Kayla Varney
Forest
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in customer service, fitness instruction, and retail management. Proficient in utilizing POS systems, managing time effectively, and maintaining clear communication. Passionate about promoting health and wellness through engaging in group fitness activities and actively participating in community outreach initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part Time Staff
Mission Thrift
05.2024 - Current
- Complete front of house and back of house responsibilities in timely manner.
- Provide excellent customer service and handled incoming calls.
- Inform customers about monthly partners and resources
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Sort through donations, price, and run merchandise to floor
- Organize racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handle cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Part Time Manager
Claires
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed POS systems and delivered exceptional customer service
- Completed deposits and tracked sales
- Restocked and organized products
- Conducted store opening and closing procedures
- Performed ear piercing services
Group Fitness Instructor
Jamerson Family YMCA
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
- Prepared and taught 1-hour classes (Barre, REFIT®, Zumba)
- Cleaned and organized fitness equipment
- Conducted face-to-face interactions with class participants
- Managed time efficiently to meet class schedules
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Front-of-house operations including POS knowledge
- Problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
Group Fitness Instructor
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Taught dance-fitness classes with a focus on participant awareness
- Built rapport with participants
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abeka Academy
Remote05-2020
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Personable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Google Suite
Certification
- Group Fitness Instructor ACE 2021
- REFIT® Instructor 2020
- Barre Above™ 2021
- Zumba® 2022
- Keiser Indoor Cycle 2022
Accomplishments
Dedicated 15 years to ballet, attending workshop, and intensives
Timeline
Part Time Staff
Mission Thrift
05.2024 - Current
Part Time Manager
Claires
05.2023 - 11.2023
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
08.2022 - 03.2023
Group Fitness Instructor
Jamerson Family YMCA
01.2022 - 11.2023
Group Fitness Instructor
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Abeka Academy
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