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Grisel Cardona

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Education Council Member For District 9

NYC Department Of Education
07.2017 - Current
  • Served as a positive role model to staff, constituents, and fellow council members by demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service.
  • Collaborated with fellow council members on school closings, co-locations, and other significant changes to school utilization.
  • Improved community relations by engaging with constituents and addressing their concerns effectively.
  • Presented regular reports at council meetings detailing progress on various initiatives, projects, and activities under my jurisdiction as a Council Member.
  • Held Public Meetings once a month
  • Supported educational programs, contributing to improved school performance and student outcomes.
  • Organized community events that promoted civic engagement and encouraged citizen participation in local decision-making processes.
  • Lobbied state legislature representatives to advocate for policy changes or funding requests that would benefit our community''s interests.
  • Held Townhalls with the NYC schools Chancellor along side FACE (family and community empowerment).

Stylist

Blowout Boutique
11.2021 - 11.2023
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
  • Scheduled regular follow-up appointments with clients to ensure they remained satisfied with their purchases and styling advice.
  • Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.

Sales Associate

Macys
09.2011 - 10.2015
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Education

Certification - Take The Lead Course

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

No Degree - Cosmetology Education

Empire Beauty School- Astoria NY
Queens, NY
03.2023

GED -

District 79
New York, NY
07.2021

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Technological proficiency; Knowledge of Microsoft 365
  • Dual language Proficiency English and Spanish; Reading and Writing

Certification

  • Licensed-Hair stylist (2023)
  • Ecornell-Take the lead course (2024)
  • Flourish Agenda- Family Healing Ambassador, Healing centered engagement practitioner, and Individual Course (2023)

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Stylist

Blowout Boutique
11.2021 - 11.2023

Community Education Council Member For District 9

NYC Department Of Education
07.2017 - Current

Sales Associate

Macys
09.2011 - 10.2015

Certification - Take The Lead Course

Cornell University

No Degree - Cosmetology Education

Empire Beauty School- Astoria NY

GED -

District 79

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