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Kayla Ann Stiles

Deatsville,AL

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Passionate about animal health and wellness. Professional in handling basic needs, care and exercise.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow
Montgomery, AL
12.2023 - Current
  • Displayed patience and understanding when dealing with difficult or aggressive behaviors from canines.
  • Maintained professional working relationships with co-workers by communicating effectively.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment throughout the daycare facility by regularly sanitizing cages, bowls, toys and other areas used by the dogs.
  • Provided routine care for dogs such as feeding, walking, bathing, brushing and playing with them.
  • Monitored dog interactions to ensure safety of both animals and humans.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or ill animals.
  • Conducted daily health checks on all animals, noting any changes in behavior or physical condition and reported to management.
  • Monitored dogs for signs of illness or distress and reported concerns to management promptly.
  • Conducted initial assessments of temperament for new dogs to ensure compatibility with group play.
  • Resolved behavioral issues among dogs through appropriate interventions.
  • Assisted in the training of new staff to ensure quality care and service.
  • Cared for pets during owners' absences.
  • Maintained cleanliness of play areas, kennels, and equipment to meet health and safety standards.
  • Supervised playtime to ensure a safe and fun environment for all dogs.
  • Implemented enrichment activities to stimulate mental engagement.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.

Retail Sales Associate

Cracker Barrel
Prattville, AL
10.2021 - Current
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Restocked shelves, racks, and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
  • Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
  • Assessed customer product needs and interests in order to best recommend suitable items.
  • Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
  • Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
  • Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Millbrook Child Development Center
Millbrook, AL
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Kept class space organized, clean and learning-focused for optimal student development.
  • Monitored children in classroom spaces, common areas and on playground to maintain optimal safety.
  • Related well to parents and kept each informed about new daycare activities or behavioral concerns.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.

Horseback Riding Instructor

Grandview YMCA
Millbrook, AL
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Instructed participants on balanced riding fundamentals essential to rider and horse safety.
  • Advised participants on proper health care, nutrition, feeding and grazing of horses.
  • Paired rider with equine partner for lessons based on temperament, personality and experience.
  • Instructed students on proper horse care, grooming, tacking up, and saddling techniques.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during lessons and other activities involving horses.
  • Managed the daily care of multiple horses in the barn including feeding, watering, turn out, in, cleaning stalls, paddocks and administering medications as needed.
  • Provided lessons to riders of all ages and skill levels.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stanhope Elmore High School
Millbrook, AL
05.2021

Skills

  • Retail Sales
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • POS System Operations
  • Cash Handling
  • Product Knowledge
  • Retail Store Operations
  • Product Recommendations
  • Time Management
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Truck Unloading
  • Product Promotions
  • Display Setup
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Animal Care
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Meal Preparation
  • Physical Condition Monitoring
  • Animal Grooming
  • Feeding and Watering
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Animal Observations
  • Food Supplement Preparation
  • Time management proficiency
  • Cleanliness and sanitation
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Strong communication abilities
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Human and Animal Safety
  • Animal Behavior Education
  • Active Listening
  • Reliability

Certification

  • Equine and Canine Massage Therapy Certification

Accomplishments

  • Received the Purple Heart In JROTC

Affiliations

  • Pet sitter
  • Horse caretaker
  • Massage Therapist
  • Dog enthusiast

Timeline

Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow
12.2023 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Cracker Barrel
10.2021 - Current

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Millbrook Child Development Center
09.2019 - 08.2020

Horseback Riding Instructor

Grandview YMCA
05.2018 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Stanhope Elmore High School

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