Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Transferable Skills
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Kelsey M. Shepherd

Seaside,CA

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in fast-paced settings, consistently meeting company objectives through effective communication and teamwork. Known for adaptability and a strong work ethic, thriving under pressure while delivering high-quality outcomes. Proactive in learning and applying new skills to enhance organizational performance. Passionate about contributing to team success and achieving strategic goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Ciao Ristorante
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Conducted training sessions for new servers on restaurant policies and service standards.
  • Enhanced customer experience by greeting patrons and addressing inquiries promptly.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to drive sales growth effectively.
  • Utilized customer feedback to improve service quality and refine menu offerings.
  • Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items to boost engagement.

Server / Pool server/ IRD Coordinator

Four Seasons Napa
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided guest with luxury service to meet their needs and exceed their expectations
  • Used Excel, Word, Teams, and In house programs to organize guest amenities and interface with team members
  • Knowledgeably recommended menu items based on customer preferences, often including up-selling dishes and drinks.
  • Luxury Guest Service: learning guest preferences before their arrival and listening to them in order to anticipate future needs

Server

Ciao Ristorante
11.2018 - 12.2020
  • Cultivated a comfortable rapport while serving guests.
  • Met daily sales goals for specials and Catch of the week

Beauty Advisor / Make up Artist

Sephora
11.2017 - 12.2020
  • Interface with clients to gain a personal relationship
  • Ask open-ended questions to create conversations with clients to better address purchasing needs efficiently
  • Provided compassionate customer service to optimize purchasing and ensure repeat
  • Color Theory & Design- working with a clients natural tones in conjunction with current trends to optimize beauty options while being mindful of client preferences.
  • Interpersonal skills- gaining trust from clients and utilizing it to help them find their best options.
  • Brand Knowledge- Worked to combine brand knowledge with client personal needs

Chanel Beauty Advisor

Von Maur
11.2016 - 09.2017
  • Booked client appointments
  • Make guided recommendations based on client interaction
  • Strived to meet and exceed sales goals
  • Organizational skills- keeping client records, product training and knowledge binders, organizing brand trips for training etc.
  • Phone call etiquette- booking client appointments by phone, launching new product campaigns with pre-sales by phone.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martha Layne Collins
Shelbyville, KY
05-2014

Some College (No Degree) - English

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Skills

  • Makeup application
  • Product sales and integration
  • Customer service and support
  • Event coordination
  • Guest feedback analysis
  • Training delivery
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer relationship management
  • Product and Brand knowledge of Urban Decay and IT Cosmetics

Transferable Skills

  • Client-Based Problem Solving, Demonstrated the ability to address and resolve client issues effectively, utilizing solution-based problem-solving skills to enhance overall service experience.
  • Luxury Guest Service, Learning guest preferences before their arrival and listening to them in order to anticipate future needs.
  • Color Theory & Design, Working with a client's natural tones in conjunction with current trends to optimize beauty options while being mindful of client preferences.
  • Interpersonal skills, Gaining trust from clients and utilizing it to help them find their best options.
  • Brand Knowledge, Worked to combine brand knowledge with client personal needs.
  • Organizational skills, Keeping client records, product training and knowledge binders, organizing brand trips for training etc.
  • Phone call etiquette, Booking client appointments by phone, launching new product campaigns with pre-sales by phone.

Certification

  • CompTIA A+ Technology Certification
  • Sephora Color: Makeup Artist Certification

Timeline

Server

Ciao Ristorante
01.2023 - 02.2024

Server / Pool server/ IRD Coordinator

Four Seasons Napa
08.2021 - 07.2022

Server

Ciao Ristorante
11.2018 - 12.2020

Beauty Advisor / Make up Artist

Sephora
11.2017 - 12.2020

Chanel Beauty Advisor

Von Maur
11.2016 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Martha Layne Collins

Some College (No Degree) - English

University of Louisville