Key responsibilities: Delivered instruction in Cosmetology and esthetics classrooms and labs
Maintained continuity of classroom lesson plans and technical training, following State-approved curriculum
Guided students through hands-on skills: sculpting, styling, chemical services, skincare treatments, infection control, client-best service practices
Demonstrated proper use of professional tools and equipment reinforcing the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology safety and sanitation standards
Recorded attendance Power Schools/ SmartPass
Substitute Teacher
Marion City Schools
Marion, OH
05.2023 - Current
Key responsibilities: Delivered classroom instruction in accordance with lesson plans provided by full-time teachers
Maintained accurate attendance records
Managed classroom behavior, supervised students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch duty
Communicated effectively with school staff about daily progress, concerns, and any student issues
Senior Cosmetology Instructor
The Spa School Columbus
Columbus, OH
01.2020 - Current
Key responsibilities: Senior and Junior Class Teaching Team
Responsible for daily preparation and teaching the clinic and advanced classes
Operations of school building, classrooms, clinic floor
Student academic grading and practical grading
Associate training and record keeping
Ohio State School of Cosmetology Marion, OH (12/19-present)
Administrative Coordinator/ Key Carrier
TJ Maxx
Marion, OH
10.2014 - 08.2017
Key responsibilities: Perform administrative and HR duties including OfficeSmart and Best Methods Systems. Responsible for training, staffing and day to day store operations: including performing and supervising all cash office duties as well as Manager On Duty.
Help sales associates with their daily duties. Supporting and assisting them as needed as they work toward their daily, monthly, and annual quotas.
Organize orientation of new hires focusing on store missions, customer experience and other goals established by TJ Maxx, such as internal and external shrink, further ways to prevent shrink and other goals.
Work closely with day-to-day store operations, learning Kronos, helping with audits and communicating closely with management
Merchandising Coordinator
TJ Maxx
Marion, OH
04.2014 - 10.2014
Key responsibilities: Worked with management to establish and maintain a merchandising plan for all assigned departments. Ensured all merchandising and signing standards. Supported the efficient flow of daily incoming freight
Delegated all responsibilities to floor associates in a timely manner, including fitting room and jewelry, to achieve great customer service and professionalism.
Created displays in a timely manner to best show seasonal merchandise in the best light.
National Sales Representative
A People United
Baltimore, MD
10.2002 - 08.2014
Key responsibilities: Sales and sales training for Baltimore, Maryland-based clothing manufacturer.
Assisted in running clothing trade events at fashion marts and tradeshows around the country. Created clothing displays and sold seasonal clothing lines to corporate buyers and boutique owners.
Oversaw and styled photo shoots for the company catalog.
Participated in presentations at various retailers around the country.
Assistant Showroom Coordinator
Susanne Craig Showroom, Chicago Apparel Center
Chicago, IL
09.2003 - 10.2004
Key responsibilities: Assisted owner in the development of the boutique/catalog toward successful completion
Set up and breakdown merchandise showroom for Stylemax fashion markets.
Answered phones, took merchandise orders, messages and set appointments for upcoming markets.
Guest Services/ Reservations
Kiva Day SPA
Chicago, IL
01.2000 - 01.2002
Key responsibilities: Handled client relations on behalf of a high-end salon/day spa.
Managed all inbound customer service-oriented calls.
Organized reservations and confirmations. Continued
Handled client relations by making outbound follow up sales calls to a 5-star clientele.