Kayla McGhee
Mariposa,CA
Summary
- 20+ years of equine care and experience; grooming, nutrition, maintains health records, medical care, cleanliness of barn, exercising, training, animal welfare.
- Mentored young girls starting in JR. Rodeo; teaching horsemanship, animal care, animal welfare, ensuring personal riding equipment and tack was safe and in working order, medial care, vaccinations, how to keep detailed records for their horses.
- Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
12.2015 - 03.2025
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Maintained detailed records of inmate behavior and activity, contributing to facility security.
- Facilitated effective emergency response drills, preparing staff for potential crises.
- Improved compliance with state and federal regulations by updating and enforcing facility policies.
- Cultivated positive relations with inmates, reducing tensions and promoting safer environment.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Deli Clerk
Safeway
04.2010 - 12.2015
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper deli procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics through effective communication skills and a collaborative problem-solving approach.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Developed strong rapport with customers by offering personalized service, answering questions, and making recommendations based on preferences.
- Built trust with customers through meticulous attention to detail in fulfilling special orders and dietary restrictions.
- Exceeded customer expectations by going above and beyond to accommodate unique requests or last-minute changes to orders.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Monitored inventory levels to order new supplies and maintain consistent stock.
- Demonstrated versatility in handling various responsibilities such as cashier duties or stocking shelves during peak hours or staff shortages.
- Operated cash register to manage cash and credit card transactions, providing receipts for proof of transaction.
- Trained new deli clerks, enhancing team's efficiency and service quality.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beyer High School
Modesto, CA06-2009
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution skills
- Equine behavior
- Transportation and logistics planning
- Equine nutrition
- Emergency response preparedness
- Public relations and communication
- Equine industry networking
- Equine first aid proficiency
- Horse training techniques
- Teamwork
- Team player
- Animal maintenance
- Animal care
- Horse training
- Guest services
- Farm and ranch operations
- Western-style riding
- Medication administration
- Livestock care
- Scheduling
- Horse grooming
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Mental health awareness
- Dependable and responsible
- Policy enforcement
- Multitasking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Typing speed 70 WPM
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Staff management
Timeline
Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
12.2015 - 03.2025
Deli Clerk
Safeway
04.2010 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Beyer High School
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