Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer Work
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Makayla Gandy

Mississippi
Makayla Gandy

Summary

Knowledgeable student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication, and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity.

Overview

1
year of professional experience

Work History

Aldi
Horn Lake, MS

Store Associate
06.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Maintained friendly, outgoing personality to promote a positive work environment and build customer loyalty.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.
  • Put new merchandise on shelves and racks in attractive arrangements.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move items throughout the facility.
  • Experience in Curbside

Education

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
05-2025

University Overview

  • 3.74 GPA
  • National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
  • Federal Work Study - Fitness Center & Intramurals

Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS

Associate of Arts from Elementary Education
05.2022

University Overview

  • 3.92 GPA
  • Phi Theta Kappa Member
  • Gama Beta Phi Honor Society
  • President's List Honoree
  • Northwest Band and Jazz Band Member—Section Leader 2021

Skills

  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Advanced Math
  • Communication, Social
  • Quick Learner, Adaptable
  • Leader, Group Environment
  • Advanced Computer
  • Basic Programming

Timeline

Store Associate

Aldi
06.2021 - 07.2022

Delta State University

Bachelor of Science from Mathematics

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Associate of Arts from Elementary Education

Volunteer Work

  

Armstrong's Kiddie Care|- Okolona, MS|03/2018 - 01/2020 

  • Cared for children between ages of 2 months and 5 years old to allow parents and guardians to obtain and maintain gainful employment.
  • Rocked, changed, and fed infants as young as 8 weeks.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Kept children safe and secure at all times.
  • Implemented and oversaw activities centered on promoting learning and imaginative play.
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions, and tied books into learning opportunities.

Nursing Home Volunteer|- Okolona, MS|12/2013 - 11/2019 

  • Provided church service every month for patients.
  • Sung songs and prayed for them.
  • Gave out Christmas goodies each year such as socks, blankets, Kleenex, and more to each patient.

Concession Stand Volunteer|- Okolona, MS|09/2018 - 11/2019 

  • Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
  • Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
Makayla Gandy