Kayla Kodat
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Spirited associate committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as hands-on leader and guarantee safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach
Dwight High School & Middle School
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
Waitress
Station 343 Restaurant
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Babysitter
Max & Brooke Sulzberger
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Physical Education And Coaching
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05.2023
Skills
- Program Planning
- Staff Development
- Media Relations
- Practice Management
- Safety Understanding
- Team Bonding
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Motivation
- Motivational Leadership
- Behavior Standards
- Physical Conditioning
- Nondiscriminatory Practices
- Athlete Training
- Player Coaching
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Dwight High School & Middle School
05.2023 - 08.2023
Waitress
Station 343 Restaurant
06.2019 - 08.2021
Babysitter
Max & Brooke Sulzberger
08.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts - Physical Education And Coaching
Lincoln Land Community College
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