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Work History
Education
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Kayla Ekstrom

Kayla Ekstrom

Mebane,NC

Summary

Highly motivated college student with experience in communication, organization, data gathering, and working in a professional environment. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Works well in a team-based environment. Looking to build skills in community interaction and applied skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Loan Operations/Data Analytics Intern

M&F Bank
Durham, NC
06.2022 - Current
  • Started out as a loan operations intern, helping to enter data points from loan documents.
  • Researched missing data on various public record databases.
  • Now work as a data validation specialist, working to make sure data points are correct in order for government reporting
  • Work with various other departments to gather and verify data, document research, and assist with implementation of new processes

Camp Counselor

Monroe Camp And Retreat Center
Laurinburg, NC
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.

Babysitter

Neighbors
Mebane, NC
04.2021 - 05.2021
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.

Volunteer

Newhope Church
Hillsborough, NC
08.2015 - 03.2020
  • Greeted guests with bulletins, directions and friendly conversation.
  • Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
  • Created engaging environment to foster sense of belonging for participants.
  • Took roll for students and volunteers at each event, meeting or gathering.
  • Vacuumed carpets, cleaned bathrooms and washed windows to keep church clean.
  • Assisted paid administrative staff with keeping records of attendance up to date.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
06.2025

High School Diploma -

Orange High School
Hillsborough, NC
06.2021

Skills

  • Customer Relationships
  • Service Support
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Skills Development
  • Tactical Communications
  • Regulating Schedules
  • Promoting Good Behavior
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Compiling
  • Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Work Organizing and Prioritizing

Accomplishments

  • University Honors student
  • Departmental Honors student
  • Dean's List student

Affiliations

  • Painting
  • Plant Care
  • Animal Care
  • Nature Hikes

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Loan Operations/Data Analytics Intern

M&F Bank
06.2022 - Current

Camp Counselor

Monroe Camp And Retreat Center
05.2021 - 06.2021

Babysitter

Neighbors
04.2021 - 05.2021

Volunteer

Newhope Church
08.2015 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Appalachian State University

High School Diploma -

Orange High School
Kayla Ekstrom