Kayla Salomon

542 Elm Street, Holland MI 49423

Tel: 616-510-9637 Website: http://kaylasalomon.weebly.com Email: salomonk@mail.gvsu.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Excellent team player and team leader
Very energetic, persistent and thorough in all activities
Drive, goal-orientated with a passion to succeed
Creative thinker with the ability to acquire new skills

EXPERIENCE
Team Lead, Francescas, Holland, MI November 2015 - Present
Active brainstorming in seasonal floor sets
Lead stylists toward daily goals
Empower team to persevere through peaks in the day
Engage in customer service

Manager, Captain Sundae, Holland, MI June 2009 - Present

Constant communication with customers and management team
Manage team members daily
Create a positive work environment in all situations
Utilize knowledge to problem solve effectively

Family Support Program Intern, Department of Human Services, Holland, MI May 2016 - Present
Continue correspondence between clients, FSP, and assigned caseworkers
Use effective case management skills
Meet deadlines for client contacts
Empower client determination

Residential Support Staff, M.O.K.A, Holland, MI August 2015 - January 2017

Implemented behavior plans for residence
Maintained proactive schedules
Communicated in team meetings for resident well-being
Continuous advocating for residents

Coordinators Intern, Mid - Michigan Community Action Agency, Midland, MI Spring 2015
Created a transition book for children shy of age requirements for Head Start
Instructed play group lessons for children
Actively participated in child assessments with caseworker
Volunteered at a county baby shower for poverty stricken mothers

EDUCATION

Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI April 2017

Masters of Social Work: Advanced Generalist

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI May 2015

Bachelor of Applied Arts: Double Major in Child Development and Psychology

Kingston University, Surbiton, United Kingdom Fall 2013

Studying Aboard Semester: Emphasis on Psychology classes
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VOLUNTEER WORK:

Fundraising Chair for Special Olympic RSO Sept. 2104 - May 2015

Helen Devos Children's Hospital Fall 2014

Volunteer for Special Olympics Sept 2012 - May 2015

REFERENCES:

Given upon request