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Kayla Estell

Crestwood,KY

Summary

Business consultant with track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful solutions. Adept at analyzing business processes, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing effective strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to dynamic business environments. Skilled in project management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Known for reliability, adapting to changing needs and strong understanding of client relationships.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant

Brightstar Consulting
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
  • Managed all departments of 3 client companies at one time including approximately 43 employees, 3 leadership teams, and approximately 30-60 incoming calls, emails, and teams meetings per day from clients.
  • Developed innovative strategies to address complex business challenges, resulting in increased profitability for clients.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting services and effective problem-solving strategies.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
  • Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.

Executive Director

Little Stars Preschool
05.2019 - 08.2023
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Managed a staff of 20 professionals and a leadership team of 5.
  • Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Analyzed enrollment data to identify trends, optimize staffing levels, and inform future program development.
  • Improved parent satisfaction rates by addressing concerns promptly and implementing feedback-driven improvements.
  • Created an inclusive environment that respected diversity in culture, language, ability level, and learning style.
  • Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
  • Partnered with external organizations such as libraries or museums to broaden children''s educational exposure beyond traditional settings.
  • Organized successful fundraising events to support center programs and resources enhancement.
  • Managed budget allocation, ensuring optimal resource utilization for facility maintenance and improvement initiatives.

Benefits Coordinator

American Income Life Insurance Company
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
  • Made approximately 30 follow-up calls to customers each day.
  • Served as primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, resolving issues promptly and accurately.
  • Mentored new team members, contributing to their overall success as life insurance sales representatives.
  • Increased sales revenue by effectively presenting and explaining insurance products to potential clients.
  • Collaborated with sales team to develop customized insurance solutions for clients, resulting in increased policy sales.
  • Marketed life insurance products to increase customer bases and revenue.

Program Director

Prodigy Preschool
02.2015 - 04.2019
  • Supported children''s social and emotional development by fostering a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
  • Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating creative activities and play-based curriculum in daily routines.
  • Managed a staff of 40 professionals, including a leadership team of 7.
  • Managed budget resources effectively ensuring necessary materials equipment were available without overspending allocated funds.
  • Led staff training sessions on topics like behavior management strategies safety protocols increasing overall team efficiency expertise.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge through seminars, conferences, and workshops to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Modified teaching strategies to accommodate the diverse needs of children with special needs, promoting an inclusive learning environment.
  • Served as liaison between parents school administrators addressing any issues concerns promptly professionally.

Preschool Teacher

Prodigy Preschool
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Managed a classroom of 16, including communicating with each family daily.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.

Childcare Director

YMCA Of Baton Rouge
02.2009 - 08.2011
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Supervised and managed team of approximately 45 childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
  • Managed a high level of camp numbers, including 300 students total on highest week.
  • Improved parent satisfaction rates by addressing concerns promptly and implementing feedback-driven improvements.
  • Streamlined administrative processes through the adoption of new software systems, enhancing efficiency across the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Organizational Leadership, Program Management

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Worthington Kilbourne High School
Columbus, Ohio
05.2006

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Teamwork mindset
  • Business planning
  • Organizational development
  • Project leadership
  • Positive attitude
  • Customer service
  • Marketing program management
  • Extremely quick learner
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication

Accomplishments

  • in the development of [Project name].

Personal References

Jennifer Simmonds Sears

Chief of Staff, Brown Forman 

Cell: 502-292-9948

Email: jennifer_simmonds@b-f.com


Alisha Webster

Senior Recruiter, Amazon 

Cell: 517-348-5112

Email: alisha.jandernoa@gmail.com


Lindsey Jacobus

Operations Manager, Global Security Operations Center, Corning Incorporated 

Cell: 607-346-7484

Email: helkennl@icloud.com


Michael Simmonds

Captain, Louisville Fire Department 

Cell: 502-338-8495

Email: mike.simmonds@louisvilleky.gov




Timeline

Senior Consultant

Brightstar Consulting
08.2023 - Current

Executive Director

Little Stars Preschool
05.2019 - 08.2023

Benefits Coordinator

American Income Life Insurance Company
01.2018 - 05.2019

Program Director

Prodigy Preschool
02.2015 - 04.2019

Preschool Teacher

Prodigy Preschool
08.2014 - 01.2016

Childcare Director

YMCA Of Baton Rouge
02.2009 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Education - Organizational Leadership, Program Management

University of Louisville

High School Diploma -

Worthington Kilbourne High School

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