Grace Grinstead
Broadlands,VA
Summary
Motivated student seeking admission into Virginia Tech. Outgoing and friendly with a strong drive to succeed with a communications degree.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beauty Sales Consultant
Palm Beach Tan
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Assigned clients to appropriate facilities based on desired treatments and health needs.
- Educated clients on health and safety of tanning facilities and procedures.
- Exceeded monthly tanning product and membership sale quotas.
- Utilized knowledge of tanning products and skin types to tailor customers' tanning experiences.
Animal Caretaker
Woofies
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Followed optimal schedules for animals as set by owners or supervisors.
- Led dogs away from hazards, obstacles, and other animals to protect safety.
Nanny
Logan Synoraki
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Assists children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance
- Helps children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity
- Creates nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth
- Tend to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities
- Develops lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
- Provides safe transportation to and from activities and events
- Encourages safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
Lifeguard
Titan Pools
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations
- Complied consistently with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
Hostess
Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
Education
No Degree - Communications
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VANo Degree - Communications
College of Charleston
Charleston, SCHigh School Diploma - undefined
Briar Woods High School
06.2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Managment
- Dependability and Responsibility
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Behavior Modeling
- Client Relationship Building
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Lifeguard Certification
- Red Cross Child Care Training
Timeline
Beauty Sales Consultant
Palm Beach Tan
02.2024 - 08.2024
Animal Caretaker
Woofies
06.2023 - 02.2024
Lifeguard
Titan Pools
06.2022 - 08.2022
Nanny
Logan Synoraki
08.2021 - 06.2023
Hostess
Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar
11.2020 - 08.2021
No Degree - Communications
Northern Virginia Community College
No Degree - Communications
College of Charleston
High School Diploma - undefined
Briar Woods High School
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