Kyla Walker
Liberty Township ,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable professional with a proven ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Friendly and versatile, with strong collaborative and leadership skills. Seeking an opportunity for increased responsibility where strengths in problem solving, communication, and emotional intelligence others can add value.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Independent Employer
11.2022 - Current
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Developed engaging educational activities that foster exploration and discovery, tailored to individual learning styles and interests.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive social interactions among children.
- Assisted with housekeeping duties, errands and appointments.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support children's social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering honest feedback.
Co-Manager
Windsor Fashions
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and effective team collaboration.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies that aligned with brand standards, boosting store aesthetics.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Leasing Manager
Towne Properties
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed daily and weekly marketing and leasing plans.
- Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts.
- Collected, completed, and processed lease applications.
- Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local, and federal housing requirements.
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Team Leader
Adidas
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Sales associate
Adidas
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Cashier
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2028
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH12-2024
High School Diploma -
Springboro High school
Springboro, OH04.2021
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Child development expertise
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training
- Hospitality Environments
- Manage Contracts
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Co-Manager
Windsor Fashions
08.2023 - 02.2024
Professional Nanny
Independent Employer
11.2022 - Current
Leasing Manager
Towne Properties
05.2022 - 11.2022
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2021 - 05.2022
Team Leader
Adidas
08.2021 - 12.2021
Sales associate
Adidas
04.2019 - 08.2021
Cashier
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
01.2017 - 10.2018
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Springboro High school