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Kyla Evans

Muskogee,OK

Summary

Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment. Proven leadership skills. Background includes managing diverse teams, strategic planning and business development in fast-paced environments. Known for improving operational efficiencies, driving revenue growth and fostering customer satisfaction. Committed to building strong team cultures that encourage innovation and openness.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

The Canebrake
Wagoner, OK
05.2022 - Current
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
  • Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
  • Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
  • Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Teacher

Warner Public Schools
Warner, OK
08.2008 - 05.2022
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK
12-2004

Skills

  • Advertising and marketing
  • Sales
  • Branding
  • Performance evaluations
  • Human resources management
  • Relationship building
  • Problem resolution
  • Staff management
  • Program administration
  • Budget administration
  • Workflow planning
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Vendor partnerships
  • Employee scheduling
  • Expense control
  • Project scope
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • New business development
  • Budget analysis
  • Deadline oriented
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Goal setting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Troubleshooting expertise
  • Team player

Timeline

General Manager

The Canebrake
05.2022 - Current

Teacher

Warner Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Education

Northeastern State University

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