Jeffrie McGarvey
Summary
Versatile tattoo artist and body piercer specializing in custom designs and client education. Skilled in maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to health regulations, ensuring client safety and satisfaction. Proven success in managing inventory and delivering personalized service to enhance the overall customer experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Tattoo Artist
Elektric Krayon
Hollywood, Florida
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Executed intricate tattoo applications, enhancing client satisfaction through advanced techniques and tools.
- Designed custom tattoo illustrations, tailoring artwork to meet diverse client requests and preferences.
- Educated clients on aftercare procedures for optimal healing results.
- Prepared and maintained sterile equipment in compliance with health standards.
- Organized workspace to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for clients.
- Adhered to all safety regulations established by local health authorities.
- Ordered jewelry and kept enough stock on hand.
Body Piercer
Double Cross Tattoo
Davie, Florida
04.2021 - 06.2025
- Performed piercings in a sterile environment to ensure client safety.
- Conducted consultations to assess jewelry size and anatomical placement for clients.
- Educated clients on proper healing procedures for new piercings.
- Anodized titanium jewelry according to client preferences and custom color combinations.
- Maintained sanitary equipment and adhered to Florida Department of Health standards.
- Managed inventory by tracking jewelry stock levels and placing timely orders to maintain supply by placing jewelry orders and processing payments accurately.
- Promoted services through social media campaigns to boost client engagement and attract new business.
Catering Associate
Dilvrd
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facilities, ensuring timely set-up for events.
- Picked up food from designated vendor and checked orders to confirm accuracy.
- Transported food and serving equipment to corresponding businesses.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to vendor requests.
- Adjusted work schedule to meet event needs.
Warehouse Associate
Jay Scotts
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Warehouse packaging and deliveries for custom planters in South Florida.
- Arranged orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Manually and mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, box trucks or other transport vehicles.
- Inspected planters for defects, packaged items, and organized them for accurate shipment or delivery.
- Conducted housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment.
Body Piercer/Manager
The Tattoo Gallery
12.2016 - 04.2020
- Increased sales by aligning offerings with customer preferences.
- Interacted with customers to ensure their needs were met and satisfaction achieved as the face of the shop.
- Managed the daily opening and closing of the shop.
- Oversaw cash handling and daily artist payouts to ensure financial accuracy.
- Managed all inventory and placed orders accordingly.
- Sterilized all equipment as well as tattoo and piercing stations.
- Developed pricing for tattoos, piercings, jewelry, and shop retail items.
- Scaled jewelry to customers' specific sizes and needs.
- Pierced and applied custom henna tattoos.
Chef & Kitchen Manager
Pop's Seabar
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Oversaw kitchen operations, including opening, closing, and maintaining sanitation standards.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic recipes, enhancing guest satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.
- Prepared all in-house sauces, meats, seafood, vegetables, and similar food items.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared for and passed all state health inspections.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Ensured timely verification of beer orders to facilitate smooth service.
Body Piercer/Manager
Roxtar Tattoo
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed and oversaw all artists in the shop.
- Streamlined inventory control processes to align with shop needs.
- Placed shop orders according to current needs and trends.
- Oversaw cash intake and managed cash register operations to ensure accurate transactions.
- Executed opening and closing procedures for the shop daily.
- Preserved patient safety by following safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented tailored care plans to enhance client satisfaction and service quality.
Delivery Driver
Brakes Express
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Pulled and inspected orders before delivering parts to multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Coordinated delivery routes from West Palm to Miami to ensure timely service.
- Fulfilled time-sensitive deliveries promptly to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Completed daily bank deposits, ensuring secure handling of funds and accurate accounting.
- Maintained organized inventory in the warehouse to facilitate efficient operations.
Skills
- Custom tattoo design
- Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control
- Client Consultation
- Supply Management
- Transaction Management
- Cash Handling
- Social Media Marketing
- Client Experience
- Service Recommendations
- Tattoo Merchandise
- Health and Safety
- Artistic Standards
- Studio Management
- Tool Maintenance
- Point of Sale
- Maintain Equipment
- Collaborative Projects
- Sanitation Standards
- Cost Management
- Material Preservation
- Tattoo Design Presentation
- Studio Operations
- Timely Service
- Supply Storage
- Tattoo Studio Operations
- Health Compliance
- Studio Workflow
- Mentor Apprentices
Timeline
Tattoo Artist
Elektric Krayon
06.2025 - 07.2026
Body Piercer
Double Cross Tattoo
04.2021 - 06.2025
Catering Associate
Dilvrd
04.2020 - 04.2021
Warehouse Associate
Jay Scotts
04.2020 - 12.2020
Body Piercer/Manager
The Tattoo Gallery
12.2016 - 04.2020
Chef & Kitchen Manager
Pop's Seabar
01.2016 - 09.2016
Body Piercer/Manager
Roxtar Tattoo
02.2013 - 12.2015
Delivery Driver
Brakes Express
01.2009 - 01.2013