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KAYLA JANTZ

KAYLA JANTZ

Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

Passionate, Creative, Encouraging employee with valuable experience in implementing professional development, project planning, analytical problem-solving, strong leadership skills as well as being highly skilled at motivating my peers through positive encouragement and reinforcement. In doing so I demonstrate excellent customer relations, aptitude, and relationship-building to enhance employee engagement. I am also proficient in using sound judgment and independent decision-making skills as well as being competent as a member of a team to positively impact the companys ongoing success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Night Manager

The Ivy Llc
07.2024 - Current


  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
  • Restocked inventory on shelves by unpacking backroom boxes and filling empty space on shelves with appropriate items.
  • Trained and mentored new and existing staff to achieve best practices.
  • Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
  • Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
  • Promoted culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to suggest innovations for enhancing nighttime operations.
  • Enhanced guest experience by promptly addressing and resolving nighttime inquiries and issues.
  • Acted as primary point of contact for VIP guests, ensuring their needs were met with utmost attention and discretion.
  • Fostered positive work environment, leading by example and encouraging open communication among night staff.

Assistant Manager

The Chill Zone
03.2014 - 04.2020
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development while leveraging data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

Cashier

Hobby Lobby
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Established excellent relationships with customers while addressing their needs such as returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues while also making product recommendations to increase sales and encourage repeat business.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise throughout the store while maintaining current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Learned duties for various positions and responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills, and customer inquiries to provide backup at key times.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Childcare Worker

UNM Childrens Campus
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes in developing good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, assisting in potty training, and instructing activities to support child development.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development while simultaneously enforcing the rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Preformed monthly observations for children's developmental skills and liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.

Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Implemented exciting and creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles to engage student participation through hands-on learning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning, group work as well as one on one if necessary.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aspen Heights High School
05.2014

Skills

  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Child Development
  • Behavior Management
  • Classroom/Group Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Team Motivation
  • Sales Growth
  • Compliance Understanding
  • Workload Management
  • Money Handling
  • Staff Development
  • Customer Relations
  • People management
  • Complaint handling

Certification

  • Certified Childcare Professional (CCP)
  • Childcare Development Associate (CDA)
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE)
  • 45 hour Class Certificate
  • Infant/Adult CPR, First Aid, AED
  • 05/01/14

Timeline

Night Manager

The Ivy Llc
07.2024 - Current

Cashier

Hobby Lobby
08.2019 - 03.2020

Childcare Worker

UNM Childrens Campus
08.2018 - 03.2019

Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2016 - 07.2018

Assistant Manager

The Chill Zone
03.2014 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Aspen Heights High School