Kayla D. Kolka graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree and a minor in leadership. She has worked in several roles at UF including as an orientation leader, student assistant in the Dean of Student's Office, and as a recruitment counselor. Her experience also includes internships at Wells Fargo and volunteer work mentoring high school girls. She maintains a 3.66 GPA and is involved in fundraising for children's hospitals through dance marathon participation.

1. Kayla D. Kolka
1210 SW 11th Avenue | Gainesville, FL 32601 | (850) 510-6163 | kkolka@ufl.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth and Community Sciences May 2017
Minor: Leadership and Nonprofit Organizational Leadership GPA: 3.66
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
EMPLOYMENT
Preview Staff, Orientation Leader October 2013 – July 2014
New Student & Family Programs, Gainesville, FL
• Advised over 200 students on class selection and provided educational experiences about student life at
the University of Florida which led to increased retention rates
• Provided excellent customer service to over 6,000 incoming students and their families as they
progressed through UF’s orientation program in order to create a welcoming environment for new students
and families
• Worked alongside 41 other staffers for 50-60 hours per week for the entirety of the summer, which led
to increased work ethic and enhanced appreciation and ability to work on teams
Wells Fargo & Co., Intern April 2015 – August 2015
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Consulted with hundreds of incoming students and their families as a customer service specialist in
order to help them succeed financially and assist with their transitions into college
• Connected with customers of diverse backgrounds and provided them with individualized banking
plans based on their unique needs, which developed interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate a
variable environment
Student Assistant April 2016- Present
University of Florida Dean of Student’s Office, Gainesville, FL
 Serve as a point of contact for thousands of new students and family members coming to the
University of Florida
 Work alongside the Dean of Students to provide a welcoming atmosphere to the University of
Florida
INVOLVEMENT
Dance Marathon, Dancer August 2014 – Present
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, Gainesville, FL
• Participates in a year-long event involving community service, hospitality, and marketing nights at
local businesses to raise awareness and money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals that goes toward
children fighting cancer and other critical illnesses
Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor, Fraternity and Sorority Affairs November 2014-Present
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
 Practice proficient skills in Gallop Strengths materials, diversity awareness and QPR suicide
prevention
 Counsel over 100 new members throughout formal recruitment to contribute to the success of their
experience at the University of Florida
 Serve as the liaison between chapter women and potential new members in order to ensure each
woman finds a home at the University of Florida
Volunteer, SWEAT Youth Ministry August 2015-December 2015
Greenhouse Church, Gainesville, FL
 Mentor to 10th grade girls
 Supported a small group of high school girls in order to mentor them in life and faith to instill a
sense of confidence and worth in themselves