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Cynthia Raimondo

Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Henna Artist ~ Aka Mehndi Artist

Ruka.com Https://www.hennaphiladelphia.com/
09.1997 - Current
  • Developed art and design concepts by working directly with ingenious artists from India and Pakistan.
  • Gathered and studied drawings and traditional patterns.
  • Cultivated relationships with other indigenous artists to learn the symbolic significance of these ancient designs while adapting to what I refer to as "Healing Henna". Henna paste is cooling when applied to skin, and the designs can signify: the rising sun, the lotus transforming from merk to clarity (enlightenment), vines that symbolize a connection between humans.
  • Transformed ideas into sublime creations that fulfill client expectations.

Owner/Operator

Self Employed
10.1994 - 07.2017
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide an extraordinary collection of rare, and one-of-kind creations for customers.
  • Envisioned and created business identity and advertising materials in local sources such as "City Paper" and joining events with Rittenhouse Row.
  • Engaged with clients regularly through social media and direct email with a list of 3,311 to announce new offerings that were hand picked by me in the place of origin. Which typically consisted of Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand, Hanoi and Hoi Chi Min City in Vietnam, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia,and New Delhi and Jaipur in India. Then on a few occasions ventured to Istanbul Turkey, Hong Kong; Shanghai, China; Laos, Thailand; and Jodhpur India.

Tour Operator

Ruka
02.2011 - 09.2015
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Guided groups of up to 13 people on tours that provided unique experiences that included local cuisine, daily, historical and spiritual experiences
  • Developed tour programs to enhance guest experiences.
  • Researched information for each destination to provide accurate, and detailed tours.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Provided information through narratives on various sites throughout trip, relaying little-known stories to provide interest through carefully chosen guides.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Moore College of Art And Design
Philadelphia, PA
05.1983

Timeline

Tour Operator

Ruka
02.2011 - 09.2015

Henna Artist ~ Aka Mehndi Artist

Ruka.com Https://www.hennaphiladelphia.com/
09.1997 - Current

Owner/Operator

Self Employed
10.1994 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Moore College of Art And Design

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