Kayla Thompson
Fort Smith
Summary
Dynamic STEAM Center Manager at Girl Scouts Diamonds with a proven track record in event planning and program management. Skilled in budgeting and mentoring, I successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver engaging programs while maintaining accurate records and fostering collaboration. Adept at problem-solving and legal drafting, I ensure compliance and efficiency in all operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEAM Center Manager
Girl Scouts Diamonds
Fort Smith
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed registration processes using online platforms or custom-built systems ensuring accurate attendee data collection and streamlined check-in procedures
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop event concepts and themes that aligned with client objectives
- Developed and managed program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define program objectives, deliverables, and timelines
- Coordinated logistics for events or activities associated with the programs such as workshops or conferences
- Led a team of 2-10 employees, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient operations
Teacher
Alma School District
Alma
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Develop, plan and build engaging lessons for a group of 25 students
- Maintain accurate student records and abide by all compliance obligations to maintain adequate learning abilities for all students
- Collaborate with teams of 10+ professionals
Teacher
Fort Smith School District
Fort Smith
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Develop new material including courses, lesson plans, challenging problems, and other educational resources
- Providing customer service to parents, coworkers, community members and students.
- Maintaining a professional manner while handling difficult situations.
International Relations Office Coordinator
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicate effectively with students, staff and multiple UAFS departments to ensure students' needs are being met both academically but also physically
- Enter data and upload documents into the BANNER system
- Partner with outside businesses and churches to support international students during their time at our campus
- Manage student workers in the office
- Plan outings, parties and activities for 25+ students
Paralegal
OK Foods, Inc.
Fort Smith
08.2012 - 12.2021
- Draft/review/redline/negotiate/execute contracts/addendums/quotes for 12+ departments
- Obtain, copy, prepare and internally file documents for litigation
- Draft and execute all legal documents for AR, OK and AL garnishments
- File all company contracts, addendums, credit applications, quotes, vendor agreements
- Manage and settle all product liability claims
- Field calls/emails from OK employees needing legal help i.e. contracts and COIs
- Set up and sit in meetings/conference calls with all departments to work through their legal needs.
Education
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR12.2020
Associates - Business
University of Phoenix
05.2013
Skills
- Management
- Interviewing
- Legal Drafting
- Event Planning
- Customer Service Organization and Filing Records
- Multi-tasking
- Maintaining accurate records
- Problem Solving and following state and federal mandated laws
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Program design
- Data collection
- Public Speaking
- Program Management
- Mentoring
- Tutoring
- Teaching
- Legal Research
- Program development
- Administrative Experience
- Presentation Skills
- Google Docs
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership
- Budgeting
- Microsoft Outlook
- Contracts
Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Professional Educator License
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
STEAM Center Manager
Girl Scouts Diamonds
01.2023 - 02.2025
Teacher
Alma School District
06.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher
Fort Smith School District
01.2021 - 05.2022
International Relations Office Coordinator
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
01.2021 - 12.2021
Paralegal
OK Foods, Inc.
08.2012 - 12.2021
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Associates - Business
University of Phoenix
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