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Ella Coburn

Summary

Capable employee with 3 years of experience in serving catered food. Talented at taking orders, filling special requests and preparing food. Professional and calm when managing many tasks at once and helping customers. Plus the year and a half I spent at ROP cosmetology school working front desk, answering phones and making appointments. As well as setting up and preforming facials and educating and advising clients on their skin care needs!

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Hair Dresser

Self Employed
Serpentine Hair Studio
06.2024 - Current

part time

  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized hair consultations and recommending suitable styles.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Promoted a safe work environment by adhering strictly to sanitation guidelines set forth by state regulations and salon policies.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring a comfortable and professional environment for clients.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients through excellent communication skills, resulting in referrals and positive reviews.
  • Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
  • Managed appointment scheduling efficiently, maximizing daily bookings while minimizing wait times for clients.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.

Catering Staff Member

Backyard Boogie
Diamond Springs, CA
04.2020 - Current
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
  • Arranged furniture and added decorations to assist in setting up for catering events.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Served and assisted diners by carrying plates of food, taking and delivering beverage orders and refilling glasses.
  • Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.

Hostess/ Busser

Apple Bees
Cameron Park
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
  • Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
  • Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.

Restaurant Hostess

Enchanted Forest Dining
372 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.

Janitorial Cleaner

Mindy Barnes, Massage Therapist
Placerville, CA
09.2019 - 11.2023
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
  • Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.

Education

Esthetics

Citrus Heights Beauty College
Citrus Heights, CA

Cosmotology

ROP Cosmetology School
Diamond Springs, CA
02.2024

Skills

  • Disinfection of the facial implements and rooms
  • Sweeping, mopping, cleaning
  • Scheduling
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Event Cleanup
  • Attentive Service
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Plates Presentation
  • Kitchen Assistance
  • Guest Interaction
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Table Preparation
  • Catering Expertise
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Bussing
  • Hosting and seating

Timeline

Hair Dresser

Self Employed
06.2024 - Current

Hostess/ Busser

Apple Bees
12.2023 - 04.2024

Restaurant Hostess

Enchanted Forest Dining
08.2023 - 01.2024

Catering Staff Member

Backyard Boogie
04.2020 - Current

Janitorial Cleaner

Mindy Barnes, Massage Therapist
09.2019 - 11.2023

Esthetics

Citrus Heights Beauty College

Cosmotology

ROP Cosmetology School
Ella Coburn