Kayla Gindhart
Littleton
Summary
Reliable and self-directed. Highly goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers. Delivers top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening, and analytical problem-solving skills. Stays focused and consistently completes tasks on time. Proactively seeks additional work after finishing assigned duties. Achieves success through customer satisfaction and strong work ethic. Builds positive working relationships with coworkers.
Professional, experienced, and ready for this role. Known for exceptional attention to detail, efficient workflow management, and ability to adapt to changing demands. Strong team player focused on achieving results. Skilled in organization, communication, and multitasking, with reliable and flexible approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Scale Pepper Farm/Horticulture
The Pepper Peddler @ Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Operated and managed a small-scale pepper farming operation producing multiple pepper varieties.
- Planned planting schedules and started crops from seed using propagation trays and controlled germination techniques.
- Prepared and maintained soil conditions through fertilization, composting, and pH balancing to maximize crop yield.
- Installed and maintained drip irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and healthy plant growth.
- Monitored crops daily to identify nutrient deficiencies, pests, and plant diseases and applied appropriate treatments.
- Performed physically demanding outdoor work including planting, transplanting, harvesting, and field maintenance.
- Harvested and processed produce while maintaining product quality and minimizing waste.
- Managed packaging, transport, and direct sales to customers.
- Maintained and repaired farm tools, irrigation components, and growing equipment.
- Tracked crop performance, supply usage, and seasonal productions planning.
Merchandising Service Associate - PT
Lowe’s
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Ensured the store’s signage, pricing information, and displays were accurate so merchandise was easy to locate.
- Created product displays that were safe, clean, visually appealing, and easily accessible to the customers.
- Engaged with customers when in need of assistance.
- Collaborated with the Merchandising Service team and Manager by communicating project priorities, schedule, and project needs (e.g., materials, supplies, time)
- Moves or replaces beams and grids, rotates stock, builds products, and displays products and support materials using power equipment (e.g., lifts, order pickers) per reset and/or project instructions and processes.
- Identifies damaged products, removes them from shelves, delivers them to Return to Manufacturer (RTM) area and signs off on the products as defective.
- Merchandise to planogram, price, color block and place plants as they arrive.
- Fill plant racks onto plant tables per planogram to grand opening ready standards.
- Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
- Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
- Follow state-specific guidelines on price changes (Pricing Policy SF-06)
Customer Service Specialist
Pep Spin
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained records related to sales, returns, and inventory availability.
- Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage with customers and promoted specific merchandise.
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
- Packaged and shipped out orders.
Teller
Credit Union of Denver
12.2011 - 02.2013
- Responsible for compliance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Anti-Money Laundering Act, including monitoring for any illegal activity as it applies to this position.
- Process deposits, loan payments, withdrawals, transfers and mail transactions.
- Process authorized Shared Branching transactions.
- Sell/process money orders, Official Checks, redeem savings bonds and MasterCard/Visa advances.
- Ensure quality check images on C21.
- Customer service over the phone and drive-thru.
Teller
Sound Credit Union
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Executed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks.
- Checked amount details and fraud markers for paper transactions such as checks and money orders.
- Provided high level of customer service through friendly approach, strong professionalism and timely assistance with customer transactions.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Photography
Red Rocks Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Horticulture and Landscape Technologies
Front Range Community College
01-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT)
01-2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Spanaway Lake High School
01-2005
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Small Scale Pepper Farm/Horticulture
The Pepper Peddler @ Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
11.2023 - 10.2025
Merchandising Service Associate - PT
Lowe’s
10.2022 - 01.2024
Customer Service Specialist
Pep Spin
01.2019 - 06.2021
Teller
Credit Union of Denver
12.2011 - 02.2013
Teller
Sound Credit Union
07.2011 - 11.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Horticulture and Landscape Technologies
Front Range Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT)
High School Diploma - undefined
Spanaway Lake High School
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Photography
Red Rocks Community College