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Bella Bender

El Cajon,CA

Summary

Driven and versatile, excelled at Bellus Academy, mastering customer service and hair styling, a licensed cosmetologist. Demonstrated exceptional professionalism and ethics, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and repeat business. Adapted quickly to diverse roles, showcasing superior time management and active listening skills, vital for dynamic work environments. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Kind Colorist with outstanding customer service proficiency. Creative and ambitious to assess clients' needs quickly and efficiently. Sound knowledge of OSHA standards for working with chemicals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Temporary Worker

XL Staffing
El Cajon, CA
12.2001 - Current

I a work for a Temp agency where I get senta places about once a month. I’ve done a retail hut for the christmas market at Petco park. I’ve passed out newsletters for the convention center. I also worked in the office as a receptionist for a year. My main task for the jobs that I get sent to is be professional and greet people kindly.

  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Streamlined communication channels for improved efficiency in handling high-volume calls.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate appointment confirmations and reminders.

Cosmetology-student

Bellus Academy
El Cajon, CA
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated proficiency in various hair styling techniques, including cutting, coloring, perming, straightening, extensions application, and updo creation.
  • Provided thorough consultations before each appointment to understand client goals thoroughly and create customized plans accordingly.
  • Educated clients on proper hair care routines or product usage tips during appointments resulting in improved overall hair health between salon visits.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized cosmetology services tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities while balancing coursework requirements alongside hands-on training in a fast-paced salon environment.
  • Maintained clean and sanitized workstation, ensuring safe and welcoming environment for clients.
  • Increased repeat business with exceptional skills in hair coloring techniques, tailoring each service to client's unique features.
  • Attended hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.

Sales Associate

Forever 21
San Diego, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Education

Adv. Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Bellus Academy
El Cajon, CA
08.2024

High School Diploma -

Elko Hight School
Elko, NV
06.2020

Skills

  • Licensed Cosmetologist
  • Social skills
  • Friendly Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Clear Communication
  • Hair Styling
  • Men and women haircuts
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Client Consultations
  • Product Knowledge
  • Hair Coloring and Highlighting
  • Client Education
  • Styling Tools
  • Hair coloring expertise
  • Waxing treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair conditioning and styling
  • Hair extension application
  • Bleaching, dyeing, and tinting
  • Sanitation maintenance
  • Precision Hair Cutting
  • Advanced cosmetology trained
  • Hair coloring expert
  • Hair Cutting and Trimming
  • Tool, Equipment, and Surface Sanitizing
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Cash Handling
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Sensitive information handling

Certification

Dream Catchers Hair extensions, all four methods

Timeline

Cosmetology-student

Bellus Academy
09.2023 - 08.2024

Sales Associate

Forever 21
05.2021 - 08.2021

Temporary Worker

XL Staffing
12.2001 - Current

Adv. Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Bellus Academy

High School Diploma -

Elko Hight School
Bella Bender