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Kimberly Draper

Groves,TX

Summary

Certified Hairstylist with extensive customer service background. Successful at exceeding salon product sales goals through persuasive client consultations. Motivated by love of aesthetic improvement and desire for customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Clerical position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I love taking care of others from the young to the older. I am a people person, very family oriented. I am seeking stability for myself and my children. I am a Single Mother of 4 and I need to provide safety and security with a stable income.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Hairstylist

Forster Creations~Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
  • Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
  • Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
  • Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
  • Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
  • Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
  • Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
  • Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
  • Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
  • Developed creative techniques to provide clients with latest hairstyles.
  • Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
  • Provided pre- and post-service consultations to accurately assess clients' needs.
  • Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
  • Offered professional cuts, color services and extensions to salon customers.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.

Licensed Hairstylist

Self-employeed
01.1994 - Current
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
  • Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
  • Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
  • Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.

Stay at Home Mother

Self
06.2009 - 06.2014

Multiple tasks raising four children alone.

Teller

Neches Federal Credit Union
06.2008 - 06.2009
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of bank products and services to provide appropriate recommendations to customers.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activity in line with bank security policies.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.

Receptionist

Texas State Optical
11.2007 - 05.2008
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
  • Collected [Type] payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.

Licensed Hairstylist

Second Glance
07.2003 - 11.2007

Same as the other Salon Jobs.

Licensed Hairstylist

J.Ellen's
10.1996 - 07.2003

Same as the other Salon Jobs.

Licensed Hairstylist

Wallace's
01.1994 - 10.1996
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.

Receptionist

Max Laird Farmers Insurance
06.1992 - 01.1994
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • I did everything for Max Laird

Education

Associate of Science - Cosmetology

Lamar And Dolphin Technical Institute of Cosmo.
Port Arthur And Bmt, TX
12.1994

High School Diploma -

Port Neches-Groves High School
Port Neches, TX
05.1992

Skills

  • Highlights and Lowlights
  • Scalp Treatments
  • Business Management
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Customer Consultation
  • Outstanding Client Retention
  • Marketing Familiarity
  • Color Corrections
  • Schedule Management
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Customer Education
  • Networking Expertise

Timeline

Professional Hairstylist

Forster Creations~Self Employed
01.2015 - Current

Stay at Home Mother

Self
06.2009 - 06.2014

Teller

Neches Federal Credit Union
06.2008 - 06.2009

Receptionist

Texas State Optical
11.2007 - 05.2008

Licensed Hairstylist

Second Glance
07.2003 - 11.2007

Licensed Hairstylist

J.Ellen's
10.1996 - 07.2003

Licensed Hairstylist

Self-employeed
01.1994 - Current

Licensed Hairstylist

Wallace's
01.1994 - 10.1996

Receptionist

Max Laird Farmers Insurance
06.1992 - 01.1994

Associate of Science - Cosmetology

Lamar And Dolphin Technical Institute of Cosmo.

High School Diploma -

Port Neches-Groves High School
Kimberly Draper