Khalia Parris
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Motivated worker with a focus on client satisfaction and a passion for beauty and skin care. Skilled in creating a clean, inviting space that enhances the customer experience. Demonstrates adaptability and strong interpersonal skills in collaborative environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier/Customer Service Attendant
Target
Brooklyn, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Demonstrate a service culture by prioritizing the guest experience by delivering a level of service that is above and beyond standard.
- Communicate effectively, including using positive language and staying attentive to guests needs.
- Accurately utilizing the cash register for credit card and cash transactions.
- Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Software Engineer Apprentice
Asana
New York, NY
10.2022 - 04.2023
- During this apprenticeship, I built, deployed, and maintained large-scale, complex web components during this apprenticeship. I gained valuable industry experience by testing and implementing software projects, while also emphasizing mentorship and feedback.
- Reviewed code from other team members to ensure scalability and adherence to best practices.
- I worked in a cross-functional team with front-end and back-end to build new features and expand existing ones, which led to better user experiences and higher adoption rates after 10 weeks of using Asana.
- Worked closely with various internal collaborators - designers, product managers, data scientists, and leadership.
- I helped improve the way users consume Asana with new features, accessibility improvements, performance gains, and refactors.
- Worked in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS.
Barbershop Assistant
Livs Barbershop
Brooklyn, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Greeted clients at the entrance and informed them of the store’s additional perks and offerings to make sure clients felt welcomed.
- Managed all electronic payments made by clients after they received their service, reconciling daily income with appointment logs to make sure all customers were current with payments.
- Sanitized equipment daily to keep the barbershop clean and safe for staff and customers.
Equestrian Customer Specialist
Left Him UP
Brooklyn, NY
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Answered customer’s inquiries via telephone, email, and fax regarding horse rental services provided by Lift Him Up for birthday parties, block parties, festivals, etc.
- Created and submitted customer invoices to customers upon finalizing a signed contract and reconciled all payments and deposits prior to scheduled events.
- Followed up with customers to remind them of their scheduled events. Answered all their questions and provided additional information in anticipation of any unanswered questions. Customer satisfaction was the ultimate focus and goal.
- Attended events and assisted with the care and preparation of the horses to ensure a safe environment for the customers.
- Assisted with the horse rides, ensuring the riders not only enjoyed their horse ride but were safe the entire time.
Babysitter
Brooklyn, NY
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinated school pick up for a 9-year-old boy on Monday - Thursday, communicating effectively with his parents and school staff to deliver him home or to after-school activities safely and in a timely manner.
- Prepped and managed a full after-school schedule, including meals and homework, allowing for a smooth transition to evening schedule during handoff to parents.
- Organized daily indoor and outdoor activities to keep him entertained.
Education
Software Engineering
The Marcy Lab School
Brooklyn, NY2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
SUNY Purchase College
Purchase, NY06.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Work ethic and integrity
- Patience and empathy
- High-frequency machine use
- Multitasking and organization
- Extractions and pore cleansing
- Customized skincare plans
- Sanitization
- Skincare laser safety
- Laser hair removal expertise
- Body hair removal
- Skin analysis expertise
- Facial massage techniques
Certification
- Licensed Esthetician 2025
- Certified Laser Hair Removal 2025
Training
- Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care Training New York, NY | Sept 2024 - Feb 2025
- Proficient in skin theory, including skin types, conditions, and disorders.
- Trained in proper sanitation, disinfection, and safety protocols in compliance with state board standards.
- Skilled in conducting consultations thorough skin analysis, customized facials tailored to individual skin needs, extractions, and selecting appropriate masks based on skin type and concerns.
- Educate clients on skincare routines and products.
- Applied chemical peels safely while understanding contraindications and aftercare.
- Knowledge of skincare products and their benefits.
- Practiced various waxing techniques for face and body hair removal.
- Practiced eyebrow waxing + tinting and eyelash tinting.
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Knowledgeable on maintaining accurate client records
- Trained and certified in laser hair removal using the Cynosure Apogee Elite laser system.
- Skilled in asking targeted questions to determine contraindications and appropriate Fitzpatrick skin type for treatment settings.
- Proficient in proper shaving techniques to prepare skin for safe and effective laser treatment.
- Trained in adjusting laser parameters (fluence, pulse duration, spot size) for client safety and optimal results.
- Educated on comprehensive post-treatment care and instructions to ensure client comfort and skin recovery.
- Focused on maintaining proper safety protocols, including the use of PPE, eye protection, and sanitation.
- Performed hands on training.
- Performed laser hair removal on clients at Lia Schorr.
Timeline
Cashier/Customer Service Attendant
Target
03.2024 - Current
Software Engineer Apprentice
Asana
10.2022 - 04.2023
Barbershop Assistant
Livs Barbershop
06.2021 - 08.2021
Babysitter
09.2018 - 01.2019
Equestrian Customer Specialist
Left Him UP
06.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
SUNY Purchase College
Software Engineering
The Marcy Lab School