Gabriella Stuart

• Enhanced client satisfaction by providing excellent customer service and maintaining the salon''s cleanliness.
• Increased client retention with effective communication skills and timely appointment scheduling.
• Maintained a well-organized salon environment by managing supplies inventory and restocking when necessary.
• Assisted stylists in achieving desired results for clients through precise shampooing, conditioning, and blow-drying techniques.
• Assisted clients with retail purchases by providing product knowledge and recommendations based on their individual needs.

I am incredibly grateful for my time spent at the New School. Not only did I enjoy this job to the fullest with my healthy work environment, but I was gifted with the opportunity to finally work in a creative environment. I gained more skills than I'd expected as the college classes don't teach you the depths of student-teacher emotional/mental bonds. I learned how to communicate with my students through diverse problem-solving techniques. Time off the clock was also spent preparing for my classroom the following day, as well as getting familiar with programs such as Powerpoint, Excel, Canva, etc. There was constant interaction with parents via email, virtual/in-person meetings, and written reports performed either daily and/or on report cards. It was a demanding job, hard work was the only answer to perform correctly. Despite any stress or obstacles along the way, this job was incredibly rewarding for my experience in the classroom, as well as understanding the multitude of human perceptions in everyday life (whether from the view of a child or adult).

Skills Acquired:

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
• Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.

My position as a Camp Counselor at Camp War Eagle included working with children, K-12, every day. I protected them, made sure they remained safe and healthy throughout their stay at the camp and even slept in the cabin with my assigned children. However, I also was allowed to teach children of all ages life skills and simple crafts through teaching in the camp's Craft Center. It was an experience that motivated me to find a career that relied heavily on independence, leadership, and creativity.

Skills Acquired:

• Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
• Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
• Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
• Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.

Skills I have learned through my experience as a Courtesy Clerk include: Establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals or helping with problems these customers may encounter, providing customer service by greeting/assisting/responding to customer inquiries and challenges, enforcing safety/health/security rules, and implementing policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for the store's departments. Skills I have learned through my experience as a Cashier include: How to properly count and handle money in the workplace, how to react in situations that may require immediate recognition and reaction, how to spot fake cash dollars, and the importance of teamwork inside/outside of work.

Skills Acquired:

• Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
• Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
• Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
• Supported management in implementing operational improvements such as updated training manuals or revised schedules.
• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
• Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.