Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Receptionist

Hayley Kawana

McKees Rocks,PA

Summary

Dynamic Beauty Consultant with extensive retail experience, excelling in client relationship building and upselling strategies. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through personalized consultations and effective product recommendations. Adept at inventory management and training staff, contributing to a positive store environment and achieving sales targets.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Beauty Consultant, Key Holder

Sally Beauty Supply
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends and new product launches, enabling accurate recommendations for clients.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and providing solutions to meet their unique needs.
  • Processed product purchases and payments, coordinating packaging, inventory management and varying customer requests simultaneously.
  • Conducted consultations to understand client's desired look.
  • Increased sales revenue through effective product demonstrations and persuasive communication skills.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and maintain a positive store environment.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized beauty consultations and recommending appropriate products.
  • Assisted customers in finding suitable products within budgets without compromising quality or personal preferences.
  • Maintained inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and placing orders as needed, ensuring optimal product availability.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating attractive displays that showcased featured products effectively.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance product knowledge and stay current on industry best practices.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.

Sales Consultant

Exquisite Bride
10.2017 - 04.2020

● Produced sales and team productivity reports for analysis, forecasting

and improvement-related objectives.

● Identified and resolved issues regarding sales and business strategy.

● Developed targeted business plans to surpass sales and venture capital

funding goals.

● Applied a consultative sales approach and followed strategic

marketing initiatives to develop new business.

● Trained personnel in proven consultative sales approaches, as well as

sales and follow-up processes.

● Model the Exquisite gowns and apparel at various trade shows

Store Manager

Body Central
06.2010 - 03.2013
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.

Retail Wholesaler

Chica Rica Bikini
04.2007 - 03.2010
  • Expanded customer base through targeted marketing strategies and attending industry events.
  • Improved supplier relations through consistent communication and proactive issue resolution, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Collaborated with manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of products and meet client expectations.
  • Facilitated trade shows participation to increase brand visibility and generate leads.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Fashion Marketing And Management

Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Retail experience
  • Client relationship building
  • Customer service
  • Detail-orientated
  • Relationship building
  • Client engagement
  • Upselling strategies
  • Maintaining client records
  • Product knowledge expertise
  • Cross-selling techniques
  • Staff support
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Attention to detail
  • Retail merchandising
  • Time management

Timeline

Beauty Consultant, Key Holder

Sally Beauty Supply
01.2023 - 03.2025

Sales Consultant

Exquisite Bride
10.2017 - 04.2020

Store Manager

Body Central
06.2010 - 03.2013

Retail Wholesaler

Chica Rica Bikini
04.2007 - 03.2010

Bachelor Of Science - Fashion Marketing And Management

Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Hayley Kawana