Jacquelyn Ayres
Hillburn,NY
Summary
Skilled in customer service and hair styling techniques, with experience in maintaining schedules and inventory management. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, providing exceptional service and organization. Eager to leverage skills as a Hairdresser/Bartender to deliver quality service and enhance customer experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Cornettas
Piermont, New York
03.2026 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced bar environment.
- Crafted cocktails and beverages tailored to customer preferences and established recipes.
- Mixed cocktails and beverages according to customer preferences and recipes.
- Engaged with customers to create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance experience.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
Personal Assistant
Private Family
East Hanover, NJ
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Answered phone calls and addressed and customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate.
- Improved communication between the owner and external parties by drafting professional correspondence on their behalf.
- Increased productivity by prioritizing tasks and ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
Hair Stylist Assistant
Luxe Salon and Spa
Ramsey, NJ
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted senior hair stylists in providing high-quality hair services to clients, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively listening to client needs and preferences
- Greeted clients upon arrival, offering beverages and magazines while they waited for their appointments
- Performed shampooing, conditioning, and blow-drying services for clients prior to styling sessions with senior stylists
- Applied hair treatments such as deep conditioning masks or scalp massages under the guidance of senior stylists
- Mixed hair color formulas according to specific instructions provided by senior stylists
- Educated clients on at-home hair care techniques and recommended tailored products to enhance their hair health
- Maintained inventory of salon products and supplies, restocking to support uninterrupted salon operations
- Coordinated appointment scheduling system, ensuring seamless client bookings throughout the day
- Prepared salon stations and equipment for daily operations, maintaining cleanliness and organization
- Assisted in maintaining a clean work environment by sweeping hair clippings and sanitizing tools after each use
- Provided support to senior stylists during haircutting procedures by handing tools and managing hair sections. by handing them necessary tools or holding sections of hair.
- Maintained knowledge of various hairstyling techniques including cutting, coloring, perming, straightening etc
Bartender
Par 440
Shorthills, NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Utilized POS systems for accurate order processing.
- Organized and cleaned, set up bar, cut fruit, menus, and made sure everything was stocked and ready for set up.
- Friendly customer service skills.
- Worked well with others.
- Busy fast paced environment.
Salon Assistant
Avanti Salon
Ramsey, NJ
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Salon assistant, cleaned, organized, booked appointments, answered phones, and eventually worked my way to take clients as well for color, cuts, blowouts and style.
- Performed shampooing, conditioning, and blow-drying services for clients
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of salon workstations and equipment
- Scheduled appointments for clients using salon software system
- Greeted clients upon arrival and ensured their comfort during their visit
- Assisted with maintaining a clean and welcoming reception area for clients
- Observed and learned various cutting, styling, and coloring techniques from experienced stylists
- Provided support during hair treatments such as deep conditioning or scalp massages
- Learned about different hair products, tools, and techniques used in the salon industry through hands-on experience
- Gained knowledge about different types of hair textures, colors, styles through observation
- Assisted in maintaining salon inventory by tracking stock levels and placing orders when necessary
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns or inquiries promptly and professionally
Wax Specialist
European Wax Center
Monroe, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained wax specialist. Got my NY certified and also went to school in NJ for cosmetology degree 1200 hours.
Bartender
The Brickhouse
Wyckoff, NJ
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Crafted and served a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines to patrons in a fast-paced bar environment
Bartender
Franklin Steakhouse
Fairfield, NJ
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Education
Cosmetology
Capri Institute of Hair Design
Paramus, NJ06-2007
Associate - Liberal arts
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY05-2003
High school diploma -
Suffern Senior High School
Suffern, NY06-2001
Skills
- Hair stylist assistant experience
- Office management
- Wine knowledge
- Customer service
- Micros POS
- Serving
- Food industry
- Food handling
- POS
- Retail math
- Sales
- Hair Styling
- Residential cleaning
- Expense Tracking
- Maintaining Schedules
- Organizational skills
- Bartending
- Basic math
- Food preparation
- Junior hair stylist experience
- Food safety
- Time management
- Travel planning
- Inventory management
- Restaurant experience
- Aloha POS
- Fine dining experience
- Retail sales
- Individual consumer customer service
Certification
Bartender License, 06/01/04, Present, TIPS, Driver's License, TABC
Personal Information
- Title: Hairdresser/Bartender
- Driving License: Driver's License
Timeline
Bartender
Cornettas
03.2026 - Current
Hair Stylist Assistant
Luxe Salon and Spa
08.2025 - Current
Bartender
Par 440
07.2025 - Current
Salon Assistant
Avanti Salon
08.2024 - 12.2024
Wax Specialist
European Wax Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bartender
The Brickhouse
07.2022 - 01.2023
Personal Assistant
Private Family
01.2020 - Current
Bartender
Franklin Steakhouse
01.2018 - 12.2020
Cosmetology
Capri Institute of Hair Design
Associate - Liberal arts
Rockland Community College
High school diploma -
Suffern Senior High School