintained an organized and visually appealing product display, resulting in increased customer interest and engagement.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Increased sales revenue by effectively upselling and cross-selling beauty items based on client needs.
Camp Counselor
STEM Camp
Silver Spring, MD
07.2016 - 07.2024
- Evaluated campers' progress and provided feedback to parents.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
Park Leader
Urban Air Adventure Park
Laurel, MD
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform staff.
- Patrolled all areas by foot to assess park conditions and helped make sure park ran smoothly.
- Provided information and guidance for park visitors, answered questions for pricing and memberships.
- Trained new team members in all operations and policies while offering mentorship and assistance.
- Operated cash register for cash, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Greeter
LPR International
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service upon entry.
- Provided knowledgeable information regarding post graduation walk to enhance visitor experience.
- Displayed friendly, outgoing, and energetic behavior to create warm, fun atmosphere for guests.
- Answered customer questions and pointed individuals in right directions.
Camp Counselor
Frocey Day Camp
Silver Spring, MD
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2025
Skills
- Following Instructions
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Willingness to Learn
- Team Member Motivation
- Clear Communication
- Leadership
Timeline
Beauty Advisor
Ulta Beauty Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Greeter
LPR International
05.2022 - 05.2022
Park Leader
Urban Air Adventure Park
03.2021 - 10.2023
Camp Counselor
Frocey Day Camp
07.2019 - 06.2020
Camp Counselor
STEM Camp
07.2016 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Bowie State University