Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Extracurricular Activities
Timeline
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April Barstow

Lawrence

Summary

Responsible and friendly professional makes customers feel welcome, listen to needs and promote merchandise with practiced care and attention to individual needs. Proficient in merchandising, payment processing and general housekeeping of store areas. Focused, hardworking and punctual with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Upbeat, customer-focused Sales Associate with several years of experience in retail environments. Flexible and approachable, with strong organizational, and time management skills. Delivers memorable guest experience through welcoming interactions and extensive product knowledge.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Beauty Advisor

Sally Beauty Supply
Kalamazoo
03.2025 - Current
  • Provided customers with product advice and recommendations based on their individual needs.
  • Attended product training sessions to stay updated on new products and trends in the industry.
  • Performed sales activities such as cashiering, stocking shelves, inventory management and customer service.
  • Ensured that all displays were neat and organized at all times.
  • Followed company policies related to returns, exchanges and refunds according to guidelines.
  • Greeted customers upon entering store or salon and established friendly relationships with them.

Babrber Stylist

Jude's Barbershop
Kalamazoo
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Ensured that all styling areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
  • Provided personal consultations to determine clients' styling needs and preferences.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Created custom looks for clients based on their individual style, body type, and personality.

Team Associate

Walmart
Paw Paw
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Ensured the highest level of customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service.
  • Provided assistance in stocking shelves, organizing merchandise displays, and replenishing inventory levels as needed.
  • Performed cashier duties including processing payments, issuing receipts, and balancing register drawers accurately.
  • Enhanced organizational abilities by efficiently managing multiple tasks in a timely manner.
  • Developed strong customer service and communication skills through daily interactions with customers.

Dishwasher

The Sand Bar and Grill
Middleville
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Performed daily cleaning duties including mopping floors, wiping counters, disposing of trash, and washing walls.
  • Handled dishwashing tasks to provide kitchen with steady supply of clean pots, pans, and cooking utensils.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of productivity.
  • Completed beginning or closing shift duties as directed by management.
  • Organized kitchen areas in order to maximize efficiency during peak hours.

Education

Cosmetology Candidate -

Empire Beauty School
Portage, MI
06.2024

High School Diploma -

Delton Kellogg High School
Delton
05-2022

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Product knowledge
  • Visual merchandising
  • Cash handling
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Fast-Paced Environment
  • Customer service excellence
  • Customer consultations
  • Customer relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Retail training
  • Organization and multitasking
  • Customer engagement

Certification

  • Licensed Cosmetologist

Extracurricular Activities

America's Beauty Show Cyberpunk Fantasy Competition

Timeline

Beauty Advisor

Sally Beauty Supply
03.2025 - Current

Babrber Stylist

Jude's Barbershop
09.2024 - 01.2025

Team Associate

Walmart
07.2022 - 05.2024

Dishwasher

The Sand Bar and Grill
06.2021 - 09.2021

Cosmetology Candidate -

Empire Beauty School

High School Diploma -

Delton Kellogg High School