Kiara Callender

Resourceful and dedicated High School graduate with excellent analytical skills and a demonstrated commitment to providing great customer service. Strong organizational abilities with proven successes in managing multiple academic projects and volunteering events. Well-rounded and professional team player.

Front Desk Associate at Baymont by Wyndham (2025-07 – Present)

• Resolving real-time billing discrepancies
• Proficiency in solving guest complaints and emergency issues under pressure
• Money handling
• Ability to answer and transfer phone calls whilst helping guests check in

Delivery Driver at Meraki LLC (2025-08 – 2026-09)

• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
• Safely following GPS-directed routes and traffic laws
• Delivering packages professionally and courteously
• Reporting issues promptly to management

Assistant Teacher at Martha & Mary (2024-05 – 2025-07)

• Creating a safe learning environment for children
• Active supervision of children in care

Hostess at The Point Casino & Hotel (2024-01 – 2024-06)

• Greeting and seating guests
• Managing reservations
• Coordinating with servers and kitchen staff
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining communication skills
• Proficiency in multitasking

Front of Store Attendant at Target (2023-09 – 2024-01)

• Blend problem solving and decision making to positively impact the guest experience
• Ability to adapt to different guest interactions and situations
• Communicating effectively, including using positive language and attentive to guest needs
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members

Teacher at Kindercare (2023-01 – 2023-07)

• CPR and first aid certification
• Keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Ability to use a computer with proficiency
• Ability to multi-task and handle conflict effectively
• Implementing curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn

Cashier at Bakers (2022-03 – 2022-11)

• Cooperated in a team environment
• Working efficiently in busy and fast-paced conditions
• Involvement with customers and consistency
• Responsibility with handling money
• Stocking

Cashier (seasonal) at JCPenney (2021-11 – 2022-01)

• Ringing up customers daily
• Performing clothing recovery
• Go-backs
• Money handling

Cook/Cashier at WabaGrill (2021-05 – 2021-11)

• Interacted with customers regularly
• Working on the grill and chopping
• Prepared ingredients
• Dish washing
• Money counting at the end of shifts

Volunteer at Highland Branch Library (2020-01 – 2020-03)

• Assisted with organization and maintenance at crafting events to provide a smooth and enjoyable experience for participants
• Organized bookshelves
• Set up book displays
• Documented volunteer time and patient visit activity promptly and accurately
• Organized resources and staff to uphold program promises and offer consistent service levels
• Maintained the cages of animals such as snakes and lizards

Volunteer at Forest Home Christian Camp (2018-07 – 2018-07)

• Helped children to develop social skills and meaningful relationships
• Supervised youngsters during activities to prevent injuries and accidents
• Played various outdoor sports with children, teaching rules and demonstrating good sportsmanship
• Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival
• Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips
• Promoted a fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues
• Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
• Maintained rooms, closets, games, and equipment in neat and orderly condition by performing routine maintenance and custodial functions

Diploma – Citrus Valley High School, Redlands (2018-08 – 2022-06)