Grace Alfonso
BAYONNE,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hairstylist's Assistant
Studio Omorfia
Bayonne, New Jersey
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted stylists in preparing clients for hair services and treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of salon tools and workstations.
- Assisted in washing, drying, and styling hair under stylist supervision.
- Coordinated appointments and managed the salon's scheduling system effectively.
- Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing payments.
Server/Restaurant Hostess
Houlihans Bar and Grill
Bayonne, New Jersey
03.2022 - 08.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took accurate orders and communicated them to kitchen staff effectively.
- Managed multiple tables while ensuring timely service and guest satisfaction.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately at the register.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
Manhattan, NY07-2023
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
Bayonne06-2021
Skills
- Styling techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- POS system operation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Adaptable to trends
- Hair coloring procedures
- Creative vision
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Professional appearance
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Memory retention
Timeline
Hairstylist's Assistant
Studio Omorfia
03.2024 - Current
Server/Restaurant Hostess
Houlihans Bar and Grill
03.2022 - 08.2025
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School