Kayla Newton
Vineland,NJ
Summary
Service-oriented retail worker with 5+ years background in customer service . Core competencies include the ability to remain focused on tasks , work well with others and manage workers as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
Bridgeton, New Jersey
06.2025 - Current
- Performed daily opening and closing duties such as counting and reconciling cash drawers, verifying bank deposits , and maintaining change funds
- Oversaw inventory management and stock replenishment processes.
- Organized promotional displays within the store to increase sales volume.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Substitute Teacher
E.S.S
Vineland, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Facilitated a nurturing learning environment for special needs children by adapting teaching methods.
Alcohol salesperson
Evolve promotions
Emerson , New Jersey
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet sales quotas.
- Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in product offerings.
Delivery Associate
Raptor LGX (Amazon)
Paulsboro, NJ, New Jersey
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle interior and exterior.
- Ensured proper care in the handling of packages to avoid damage during transit.
- Drove and managed DOT certified step van, adhering to transportation regulations, as well as cleanliness expectations
- Loaded and systematically arranged packages for optimized delivery routes.
Crew trainer
McDonald's
Vineland, NJ
03.2016 - 06.2020
- Mentored new hires to ensure seamless integration into team operations
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Operate and clean large-volume commercial cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and helping resolve work-related problems.
Cleaner
Clean As A Whistle Cleaning
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Disinfect and sterilize equipment
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment.
Sales associate
Old Navy
Vineland, NJ
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Cashier
North Vineland Little League
Vineland, NJ
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Followed proper sanitation guidelines while handling food products throughout the shift.
- Provided excellent customer service by ensuring orders were correct and completing transactions quickly.
- Cross-checked prices on merchandise against invoices or price lists prior to ringing up sales.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding menu items.
Education
Associate of Science -
Rowan College At Cumberland County
Vineland, NJHigh School Diploma -
Vineland High School South
VinelandSkills
- Time Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Customer service
- Sales strategy
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Special education
- Troubleshooting
- Instructing
- Quality Control Analysis
- Food Production
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
06.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
E.S.S
11.2024 - Current
Alcohol salesperson
Evolve promotions
03.2024 - Current
Delivery Associate
Raptor LGX (Amazon)
10.2021 - 04.2024
Cleaner
Clean As A Whistle Cleaning
06.2018 - 08.2019
Sales associate
Old Navy
06.2018 - 11.2018
Crew trainer
McDonald's
03.2016 - 06.2020
Cashier
North Vineland Little League
03.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Science -
Rowan College At Cumberland County
High School Diploma -
Vineland High School South