What Type of Person Thrives in the Food Industry According to a Chief of Staff at Kevin's Natural Foods
Kaylie, Chief of Staff at Kevin's Natural Foods, identifies success in the food industry as requiring "an independent contributor that thrives in chaos," demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively amidst competing urgencies, such as simultaneously managing "a plant that has a fire alarm going on" and a personnel issue.
Problem-Solving, Stress Management, Organization, Prioritization, Quick-Wittedness
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Kaylie Layman
Chief of Staff
Kevin's Natural Foods
California State University, Stanislaus
Business Management & Admin
Food, Beverages & Alcohol
Human Resources (HR)
Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Thrive in chaos but maintain organization.
2. Prioritize effectively in high-pressure situations.
3. Be a quick-witted and adaptable problem-solver.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would define them as an independent contributor that thrives in chaos. You have to be very organized and very prepared.
You have to be somebody quick-witted and able to think on their toes. If we've got a plant with a fire alarm going on, but somebody else needs to be terminated at the same time, you have to prioritize what is going on in the moment.
You have to think back to early development: "Okay, I've learned how to organize myself. I've learned how to prioritize." Now, you need to put that into place.
Somebody who thrives in chaos but is really, really organized is going to do really well in this role.