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Kayla Richardson

Columbus,OH

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Nationwide Financial Services, excelling in customer service and analytical thinking. Proven ability to educate clients on complex financial topics while building strong relationships. Skilled in multitasking and call center operations, ensuring exceptional care and support for diverse customer needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Analyst, Solution Center

Nationwide Financial Services
06.2025 - Current

Provide outstanding care to our customers, partners, plan sponsors and investment professionals. Educate customers in all aspects of the plan and provide solutions to our customers and partners. Utilize technology to enhance conversations with customers, agents and educate advisors.

Receive and respond to incoming calls from investment professionals, plan sponsors and policyholders on multiple financial topics. Understand the different product suites, including current line-up and products no longer sold that still require servicing.

Educate customers to ensure understanding of tax implications, penalties, surrender charges, death benefit protection, lifetime income, capital preservation and/or benefits pertaining to the plan.

Representative, Solutions Center

Nationwide Financial Services
05.2023 - 08.2025

Receive and respond to incoming calls from investment professionals, plan sponsors and policyholders on multiple financial topics. Understand the different product suites, including current line-up and products no longer sold that still require servicing.

Educate customers to ensure understanding of tax implications, penalties, surrender charges, death benefit protection, lifetime income, capital preservation and/or benefits pertaining to the plan.

Sales Associate

Hertz Car Rental
03.2023 - 05.2023

Guided customers through the steps of the rental process from start of the contract through the return of the vehicle.

Handled transactions efficiently while adhering to company policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.

Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with company policy.

Private Nanny

Private Care
05.2011 - 01.2023

Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.

Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.

Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.

Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.

Daycare Teacher

Daycare Plus
07.2008 - 05.2011

Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.

Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.

Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.

Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

    Interpersonal Communications

    Administrative Support

    Group Problem Solving

    Oral Communications

    Regulations

    Customer Service

    Analytical Thinking

    Call Center Experience

    Customer Empathy

    Relationship Building

    Multitasking

Certification

  • Licensed Representative (FINRA) - Series 6

Timeline

Analyst, Solution Center

Nationwide Financial Services
06.2025 - Current

Representative, Solutions Center

Nationwide Financial Services
05.2023 - 08.2025

Sales Associate

Hertz Car Rental
03.2023 - 05.2023

Private Nanny

Private Care
05.2011 - 01.2023

Daycare Teacher

Daycare Plus
07.2008 - 05.2011

Associate of Arts -

Madisonville Community College

Southern New Hampshire University