Charee Fairchild
Richland,WA
Summary
Dedicated customer service professional with 19 years of experience as a self-employed hairstylist, bringing strong interpersonal, organizational, and business management skills. Recently transitioned into a retail bakery role at Fred Meyer, quickly earning Employee of the Month (January 2026) following the high-demand holiday season. Known for anticipating customer needs, delivering thoughtful solutions, and creating positive experiences. Seeking an opportunity to grow within a company that offers long-term career development, stability, and benefits.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Bakery Clerk
Fred Meyer
Richland
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers by providing product information and answering questions.
- Maintained cleanliness of bakery display cases and work areas.
- Stocked shelves with fresh baked goods and organized inventory.
- Monitored product freshness and removed expired items from displays.
- Maintained cleanliness of bakery area by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, and restocking items.
- Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.
- Prepared baked goods such as cakes, pies, cookies, donuts, and other pastries according to recipes.
- Assisted bakery manager with coordinating product ordering, receiving, and stocking.
- Adhered to safety standards when handling hot ovens or sharp knives used in the preparation of baked goods.
- Received incoming shipments of ingredients and supplies for baking operations.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Hairstylist
V Boutique & Salon
Pasco, Washington
12.2021 - Current
- Consulted with clients to determine desired hairstyles and treatments.
- Provided expert haircuts, color, and styling services to diverse clientele
- Handled scheduling appointments and managing client expectations efficiently.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Built strong client relationships through exceptional customer service and communication skills.
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Developed relationships with new clients through referrals from existing customers.
- Tracked inventory of supplies used for styling services.
- Handled all product ordering, managed stock levels
- Did all financial management for the business
Coffee Shop Manager
Knots and Grounds Espresso
Kennewick, Washington
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed daily operations for a busy coffee shop environment.
- Trained and supervised staff on coffee preparation and customer service.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply ordering for optimal stock levels.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with regular customers.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures and daily financial reconciliations.
Education
Cosmetologist - Cosmetologist
Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology
Kennewick, Washington 10.2004 - 09.2005
Skills
- Customer service excellence
- Client relationship building
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Personalized service
- Anticipating customer needs
- Appointment scheduling & calendar management
- Client retention
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bakery Clerk
Fred Meyer
06.2025 - Current
Hairstylist
V Boutique & Salon
12.2021 - Current
Coffee Shop Manager
Knots and Grounds Espresso
04.2020 - 12.2023
Cosmetologist - Cosmetologist
Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology
10.2004 - 09.2005