Ellyann Jerzy Alanis
Phoenix
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in customer service, client relations, and artistic design. Experienced working in a family salon and as a tattoo artist, building trust with clients through personalized consultations, clear communication, and exceptional attention to detail. Passionate about fashion design, textiles, and visual arts, with hands-on experience creating original garments, accessories, custom artwork, and tattoo designs. Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and community involvement through JROTC and over 360 hours of volunteer service. Adaptable, dependable, and driven to deliver high-quality work while creating meaningful, customer-focused experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
sales associate
Freepeople
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2017 - Current
- Repeatedly recognized as a top seller, driving strong sales performance across multiple consecutive months.
- Supported merchandising efforts by analyzing customer preferences and maintaining visually appealing, customer-focused displays.
- Worked collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, balancing customer support, merchandising tasks, and point-of-sale responsibilities.
Tattoo Artist/Permanent Makeup Artist
Edge Salon And Spa
Prescott, AZ
12.2023 - 02.2026
- Designed custom tattoo artwork based on client consultations and preferences.
- Implemented strict hygiene protocols to ensure a safe workspace for clients and staff.
- Utilized advanced tattooing techniques, including shading, line work, and color blending.
- Managed scheduling and client appointments to optimize studio workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Developed marketing strategies through social media to enhance brand visibility and attract clientele.
- Fostered strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals within the community.
- Created custom tattoo designs for customers.
- Performed clean, high-quality work at all times.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for improved efficiency, ensuring timely completion of tattoo projects.
Assistant Stylist
Nordstrom
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed the ability to think and react quickly in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Balanced completing daily clothing-prep tasks with maintaining positive, supportive relationships with customers and coworkers.
- Demonstrated efficiency across multiple responsibilities, ensuring high-quality work while meeting tight timelines.
- Utilized stellar organizational skills and strong communication to keep operations running smoothly and support both team and customer needs.
Seamstress/Front Desk Receptionist
Sandy’s Custom Draperies
Prescott, AZ
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated strong creativity and problem-solving skills, resolving challenges quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Delivered high-quality customer service while staying organized and managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Collaborated closely with coworkers, relying on strong teamwork to meet daily goals and support overall store performance.
- Learned to work efficiently not only for personal success but to contribute to a positive, productive, and supportive team culture, maintaining healthy and effective working relationships.
Education
High School Diploma - fashion design major
ASU
PHX, AZ07-2026
high school diploma - undefined
Prescott high school
Prescott, AZ01-2023
Skills
- Customer service
- innovative designer
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Comfortable with adobe
- Comfortable with tech flats
- Skilled in fashion illustration
- An eye for patternmaking
- Effective communication abilities
- Extensive knowledge about fashion textiles
- Seamstress
Timeline
Assistant Stylist
Nordstrom
05.2024 - 09.2024
Tattoo Artist/Permanent Makeup Artist
Edge Salon And Spa
12.2023 - 02.2026
Seamstress/Front Desk Receptionist
Sandy’s Custom Draperies
01.2021 - 01.2023
sales associate
Freepeople
07.2017 - Current
high school diploma - undefined
Prescott high school
High School Diploma - fashion design major
ASU
Other accomplishments
- Dsquared fashion
I had the opportunity to design in the Dsquared plastic bag fashion show which allowed me to explore new materials and be creative with idioms that were otherwise seen as trash.
I created an entire garment of only freepeople shipment bags
- Runway 101
I was able to create 2 looks that my models with only upcycled fabrics showcasing sustainability as well as creativity
These experiences showed me how to work creatively and quickly under lots of pressure. They showed me that