Khalynn Rodgers
Baton Rouge
Summary
Self-motivated and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in providing administrative and organizational support in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of leveraging exceptional time management skills to efficiently complete tasks and prioritize workloads. Skilled at fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues while simplifying complex tasks to enhance overall productivity. Committed to delivering high-quality results that drive organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Mentor
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2025 - Current
- Mentored youth in personal development and academic success through tailored guidance and support.
- Facilitated workshops on life skills, enhancing participants' confidence and decision-making abilities.
- Developed individualized action plans for students, fostering goal-setting and accountability.
- Collaborated with community organizations to provide resources and opportunities for youth engagement.
Sales Associate
Target
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock assessments and organized replenishment efforts.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, ensuring smooth transactions and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and company policies to foster a collaborative environment.
Shadowing Student
Ochsner Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Observed patient care procedures and protocols to enhance understanding of clinical practices.
- Assisted healthcare professionals during daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Engaged in discussions with medical staff to gain insights into various specialties and treatment methodologies.
- Shadowed physicians during patient consultations, learning effective communication strategies for diverse populations.
Emergency Room Volunteer
Ochsner Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted medical staff with patient triage and intake processes in high-pressure environments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline patient care workflows.
- Educated patients on hospital protocols and services, improving understanding and compliance.
Desk Assistant
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provides administrative support to team members and management in daily tasks.
- Implements process improvements to increase the efficiency of administrative tasks.
- Provided immediate assistance to dorm mates.
- Builds and maintains relationships with external vendors and clients.
Secretary's Assistant
Richwood High School
Monroe, Louisiana
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Established a system to distribute faxes, incoming mail, and deliveries to appropriate staff.
- Liaised with secretaries or administrative assistants to help with special projects and other tasks.
- Provided support to clients and employees by answering questions and communicating the necessary information.
- Aided secretary with the organization by opening, reading, and distributing incoming mail.
- Printed, copied, and distributed essential documents, helping the secretary maintain organization.
- Assisted the secretary with essential functions in absence of supervisors to maintain office functionality.
- Facilitated smooth communication between office and external parties by managing phone calls and messages.
- Learned to operate new office technologies as were developed and implemented.
- Answered telephones to give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls.
- Operated office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and arranged for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
Summer Youth Employee
Emily P. Robinson
Monroe, Louisiana
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported shy youth by offering uplifting guidance for individual growth.
- Intervened during conflicts between participants to promote camaraderie among groups.
- Followed organizational protocols to shape youth experience according to program goals.
- Provided helpful instruction by reviewing upcoming activities.
- Promoted program participation with personal encouragement for youths.
- Prioritized child safety by attentively supervising program activities.
- Maintained hygienic rest and eating areas by cleaning them after usage.
- Prepared activity spaces by setting up necessary materials beforehand.
- Administered first aid according to prescribed procedures and notified emergency medical personnel when necessary.
- Organized, led and promoted interest in recreational activities.
- Took residents on community outings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2026
Skills
- Service Desk Team Management
- Front Desk Management
- Customer Inquiries
- Help Desk
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Greeting Visitors
- Crisis Management
Timeline
Youth Mentor
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition
09.2025 - Current
Shadowing Student
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Emergency Room Volunteer
Ochsner Medical Center
11.2024 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
Target
06.2023 - Current
Desk Assistant
Louisiana State University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Secretary's Assistant
Richwood High School
01.2022 - 07.2022
Summer Youth Employee
Emily P. Robinson
06.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Louisiana State University
AWARDS
2022- Salutatorian of Richwood High School