Kayla Van De Flier
Arlington
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cosmetology Instructor
Paul Mitchell The School
Webster
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated techniques for hair care on both mannequins and clients.
- Created detailed and comprehensive lesson plans based on Texas cosmetology curriculum.
- Organized hair shows and competitions for students.
- Kept detailed student records, monitoring progress and growth to provide individual support.
Stylist
Ulta Salon
Kemah
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Greeted each client and asked questions to determine fashion needs.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
- Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
Bartender
Tipsy Turtle
Galveston
7 2018 - 07.2021
- Performed closing duties including cleaning, sanitizing and replenishing.
- Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations.
- Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
- Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas
Server/Supervisor
Jimmy’s on the Pier
Galveston
9 2017 - 7 2018
- Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
- Trained new employees.
- Served orders by picking up and delivering customers' choices from bar and kitchen.
Server
Rainforest Cafe
Galveston
0 2017 - 10 2017
- Anticipated and addressed guests' service needs.
- Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests.
- Drove sales by effectively upselling products to customers.
Sales Associate
The Candle Box
College Station
9 2015 - 10 2016
- Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance.
Education
Cosmetology -
Paul Mitchell the School - Webster
High School Diploma -
College Station High School
Skills
- Giving excellent guest service
- Staying on top of current trends in the hair industry
- Licensed Cosmetologist
- Paul Mitchell Certified Learning Leader
- Menu Memorization
- Service-Oriented
- High Energy and Stamina
References
- Ashley Cantu- Services manager at Ulta- known for 2 years- 832-597-6606
- Jessica Stavich- Director of Paul Mitchell the School Clearlake- known for 4 years- 281-900-3284
- Jordyn Williams-colleague-known for 8 years- 979-906-5126
Licenses/ Certifications
- Texas Cosmetology License
- TABC/Food handlers
- Texas Drivers License
Timeline
Cosmetology Instructor
Paul Mitchell The School
08.2022 - Current
Stylist
Ulta Salon
10.2019 - 08.2022
Bartender
Tipsy Turtle
7 2018 - 07.2021
Server/Supervisor
Jimmy’s on the Pier
9 2017 - 7 2018
Server
Rainforest Cafe
0 2017 - 10 2017
Sales Associate
The Candle Box
9 2015 - 10 2016
Cosmetology -
Paul Mitchell the School - Webster
High School Diploma -
College Station High School