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, AL05.2021
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
- Equine and Canine Massage Therapy Certification
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