Kayla Bednarz
Nashua,NH
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and proven skills in organization, communication, strategic planning and collaborative problem-solving. Known for reliability, adaptability, and delivering high quality work in both independent and team environments. Seeking a role where I can contribute these strengths in a challenging, growth-focused position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Store Manager
Bath & Body Works
Merrimack, NH
02.2026 - Current
- Led daily operations to optimize customer experience and increase sales performance.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability while minimizing excess stock.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and enhanced overall efficiency in the store.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective stock rotation.
- Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
Assistant Manager and Inventory Management Lead
Bath & Body Works
Merrimack, NH
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Attract, hire, develop, inspire. and retain top talent.
- Teach, coach, and train to improve the success and selling potential of all associates.
- Implement and sustain magazine direction tom optimize business and bring the product story to life.
- Make shopkeeper decisions when product sells down to maintain tables and walls.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintain policies and procedures.
- Incorporate asset protection and safety messages into daily operations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Inventory Control - Stock accuracy, reviewing SKU lists and looking for inconsistencies.
Key Holder and Inventory Management Lead
Bath & Body Works
Merrimack, NH
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Responsible for leadership tasks delegated by the store manager.
- Perform opening and closing routines including execution of bank deposits, receipt of shipment, and interpret/ disseminate company directive when assigned as manager on duty.
- Coach and reward in the moment to maximize selling potential of associates.
- Processing shipment in a timely manner.
- Ensuring understocks and the backroom inventory is organized and easily accessible for quick replenishment and maintaining the brand story.
- Managing high levels of inventory during the holiday season.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
Merrimack, NH
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Organized tables and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Consistently execute the Bath & Body Works selling model.
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Intern
Homeland Security Emergency Management
Concord, NH
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Kept up with busy schedule of work and studies to maintain class standing and internship eligibility.
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day.
- Read through detailed documents and offered different insight.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Lifeguard
Nashua Country Club
Nashua, New Hampshire
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
- Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
- Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal activity.
- Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland And International Security
Rivier University
Nashua, NH12.2021
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Active Listener
- Leadership
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Empathetic Team Leader
- Focused Researcher
- Product Recommendations
- Visual Merchandising
Certification
- JKO Antiterrorism Awareness Training (September 6, 2018)
- FEMA IS-00100.c Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 (September 15, 2019)
- FEMA IS-00700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (September 22, 2019)
- FEMA IS-00907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do (June 2, 2021)
- FEMA IS-00005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials (June 2, 2021)
- FEMA IS-00906 Basic Workplace Security Awareness (June 2, 2021)
- FEMA IS-00242.b Effective Communication (June 2, 2021)
- FEMA IS-00235.c Emergency Planning (June 2, 2021)
- FEMA IS-00230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management (June 2, 2021)
- FEMA IS-00240.b Leadership and Influence (June 2, 2021)
- New Hampshire Homeland Security Emergency Management REP 101 (September 23, 2021)
Timeline
Temporary Store Manager
Bath & Body Works
02.2026 - Current
Assistant Manager and Inventory Management Lead
Bath & Body Works
11.2024 - 02.2026
Key Holder and Inventory Management Lead
Bath & Body Works
03.2022 - 11.2024
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
02.2022 - 03.2022
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Intern
Homeland Security Emergency Management
09.2021 - 12.2021
Lifeguard
Nashua Country Club
06.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Homeland And International Security
Rivier University
Athletics
- A three-year captain of the Rivier University field hockey team
- A member and Treasurer of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee
- Diversity and Inclusion Leader for Rivier’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee
- Four time Academic-Athletic Award Recipient