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Alayna Garner

@alaynagarner

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Organized retail shift lead and social media manager blending operations and digital marketing for growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking entry-level opportunities where I can expand my skills while facilitating company growth, using my time management and organizational strengths in fast-paced, team-focused environments.

I’m a business-minded, organized, and motivated professional who brings strong time management and operational readiness to every environment. As a Key Holder/Shift Lead, I opened and closed the store independently while maintaining accuracy, security, and consistency in daily execution.

I also manage the details that keep a business moving: cash handling, register reconciliation, bank deposits, inventory organization, and shipment processing with accurate records. I coordinate workflows by delegating tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, supporting team productivity, and troubleshooting in-store technology to keep operations running smoothly.

On the growth side, I create brand presence through social media content, signage, and in-store and digital platform consistency. Beyond retail, I’ve supported businesses through administrative work (databases, correspondence, and confidential handling), independent contracting (editing and word processing), and video editing using Sony Vegas—always focused on quality, clarity, and dependable follow-through.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Key Holder / Shift Lead

Oakland Nursery

Feb 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 3 months)

Opened and closed the store independently, ensuring operational readiness, security, and accurate cash handling. Managed daily workflows, inventory organization, vendor coordination, and in-store technology setup to support smooth store operations.

Cash Handling Inventory Management POS systems Merchandising Social Media Management Troubleshooting

Independent Contractor

Independent Contractor Services

Sep 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Completed editing and word-processing tasks for timely delivery of client work. Edited posts for clarity and grammar and collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet client needs.

Editing Word Processing Blogging Cross Functional Collaboration document preparation Time Management

Administrative Assistant

Mainstream Realty Pros

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)

Handled sensitive information with confidentiality while maintaining accurate data integrity in company databases. Prepared and edited correspondence, reports, and presentation materials to support business operations.

Database Management Data Integrity Administrative Support Microsoft Office Report Preparation Confidentiality

Fulfillment & Stocker

Target

Aug 2023 - Apr 2024 (8 months)

Processed online orders accurately and supported order pickups and customer inquiries. Restocked shelves and displays, monitored inventory levels, and maintained a clean, safe shopping environment.

order fulfillment Inventory Management Customer Service Stocking Retail Sales Safety Compliance

Nanny/Housekeeper

Self Employed

Mar 2014 - Jul 2022 (8 years 4 months)

Provided childcare and housekeeping services, enforcing household rules and teaching manners in a safe environment. Communicated with parents to meet care expectations and responsibly supervised children while parents were away.

Childcare Housekeeping Behavior Management Time Management Cooking Conflict Management

Video Editor

Mainstream Realty Pros

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Performed quality control on video content and made editorial corrections. Edited videos with graphics, titles, audio, and special effects using Sony Vegas to create an impactful final output.

Video Editing Quality Control Sony Vegas Audio Editing Graphics Content Editing Attention To Detail

Barista

Faith Life Church

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Greeted guests and delivered friendly customer service in a fast-paced café setting. Collected payments accurately, prepared coffee and tea items, and maintained a clean, organized workspace.

Customer Service Cash Handling Food Preparation POS systems Customer Greeting Customer greeting