Lyra Britton
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a bachelor's degree in psychology, PSM I certification, and a Product Management certificate, offering 7 years of experience balancing full-time parenting with ongoing professional development. Eager to transition into recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR roles, leveraging strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills to identify top talent and foster employee growth. Committed to contributing to a positive, people-focused workplace that values collaboration and development. Passion for connecting individuals with opportunities aligns perfectly with the mission of enhancing organizational success through effective talent management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver / Household Manager
01.2019 - Current
- Managed complex scheduling, logistics, and competing priorities
- Strengthened communication, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills
- Completed B.S. in Psychology, PSM I Certificate, and Product Management Certificate while managing full-time responsibilities
CAD Designer
Rookwood Pottery
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Trained new team members, improving productivity
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver design solutions
- Created a cost analysis system that improved departmental efficiency
Interior Design Intern
Ware Malcomb
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Supported training of new interns
- Coordinated with vendors and clients to support project execution
- Assisted with project documentation, material selection, and client presentations
Store Manager & Assistant Manager
Tommy Bahama
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Hired, trained, and developed employees
- Managed scheduling, payroll, and store operations
- Ranked Top 3 stores in the region for sales through team coaching and development
Earlier Experience
AGACI, Various Restaurants, Mattress Firm
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Trained, and coached staff to build high-performing teams
- Managed payroll, scheduling, and daily operations across multiple locations
- Delivered excellent customer service while maintaining team productivity
- Developed staff through mentoring, training, and performance feedback
- Created corporate training video at Mattress Firm used company-wide
Education
B.S. - Psychology
Capella University
2022
A.A.S. - Interior Design
College of DuPage
2017
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Candidate Screening
- Interview Coordination
- Employee Training & Development
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Scheduling & Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Process Improvement
Accomplishments
Developed cost analysis for CAD department and provided results to Rookwood Pottery CFO
Ranked in top 3 stores in region as Store Manager for Tommy Bahama
Provided video training tool to corporate while a Mattress Firm
2nd place in student Designer Charrette for ASID
2nd place in student Designer Charrette for IIDA
Certification
- Professional CPC Certificate – iPEC Coaching, currently enrolled
- Product Management Certificate – Cornell University, 2023
- Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) – Scrum.org, 2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver / Household Manager
01.2019 - Current
CAD Designer
Rookwood Pottery
01.2018 - 01.2018
Interior Design Intern
Ware Malcomb
01.2016 - 01.2016
Store Manager & Assistant Manager
Tommy Bahama
01.2012 - 01.2014
Earlier Experience
AGACI, Various Restaurants, Mattress Firm
01.2006 - 01.2012
B.S. - Psychology
Capella University
A.A.S. - Interior Design
College of DuPage