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Deana Blackwell

Yanceyville,NC

Summary

Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
2023.08 - Current
  • Assisted in analyzing problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Participated in workshops related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Shadow Technicians


Owner /Operator

The Nail Studio
2022.04 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Leverage digital technologies such as social media platforms for scheduling appointments to increase operational efficiency and customer engagement.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Incorporate tech tools into design process including graphic design software to produce intricate nail art as per customer preference and latest trends.
  • Utilize Point-of-Sale (POS) for financial transactions, ensuring smooth cash flows and easy tracking of income and expenses.
  • Implement data analysis tools to review customer feedback and market trends, using insights to adapt business strategies and improve service quality.
  • Employ cloud-based inventory management system to monitor supplies, ensuring timely reordering and optimal stock levels,
  • Apply digital accounting system to keep track of revenue, expenses, and overall salon profitability.

Licensed Nail Technician\Manager

501 Nail Salon
2013.07 - 2020.03
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction.
  • Oversaw schedule to manage appointments of new and existing clients.
  • Streamlined sanitation protocols using task management software, ensuring regular documented cleaning procedures to mitigate infection risk.


Licensed Nail Technician

Artist By Next
2005.01 - 2012.04

Performed professional manicures on advertisement /editorial production sets for TV commercials and print ads

Collaborated with tech teams on advertisement/editorial production sets, incorporating digital graphics and special effects to enhance visual appeal of manicures for TV commercials and print ads

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
12.2023

Skills

  • Digital Archiving
  • Records Administration
  • Project Management
  • Data Evaluation
  • Quality Control
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Technical Support
  • Creativity
  • Production Solving
  • Resourcefulness
  • Communication
  • Tableau
  • SAP

Special Projects

Class Projects. Business Marketing. Spring 2023

  • Developed a comprehensive business model for a mock footwear company , utilizing business information technologies for in-depth market analysis, project management and financial planning.
  • conducted research leveraging data analytics tools to gather and analyze information such as credit ratings, endorsement possibilities, target audiences, and potential profit margins. optimizing the business model.
  • Utilized digital marketing strategies to identify and target audiences, creating personalized marketing campaigns.
  • Awarded 2nd place in class and ranked among the top 100 in the country, based on the project's innovation and the business model's potential success.



Class Project. BusinessReports and Presentations, Spring 2023

  • Developed an infographics using 4 visualization variables in Tableau software.
  • Drafted and presented a formal business report that explained the detailed process of building the infographic


SAP, Management of Information Resources

  • Utilized enterprise software to integrate the business processes.
  • Conducted "hands on" experience to enterprise software (SAP) to enable integration across vendor services, customer service, warehousing, manufacturing, accounting and financial systems.


Timeline

Intern

Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
2023.08 - Current

Owner /Operator

The Nail Studio
2022.04 - Current

Licensed Nail Technician\Manager

501 Nail Salon
2013.07 - 2020.03

Licensed Nail Technician

Artist By Next
2005.01 - 2012.04

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology

North Carolina A & T State University
Deana Blackwell