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Kayla Leard

Citrus Heights,CA

Summary

Experienced with providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with clients and support their daily living activities. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals.

Environmental services professional with strong expertise in maintaining clean, safe, and hygienic facilities. Skills include sanitation procedures, waste management, and use of cleaning equipment, coupled with reliable and cooperative attitude valued by employers.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver-Personal Care Aide

Accent Care
10.2018 - Current
  • Facilitated personal assistance services including light housekeeping, personal care, respite, and escorting for client according to established service plan to enhance client independence in home and community

House plants Representative

Green Acres
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service as Cashier, greeting customers and managing transactions. Handled phone inquiries, monetary exchanges, and computer operations efficiently. Delivering customer service and education on plant care. oversaw all aspects of plant handling and maintenance. Ensured departmental organization by maintaining inventory and presentation of house plants.

Environmental Services Technician

Dignity Health-Mercy Folsom
10.2014 - 02.2017
  • Executed basic housekeeping practices while adhering to safety protocols for chemicals and biohazards. Maintained aseptic procedures for effective handling of infectious waste. Demonstrated independence and efficiency in all tasks while upholding core values of Dignity.

Assistant Manager/ Sales Associate

Sheikh Shoes
05.2014 - 10.2014
  • Promoted sales of shoes and merchandise through effective customer engagement and service.
  • Maintained organized stock levels by efficiently.
  • Processed transactions accurately at cash register to ensure seamless customer service.
  • Oversaw employee performance and streamlined store operations as assistant manager.
  • Managed overall store functionality, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.

Assistant Manager

S.W. Scott
01.2014 - 08.2014

Managed phone calls and messages, ensuring timely communication. Maintained calendar and scheduled appointments for efficient time management. Typed correspondence and handled emails to facilitate clear messaging. Executed errands and organized files to support daily operations. Tracked expenses and maintained records for comprehensive financial oversight.

Seasonal Sale Associate

Arden B
11.2012 - 01.2013
  • Interacted with customers regarding promotional sales, coordinated merchandise layout, facilitated fitting room processes and display arrangements.

Seasonal Sale Associate

Victoria’s Secret
11.2012 - 01.2013
  • Welcomed customers with promotional sales, organized merchandise, and arranged displays

Customer Service Representative

Envision Rx Options
10.2011 - 05.2012
  • Assisted members, pharmacies, and doctors with approving insurance inquiries, authorizations, and pricing of medications. In addition, used multiple company database programs for assessing member information, while adhering to company policies and HIPPA Privacy Act Standards always.

Medical Assistant Extern

UC Davis J Street Specialty Clinic
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Specialties: Rheumatology, Hematology, Pulmonary, and Gastroenterology. Duties: Rooming patients, vitals, EKG’s, and performing hydrogen breath tests.

Hostess

Chevy’s Restaurant
12.2008 - 09.2009
  • As hostess, duties included greeting guests, managing seating options, communicating with servers and management, setting up for large parties, answering phones, taking reservations, assembling and selling to-go orders, cashing out checks, catering services, supporting the serving staff, and serving alcoholic drinks.

Sales Associate

Styles for Less
08.2006 - 04.2007
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience. Prepared merchandise displays to attract customer attention and drive sales. Processed transactions accurately as cashier. Performed regular cleaning duties to uphold store cleanliness and safety standards.

Seasonal Sale Associate

Target
10.2006 - 02.2007
  • Managed store operations by organizing merchandise. Stocked back items and displays to ensure optimal product presentation. Handled register operations and fitting room activities to support sales efforts. As well as operating support.

Dog Salon Associate

PetSmart
03.2006 - 08.2006
  • Handled incoming calls, organized appointment schedules, provided animal bathing, and ensured cleanliness of facility while offering friendly customer interactions.

Barista

Starbucks Coffee
05.2005 - 05.2006
  • Performed duties as barista and cashier, engaging with customers, making food and beverages, upholding cleanliness standards, restocking items, and setting up displays.

Education

Nursing Education

American River College
Sacramento, CA

Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant

Anthem
Sacramento, CA
08.2011

Diploma -

Folsom Lake High School
Folsom, CA
05.2006

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Fast learner
  • Organizational skills
  • Sales
  • Multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Record keeping
  • Computer programs
  • Phones

Timeline

House plants Representative

Green Acres
02.2023 - 11.2023

Caregiver-Personal Care Aide

Accent Care
10.2018 - Current

Environmental Services Technician

Dignity Health-Mercy Folsom
10.2014 - 02.2017

Assistant Manager/ Sales Associate

Sheikh Shoes
05.2014 - 10.2014

Assistant Manager

S.W. Scott
01.2014 - 08.2014

Seasonal Sale Associate

Arden B
11.2012 - 01.2013

Seasonal Sale Associate

Victoria’s Secret
11.2012 - 01.2013

Customer Service Representative

Envision Rx Options
10.2011 - 05.2012

Medical Assistant Extern

UC Davis J Street Specialty Clinic
06.2011 - 08.2011

Hostess

Chevy’s Restaurant
12.2008 - 09.2009

Seasonal Sale Associate

Target
10.2006 - 02.2007

Sales Associate

Styles for Less
08.2006 - 04.2007

Dog Salon Associate

PetSmart
03.2006 - 08.2006

Barista

Starbucks Coffee
05.2005 - 05.2006

Nursing Education

American River College

Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant

Anthem

Diploma -

Folsom Lake High School
Kayla Leard