Kayla Simms

Kayla Simms

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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My life Motto; "It does not do well to dwell on your dreams and forget to live your…

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Experience

  • Midwest Laboratories  Graphic

    Midwest Laboratories

    Omaha Metropolitan Area

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    Omaha, Nebraska

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    Greater Omaha Area

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    Greater Omaha Area

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    Greater Omaha Area

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    Kansas City, Kansas

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    Greater Omaha Area

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    Greater Omaha Area

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    Greater Omaha Area

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    Lincoln, Nebraska Area

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    Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Education

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln Graphic

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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    Activities and Societies: CommConnect- Communication Studies Registered Student Organization, Empowerment Forum.

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    Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Student Government, Public Relations Student Society of America, DECA-Business Partnership Network, PanHellenic Council

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • OMAHA JAYCEES FOUNDATION INC Graphic

    Ten Outstanding Young Omahans Committee A/V Chair

    OMAHA JAYCEES FOUNDATION INC

    - Present 6 years 11 months

    Economic Empowerment

    For over 85 years, the Omaha Jaycees has honored individuals between the ages of 21 and 40 who show exemplary commitment to improving the Omaha community through selfless acts of kindness while excelling in their professional careers. TOYO! is the longest running Jaycees event in the nation. I am honored to be the TOYO Audio Visual Chair for the 2017 award recipients and will reprise my role again for the 2018 award year. As the A/V Chair I coordinate interviews with all recipients to learn…

    For over 85 years, the Omaha Jaycees has honored individuals between the ages of 21 and 40 who show exemplary commitment to improving the Omaha community through selfless acts of kindness while excelling in their professional careers. TOYO! is the longest running Jaycees event in the nation. I am honored to be the TOYO Audio Visual Chair for the 2017 award recipients and will reprise my role again for the 2018 award year. As the A/V Chair I coordinate interviews with all recipients to learn more about their volunteer and activist contributions to the community. Drafting and Cutting 2 minute videos in partnership with Metropolitan Community College's Audio Visual class. I also run all a/v throughout the event.

  • Volunteer

    Big Omaha 2016

    - Present 8 years 5 months

    Science and Technology

    Big Omaha is an annual conference that brings together the nation’s most passionate members of the entrepreneurial community including founders, investors, and emerging leaders to build community, start conversation, and provide inspiration. Through volunteering I was able to assist in registration, set-up, tear down, and overall production assistance throughout the event. Interacting with the sponsors, speakers, and staff throughout the conference.

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    Volunteer

    Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

    - Present 8 years 3 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    Volunteer for the Annual Women's Build, in which one entire house is built by Female volunteers. My company C&A Industries is a sponsor for Habitat for Humanity annually and I am always empowered through this experience to make a difference in my community.

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    Womens Build Volunteer

    Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

    - Present 9 years 5 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    Volunteer for the Annual Women's Build, in which one entire house is built by Female volunteers. My company C&A Industries is a sponsor for Habitat for Humanity annually and I am always empowered through this experience to make a difference in my community.

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    Volunteer Written Project Judge

    DECA Inc.

    Education

    -Volunteer to edit and revise 30 page- written Business Plans, Marketing Proposals, Public Relations Projects, Fashion Merchandising proposals, Financial Literacy projects and Community Service Projects.
    - Mentor and assist my High School in the compilation presentation boards, speeches, and business setting role play scenarios.
    -Dedicate one weekend to critiquing and watching 15 minute oral presentations and educating high-school students on their presentation skills and business…

    -Volunteer to edit and revise 30 page- written Business Plans, Marketing Proposals, Public Relations Projects, Fashion Merchandising proposals, Financial Literacy projects and Community Service Projects.
    - Mentor and assist my High School in the compilation presentation boards, speeches, and business setting role play scenarios.
    -Dedicate one weekend to critiquing and watching 15 minute oral presentations and educating high-school students on their presentation skills and business marketing skills.

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    Volunteer

    Special Olympics Missouri

    - Present 13 years

    Health

    Volunteer as host to the Missouri Special Olympics events with the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Inspire and encourage Special Olympic participants in their events and throughout the duration of their stay in Missouri.

Honors & Awards

  • Top Customer Service Team

    Aureus Medical Group

    Team Lead to the Iowa and Kansas Account Managers maintaining a Customer Service Score of 5.0 out of 5.0 for Quarter 2. Client Account Manager Evaluations and Candidate Account Manager Evaluations are polled on a scale of 1 to 5 in areas such as Payroll/Billing accuracy, communication, responsiveness, quality of candidate, and overall likelihood to recommend Account Manager for future business/contracts.

  • Mentor of the Quarter

    C&A Industries

    Top Mentor is an award given to a recipient that has exemplified above and beyond contributions to the New Hire Mentor Mentee program. Account Manager and Recruiters are paired with a new hire employee during their 8 week transition into the company. Holding weekly meetings and consulting on feedback for the training process are parts of the process but this award serves to recognize those who offered exceptional service to their new hire during this transitional period. I was awarded Mentor of…

    Top Mentor is an award given to a recipient that has exemplified above and beyond contributions to the New Hire Mentor Mentee program. Account Manager and Recruiters are paired with a new hire employee during their 8 week transition into the company. Holding weekly meetings and consulting on feedback for the training process are parts of the process but this award serves to recognize those who offered exceptional service to their new hire during this transitional period. I was awarded Mentor of the Period for our 11th period that allowed nomination for Mentor of the Quarter in 2016.

  • Rising Star Nominee

    C&A Industries

    C&A Industries Identifies 8 nominees within the company for individuals that have exemplified the mission and values of the company while showcasing potential to become a top producer and influencer within the company. Those nominated have been employed with the company from 6 to 15 months.

Organizations

  • Omaha Jaycees

    2016 Vice President of Individual Development

    - Present

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