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Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Information - Accomplishments
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Kayla Nybakken

Lakewood,CA

Summary

Motivated Political Science student with multiple years of experience in administrative support and voter outreach. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication, great teamwork, dependability, attention to detail, and organizational and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to enhance operational success through collaboration and efficient data management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Vote Forward
10.2021 - Current
  • Wrote letters to registered voters of all political parties to encourage them to vote in upcoming elections.
  • Boosted voter engagement in typically underrepresented areas by actively writing and sending motivational letters.
  • Supported team dynamics to enhance outreach efforts and voter turnout.

Assistant

Julie Nybakken Virtual Services
09.2021 - Current
  • Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
  • Engaged in dozens of impactful administrative projects.
  • Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.
  • Played a key role in collaborating with clients to develop and enhance informational presentations.
  • Completed data entry tasks and managed databases with accuracy and efficiency.

Front Desk Clerk

UCLA
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided valuable support to supervisors by efficiently managing clerical duties like copying, faxing, and organizing mail.
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient handling of phone calls, emails, and visitor queries.
  • Provided comprehensive support to office staff, optimizing workflow and office organization.

Project Assistant

Sunshine Nevada Organization
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Helped manager with data input, data management, and administrative projects.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.

Camp Counselor in Training

Sunshine Nevada Organization
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Worked with children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Helped at-risk and disabled youths by guiding, mentoring, and counseling, as well as encouraging each to achieve personal goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Dependability
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Data Entry
  • Computer Skills
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Proofreading and Editing
  • Outreach
  • Information Presentation
  • Administrative Support
  • Microsoft Programs
  • Google Programs

Additional Information - Accomplishments

  • Long Beach City College Dean's List with Great Distinction (2020)
  • Long Beach City College Dean's List with Distinction (2021)
  • Long Beach City College Dean's List with Distinction (2022)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society invitation
  • University of California, Los Angeles (graduating with 3.7+ GPA)

Timeline

Front Desk Clerk

UCLA
09.2022 - 01.2023

Volunteer

Vote Forward
10.2021 - Current

Assistant

Julie Nybakken Virtual Services
09.2021 - Current

Project Assistant

Sunshine Nevada Organization
08.2017 - 08.2020

Camp Counselor in Training

Sunshine Nevada Organization
06.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California - Los Angeles

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Long Beach City College
Kayla Nybakken