Kayleigh Needer
Asheville,NC
Summary
- Forward-thinking worker, bringing 4 years of expertise in non-profit organizations. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.
- Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Experience teaching children and adults who speak different languages.
- Extensive understanding of planning and organizing events and fundraisers.
- Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Enthusiastic and driven candidate with proven experience in fast-paced restaurant settings. Committed to providing friendly and professional service to customers to maintain consistent revenue.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House
Delicious Bakery
2022.05 - 2023.08
- On a daily basis my job was to serve customers, make drinks, take payments, answer phone calls and take pastry orders, as well as consult customers with custom cake orders to ensure they are happy with the final design.
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
- Resolved guests complaints while maintaining positive customer environment.
- Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
- Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.
Intern
New Arrivals Institute
2022.01 - 2022.05
- New Arrivals Institute is a nonprofit that helps immigrants and refugees become self-sufficient when coming to America.
- As an intern I helped with teaching the adult English class, worked directly with the children in the preschool, helped with administrative work with refugee school impact, to better ensure that the clients transition into the public school system comfortably and I participated in at-home, after school tutoring with refugee children.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
Development and Volunteer Coordinator
Camp Kesem at UNC- Greensboro
2019.09 - 2022.01
- Camp Kesem is a student-led nonprofit organization that provides year-round support for children whose parents have cancer
- As a development and volunteer coordinator, I would lead weekly coordinator meetings and monthly general body meetings
- I would present information about the organization to local businesses to help us receive loans and donations
- I also helped organize and conduct monthly fundraisers and profit shares to help raise over $20,000.
Intern
Asheville Youth Mission
2019.06 - 2020.08
- At Asheville Youth Mission I would lead groups of young adults (ages 10-18) to different local nonprofits where we would volunteer and learn more about it
- I would lead discussions about what the organization did and the specific social issues the agency addressed
- I would also lead a nightly program where we would debrief what the group learned and discuss ways groups can help their communities back home.
Education
Bachelors - Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in child and youth development.
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2022
Skills
- Money Handling
- Team Collaboration
- Training and Mentoring
- Research
- Presentations
- Recordkeeping
- Project Support
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Client Relationships
- Public Speaking
- Complex Problem-Solving
Awards
- Girl Scout Silver Award
- Girl Scout Bronze Award
- Girl Scout Gold Award
Timeline
Front of House
Delicious Bakery
2022.05 - 2023.08
Intern
New Arrivals Institute
2022.01 - 2022.05
Development and Volunteer Coordinator
Camp Kesem at UNC- Greensboro
2019.09 - 2022.01
Intern
Asheville Youth Mission
2019.06 - 2020.08
Bachelors - Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in child and youth development.
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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