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China Barnwell

Houston,TX

Summary

A goal-driven individual who has had a progression in advancing and elevating in life-long accomplishments while continuing to elevate even higher. While obtaining 8+ years of developed customer service skills, 10+ years of extensive experience in leadership of multiple teams, and an endless amount of time evolving both professionally and personally, I continue to posses the skills and determination to be of benefit to any business and proceed to seek my strengths as a professional and as a leader.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Life Insurance Agent

Globe Life
01.2025 - Current
  • Specialized in serving veterans, retirees, and working-class families, offering personalized insurance solutions while navigating sensitive financial, medical, and service-related information with the utmost discretion and care.
  • Managed over 10 families through client retention serving as a direct contact of support
  • Mastered calling over 250 clients each day while developing the skill of conversion from lead to client.
  • Built long-term, trust-based relationships with clients and their families, guiding them through difficult conversations around death, legacy, and financial protection with empathy and clarity.
  • Delivered clear, educational Zoom presentations, helping families understand their policy options and no-cost benefits such as wills, estate planning guides, and accidental death coverage.
  • Worked with hundreds of families and individuals, maintaining client records, facilitating approvals, and supporting them through claims processes when needed.

Specialist

Apple
10.2021 - 04.2025

As a product specialist, my responsibility is to proudly represent Apple through various contributing forms such as:


  • Creating an amazing and seamless experience for the customer by uncovering their needs and providing meaningful solutions
  • Advising, selling, and getting the customer set up with their new devices
  • Engaging as a teammate with the rest of the team to maintain an open and productive environment
  • Learning product knowledge to more accurately assist with customers wants and needs

Receptionist

Shag Spa And Salons LLC
11.2018 - 01.2019

As a receptionist working for Shag Salon, I basically represented myself as the face of the salon. Receptionists were the first people whom clients engaged with.

  • Welcomed guests and clients in an upbeat and friendly manner.
  • Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer account-related questions.
  • Managed and controlled office supply inventory to ensure timely ordering or requisition of depleted or low-level stock.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.

Lash Consultant

Amazing Lash Studio Franchise LLC
03.2018 - 09.2018

Being a Lash Consultant meant not only representing the location I was working at, but representing the entire company itself.

  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Reviewed inventory levels during shifts and placed orders to replenish supplies, including lash products, cleaning supplies, and merchandise inventory.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and discount offerings, enabling decisions on purchasing memberships and products.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Maintained detailed records of what customers wanted and ordered, helping to increase profits when those customers returned at later date.

Bayhost/ Event Ambassador

Top Golf
06.2013 - 02.2018

As a Bayhost and Event Ambassador, I was considered a "special waitress" due to obtaining more responsibilities and opportunities to ensure that guests received the service they were expecting and more.

  • Guided guests through dining rooms and provided needed assistance, including handing out menus, serving drinks, and assisting with the company golfing system.
  • Prepared banquet room for next function by resetting room according to supervisor's specifications.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of cash drawer.
  • Resolved complaints from guests by listening to issues and providing a solution
  • Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food, removing dirty containers and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
2020

High School Diploma -

Mirabeau B. Lamar High School
Houston, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Creativity/Creative Direction
  • Consultative Selling
  • Open and clear communicator
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking ability
  • Detail oriented/Organization
  • Project coordination
  • Flexible
  • Professional Appearance
  • Presentation Skills

Interests

  • Meditation/Yoga
  • Teaching: Dance, Artist Development
  • Personal Development: Reading, researching, studying
  • Learning the Spanish language
  • Drawing, Painting
  • Creative Writing
  • Anything creative: Creating video sets, styling clothing, building vision boards for projects
  • Traveling

Timeline

Life Insurance Agent

Globe Life
01.2025 - Current

Specialist

Apple
10.2021 - 04.2025

Receptionist

Shag Spa And Salons LLC
11.2018 - 01.2019

Lash Consultant

Amazing Lash Studio Franchise LLC
03.2018 - 09.2018

Bayhost/ Event Ambassador

Top Golf
06.2013 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

Sam Houston State University

High School Diploma -

Mirabeau B. Lamar High School