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Kayla Pettit

@kaylapettit

I’m a disciplined operations and leadership professional supporting child development through early childhood education.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to support child development through early childhood education in a role that values safety, structure, and accountability. I want to bring my leadership background to help children thrive and keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.

I bring a strong military background in leadership, operations, and safety, with experience in high-responsibility roles that demand attention to detail, accountability, and effective communication.

In my most recent role, I managed building operations and ensured security within assigned facilities, coordinating logistics and overseeing day-to-day administrative tasks. Earlier, as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate, I supported aircraft launch and recovery operations, maintained essential equipment, and supervised teams while ensuring safety protocols were followed.

Alongside this, I’ve recently completed an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and hold a certification in Infant and Child Care. I’m passionate about supporting child development and education, and I’m seeking opportunities to apply my proven leadership skills, reliability, and accountability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Prisoner Escort & Building Manager

NAS Jacksonville

Oct 2022 - Jul 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Managed building operations and ensured security within assigned facilities. Escorted prisoners and coordinated logistics and day-to-day administrative tasks while overseeing facility management responsibilities.

Facilities Management Security Prisoner Escort Logistics Coordination Administrative Operations

Aviation Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy

Sep 2017 - Oct 2022 (5 years 1 month)

Performed aircraft launch and recovery operations and maintained equipment for aircraft handling and flight deck operations. Supervised teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety protocols were followed and training/mentoring junior personnel.

Equipment Maintenance Team Supervision Operational Readiness

Team Member

Little Caesars

Jun 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 3 months)

Provided customer service in a fast-paced environment and supported daily food preparation and order processing. Managed inventory, maintained cleanliness, and followed store safety standards to meet sales and customer satisfaction targets.

Customer Service Food Preparation Inventory Management Order Processing