Kayla Clare

Experience

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  Dairy Queen

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  Crew Member
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  The Wendy's Company

  Jun 2017 - May 2021

  - Responsible for money handling and counting at the end of each shift- Created a positive work environment across smaller teams of 15-20 individuals- Ensuring a memorable guest experience through store mission of “delighting each customer”

  • Shift Manager

    Jun 2019 - May 2021

  • Crew Member

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2019
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  Chick-fil-A-Franchise

  May 2021 - Jul 2022

  Hospitality Manager

  - Supervised a team of 20-25 people per hour- Holding the team accountable for upholding all brand standards and sales goals in a top earning store- Monitored and maintained all health and food safety regulations

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  Pennsylvania State Senate

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Senate Appropriations Chair Intern

  - Analyzed and summarized legislation to aid in preparing committee fiscal notes- Attended meetings with constituents and special interest groups- Tracked legislation necessary for implementation of the 2022-23 budget- Maintained spreadsheet of all budget requests received by the committee- Researched and provided findings on the issues related to reproductive rights, voter disenfranchisement, and juvenile justice

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  FlynnO'Hara Uniforms

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2024

  Assistant Store Manager

  - Responsible for store operations including money handling, customer service, and closing.- Actively monitoring inventory to secure loss prevention- Troubleshooting guest questions and concerns to ensure a positive experience

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  Penn State University

  May 2023 - May 2024

  - Supporting Development and Alumni needs at the Capital College- Worked on thank-yous to donors- Assisted with solicitation proofreading and writing - Attended weekly cohort meetings at Penn State, University Park, connecting with professionals with Penn State Development and Alumni Relations- Aided in projects including stewarding scholarships - Connected with donors to understand their giving and explaining their impact- Collaborated with PSU Harrisburg Athletics to work on Athletic Partnership Program planning- Participated in coordinating Alumni Events

  • Student Development and Alumni Support Staff

    Aug 2023 - May 2024

  • Development and Alumni Relations Intern

    May 2023 - Dec 2023
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  Commonwealth Strategic Partners

  Jan 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Attended legislative meetings and regulatory hearings on issues concerning the firm’s clients• Tracked proposed Pennsylvania legislation involving major clients• Prepared various materials for legislative events including information fact sheets about clients

  • Lobbying Assistant

    Aug 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Lobbying Intern

    Jan 2024 - Sept 2024
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  Capitol67 Strategies

  Jan 2025 - now

  Lobbying Assistant