Kayla Grange

  

Biography:

Work Experience: 2.0 years

Work Experience:

My name is Kayla Grange, and I am a proud alumna of Bowie State University, where I earned a B.S. in Visual Communications Digital Media and Arts with a concentration in Fashion Design. I bring a strong foundation in design and digital media, with hard skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite. I also excel in soft skills such as customer service, adaptability, time management, collaboration, and reliability. My career objective is to become a fashion and costume designer while also using my talents to support and empower individuals with disabilities in pursuing their creative dreams.

Work history:

  • Job Title: Self Advocate Educator

    Company: Leadability LLC

    Period: December 2019 - present

    Role Description:

    Conduct training for law enforcement officers, attorneys and first responders: Demonstrate how to identify characteristics of individuals who may possess hidden disabilities (ie intellectual, neurological, etc). Reinforce the use of simplest terms when communicating with individuals through improv scenario-based situations.  

  • Job Title: Retail Sales Associate

    Company: Macy's

    Period: June 2024 - August 2024

    Role Description:

    Provide sales support and excellent customer service to customers with their purchases, exchanges, and returns. Update pricing on merchandise when applicable. Retag and return clothes to original stock location following its return. Clean recovery and fitting room areas throughout shift to ensure a clean sales floor.  

  • Job Title: Peer Educator

    Company: Bowie State University's Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Organization (ATOD)

    Period: September 2023 - May 2024

    Role Description:

    Prepare contraceptives
    and safety kits for students, then distribute as requested.     Facilitate ATOD events intended to educate students about mental health, various disabilities, and on the importance of safe sex / limitations of ATOD.  

  • Job Title: Team Member

    Company: JOANN Fabric and Crafts Store

    Period: June 2022 - August 2023

    Role Description:

     Operated a cash register and processed in-store and online customer transactions, which involved accepting credit, voucher, and cash payments, processed returns of unwanted items, and applied coupons to purchases. Accomplished removing items from wrapped shipments and transferring / arranging them onto shelves and racks in the correct location. Provided solid customer service: Greeted customers/engaged in friendly conversations, assisted with scanning items when price checking, delivered customers to the appropriate area in the store when unable to locate their items, and exchanged items with care according to respective concerns. Maintained high standards throughout the sales floor by cleaning and recovering shelves, putting away returns, and cleaned up any spills/messes with urgency.

Education:

  • Bowie State Univerisity

    Bachelor's Degree – Visual Communication Digital Media and Arts (conc. Fashion Design)

    Period: August 2021 - May 2025

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