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Kayla Dotson

White Pine,TN

Summary

Detail-oriented Childcare Professional experienced in teaching early learning lessons and supervising children. Delivered positive learning environments through strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to individual needs. Demonstrated commitment to safety and well-being as certified in CPR and First Aid, while consistently providing exceptional customer service.

Overview

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Language
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay at Home Parent

Self
White Pine, Tn
07.2020 - 08.2026
  • Facilitated educational play and learning opportunities tailored to developmental stages.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Managed daily schedules and routines for children, ensuring structured activities.
  • Coordinated meal planning and preparation, promoting healthy eating habits.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.
  • Developed creative projects and crafts that encouraged imagination and expression.
  • Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
  • Maintained safe play environment.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
  • Implemented behavioral strategies to promote positive interactions among siblings.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
  • Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
  • Communicated effectively with teachers and caregivers about child development needs.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
  • Organized family events and outings, fostering social skills and teamwork.
  • Maintained household inventory and supplies, ensuring availability of essentials.
  • Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
  • Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
  • Provided daily care and support for children living in institutional environments.

Packer ABC book company

Express Employment Professionals
Jefferson City, Tennessee
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Packed products efficiently for shipment and distribution.
  • Operated packing machinery to ensure proper packaging standards.
  • Inspected products for quality assurance before packing.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and packed items in boxes.
  • Wrapped items securely using appropriate packing materials.
  • Labeled boxes, crates, and other containers accurately.
  • Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
  • Assembled cartons, crates, and containers to prepare for shipping.
  • Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
  • Reported any damaged goods or discrepancies between actual product received versus what was ordered to management immediately upon discovery.
  • Provided assistance in the assembly line when needed.
  • Assisted in training new packers on operational procedures.
  • Unpacked, verified and recorded incoming merchandise or material.
  • Sealed containers or materials using glues, fasteners and tape.
  • Obtained, moved and sorted products and materials.
  • Maintained a clean and organized packing workspace.

Package Handler

Colgate
Morristown, Tennessee
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Operated material handling equipment to move products safely.
  • Sorted and organized packages for efficient distribution and delivery.
  • Inspected packages for quality assurance before shipping.
  • Inspected packages for damages or defects and recorded any issues found.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in the work area regularly.
  • Executed proper lifting techniques to ensure workplace safety.
  • Assisted in training new staff on package handling procedures.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and accidents.
  • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
  • Picked products using RF scanner to fill orders.
  • Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
  • Braced, padded and supported items in packages to prevent shifting and damages.
  • Reported any lost or damaged items to supervisors immediately upon discovery.

Cashier

Burger King
Morristown, Tn
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently at fast-paced restaurant.
  • Managed cash register and maintained accurate cash balances.
  • Provided friendly service to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Assisted with food preparation and maintained cleanliness of work area.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
  • Trained new cashiers on register operations and company policies.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.

Education

Grainger County Adult High Schools
Rutledge, TN

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Educational coordination
  • Child safety measures
  • Behavioral management
  • Meal planning
  • Quality assurance
  • Team collaboration
  • Inventory management
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Positive demeanor
  • First aid
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Creative problem solving
  • Household management
  • Childcare regulations
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Activity management
  • Manage behaviors
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Schedules and routines
  • Hygiene maintenance
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Creative thinking
  • Social Skills Improvement
  • Self-motivation
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Dietary requirements
  • Sleep training
  • Infection control policies
  • Early childhood education
  • Children'S Book Knowledge
  • Field trip organization
  • Observation Skills
  • Staff scheduling
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Attention to detail
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Imaginative Play-based learning
  • Child development
  • Allergic reaction procedures
  • Written correspondence
  • Continuous improvement
  • Housekeeping
  • Child advocacy
  • Self-care instruction
  • Activity planning
  • Adaptability
  • Coordination and teamwork
  • Task prioritization
  • Compassionate care
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Group leadership
  • Analytical skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Child nutrition
  • Child Entertainment
  • Microsoft office
  • Organizational skills
  • Creative activities planning
  • Hygiene practices
  • Understanding of ADHD
  • Emotional support
  • Toilet training
  • CPR certified
  • Play therapy techniques
  • Active listening
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Lesson plan creation
  • Bilingual communication
  • Child safety
  • Observing and monitoring behavior
  • Product inspection
  • Shipping documentation
  • Material handling
  • Workflow efficiency
  • Safety protocols
  • Problem solving
  • Training and development
  • Material sort
  • Product assembly
  • Pallet wrapping
  • Machine operation
  • RFID package insertion
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Barcode scanners
  • Workstation organization
  • Product organization
  • Temperature control
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Shipping/Shipments
  • Reading comprehension
  • Package sealing
  • Physical stamina
  • Box assembly
  • Quality control
  • Weight measurement
  • Product packaging
  • Fragile item handling
  • Tape gun usage
  • Equipment inspection
  • Product boxing
  • Weighing and measuring
  • Labeling
  • Shrink wrapping
  • Pallet building
  • Meal preparation
  • Educational planning
  • Event coordination
  • Labeling accuracy
  • Workflow optimization
  • Employee training
  • Load planning
  • Warehouse safety
  • Deadline-driven mindset
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Hand packing
  • Deadline oriented
  • Industrial equipment operation
  • Packing boxes
  • Product packing
  • Shipping procedures
  • Materials transportation
  • Product padding
  • Materials transport
  • High-volume shipping management
  • Dimensional calculation
  • Packaging techniques
  • Update logs
  • Wrapping techniques
  • Team building
  • Goal setting
  • Scanner systems
  • Barcode scanning
  • Damage prevention
  • Packing speed
  • Product stacking
  • Process materials
  • Product weighing and measuring
  • Electric pallet jack
  • Cash handling
  • Point of sale
  • Product labeling
  • Quality inspection
  • Customer relationship management
  • Training others
  • Process improvement
  • Safety compliance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Report preparation
  • Time management skills
  • Order processing
  • Drawer balancing
  • Ordering and stocking
  • Product restocking
  • Upselling techniques
  • Staff mentoring
  • Decision making aptitude
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Clear messaging
  • Returns processing
  • Organizational growth
  • Refund processing
  • Payment posting
  • Exchanges processing
  • Professionalism and courtesy
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • Scanner operations
  • Reports and documents
  • Sales transactions
  • Cash register systems
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • POS systems
  • Gift card handling
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Order packaging
  • Point-of-sale system operation
  • Loss prevention
  • Merchandise restocking
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Promotions and discounts
  • Records maintenance
  • Staff training
  • Sales techniques
  • Empathy and patience
  • Visual merchandising
  • Product knowledge
  • Patience and empathy

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

  • CPR certified
  • First aid certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Stay at Home Parent

Self
07.2020 - 08.2026

Packer ABC book company

Express Employment Professionals
07.2019 - 07.2020

Package Handler

Colgate
01.2019 - 08.2019

Cashier

Burger King
03.2017 - 01.2019

Grainger County Adult High Schools

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