Clare Surber
Alpine,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and newly licensed cosmetologist eager to launch a successful career in the hair industry. Foundational skills in cutting, styling, and coloring hair, complemented by a strong commitment and desire for ongoing education and skill enhancement. Eager to deliver exceptional client experiences and continue to build on current skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cosmetology Student
Bellus Academy
El Cajon, California
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Fulfilled 1500 hours of required course time in the Advanced Cosmetology program.
- Achieved a 98% average on written exams, and a 96% average on practical exams.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards were met.
- Executed required sanitation and disinfection practices for equipment to ensure clients' health and safety.
- Recommended retail products that could be used at home for continued hair maintenance.
- Utilized customer service skills to build relationships with clients.
- Consulted with clients prior to providing services to assess their desires, goals, and attainability.
- Performed hair cutting, coloring, and blonding services on customers, as well as a variety of other services, including roller sets, scalp treatment, deep conditioning treatment, shampooing/conditioning, blow drying, and styling with heat tools.
- Developed skills in various hair removal methods and nail care services.
- Passed state board exam and obtained cosmetology license on January 15, 2025.
Legal Receptionist
Shilling, Pass, & Barlow Law Office
Chesapeake, Virginia
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Warmly welcomed prospective and current clients in a timely manner, prior to their scheduled appointments.
- Coordinated multiple schedules using online calendaring system.
- Screened client calls and allocated them to the relevant attorney.
- Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.
- Reviewed and edited legal documents, including wills, power of attorneys, and medical directives, prior to client appointments.
- Updated information for existing clients in the database system.
- Executed the delivery of court documents to the courthouse, ensuring compliance with legal procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with paralegals to ensure seamless office operations and appointment scheduling.
- Searched and retrieved client information from court databases for the legal team.
- Provided general administrative support, including sending emails, faxing, photocopying, scanning, and shredding documents.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Processed payments from clients through the law firm's payment portal, as well as accepting cash and check payments.
Retail Associate
Dive Shop - Axe Murderer Tours
Hagatna, Guam
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting each customer and offering assistance in finding requested items, while addressing questions to improve service quality.
- Educated customers on diving and snorkeling gear, leading to informed purchases.
- Executed administrative responsibilities by answering phone calls, replying to customer emails, and maintaining files for customer/student information, course schedules, and liability waivers.
- Coordinated and managed reservations for diving courses and boat diving excursions.
- Handled gear rental reservations, verifying proper check-in and check-out of equipment.
- Informed customers about local shore and boat dive spots, coordinating private guides for visiting tourists.
- Performed comprehensive opening and closing duties, including cash register management, store cleaning, inventory restocking, and implementing security measures.
- Updated spreadsheets with inventory data from new shipments and existing stock, ensuring accuracy.
- Organized backroom storage areas for efficient access to merchandise.
Recreation Assistant
Morale Welfare and Recreation - Liberty Center
Santa Rita, Guam
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Cultivated a positive community environment through engaging activities and a friendly demeanor.
- Collaborated in the curation and administration of programs and services for the Single Sailor Program (Liberty Center).
- Supervised program operations from February to July 2015, after just four weeks of employment, ensuring seamless continuity.
- Developed monthly activity calendars and promotional flyers detailing event information, including times, locations, and costs.
- Ensured a positive and healthy social atmosphere by upholding policies against alcohol, drugs, and harassment for single sailors.
- Led patrons on Liberty Center-sponsored cultural and outdoor recreational tours.
- Completed daily activity reports (DAR), and after-action reports.
- Coordinated and maintained staff work schedules to meet operational needs.
- Conducted needs assessments, oversaw inventory management, and executed purchasing of necessary products.
- Filled in for positions in other departments when understaffed, including: MWR Library, MWR Outdoor Recreation Center, and MWR Information, Tickets, and Travel.
Education
Advanced Cosmetology Program - 1500 Hours
Bellus Academy
El Cajon, California11-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington06-2014
Skills
- Haircutting techniques
- Chemical/Color treatments
- Eyelash extensions
- Lash lifts
- Brow laminations
- Hair extensions
- Professional and friendly
Accomplishments
- NAF August 2015 Civilian of the Quarter
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (14 hours)
- STAR Service Training
Certification
- Certified in Dream Catcher hair extensions, utilizing tape-ins, wefts, K-tips, and I-tips techniques.
- Borboleta certified in lash lift, brow lamination, and eye lash extensions.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cosmetology Student
Bellus Academy
01.2024 - 11.2024
Legal Receptionist
Shilling, Pass, & Barlow Law Office
10.2017 - 04.2018
Retail Associate
Dive Shop - Axe Murderer Tours
07.2016 - 03.2017
Recreation Assistant
Morale Welfare and Recreation - Liberty Center
01.2015 - 03.2016
Advanced Cosmetology Program - 1500 Hours
Bellus Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Washington University
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