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Kayla Kobes

404 West Huron, Missouri Valley,IA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wholesale Parts Sales Person

Woodhouse Parts Direct
12.2019 - Current
  • Wholesale Ford parts specialist
  • Working with a team to sell automotive parts to over 2000 customers daily
  • Taking phone and online orders
  • Ford certified
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Administration Assistant/ Wholesale Accountant

Woodhouse Auto Family
05.2016 - 12.2019
  • Accounting for wholesale parts, billing, collections calls, bin counts, service assistant, supply ordering, as well as many other duties.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Consulted with leadership to identify processes requiring improvement to support growth and success.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable to gain better sense of overall financial stability and liquidity.
  • Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
  • Composed inter-office correspondence and provided product and service information to customers.
  • Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Longview Nursing Home
02.2008 - 12.2015
  • Elderly care
  • Performed bathing, feeding, and tending to basic needs of elderly that were unable do things for themselves.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

Education

Associate of Arts - Addictive Studies

Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA
01.2017

Diploma -

Missouri Valley High School
Valley, Missouri
01.2007

Skills

  • Billing
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts payable/receivable
  • Customer service
  • Front desk
  • Account management
  • Problem solving
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Outlook
  • Receptionist
  • Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • MS Office
  • Data Entry
  • Accounting
  • Quickbooks
  • Sales
  • Senior Care
  • Caregiving
  • Sales Management
  • Personal Assistant Experience
  • Organizational Skills
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Google Drive
  • Task Prioritization
  • Clerical Support
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Remote Office Availability
  • Organization
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Verbal Communication
  • Recordkeeping

Certification

Ford Parts Certification

Timeline

Wholesale Parts Sales Person

Woodhouse Parts Direct
12.2019 - Current

Administration Assistant/ Wholesale Accountant

Woodhouse Auto Family
05.2016 - 12.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Longview Nursing Home
02.2008 - 12.2015

Associate of Arts - Addictive Studies

Iowa Western Community College

Diploma -

Missouri Valley High School
Ford Parts Certification
Kayla Kobes