Kayla Nicole Root
Resume
Education
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The Pennsylvania State University
Expected date of graduation: May 2021
Bachelor’s of Science Degrees in Microbiology and Physics
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*Member of Ebrahimi Bio-Electronics Lab @ Penn State University – Department of Electrical Engineering
https://sites.psu.edu/ebrahimilab/our-team/
Professional Experience
Client Relations Specialist
Emergency Veterinary Hospital June 2019 - Present
State College, PA
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Register and check-in new patients and their owners
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Process payments and manage files and computer systems
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Provide general guidance and transfer communications from veterinarians to clients
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Clean exam rooms and offer assistance as needed
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Animal Care Volunteer
Plumpton Park Zoo, Rising Sun, MD June – August, 2016 – 2018
Family owned zoo home to over 180 animals, many rescued from mistreatment or being illegally held
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Preparation of diets of carnivores, primates, aves, etc.
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Dish washing, stall cleaning, grooming and chores in the enclosures of various species
Barn Manager
White Feather Farm, Oxford, PA January 2011 – June 2016
Family owned farm dedicated to care, breeding & training of champion Gypsy Vanner horses
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Exercise horses, ensuring maintenance of health and well being of champion bloodline horses with training regimen
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Feed, stall cleaning, grooming and chores to maintain barn cleanliness, care for other farm animals
CEO/President
Kayla Nicole Cosmetics, LLC., Oxford, PA August 2018 – Present
Custom line of cosmetics and live online make-up tutorials
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Super-shimmer lipsticks called GLOWSTIX by Kayla Nicole that are long-lasting, vegan certified, pro-vitamin, not tested on animals, and USA made. Complimented with matching topical glitter.
President/Founder
Beyond Equality Inc., Oxford, PA November 2015 – Present
Non-Profit Organization Supporting and Promoting Diversity through the Value of Individual Experience
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My goal is to encourage girls and boys to follow their passions and try new experiences regardless of gender, race, or culture. I strive to inspire others have rich, fulfilling, and rewarding lives and to enhance societal contributions and economic innovation through individual experiences.
Model/Actress/Host
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Runway: DMae Designs, June 2015
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Runway: Erdon, June 2015
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Runway: The A-List Look, June 2015
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Runway: Urban Exchange, June 2015
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Top 10 Runway model: IMTA, New York 2014
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Top 10 Commercial print modeling: IMTA, New York 2014
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Runway: Beauty Palooza II, Atlantic City 2014
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Model and Live Promotion: Macy’s Spring Trend Show and fragrance modeling, Plymouth Meeting, May 2015
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Model and Live Promotion: Macy’s Spring Trend Show, Center City Philadelphia, November 2014
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Model and Live Promotion: Macy’s Winter Trend Show, King of Prussia, October 2013, April 2013
Professional Model and Acting Training & Education:
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Acting Instruction: Jimmy Carr, Patrick Baca, Dawn Jeffory-Nelson, Sam Lowy, and Ron Parson 2013 to present
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Acting Workshops: Tom Logan, 2014, 2015
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Runway Workshops: Julie Desidero
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Morning News Anchor, WOHS Oxford Area High School TV News Team 2013, 2014
Special Skills & Hobbies:
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Archery - long bow
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Equestrian - dressage
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Instruments: Piano, Violin, Upright Bass, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Drums
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Community Activities/Volunteerism
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Morning News Anchor, WOHS Oxford Area High School TV News Team, 2013 - 2016
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Children’s Miracle Network, Fundraising, 2013 to 2016
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KYW News Studies Program, September 2016
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101.7 WDEL, Journalism Evening Event, Young Journalists of Pennsylvania, 2015
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Editor-in-Chief, The Sting, Oxford Area High School Newspaper, 2015 - 2016
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Academic Competition Team, 2015 - 2016
Awards and Honors
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United States of America’s Miss Pennsylvania, 2019
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National English Honor Society, 2016
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National Honor Society, 2015
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Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen State Competition – Top 12 Finalist, 2016
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Miss Philadelphia’s Outstanding Teen, 2016
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Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen – Top Scholastic Award, 2015, 2016
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Miss Mid-State’s Outstanding Teen, 2015
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Miss Southeastern PA's Outstanding Teen, 2014
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IMTA Top 10 Commercial Print Models, 2014
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IMTA Top 10 Runway Models, 2014
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Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, 2014
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Miss Greater Delaware Valley PA's Outstanding Teen, 2013
