Karson Blalock
Liberty,MS
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Starbucks Barista
Starbucks
06.2023 - Current
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
Esthetician
Self Employed
10.2019 - Current
- Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
- Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
- Recommended retail products for at-home use.
- Developed customized facial treatments for individual clients to address specific skin care needs.
- Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
- Performed waxing, body wrap application, and gentle exfoliation to improve overall skin condition.
- Provided clients with knowledge of all cosmetic services being provided.
- Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.
- Performed consultations for patients before scheduling treatments.
Manager /Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Source Footwear And Apparel
McComb, MS
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Cashier
Blalocks Food Center
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
No Degree - Master Aesthetician
Aveda Arts Institute Hammond
11.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS05.2019
Skills
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Team Leadership
- Cash Register Operation
- Retail Management
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Adaptive and Creative
- New Hire Training
- Performance Improvement
- Corrective Actions
- Assertiveness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-Making
- Training and Development
- Active Listening
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Starbucks Barista
Starbucks
06.2023 - Current
Esthetician
Self Employed
10.2019 - Current
Manager /Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Source Footwear And Apparel
01.2018 - 05.2023
Cashier
Blalocks Food Center
06.2017 - 05.2022
No Degree - Master Aesthetician
Aveda Arts Institute Hammond
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Southwest Mississippi Community College
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