Makayla Ayres
Tuscaloosa
Summary
I have experience in communicating and working with both children and adults. I am reliable and outgoing with strong customer service skills and able to create a welcoming environment for every person. I am eager to work with a great team and help change the community as well as get more experience in the field I have been studying.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Unique
Tuscaloosa, AL
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Mix and serve cocktails, ensuring adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Provide excellent customer service, fostering a welcoming environment for patrons.
- Train new bartenders on menu offerings and proper pouring techniques.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Occupational Therapy Intern
Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy Center
Richmond Hill, GA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitored patient behavior and documented responses during therapy sessions.
- Implemented sensory integration techniques to improve client engagement and outcomes.
- Organizing rooms for better access to supplies needed for therapy sessions
- Shadowed sessions to better understand what is implemented in occupational therapy
Nursery Caregiver
The Word Community Church
Tuscaloosa, AL
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Checked children in and out of the nursery.
- Cared for the child when they needed diaper changes, feedings, and bathroom breaks.
- Communicated with parents about their child before and after pick up.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of children in nursery settings.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized nursery environment.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and support as needed to promote positive interactions.
Youth Leader Intern
Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church
Tampa, FL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed engaging educational programs for youth participants.
- Facilitated weekly group discussions to promote community and teamwork.
- Organized volunteer opportunities, enhancing youth involvement in local outreach.
- Mentored young leaders, fostering skills in communication and collaboration.
- Made travel plans and planned youth trips for middle and high school students as well as mission trips.
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
Lifeguard
YMCA of South Florida
Tampa, FL
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Monitored pool activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing first aid and CPR as needed.
- Conducted regular safety drills to maintain readiness among staff and patrons.
- Assisted in training new lifeguards on protocols and emergency procedures.
- Kept pools clean and regulated chemicals within the pool.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08-2026
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Outgoing personality
- Complex Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Deans List
- Alpha Phi (UA sorority)
- club FATE (Future Alumni for Tradition and Excellence)
Timeline
Bartender
Unique
11.2024 - 05.2025
Occupational Therapy Intern
Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Nursery Caregiver
The Word Community Church
10.2023 - 04.2024
Youth Leader Intern
Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church
05.2023 - 08.2023
Lifeguard
YMCA of South Florida
03.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Alabama