Kayla Heinen
Gibbons
Summary
Third-year Bachelor of Arts student at Alberta University of the Arts with strong customer service experience, a growing personal art business, and a passion for creativity, community, and learning. Organized, motivated, and dependable with a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Artist
Kaylaheinen_colourart
01.2021 - Current
- Created and sold commissioned and original artwork
- Managed communications with clients and social media presence
- Handled packaging, sales, and delivery of artwork
Cashier / Stock Associate
Dollar Tree
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated cash register and handled transactions
- Provided customer service and support
- Restocked inventory and maintained clean, organized displays
Booth Assistant (Gramma Bee’s Honey)
Bountiful Farmers’ Market
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed product displays and customer interactions
- Handled cash sales and tracked inventory
Package Labeler
Heinen Farms Ltd.
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared product packaging and labels for distribution
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Alberta University of the Arts
Calgary, AB04.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Sturgeon Composite High School
Namoa, AB01.2023
Skills
- Customer Service & Communication
- Organization & Time Management
- Creativity & Problem Solving
- Self-Motivation & Initiative
- Teamwork & Patience
- Work ethic and integrity
- Patience and empathy
- Time management skills
- Cash handling
- Team collaboration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Customer relations
- Written and verbal communication
- Basic math proficiency
Accomplishments
Group Exhibition: Introspective – Creig Gallery, Alberta University of the Arts
Nov 22 – Dec 6, 2024
Emerging Artists Unleashed Exhibition - Alberta Society of Artists, Mar 12 - Apr 26, 2025
Maisie Metrunec Scholarship – Town of Gibbons (2023)
Ted Helgeson Painting Scholarship - Recipient (2024)
Certification
ProServe Certificate – Alberta Liquor Staff Training (2024)
Standard First Aid - St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean
Timeline
Cashier / Stock Associate
Dollar Tree
01.2022 - 09.2023
Booth Assistant (Gramma Bee’s Honey)
Bountiful Farmers’ Market
06.2021 - 08.2021
Package Labeler
Heinen Farms Ltd.
06.2021 - 08.2021
Owner / Artist
Kaylaheinen_colourart
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Sturgeon Composite High School
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Alberta University of the Arts
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