Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline

Kayla Lindley

Mark Howery
Lake Forest
4
years of professional experience

Dedicated manager with a background in hospitality and front desk support. Strong in staff management, scheduling, and maintaining a welcoming environment. Focused on building team engagement, improving efficiency, and delivering consistent service.

Work History

Chick Fil A Manager

11 Months
Mark Howery | 11.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated daily operations and supported team workflow to maintain consistent service delivery.
  • Tracked task completion and updated records for accurate reporting and follow-through.
  • Assisted with scheduling, staffing coverage, and shift coordination to support productivity.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.

Olive Garden

5 Months
Olive Garden Restaurant | 05.2025 - 10.2025
  • Greeted guests promptly and maintained organized waitlists for smooth seating flow.
  • Managed reservations, walk-ins, and table assignments using point-of-sale and reservation systems.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout the dining experience.
  • Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.

Front Desk Receptionist

3 Months
H2O Orthopedic Therapy | 06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Greeted patients, managed check-in, and maintained welcoming front desk flow.
  • Answered multi-line phones, routed calls, and resolved routine patient inquiries.
  • Scheduled appointments, coordinated therapy visits, and updated calendars accurately.
  • Verified insurance information, collected copays, and processed front office paperwork.

Education

High School Diploma

Trabuco Hills High School | Mission Viejo

GED

Irvine Valley College | Irvine

GED

Santiago Canyon College | Orange, CA

Skills

Staff management
Team leadership
Customer service
Operational management
Time management
Employee management
Relationship building

Interests

I've always had a passion for staying active
with soccer being on of my greatest interests. I have played soccer for approxomitly 12 years before deciding to step away from the sport after graduating high school. In addition to athletics
I enjoy decorating
particularly during different seasons and holidays
as ot allows me to express creativity.

Timeline

Chick Fil A Manager

Mark Howery
11.2025 - CurrentRead More

Olive Garden

Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2025 - 10.2025Read More

Front Desk Receptionist

H2O Orthopedic Therapy
06.2022 - 09.2022Read More

Trabuco Hills High School

High School Diploma
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Irvine Valley College

GED
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Santiago Canyon College

GED
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Kayla Lindley