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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
2023.05 - 2023.08
  • 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
2019.06 - 2021.08
  • 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
2018.08 - 2021.07
  • 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, IL
05.2023

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
2023.05 - 2023.08

Waitress

Station 343 Restaurant
2019.06 - 2021.08

Babysitter

Max & Brooke Sulzberger
2018.08 - 2021.07

Associate of Arts - Physical Education And Coaching

Lincoln Land Community College
Kayla Kodat