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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Accomplishments
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Timeline

Kayla Lash

Memphis,TN
It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.
Herman Melville

Summary

Motivated professional offering Bachelor of Science in Professional Health Sciences with Healthcare Management concentration. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines every time. Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

Amazon
Byhalia, MS
07.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws concerning occupational health and safety including local building codes and fire regulations.
  • Participated in the development of emergency response plans, hazard communication programs, lockout and tagout procedures, confined space entry protocols.
  • Facilitated meetings between departmental representatives in order to discuss ways of improving overall safety performance within the organization.
  • Provided technical support regarding occupational injury prevention initiatives including ergonomics analysis, job hazard analysis, incident investigation techniques and other relevant topics.
  • Analyzed data collected from various sources such as accident investigations, incident reports and inspection results in order to identify trends that may indicate systemic problems within the organization.

Educator

Mobile County Public School System
Mobile, AL
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
  • Challenged students by integrating learning management systems and online collaboration forms of technology in classroom.
  • Designed and implemented curriculum enhancements, including interactive lessons and supplementary materials, to ensure comprehensive coverage of all course objectives.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.

Style Team Member

Target
Daphne, AL
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email and in person.
  • Maintained safety protocols by ensuring proper and safe handling of equipment and materials.
  • Drove retail sales through salon product and service promotion, making specific client recommendations.
  • Closely monitored customer satisfaction while completing job performance, resulting in 93% customer satisfaction rate.

Sales Associate

Foot Locker, Inc
Mobile, AL
11.2014 - 04.2021
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.

Teller

New Horizons Credit Union
Mobile, AL
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments and issued cashier's checks.
  • Performed basic administrative tasks regarding banking products by handling phone calls, inquiries and emails.
  • Identified customer financial needs, goals and objectives and offered appropriate financial products to suit needs.

Style Team Member

Target
Mobile, AL
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email and in person.
  • Maintained safety protocols by ensuring proper and safe handling of equipment and materials.
  • Drove retail sales through salon product and service promotion, making specific client recommendations.
  • Closely monitored customer satisfaction while completing job performance, resulting in 91% customer satisfaction rate.

Sales Associate

Earthbound Trading Post
Mobile, AL
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
  • Recorded and resolved daily transactions to promote revenue generation and customer satisfaction.
  • Surpassed daily sales goals 87% by cross-selling apparel and accessories and promoting additional products.
  • Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance.

Home Theater Consultant

Best Buy
Mobile, AL
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Mentored new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies to maximize performance, productivity and team success.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Met or exceeded upselling, donation and credit card sign-up targets on consistent basis by leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal strengths.

Teller

New Horizons Credit Union
Mobile, AL
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments and issued cashier's checks.
  • Performed basic administrative tasks regarding banking products by handling phone calls, inquiries and emails.
  • Identified customer financial needs, goals and objectives and offered appropriate financial products to suit needs.

Education

Master of Science - Health Administration

Capella University
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Professional Health Sciences, Healthcare Management

University of South Alabama
05.2021

Skills

  • Data Management and Analysis
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Event Coordination
  • Social Media Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Graphic Design
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Cultural Competency

Affiliations

  • Coursework in: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Healthcare Administration, Personal Finance, Healthcare Management, Medical Terminology.
  • Campus Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society.

Certification

  • Emergency Teaching Credentials
  • Elementary Teacher Certification
  • Responding to Emergencies Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross - 2024
  • OSHA Certification

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Amazon Career Activities: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Site Point of Contact, Memphis Node BEN Affinity Group Events Coordinator, Associate Safety Committee Point of Contact

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Hybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offCareer advancementFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs

Timeline

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist - Amazon
07.2022 - Current
Educator - Mobile County Public School System
08.2021 - 06.2022
Style Team Member - Target
10.2020 - 05.2022
Teller - New Horizons Credit Union
01.2020 - 09.2020
Style Team Member - Target
10.2019 - 01.2020
Home Theater Consultant - Best Buy
07.2019 - 10.2019
Sales Associate - Earthbound Trading Post
06.2019 - 12.2019
Teller - New Horizons Credit Union
05.2018 - 08.2018
Sales Associate - Foot Locker, Inc
11.2014 - 04.2021
Capella University - Master of Science, Health Administration
University of South Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Professional Health Sciences, Healthcare Management

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